| "> | | | | Every company is a bit different so you need to get |
| Homeowner builders have a lot of confusion about | | | | a detailed list from any company that you propose |
| what's included in a packaged home. Kit Homes are | | | | to do business with. Let's look at a typical situation. |
| disassembled "homes in a box." But, they certainly | | | | You'll normally find these items included in your |
| don't include everything you need to build a home. | | | | Packaged Home Kit: |
| The purpose of this article is to answer the following | | | | - All the materials for the home's shell like framing |
| question that I get asked a lot as a home building | | | | lumber, siding, roofing, windows, doors, etc. |
| industry advisor, consumer advocate, and home | | | | - Finishing materials such as ... interior trim, cabinetry, |
| building coach. | | | | countertops, insulation, drywall, etc. |
| Question: What's included in a kit or packaged home? | | | | What you won't usually find include items like: |
| Answer: | | | | - Foundation |
| Making the decision to build your home with a Kit | | | | - Mechanicals such as plumbing and electrical |
| Home (which can also be called a "packaged home") | | | | - Finishing items like: appliances, floor coverings, and |
| is a decision to streamline the home building process | | | | light fixtures |
| as an Owner Builder. | | | | The DIY Owner Builder can often request some |
| Most people who choose to build a Kit Home have | | | | changes to customize the package to be closer to |
| also made the decision to be a DIY Owner Builder | | | | just what they want. |
| who intends to provide a lot of his or her own labor. | | | | Completing the Package |
| The advantages make sense for the do-it-yourselfer. | | | | As you can see, you'll need to buy additional items to |
| They'll enjoy: | | | | complete your home. This is not a bad thing. In most |
| - A huge reduction in decision-making | | | | cases I advise people that this is in their best |
| - Centralized source for the bulk of the building | | | | interest. When it comes to finishing items like |
| materials | | | | appliances, carpets, hardwood floors, plumbing |
| - Pre-prepared house plans, engineering and blueprints | | | | fixtures, light fixtures and more, fun shopping sprees |
| - Panelize walls; pre-cut, measured and assembled | | | | can be a big part of what makes home building so |
| framing walls | | | | personal and more enjoyable. |
| - Time savings and lower interest costs | | | | Just be sure that you know what you're getting in |
| But, what's included and what's missing from these | | | | your home package and budget for the things you |
| home building packages? | | | | get to buy on your own. |