• How does a modular home compare to a site- or stick-built home?
• What is the difference between a modular home and a manufactured home?
• Can North Star build a modular home from any set of plans?
• How long does is take to build a modular home?
• What is the modular home construction process?
• Is financing different for modular homes?
• What makes North Star Building Systems superior to other modular home builders?
• How do I find a North Star builder?
• Does North Star provide a home warranty?

 
How does a modular home compare to a site- or stick-built home?
The only difference between modular and site-built homes is the building method. Modular homes are built in sections at a factory and then transported to the home site. Site-built homes are built entirely on location.
 
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What is the difference between a modular home and a manufactured home?
A modular home is built in a factory (using the same standards as site-built homes) and then shipped to the home site in sections. Manufactured or mobile homes, in contrast, are built on steel frames that are considered movable. Manufactured homes aren't built to the same strict building codes and standards as modular and site-built homes.
 
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Can North Star build a modular home from any set of plans?
With few exceptions, North Star can build a modular home from almost any set of plans. Bring us your plans (even rough ideas or sketches) or use one of our standard plans as a basis for your custom home.
 
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How long does is take to build a modular home?
The average modular home takes only 45 - 60 days from start to finish. Modular homes can be built faster than site-built homes because modular homes are constructed in a factory, using assembly line techniques, warehoused material, and consistent quality while the foundation work is taking place on-site. This parallel (vice sequential) construction process means the interior of the home is 90 percent complete by the time the home is moved on-site; the remainder of the work is finished within two to three weeks.
 
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What is the modular home construction process?
Modular homes are built the same as site-built homes, except modular homes are constructed in engineered sections. Using computerized design and material lists, quality materials, specialized workstation stages, and a controlled environment, a modular home is built indoors while the actual home site is prepared. The house is then shipped to the site in sections where it is put together and the interior finish work is completed. All stages of the modular home process are closely inspected by North Star managers and state and/or local government authorities.
 
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Is financing different for modular homes?
There is no difference in financing (or insuring) because modular homes are built to the same building codes as site-built homes.

 
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What makes North Star Building Systems superior to other modular home builders?
North Star's owners have more than 20 years of experience in the home construction business, and have been building modular homes since 1990. North Star uses only time-tested materials and workmanship by skilled craftsmen. Additionally, North Star's standard features (such as upgraded flooring) are usually "optional" or "additional cost" features in homes by other builders.
 
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How do I find a North Star builder?
Check out our Buy a Home page.
 
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Does North Star provide a home warranty?
Yes, a one-year home warranty, which is standard for quality-built homes, is included in the standard price of a North Star home.
 
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