You’ve likely seen a lot of modern prefab homes for sale, and the best prefab homes are hard to distinguish from a normal, wooden-built home. But these aren’t the same boring, boxy designs that you’ve probably seen in the past.
Modern prefab homes are a lot different – they’re sleek, beautifully designed and surprisingly contemporary.
What is a Prefabricated Home?
Prefab homes are a lot like a modular home that has been designed and manufactured off-site in advance. Sections may be complete and need to be “put together” when the home arrives at the final building site.
And there are also kits, which essentially provide everything a developer needs to put a home together.
Are prefab homes cheaper to build?
In most cases, yes. These homes are manufactured in a warehouse, so the developer doesn’t need to worry about the outside elements causing delays or unforeseen costs. The cost for the materials are the same, but the cost for erecting the structure is traditionally less expensive. Another major advantage, especially when constructed with steel or metal, is that prefab homes generally last longer than traditional stick built structures.
Of course, the interior and additional options may change the cost of the home greatly.