Modular Home Building Cost Estimates

Estimates Only - Your Costs Will Vary

The following information is provided as an example only — your costs will vary.  Please obtain bids from qualified subcontractors. Building costs will vary depending upon your building lot, the size and style of house, and the degree to which homeowner chooses to participate in completing work.  The only way to estimate your costs is to obtain quotes from qualified subcontractors.  We strongly recommend that you budget money for unexpected expenses.

Site Engineering

Dig test pits, design septic system, submit plans to State of New Hampshire for approval

$3,000.00

Building Permit

Obtain building permit from town/city. Impact fees may apply.

$2,000.00

Excavation

Excavation for foundation, build driveway, install septic system, grade disturbed areas, spread loam.
Cities may charge additional fees for hook-up to city sewerage system.

$60,000.00

Foundation

Set forms, pour footings and walls. Pour basement floor. 
Please note that pouring the basement floor is a separate job often performed by a different subcontractor.

$40,000.00

Well

Drill well to 400', install pump and pressure tank, bring water line into basement
The cost of drilling a well is difficult to predict--allow extra money for deep wells and/or hydro-fracturing. 
Your city or town may charge a fee to hook-up to their water system.

$12,000.00

Plumbing & Heating Hookup

Hookup gas or oil fired boiler (provided by your plumber).
Hookup all plumbing and heating lines.

$20,000.00

Electrical Hookup

Install 200 amp panel (shipped with house), connect circuits not wired to panel at factory.
Connect to local electric service.

$8,000.00

Interior Button-Up

Install interior doors on "marriage wall", build basement stairs, touch-up drywall.

$15,000.00

Decks & Porches

Build decks and/or porches (labor and materials provided by homeowner)

$10,000.00

Miscellaneous Expenses

Plan for unanticipated expenses.

$30,000.00

Total Estimated Expenses

$200,000.00
Please Note:  Cost of labor and materials to finish second floor of Cape or Chalet in NOT included in the above estimates.