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Looking at an Avis America
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Posted by joethelion (My Page) on Thu, Nov 22, 07 at 7:16
| My wife and I are very seriously considering an Avis America Dunkirk (around 2000sf). There is a model home locally that we have gone through several times and we really do like it. My only concern is that I can see where the site-built garage roof was tied in to modular house roof. When the sun is setting, it is quite apparent. On a cloudy day, you can't see it. I drove by it a couple days ago and I could see where a light snow had accumulated in this raised area of the roof. To avoid this, I am thinking about having a standing seam metal roof installed on-site rather than shingles at the factory. Is this just something that can't be avoided with a modular? Also, is there a general rule for cost/SF? We want something a little dressed up (hardwood floors, driv-it and fieldstone exterior, Corian in the kitchen, etc.). I'm hoping to keep the cost below $100/SF because I know there will always be hidden or unexpected costs that pop up during construction. We will need a sand mound and well too. |
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RE: Looking at an Avis America
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| We did an Avis America house back in 2006 and had a positive experience with the company and our builder. I think the ability of the builder has a lot to do with our experience. I don't know what the actual cost per square foot is today. I do know that April is when the increases take effect so order and have a deposit in to avoid it. Don't forget upcharges for delivery due to gas prices. We had to do a engineered sand mound and well, too. The mound was very expensive but it was the only option given the soil type. If you'd like to see the process, you can look here: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/550219766XcLVEL |
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