has anyone head of a modular costing more than a stick build?

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this place Pleasant VAlley Modular has HUGE BATHROOMS AND GORGEOUS kitchens go ahead & even check out their website.but they cost more than a stick build that has about 1000 more sq feet. THe one builder was going to do a stick build at 130 a sq ft and we're finding out the modular will be 158 per sq ft does that make sense? we tried asking why & the modular builder said its because it includes more (all appliances including wash & dryer) & the nicer bath & kitchen. is he ripping up off or what? please go on the site & look under kitchens & baths so you know what these things are...theyre not just regular modulars, they come w/ full superior wall system basments and walk up attics but still my parents are very controlling even though im married & have 2 kids, my mom gets upset, hangs up on me because she thinks were getting ripped off & were not doing what she woul do! we're not getting along but these houses r really nice!!HELP need people w/ experience in building or buying to answer

u guys are still making me feel ALOT better thank you!

Answer 1

I hope the day will come when modulars are not seen as inferior to stick built. For the most part they are built better than equivalent stick built houses, often beating them on both price and speed of build. The quality of the interior will determine the price per foot.

Many modular builders use 6" exterior walls, you should check to see if that is the case there. If you are comparing it to a 4" frame, that could be a good portion of the price difference, and would have much better insulation as well. They are usually 25% heavier from material as well, since they are built tougher to withstand travel and being hoisted into place.

I have seen some spectacular modulars. The only thing that would make me pause is the perception that they are supposed to be cheaper and therefore hurt resale. Part of this is caused by the requirement that they be listed as modular when sold, even though the same types of materials are used in stick built.

If you like the modular you saw, go for it.

Answer 2

Some modulars are very nice. Does that price include foundation and set up?

Modulars are also competing against the lack of speed of contractors, you can typically get a modular on site in just a few weeks rather than waiting months for a stick built.

And although modulars have come a long way, they still will not hold their value as well as a stick built home. This may not be true in Florida or Arizona, but it is certainly true here.

Answer 3

Many people seem to get the terms modular, and mobile mixed up. Modulars can and do come in multiple stories, they are built in sections and the sections put together on the job site. Mobiles may have two sections or one with a hitch and wheels.When a modular is placed on a foundation, it is comparable to a stick built home. Built, just not built by individual pieces of lumber on site.