Maine Modular & Custom Home News

Schiavi Home Builders Partners With Salmon Falls Architecture.

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Contrary to popular belief, building a manufactured home is not the equivalent of “just add water and it makes its own sauce.”  There are a series of construction site considerations that demand informed decision making.  To begin with, an inspection of your property must be made prior to ordering your home.  Items such as driveway width and angle must be planned according to the size of your modular units to ensure they can be delivered without complications.  Location of power lines may become an issue if they are in the pathway of the trucks or the crane.  Speaking of the crane, do you have a level spot near the foundation where the crane can park while lifting your home?  These are just a few considerations to get the project initially rolling.

The general contractor needs to be an expert in the entire process so they can schedule each of the sub contractors in the proper order, i.e. the electrician needs to complete work before the heating contractor shows up, etc.  Do the sub contractors have the necessary insurance and licenses required to be working on your home?  Ask the general contractor - that would be their responsibility.  Heating, plumbing, masonry, electricity….what is each sub contractor getting paid to do?  Do you have an estimate from them or a quote from them?  Each sub can offer a variety of services at a variety of costs.  A good general contractor will make sure you know what services are required, what you want in addition to the requirements, and how to get the best price.  Getting the job done accurately and timely while you sit back worry free is what a general contractor should be able to do for you

Modular homes are becoming more suitable to customization everyday.  Yet there are still some consumers who are hesitant to hire a modular builder because they fear they won’t get what they envisioned.  At Schiavi Home Builders we have come up with a solution to eliminate the guess work and provide our clients with the best of both worlds.  We have partnered with Salmon Falls Architecure who will offer their services to our clients for a very reasonable rate.   The following are the types of things an architect can provide to enhance your building project:

• Design and sketch the exterior of your home from a totally different perspective.
• Consult on the interior layout of your home.
• Create plans for additional building, i.e. garages and breezeways, to match your home.
• Help you to make decisions that will save money on your project.
• Eliminate the gap between your concept of your project and the builder’s concept of your project.

These are just a few of the areas an architect can make your home become everything you always wanted.  In the process there is a real possibility the value of your home will increase as the market appraisal value increases with your custom design.  All great reasons to build a modular home.  For more information on Salmon Falls Architecture, visit their website:

www.salmonfallsarch.com

Things in Bethel Maine are looking up.   Not only has Sunday River Ski Area been purchased by a corporation known for making things happen, now Bethel has been listed in the top ten towns for outdoor living in a new book by Sarah Tuff and Greg Melville.  Can it get any better? What a great place to build a home. Read the recent article in the Bethel Citizen.

http://www.bethelcitizen.com/story.php?storyid=3243

Sometimes change is a good thing.  See what’s happening in the Bethel area….just click on this link.

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