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>

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Q: Do architects build houses?

• <div><p>Typically, architects do not build homes in a hands-on sense of doing the actual framing, roofing, or other building. Architects usually do not have the training and experience to build the homes they design. An architect would need to know how to do the specific trades required to build a house, which is possible but not a common practice. A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-hire-a-general-contractor.htm">general contractor</a> or homebuilder typically oversees the actual details of building the house that the architect designs.</p></div>

Q: Why are houses built with crawl spaces?

• <div><p>The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They&rsquo;re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they&rsquo;re at less of a risk of freezing.</p></div>

Q: Are prefabricated homes worth it?

• <div><p>Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.</p></div>

Q: How far in advance should I start planning my home addition project?

• <div><p>While it&rsquo;s never too early to start planning for a major home improvement project like a home addition, give yourself at least a month or two to plan and design your addition, find a contractor, and get the permits in order. For larger projects like a second-story addition that require designing with an architect, plan on three to four months of preparation.</p></div>

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I had several windows replaced as well as several minor construction/ electrical projects done (demo and build). The work was very well done and I am extremely happy with the results. Mr. Clark is very professional, honest, and reliable. I will definitely be using him again.
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Reviewed in February 2025
Highly recommend these guys! They are hardworking, reliable and highly skilled in all things home remodeling/repairs. Their craftsmanship in their woodwork is outstanding and they can build you beautiful additions to your home deck/porch!
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Reviewed in December 2024
Came out and did an excellent job! I had an old building someone bulldozed and they came out and took care of is as well as making sure the property looked put back together before they left. Very impressed.
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Reviewed in January 2022
These guys did amazing work! Had slow drains due to years of build up in pipes. Fitzy’s Maintenance Solutions came in and unclogged my drain. Very professional. I would definitely use again. Cost was way less then what competitors would charge. You won’t got wrong with this company!!
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My wife put it best, Bill built our detached garage like he was building it for himself! He kept in constant communication with us and worked with us to make sure the garage was just the way we wanted. We will be working with Bill on future projects!
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all working well to date.... corrected the fears of intrusion into the building treated. performed the agreed upon treatments as assessed necessary,,, on time and efficiently completed.
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Reviewed in June 2015
Kevin Reinhold is excellent. He came to the rescue when our builders plumber could not install the orafice on our gas dryer prior to our moving in. Even helping to move the washer into the laundry room. When we called him back he voluntarily looked over the new build plumbing and fixed...
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Reviewed in June 2015
Scott Terry was very responsive to initial request. A partner or employee to look at roof same afternoon. We have had a home inspection and another vendor review the issues on our new build. The information he provided was not thorough or accurate as previous vendors and our research. No...
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Reviewed in June 2015
With original build we had many builder issues. Once resolved Wayne Higgins came back and stood by his work, cleaning up any punch list and open items. His team was polite and professional. Would hire again. Scheduled time, he didn't show but called at shortly there after when another job...
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When I arrived at the property, Mr. Twyford had already arrived and begun the inspection. He was extremely through, and inspected every aspect of the home and its construction quality. He took photos, and when he had finished the inspection, he explained to me clearly on my terms each...
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