2007-04-26 01:05:48 · 8 answers · asked by Herman 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
about $10,000 for a full 8' wall. Depending on region I am sure. Depends more on how many corners you have. Sounds like yours would be pretty straight forward though.
2007-04-26 01:11:43 · answer #1 · answered by luv2fish2extremes 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
You're going to have to figure out all the costs and legal issues involved with splitting Mom's lot and building both house and driveway, but you already knew that. But this sounds good to me. You're getting some land to own, more or less for free, and you can be nearby to help your Mom. All you can do is start making a list of what needs to be done, finding out what it all costs, and seeing if you can swing it financially. Owning is, in my opinion, always better than renting if you intend to stay in that area. I would certainly never buy a home and place it on rented land as you were thinking of doing. What happens when your landlord decides not to rent the land any more? You're stuck figuring out where to move a whole house to. Modular homes and mobile homes are cheaper than conventional homes and many people live in them quite well. Can you afford one? I don't know. I don't know how much you make. Find out the prices of ones that would work for you. Find out what financing one would cost if you have to do that.
2016-05-19 02:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The deeper you dig, the more expensive it is because of the time the steam shovel is on site and how much dirt is hauled away. Getting rid of dirt is not free, even if you can find someone who wants it you'll still have to hire a dump truck and a loader to take it there.
Think about a half basement.
A half basement digs down 4 - 5 feet then you build up 8 foot from there. It gives you the opportunity to have a walk out rec room. The result is that the basement sticks out of the ground 3 - 4 feet.
On the plus side you get more square footage upstairs because the furnace and utility room is in the walk out basement. Also, the left over dirt can be bermed up against the basement that is sticking out of the ground which will save on your heating bill. Since the dirt stays on your property you won't have to hire a dump truck to haul it away.
Some comminities don't allow half basements and some communities have very specific requirements. Block vs poured, depth, etc. Call Agnes at the Building Department and she'll fill you in.
2007-04-26 01:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the region you live in. The place you are buyng the modular home should have some contacts for you to call.
I have seen 28 x 60 ft basements under modular homes sell between $12,000---$16,000 in NE Ohio
2007-04-26 06:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pretty much agree with the two first answers in that you should expect some "range." That probably only relates to your location.
Beyond the design of the basement, issues that may help in defining a cost will be materials used and access to them. The location in general,,,IE: An ocean front lot versus a piece of Mountain property.
I'll assume if you live in the USA there will be permit issues and fees.
I do have a suggestion as well. Do NOT have the soil removed hauled away. If you can, grade it over your property.
Steven Wolf
I see you don't allow e mail or IM's. I do; and not to impose, I'm curious as to your location, the type of modular, and who manufactures it.
2007-04-26 01:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 6⤋
i would say an average cost in the east is between 10,000-and 12,000. make sure they use at least a 10 in. block for the walls. and a 4000 lb. mix for the floors
2007-04-26 06:03:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the people who are selling you the house. They have all the figures for your area; needs, soil, etc.
2007-04-26 02:28:58 · answer #7 · answered by saaanen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone I know here in NY put one in for around 20K.
2007-04-26 01:11:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋