Modular House Delivery and Setup Process
As soon as your design and planning phases are complete, your modular home will be constructed off-site in a factory setting – this means while your site is being prepared, modules will be assembled indoors avoiding weather delays while meeting building standards.
Once constructed, modular sections are transported to their destination site on trucks and cranes, where they will be assembled onto foundations and joined together.
Pre-Assembly
At this stage, your modular home will be constructed at a factory. The timeline can vary depending on your customization options and desired floor plan; however, typically modular homes can be completed within 4 to 6 months from blueprint to move-in day.
In order to guarantee the quality and integrity of your home, it’s crucial that your design team works with a factory certified to comply with all local and state codes. Once this review has taken place and a building permit issued for construction of your new home has been obtained, construction will commence.
Once your foundation is laid and utilities such as electricity, plumbing, sewer and water have been connected to your site, the next step should be getting your module ready to be delivered. Depending on the builder you select this may include prepping the module for transport while working closely with logistics partner on creating an effective delivery schedule plan.
Your logistics partner will create a delivery buffer, eliminating the need for a staging yard altogether and speeding up home deliveries. In cases where staging yards are necessary, your partner will devise an organized delivery sequence to keep all units together until they reach your construction site.
On the manufacturing side, conveyor systems will bring modules into a controlled environment for assembly to occur more quickly and efficiently, by eliminating on-site welding and cutting operations and decreasing workers’ need to work at height or in tight spaces, significantly decreasing safety risks while cutting labor costs.
Once the modules have been constructed, they’ll be loaded on to a truck for delivery. Your logistics partner will coordinate with onsite crew to arrange an optimal delivery date that works for all parties involved.
Keep in mind, delays can arise at any point during the building process. These issues often stem from issues on-site rather than at the factory itself, so planning ahead and identifying potential issues early can help mitigate them. When choosing your partner builder it’s also essential that they provide adequate oversight.
On-Site Assembly
Modular buildings differ from traditional houses by being constructed offsite in sections known as modules that feature built-in floors, walls, ceilings and plumbing – this process accelerates construction by 90 percent saving both time and money while helping minimize environmental impact.
As soon as your modules arrive at your build site, they’re ready for assembly. A crane is used to place them onto a foundation prepared before their arrival and connect the sections together and integrate electricity, plumbing and HVAC systems as well as external utilities like power lines, sewer systems and water supplies – this step ensures all components work effectively together.
Once assembled, modules must be sealed against weather and temperature changes, with workers adding waterproof membranes and insulation to rooflines, walls, corners of the home to protect against moisture intrusion, air leaks, and energy loss. Finally, local authorities will conduct an inspection to ensure compliance with building codes; once approved for occupancy by new homeowner.
Whenever constructing a modular building, it is crucial to assemble an effective and organized project team. By working effectively together and adhering to schedules, this group can ensure the project stays on time while dealing with any delays that arise.
Clear the site where your modular building will be constructed of trees, rocks and debris – such as tree stumps – while making sure there’s sufficient room for its footprint and foundation.
Once your site inspection is complete, the next step should be creating a delivery sequence plan. This will enable you to coordinate all deliveries so they occur at times suitable for onsite crew members and avoid costly delays while making sure all units arrive on schedule. At Stream Modular we specialize in transportation logistics for modular buildings – let us assist in planning for your next project!
Final Inspection
Modular construction can be accomplished quickly, yet even the best plans can run into delays. Many hiccups arise outside the factory itself – thus planning ahead is essential for its success.
Beginning your home buying experience right is best achieved through an initial site inspection of its location. A qualified inspector should review your land to ensure it fulfills requirements for building, including access, soil composition, slope and contour analysis, wetland issues, utility availability (water well sewer or septic), setback requirements and approval status of your lot.
Once the site is approved and inspected, it’s time to plan the modular construction phase of your build. Submitting your plans directly to a manufacturer allows production. After being assembled and transported directly to your site for assembly and installation.
Once the modules arrive, they will be connected to one another and to the foundation on site, weatherproofed, plumbing and electrical systems unified, then final finishing work such as installing cabinets, floors, fixtures and appliances completed.
As with any home, modular homes must also be inspected prior to their construction. A certified inspector will ensure that it has been constructed according to state regulations for modular buildings and will affix a state-approved insignia for easy identification by authorities.
As this step may be affected by various factors, including permit office backlogs and weather, it’s wise to begin early. A reliable supplier will offer guidance as you anticipate timelines for permitting and construction.
Once inspected, modular homes are repositioned back onto their foundations with any finishing touches like exterior wrapping and windows being added as required. Utilities will then be reconnected before receiving one last walk-through inspection.
Once the modular home is set, the on-site mechanical contractors can begin their work. Depending on your site preparation and landscaping options, finishing details like driveways, sidewalks and patios could take anywhere from one month to complete before electrical, plumbing and HVAC services can be connected to it.
Final Walk-Through
The final walk-through phase allows you to review your new modular home and address any concerns before formal handover. It also gives you the chance to request that your builder correct any mistakes they might have made during construction.
Modular homes are built using the same materials and standards as site-built houses, yet constructed much quicker in a factory environment. Once ready for delivery, modules will be transported using special trucks or cranes and placed directly on your foundation for anchoring purposes. A crew will complete installation by connecting utilities, finishing basement or garage construction (if part of your plans), as well as installing any appliances needed.
A modular home can be installed either on an on-frame or off-frame foundation. With an on-frame foundation, your home will remain on its metal frame once delivered onto its site while off-frame homes may be set upon an alternative foundation such as a basement slab. When selecting either foundation type for delivery, your installer will construct your home according to state or local building codes and your specifications.
Take note when considering this step that utility hookups, which could take days or weeks depending on your location and local demand, as well as weather conditions that could delay construction if winds become too strong or there’s heavy rain; when that occurs, cranes and other specialized trucks must wait until conditions allow before continuing construction again.