What’s the difference between a modular home and a prefab home?

• <div><p>Modular homes are a type of prefab home. Specifically, manufacturers first build modular homes in sections and then deliver them to the job site. The modules, or sections, are usually at least 70% finished before they arrive on your property.</p><p>In comparison, prefab homes arrive in panels or segments, and workers assemble them on-site. Generally speaking, modular homes tend to be more durable, and their consistent construction standards may mean you’ll have an easier time getting conventional home loans.</p></div>

Do tiny houses have to have wheels?

• <div><p>No, tiny houses don’t have to have wheels. However, if you plan on traveling with your tiny house and want to use it as a transportation method, it’s a good idea to buy a tiny house with wheels or put wheels on one. If you plan to stay put and live full-time in your tiny house, wheels aren’t necessary.</p></div>

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Q: How long does it take to build an in-law suite?

• <div><p>How long it takes to build an in-law suite will vary by type. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-an-addition-take.htm">time it takes to build an addition</a> will typically be less than for completely new construction. Expect to spend about two months if you convert a basement, attic, or other existing room in your home. New structures can take up to five months, plus up to two months to receive the required permits. </p></div>

Q: Is a guest house a bump-out addition?

• <div><p>A guest house is not a bump-out addition. A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-bump-out-addition.htm">bump-out addition</a> is a small home addition built onto a preexisting room of your house, like a bay window or walk-in closet. While you can do a bump-out addition to a constructed guest house, a guest is not a bump-out addition. Other common bump-out additions are extra living room seating, space for a bathtub in a bathroom, and extra cupboard space in a kitchen. </p></div>

Q: Do tiny houses have to have wheels?

• <div><p>No, tiny houses don&rsquo;t have to have wheels. However, if you plan on traveling with your tiny house and want to use it as a transportation method, it&rsquo;s a good idea to buy a tiny house with wheels or put wheels on one. If you plan to stay put and live full-time in your tiny house, wheels aren&rsquo;t necessary.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to build a modular home?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/modular-home-cost.htm">cost to build a modular home</a> is around <b>$270,000</b>, and most modular homes total between <b>$180,000 and $360,000</b>. Of course, this price varies significantly by location, and the price tends to follow the cost of living in the area. There are quite a few other factors at play that can affect your pricing, including the following:</p><ul><li><p>Number of bedrooms and bathrooms</p></li><li><p>Site preparation, including land clearing and leveling</p></li><li><p>Type of foundation</p></li><li><p>Utility connections</p></li><li><p>Cost of building permits</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Out of the home buying experience Jeff @Watts Home Inspection was a God sent! He was patient, he was professional, and he was affordable. We are getting a VA loan and they have ask a lot from us and Jeff was able to give us what they ask for and continued to ask for. Highly recommend this...
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They showed up when they said they would and listened to my changes during the building of my decks. They gave an honest estimate and did the job correctly and right on budget
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Thomas S. was very quick to solve our problem. We even plan to do more work with West Shore Home in the future.
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The craftsmanship was great. Solid builds on all the items we had made. Beautiful work.
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The project was to build cabinets in laundry room to copy those in kitchen - then update hardware on kitchen cabinets. The job was exceptional and completed timely. Very impressed with the quality. I highly recommend using Gideon for your project.
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Great. Nuwood Works stained our cabin and deck a short time ago. Great quality work done in a timely manner. I just had them stain our recently completed utility building as well. I highly recommend them.
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They are very knowledgeable about land jobs! I had trails cut and they did a great job. I am having them build a small pond for my horses. They are experienced with that as well. Then they are putting up a boarder wood fence on my small farm. So yes, I like and trust them!
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