Looking for Information on Modular Homes in SC (Columbia, Greenville: sales, renting)

[South Florida CS]

I plan on moving to the Orangeburg/Columbia area within the next few years and I’m trying to gather some information on building a home in the area. Looking around I see that modular homes are a big trend and the best value, but I’m wondering what the actual cost is to build one.

I have a friend that is looking to build in TN and she said she was quoted $30 - $45 a square foot. Does anyone know what the range might be per square foot in SC? It’s amazing how many different variations in floor plans I’ve found online and there appear to be so many different builders, and I’m just trying to do my homework ahead of time.


If anyone can give me any information I would really appreciate it!

Thanks!

[Nspect]

The initial price per Sf does not include a lot of things and no lot etc.

The real price per Sf would be $100 to $125+ for modular.
Some styles and locations may be a little less than $100 but
it depends on things like, sewer vs septic, well, driveway and obviously
the items in the house.

Its about the same as stick built just faster.

[South Florida CS]

Since this is a totally new process to me, as you can probably guess, there’s so much to be learned.

The good thing is that I already own the land, so I’m hoping that will save me a lot in the long run.

So do you know what the cost covers? Is it just for the house itself? I’m assuming that appliances are not included, but what about tubs, toilets, sinks, etc? I’ve been searching all over the Web and can’t seem to find any sites that can give me an idea about what’s included; and of course there are no costs listed anywhere, but since that is subject to change I can understand how a company wouldn’t want to put anything out there that they may have to be obligated to.

I’ve seen a lot of developer sites but I am somewhat reluctant about calling because I don’t want to get solicitation phones calls all the time. Thanks again for the

[Nspect]

It probably varies at each place, I would ask for a copy of a sales agreement and ask a lot of questions. Then type up the questions and have them answer in writing. Also make sure they will address workmanship issues found by an inspector. Production home building quality disappoints a lot of buyers. A roof can leak and still pass building code.....

[denyece]

Everything that you want is included,
tubs, sinks, showers, furniture if you want.
I have 2300 sq ft triple wide, it cost 70,000. At the time I was looking to buy a brick home, but the price I didn't get the space I wanted.
My home came with the nice pictures on the wall (the expensive ones), berber carpet, refrigerator, stove and inside grill, one room furnished, curtains, blinds, etc

[FLRich]

I am in the same boat. There is a large builder here that just does modular but there are several types of modular. Some will take a double wide and toss a roof on it and call it a modular, others will build a regular "stick built" home in a factory but in sections that can make it down the road then build a roof and that is also modular but two DIFFERENT products.

I have always frowned on modular but the more that I look at them inside and out I think there is something to be said for the quality. Some prices can be quite expensive. All of the modulars I have seen come ready to move in even with landscaping. You do have options to have it dropped and "connected" to the foundation then finish it yourself, or have it 90% done maybe do electrical, drywall and flooring if you wish.

Check out www.superiorcustomhomes.com and that will tell you a lot about the process.

Can anyone speak for Superior Home Builders in Rock Hill SC ? I am looking to buy and I need to move in quick. I am renting a home at $1K a month and it is only a 3 BR. I need 4BR now since my Mom sold her home in FL and will be moving in with us in the next month. I guess I lose my office and I work from home so I need to build quickly.

Rich

[flgargoyle]

There is always confusion about what a modular home is. To me, a stick-built home built in a factory and moved down the road in sections is a modular. A single, double, or triple wide on a metal frame, that had its own axles under it is now called 'manufactured' housing. Before that it was a mobile home; before that, a trailer. True modular homes are built to the same standards as site-built homes, and cost about the same. The big advantage is speed; some claim better accuracy due to being factory built. That may or may not be true. We looked at modulars at a center near Greenville, and we were quite impressed. They had several models that were under $100K, including the slab. I don' think it includes any site work other than the slab. The driveway, utilities, and septic will all be extra.

[SChomefinder]

America's Home Place is a superb custom home builder and they can build for less than $60/sq. ft.