We have looked at homes from three different companies so far. The biggest difference we are seeing is not a material difference in the home, but a huge difference in who ultimately sets and finishes the home. That question being now answered for us ....

I would like to know from modular home owners and builders, how satisfied/dissatisfied are you with your modular home? What kind of problems did you experience when you went to build your modular home with neighbors and town planning boards (or similar).

And anything else you think might be informative and useful would be appreciated.

Thanks.

MMP

We ordered the house on Labor Day weekend and we were in it by Thanksgiving.

Go for it.

These pictures are embarrassingly old. I really do need to update since we've done so much work since they were taken.

I'm not aware of major issues with most local planning boards but some local inspectors are a bit more demanding, requiring more documentation in the permit drawings we prepare than our state-approved system approvals document. These cases tend to be on some of the towns along the coast or on islands and we are happy to accomodate their sometimes illogical demands.

The builder that you select is as important as the manufacturer that the builder chooses to deal with. Equally as important is how responsive the manufacturer is to any service issue that will invariably arise.

Best of luck.

Wayne

I made a website that offers lots of information to people looking into building a modular home. It details the costs of things not included with moduular, a list of builders and their service areas, etc. See the link below.