When it comes to building and designing your own house, not all custom homes are made equally. Modular structures, prefabricated houses, and genuinely custom buildings are just a few examples of what some construction firms label as custom homes.
So, how can you determine which sort of house is best for you? It all begins with recognizing the distinctions between modular, prefabricated, and custom homes. Most buyers are concerned about budget and vision when it comes to determining how much customization they want in their project.
Custom Homes
Custom homes are exactly what they sound like: houses that builders like us plan, design, and build according to our clients’ vision on what they want their house to look like. There are many advantages to choosing a custom home over a pre-existing one or a prefabricated one. For starters, you get to be involved in every step of the process, from the initial design all the way through to the finished product. This means that you can have your say in everything from the layout of the house to the materials used. And because we’re not bound by any set plans or designs, we can really let your imagination run wild!
Another advantage of custom homes is that they’re built specifically for you and your family. This means that we can take into account things like the size of your family, your specific needs, and even your budget. We can also work with you to create a home that’s energy efficient and eco-friendly, which is something that’s becoming increasingly important to more and more people.
At JC Smith, we specialize in providing custom homes with integrity, transparency, and partnership. We’re happy to aid in every single step of your custom home design process, from selecting the perfect site to selecting the perfect flooring. We understand how exciting and overwhelming it can be to execute such a big investment, and we are experienced with every step, beginning with the lot purchase to handing over the keys.
Prefabricated Homes
Prefabricated homes are usually broken into two sub-categories:
Modular Homes
Modular houses are prefabricated buildings that are previously produced in a factory and then put together on-site as modules. These homes do allow for some personalization, but they aren’t considered truly custom since most factories can only handle a certain degree of customization. Modular homes from reputable builders should follow all state, local, and regional building codes that are relevant to the site of the home. Modular homes are a great value alternative for customers who want to build a new house with modest modifications, but don’t want to have to deal with the process of having a house built from scratch.
Manufactured Homes
Manufactured homes are the contemporary, improved version of historically popular mobile dwellings. New manufactured houses are constructed to HUD code and may be relocated from site to site with ease, in addition to being available in single-wide, double-wide, and triple-wide sizes. Like modular homes, manufactured houses may be customized to a certain degree while still having many of the advantages of factory construction. Manufactured homes are typically less expensive than modular and have higher quality finishes and more standard features.
Both modular homes and manufactured homes offer a number of benefits compared to traditional on-site construction methods. They tend to be more affordable, can be built faster, and have a lower environmental impact.
For more information about constructing a custom home with J.C. Smith, visit our Custom Home Building & Construction page.
