Delivery
When you purchase a Manufactured Modular home from us, it arrives on site in either one or two pieces. This is an exciting time to watch your house become your home! There are a few things that you may be wondering about during this process, and we have some information for you!
The Trip From the Factory
Your house has been built in the factory and your land has been prepared to receive the house, so now it’s time to bring the completed modules to the site.
Unloading
Once your home is ready for delivery, our expert freight company will safely transport your modular home to your location and efficiently unload it onto your prepared pad or foundation. Whether you prefer a block foundation, crawl space, or basement foundation, our team of experienced professionals is fully equipped and qualified to handle every detail of the installation process.
Setting the Modules
For small or medium sized houses, it can take less than a day to place your entire house on the foundation, but for larger houses, you will need to make sure that all modules are properly covered and weather-sealed in case the weather turns over-night.
Now that your house has been set on its foundation, the manufacturer’s job is over. It’s up to your general contractor to finish the task, a process known as “buttoning up.” The term comes from the old days of modular homes when different parts of a house were literally just snapped together. This term is still used, but it’s a significant over-simplification. There is still much work to be done before your house is move-in ready.
Connect the Modules
The different modules do still have to be fastened together, but now the process is accomplished in much more structurally sound ways. The modules already come with plumbing and wiring installed, but they must be connected to each other. Your general contractor will have to hire electricians, plumbers, and other specialists to make sure that the utilities are properly connected throughout the house.
Repair Shipping Damage
During transport and delivery, cracks and dents may form in the drywall. This does not have any effect on the structural integrity of the house, but those cracks will need to be covered up with grout and a fresh coat of paint. Far less common, but still possible, is that damage to cabinetry or other interior aspects may occur. In that case, your general contractor can let you know whether or not it can be fixed on site, or if the manufacturer should ship a replacement. Consider that it may be less expensive (and faster) to buy a replacement locally.
Interior Finishing
Any interior aspects that are attached to the house like sinks, showers, and dishwashers will already be set in the modules, but appliances like refrigerators and washer/dryers may have to be installed by your general contractor. Items like these will be shipped together from the manufacturer and will need to be signed for. Look over your inventory closely! If you acknowledge receipt of an item without making sure that you actually received it, you may be on the hook for the cost of purchasing it all over again. At the very least, it will cause delays and headaches.
Unfinished Areas
You may have decided to let your general contractor finish some rooms or aspects of the house rather than having it done by the manufacturer. Some areas like basements and porches will need to be finished by the general contractor regardless of your preference since it isn’t possible to have them constructed by the manufacturer ahead of time. These projects will usually be started after the other buttoning up has been completed.