I have been selling and installing modular homes for my entire life. (3rd generation modular home builder) It sounds like the local builder for the modular here is inexperienced or incompetent. It's a shame, because most of the modular home builders in today's market are not qualified to install or complete what they sell. They use modular construction because they do not understand the basic components of construction. Most of them make better sales people than contractors. As a 3rd generation modular home builder, who has also completed numerous site built homes, I can honestly and whole-heartedly say that modular construction is much more precise than site built home construction when done right. In States with a lack of organized building codes, such as Vermont and New Hampshire where I build, they are a powerful resource. The manufacturer can also make a huge difference. Don't always go with the cheapest modular you can find- just like with anything else, cost differences are usually justified by better quality of work and materials. We use Ritz-Craft Modular Homes, and have found them to be one of the best performing modular homes available. Drew Pierce Mountain View Modular Homes, Inc. Rutland, Vermont Custom Modular Homes
