If you are looking for a lower-cost option when building your new home, but you don't want to sacrifice quality or energy efficiency, you may want to consider a modular home. Modular homes in North Carolina are not the same as mobile homes or manufactured homes. Modular homes are constructed in sections inside a factory and then transported to the home site for assembly and permanent attachment to an existing concrete foundation. All construction is performed in accordance with local building codes, and quality is on par with traditional stick-built construction.
After a modular home is assembled at the home site, a series of finishing stages must be performed. Roof sections must be properly finished to cover seams, plumbing must be connected to the foundation’s rough plumbing, and electrical hookups must be completed. Decks and patios can be added to enhance the home’s function and beauty. Landscaping, driveways and sidewalks are finishing touches that can be completed through the homebuilder, or contracted independently through the buyer. Many modular homebuilders give buyers the option to contract all of the finishing work themselves. This gives buyers more control over cost and quality.
The average cost of a modular home is $55-$80 per square foot, saving consumers between 10% and 25% over the price of traditional stick-built construction. But the savings may go beyond construction costs. Many North Carolina modular homes are Energy Star compliant, meaning that they adhere to the guidelines set forth by the EPA for superior energy efficiency. This can result in tax exemptions for homeowners, as well as lower energy costs on heating and cooling. To take advantage of these added savings, look for the Energy Star symbol when choosing a modular homebuilder, and be sure to examine the tax code before deciding on building materials and energy efficient appliances for your new home.
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