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There's other advantages to pre-fab though. Known costs (building a house from scratch can cost 2x or 3x the original estimate) Assembly time (could be the di

• bluGill 4y ago
  When a builder makes a spec house they will estimate the costs to within a very small error every time. When someone hires the same builder to make the same house the price often will be 2x or more of the estimate, but that is because it isn't the same house. It starts with the same plan, but instead of putting the $10 lights in they put in the $300 ceiling fan. Instead of putting in the cheap toilet they put in the upgraded one. They put in the more expensive doors and trim. they choose the more expensive counter tops. they get the more expensive stove. And on and on with many little upgrades, each alone isn't very much money, but the end total is doubling the cost. If you are willing to stick with the same cheap choices the builder would choose you can build a house for the estimate. It is safe to bet money that you wouldn't.