Frequently Asked Questions - Construction
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How long does it take to build an All American home?
All American Homes can often deliver a home just four weeks after receiving an order.two to three weeks later you can be moving in to your new home. The construction process is so much faster than on site construction because your site work is being completed while your home is simultaneously built in one of our construction facilities. This efficiency is simply not possible with a site built home. Naturally, larger and more complicated homes require more time. However, an All American home can always be built faster than a site-built home.
What about additional features such as garages and decks?
Many All American homes include porches and garages as part of the modules delivered from our construction facilities. If this is not the case with the home you've selected, your independent builder will handle construction of the porch, garage, deck or other features required to complete your new home.
Can you build on an existing foundation?
In general yes. However, there are situations when an existing foundation is not suitable for modular construction methods. To determine if it is possible to build on your site you need to contact an independent All American Homes builder in your area. You can find a builder here. They would be able to answer your question in further detail.
Can you build on pilings?
Yes. Many different styles of foundations are suitable for modular construction. Check with your independent All American Homes builder for details in your market. You can see a home on pilings in the Photo Gallery.
Can you build from plans other than your own?
Yes. Custom homes are possible with All American Homes. You need to contact an independent All American Homes builder in your area. You can find a builder here. They would be able to answer your questions in further detail.
Can you do modular room additions?
A modular room addition is treated like a custom home. Contact an independent All American Homes builder in your area. You can find a builder here. They would be able to answer your questions in further detail.
Can we buy directly from the factory?
No. We only sell homes to independent builders on contract with All American Homes. If you are interested in getting more information on how to become a builder please fill out the Become a Builder form and a member of our sales team will contact you.
Can a modular home be moved once it is placed on its permanent foundation?
Yes. But it is often a very difficult process. All American Homes are not designed to be moved once placed/installed on their permanent foundation. We don't recommend that you move one once it is in place. Moving an All American home from its original foundation voids the 10-year structural warranty.
How complete are your homes when delivered?
A simple ranch home may arrive 85% complete or more. More complicated homes such as the Craftsman and other collections require more on-site finish work and may arrive 70% or more complete. It really just depends on your specific home on how complete it is on arrival.
Can a customer complete the finish work?
No. Since we only sell homes to our independent All American Homes builders it is their responsibility to complete the finish work on the home.
Can we source our appliances, flooring, cabinets, etc elsewhere?
Since we only sell homes to our independent All American Homes builders, you would need to address this question with them. Typically, you would not be able to source components elsewhere and have them installed in our factories. For example, if you wanted a special countertop or range that was not available through the factory, we would ship the home without these components. It would be up to you and your builder to make arrangements for shipping and installation of the special items at the job site.
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