> container homes are not necessarily cheaper than traditional construction, they’re quicker to install and don’t require general contractor > They needed a bo

> container homes are not necessarily cheaper than traditional construction, they’re quicker to install and don’t require general contractor > They needed a boundary survey and a geotechnical study. To called about 50 companies for each > He called 20 companies to pour the foundation > Because the home is in a flood zone, he had to get two elevation certificates totaling > In addition, the Tos owed Menlo Park $8,985 for a permit, plan reviews, inspections, a geologist, a “technology surcharge” and other fees. > They also had to pay $2,227 in impact fees to their elementary and high school districts. > It was like “death by 5,000 paper cuts,” To said. Umm, regular homes don't need a general contractor either -- if you find and hire all the sub-contractors directly.