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How do I budget my project? The following is a list of costs that you will need to consider when budgeting for your new modular home. Clear lot & remove existing home if necessary New home cost, including upgrades Foundation cost (crawl space or basement) Electric service installation New Well cost, or connection fee to city water New Septic system or cost to hook up to city sewer Transport home to your lot Home installation onto foundation (may need to include a crane for some Modular homes) Plumbing Hookup (water, sewer, gas) Electric Hookup Additional site work (driveway, grading, steps,...

Even though the terms "Modular home" and "Manufactured Home" refer to two totally different things, many people use them interchangeably. This may be due to the fact that modular homes are "manufactured" in a factory setting in much the same way that "manufactured" or "mobile" homes are. Suffice to say, there is a huge difference, and we need to make sure to clarify that when we refer to Modular Homes in this article we are talking about true, "stick-built" modular homes, and NOT "mobile homes," "trailers," or "manufactured homes." Modular homes may also be referred to as prefab, or prefabricated homes....