Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Modular Home?
A modular home, also referred to as BOCA code, is built to Michigan Residential Code, and for purposes of an appraisal and resale, is the same as a home built by your local builder. They are built on an assembly line in a factory by craftsmen and are inspected by quality control as the home is built. Once it is complete, it is transported to your building site and assembled and sealed up weather-tight right away.
A modular home, also referred to as BOCA code, is built to Michigan Residential Code, and for purposes of an appraisal and resale, is the same as a home built by your local builder. They are built on an assembly line in a factory by craftsmen and are inspected by quality control as the home is built. Once it is complete, it is transported to your building site and assembled and sealed up weather-tight right away.
Benefits of a Modular Home
A modular home is constructed in a controlled environment so it can be completed within a fraction of the time as compared to site built homes because it is not slowed by weather, theft and other factors. At GHC, floors, walls, and ceilings are assembled in jigs to guarantee each element is square and true—something difficult to achieve on a traditional job site. Click on the General Housing Logo for more information on the Benefits of a Modular Home.
A modular home is constructed in a controlled environment so it can be completed within a fraction of the time as compared to site built homes because it is not slowed by weather, theft and other factors. At GHC, floors, walls, and ceilings are assembled in jigs to guarantee each element is square and true—something difficult to achieve on a traditional job site. Click on the General Housing Logo for more information on the Benefits of a Modular Home.
Cost and Financing
Banks and Lending Institutions treat BOCA modular homes and site built homes as the same type of construction for financing. You will find that the price of a modular home is almost always lower per square foot than a traditional built home of comparable size.
What does the Base Price include?
The Base Price includes delivery and setup of your home as well as tax. It includes your choice of colors for all standard items that come with the home. The Base Price does NOT include the site preparation work that needs to be done to get your building site ready for your new home (for example, foundation, well, septic, building permits, plumbing & electrical hookups, decks, etc.) We can provide you with an estimate for the site work and assist with getting bids and coordinating with the subcontractors doing the work.
How long does it take from start to finish?
On average, it takes as little as 6 months and up to 12 months from the time you place your order to the time you can move in. Things that influence the time it takes to complete your project include the size of the home you purchase, the condition of the lot you have and how much excavation & preparation your site needs, the county you build in, the addition of a garage, porches or decks, and any additional site work you request such as the installation of ceramic tile, site installed laminate flooring, additional hardware, or custom fixtures, railings, etc. We specialize in taking you completely through the entire process, from DESIGN through COMPLETION.
What kinds of upgrades can we get for our modular home?
North Country Homes Corporation has a Licensed Residential Builder on staff and can customize your modular home in just about any way you can imagine. Some of the most popular options our customers purchase include: laminate or hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, custom stone work, quartz countertops, specialty windows, cedar siding, log siding, architectural shingles, roof dormers, kitchen islands, Hickory or Maple kitchen and bathroom cabinets, wire and switches for ceiling fans, recessed lighting, 6-panel solid pine or oak doors, 9' and tray ceilings, wood burning or gas direct vent fireplaces and much more. If you can dream it, we can build it!
What is a Modular Home Shell?
An unfinished modular home, also called a "Shell", is a modular home that arrives from the factory, is set up by North Country Homes Corporation on your foundation, and has finished exterior walls, windows and doors, a roof and sub-flooring, but does NOT have drywall, plumbing, electrical, siding, cabinets, fixtures and flooring. The cost of a modular shell is more than half of a finished modular home. North Country Homes Corporation is the first Modular Dealer in Northern Michigan to offer Modular Home Shells by General Housing Corporation of Bay City, MI. Call us at 231-238-8121 to find out more about Modular Shells.