How long do shipping container homes last?

• <div><p>Shipping container homes last at least 25 years on average, but they can last even longer with proper maintenance. Since shipping containers are made from metal, they’re quite vulnerable to rust and corrosion. This issue is exacerbated in coastal areas or areas with a lot of precipitation. To extend the life span of your container home, install siding that protects the exterior. </p></div>

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Q: How long does it take to build a modular home?

• <div><p>It usually takes around <b>four to six months</b> to build and install a modular home, although your timeline could go up to around eight months if there are delays in the manufacturing or permitting process. Heavy site preparation and foundation pouring can extend that timeline if you need them, as can customizations you want for your modular home. Your modular home company should be able to provide an estimate for the construction timeline before you sign any contracts or agree to any work.</p></div>

Q: How do you negotiate with a homebuilder?

• <div><p>One of the best ways to negotiate with a homebuilder is to forgo price reductions. Instead, negotiate over upgrades and incentives, as many builders are more willing to go down that road than to decrease their own fee. Even if they were willing to take a cut, a reputable homebuilder often knows their worth, so a willingness to negotiate could be a red flag. Beyond that, builders are typically willing to negotiate closing costs instead of offering a discount on the base price. </p></div>

Q: Can I customize a modular home?

• <div><p>Yes, modular homes offer a wide range of customization options for layout, finishes, and features.</p></div>

Q: What is the most affordable house to build per square foot?

• <div><p>Ranch and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-colonial-style-house.htm">colonial-style homes</a> are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average. </p></div>

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I had them build me a big carport, 28â X 45â . Itâ s big. It looks great next to my house. Michael and his crew did a great job. Iâ m completely satisfied and would recommend them to anyone looking for a carport.
MICHAEL'S WELDING SERVICE LLC
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Mr Packwood and his guys did a fantastic job building our deck and pergola. They built it so quickly, I was amazed. It took a little over 2 days for construction and then finishing began. All workers were courteous and respectful of our property. You could not ask for a better building...
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Reviewed in June 2023
Trevon was very knowledgeable about fence and gate building. He build a double 6 foot gate with electric gate openers and did a fantastic job, he even worked in the rain when most people would have stopped and said he would have to come back. He and his business will go far and Iâ ll recommend...
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Reviewed in December 2016
Eric is a true professional. He let me know what problems I had and why it had happened. I called at 0930 on Sunday and he came out quick to fix the problem. It didn't help that the original builders of my house had crossed the wires to the circuit breaker! I checked other places but none were...
Kingdom electric
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Reviewed in August 2016
Replacing a water heater requires a building permit from the city; I verified that the permit costs $50, plus there is a $50 fee for the inspection. Through my home warranty company, I was told that I would owe $150 for the building permit. So they have added a $50 "convenience fee" ... not...
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Crossville
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Reviewed in January 2015
Rodney returned my call and was at my house within 10 - 15 minutes. Identified cause of condensation (ice build up inside freezer). Melted ice and cleared drain hole of water & ice. Very polite and knowledgeable of issue and fixed problem immediately!
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Sean did a thorough inspection and provided a detailed printed report with several photographs pointing all the deficiencies. The report was emailed in user friendly format for my use and to forward it the home builder and agent.
NATIONAL PROPERTY INSPECTIONS
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Reviewed in September 2013
The roof of the house was completely replaced; the roof of my metal shop building was completely replaced; the roof on our water treatment building was fully replaced; and the roof on our outside kitchen was completely replaced. In addition, the garage door was completely replaced and two or...
MICHAEL R ATKINSON INSURANCE
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Reviewed in July 2012
There was a crack in our bathtub because the original builder of the home did not provide adequate support for the bottom of the tub. John came out for the estimate and quoted $450 to fix the cracks and fill in underneath the tub with some form of expanding material to make the bottom stronger...
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Reviewed in March 2011
It was the coldest day of the year and when the sun came up we discovered a broken faucet on the front of the house was watering the lawn, you should have seen the ice build up. Flournoy was there very quickly and fixed the problem. The technician actually removed three bricks from the front...
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