Modular Home Addition/Extension
I am wondering if anyone has advice about adding to a home using a modular/prefab build? We are looking to add an additional bedroom and full bath to our El Cerrito hills home. The idea is to connect the extension to an existing hallway and bedroom. Here is a link to a larger project that was completed using the same idea. We are wondering if using a modular/prefab build is 1) more cost efficient than a stick build project 2) more time efficient and 3) a feasible idea? Also, if anyone has any recommendations for architects and/or contractors with experience on such projects we welcome them.
Aug 20, 2024
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I looked into prefab/modular. At the time, I thought I would demolish the house, but it turns out that if I did that, the house would be subject to new, less desirable setbacks (distance from property line.) Anyway, modular looks attractive, but has a ton of constraints on lot size, elevation, if they can hoist a building over your power lines. I learned a lot from this architect Toby Long speciliazes in modular housing. He says it's about the same price, but has better quality and more predictable timelines. https://www.cleverhomes.net/projects