What is a Homes for Life modular home?
A Homes for Life modular home is custom-built with all the design features you want and need for full accessibility and aesthetic appeal. It is not a mobile home.
A Homes for Life modular home is just like a Homes for Life site-built home with one exception: It’s constructed in modules inside a factory and then transported for assembly on your lot. Modular homes are also subject to the same building codes as site-built homes.
A Homes for Life modular home builder works with a modular home manufacturer to get your home constructed in the factory and then assembled on your lot.
Here’s how it works:
Our system-built housing partner
Because very different skill sets are required, modular home builders do not build site-built homes, and conventional site builders do not build modular homes. However, once all the finishing touches are completed on site, your accessible modular home is indistinguishable from an accessible site-built home.
We offer the Evolution Series™ of modular homes with three fully customizable models:
A Homes for Life modular home is just like a Homes for Life site-built home with one exception: It’s constructed in modules inside a factory and then transported for assembly on your lot. Modular homes are also subject to the same building codes as site-built homes.
The expert advice and trusted guidance we provide by presenting the facts about your current and future needs – obtained from personal, in-depth assessments by our professional partners – Occupational Therapists, Assistive Technology and Durable Medical Equipment experts. We discuss options based on your current/future needs and your personal preferences. This guidance is part of our service and distinguishes us from manufacturers and builders of typical modular homes, who are not equipped to provide these kinds of advisory services.
ACCESSIBLE MODULAR HOMES
ACCESSIBLE SITE-BUILT HOMES
CUSTOMIZATION
Accessible modular homes can be fully customized. However, complex roof lines, artistic influences and large sizes can drive up costs for construction and transportation, making modular less feasible in rare cases.
Accessible site-built homes can be fully customized. However, since national builders do not build custom homes, clients work with local or regional Homes for Life.
LABOR
Labor is readily available since reliable, high-quality carpenters, plumbers, electricians and tile setters are employed full time at the factory by the modular manufacturer.
Traditionally, labor can be unpredictable, which can cause budgets and schedules to slip. Because of current labor shortages in the trades, it is often difficult to find reliable, high-quality carpenters, plumbers, electricians, tile setters and other tradespeople. In some cases, especially in rural areas, the site builder may not know the local crews constructing the home. However, because Homes for Life uses only vetted, certified builders, issues like these are not concerns.
PROCESS
Accessible modular homes, built in a controlled factory setting on a jig that is perfectly square, ensure consistently high-quality construction.
Accessible site-built homes are subject to inclement weather during construction.
COSTS
Since customization decisions are made before the home is manufactured, costs are more predictable, change orders happen infrequently, and the client knows the exact price upfront.
Costs are less predictable since customization decisions can continue while the home is under construction. Homes for Life helps clients manage this closely.
AFFORDABILITY
Accessible modular homes are more affordable than accessible site-built homes with the same features.
Accessible site-built homes are more expensive than accessible modular homes with the same features.
TIME
Completion time is typically four to five months from contract signing to occupancy.
Completion time is typically nine to 10 months from contract signing to occupancy.
CODES
Accessible modular homes meet all state, regional and local codes.
Accessible site-built homes meet all state, regional and local codes.
A Homes for Life modular home is just like a Homes for Life site-built home with one exception: It’s constructed in modules inside a factory and then transported for assembly on your lot. Modular homes are also subject to the same building codes as site-built homes.
