Carroll Modular Home General Contracting

Carroll Modular Home General Contracting | What Does a General Contractor Do?

Hiring a General Contractor to Complete Your Modular Home

Unless you have experience with construction/contracting or project management being your own "GC" is probably not a good idea.
While it is true that there will be less site work than with a traditional stick build, the work is critical and requires a not only a contractor but one with specific knowledge and experience with modular homes. When choosing a contractor, it helps to understand that there are different types of contractors.

General Contractor

A general contractor is more of a project manager than a laborer. A general contractor may have his own staff, or he may employ subcontractors to complete the work. When it comes to the site preparation and the finish work on your modular home, hiring a general contractor is your best option. It will cost more money, but it will save you time and aggravation as well as ensuring that all work is completed properly.

If you do not feel qualified to manage your own modular home project for one or more reasons listed on (insert link) then hiring a “GC” is your best choice. A GC will know qualified subcontractors to hire, when to schedule them, and how much to pay them. He will also evaluate the quality of their work and ensure that you're not paying for substandard work.

A GC will also simply the construction loan process by providing you (and the bank) with a comprehensive contract listing the work to be performed and the cost of the work broken-down by category. Contrast this service to the DIY approach of obtaining written estimates from individual subcontractors: you must identify one or more subcontractors, accurately describe the nature of the job and then wait until the subcontractor gets around to writing-up an estimate (which can take months).

A GC will also obtain all the various permits that you will need to build your new home, such as:

State-approved septic design
Building permit from town
Driveway permit from town
Other permits as needed.

Subcontractors

“Subs” as they are sometimes known provide the following services:

Site Engineer
Excavation
Concrete foundation
Electrical hookups
Plumbing hookups
Interior “button-up”
General carpentry (build decks, porches, garage, etc.)

Hiring a General Contractor for Your Modular Home Project

Many aspects of modular home site work are similar to traditional stick built home, but there are some differences. Hiring a GC with modular home experience is a “must”. A GC with experience working with modular homes can save you time and money on your new house.

The Takeaway: Many aspects of modular home site work are similar to traditional stick built home, but there are some differences. Hiring a GC with modular home experience is a “must”. A GC with experience working with modular homes can save you time and money on your new house.