Price
One of the major selling points of buying a prefab home is that, generally speaking, they’re much less expensive to build than a stick-built home. However, EMB modular construction delivers higher standards due to our designer finishes inside and out.
There are a couple reasons why prefab homes save EMB clients less than site-built homes:
- Less Waste. When we have several groups of contractors delivering materials to a site and building a house on location, there’s a lot of waste created in the form of excess materials. When your home is built in panels or modules in a factory, the system can be improved and waste can be reduced.
- Less Labor and Time. EMB traditional builds, include multiple groups of subcontractors (such as plumbers, electricians, painters, and framers) who all come out separately to do their designated work. This work is often delayed or hampered by the work of other subcontractors. When homes are built in-factory, the labor can be more effectively managed so that the work is done efficiently and in a controlled environment.
Overall, EMB expects to save approximately min. 20% on the total cost of building a modular home as compared to building a stick-built home. These cost savings are expected to be less for a panelized home.
Advantages
- Less Expensive Than Traditional Home Builds. Costs of EMB prefabs are typically an average of min. 20% less than standard construction.
- Faster Than Traditional Construction. Generally, it takes EMB ten months to build a custom home vs 4-5 months time to construct a prefab. (including dirt, utilities and landscaping, unit order)
- Modulars Offer “One-Stop Shopping” Options. EMB modular home packages are all inclusive higher end finished homes.
- Energy Efficient. The way prefab homes are built, the materials they use, and the airtight EMB construction combine to create a highly energy-efficient space that can reduce ongoing utility bills.
