Kaw Valley Homes

FAQ



What is a Kaw Valley Home?

A Kaw Valley Home is a home which is built in a factory to the same state and local building codes that local builders are required to build to. Our homes are then carried in sections by special trucks to the building site where we permanently install them on a foundation or basement.




How long does it take to build an Off-Site Built Home?

A Kaw Valley Built home is usually completed in half the time it takes to build a home on site. Under normal market conditions, it usually takes a factory four to five weeks to construct an Kaw Valley Built home.


What is the quality of an Kaw Valley home like?

A Kaw Valley home has many advantages over site built homes in terms of quality. For example, a Kaw Valley home is constructed inside a modern, state of the art, quality controlled environment, sheltered from wind and rain. Also, quality control is maintained by constant inspection throughout the entire construction process. Furthermore, a Kaw Valley home is engineered with precision for a lifetime of trouble-free structural durability.

To insure a safe and secure trip to your property, a Kaw Valley home is built especially well, using high quality kiln dried lumber, not the green lumber that is sometimes used in homes built on site. In fact, there is usually about 30% more lumber used in construction of a Kaw Valley home.


Does a Kaw Valley Home come with a warranty?

Yes! As an added peace of mind, all Kaw Valley homes come with a Manufacturer's Warranty as well as trusted Name-Brand warranties such as GE, Owen's Corning and Georgia Pacific.


What does a Kaw Valley home look like?

Kaw Valley homes look just like a home built on site. Today's cutting edge building technology allows manufacturers to build any style of home from simple cabin to a spacious ranch to a multi-level contemporary.



Are there Model Homes I can visit?

In order to add value to our homes, we maintain a large number of model homes for people to visit. We would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and give you personal tour.



How can I finance an Off-Site Built home?

Since Kaw Valley homes are constructed to the same building codes as site built homes, you can get the same kinds of lender financing as you would for a site built home.



What about the resale value of a Kaw Valley home?

Since a Kaw Valley home is built to meet or exceed the same standards as a home built on site, it should appreciate at the same rate as a comparable site built home.



How much does a Kaw Valley home cost?


The homes which Kaw Valley Homes offers generally cost 20% less than comparable homes built on site.



Can I custom design my own home?

Absolutely! Just send us your plans.


Can Kaw Valley Homes help me find a general contractor?

Yes! We have several qualified general contractors that have worked with our past customers and they are anxious to work with you.




Do I need a general contractor?

No, there are several construction loan programs which will allow you to be your own contractor or "owner-builder." It is certainly easier to manage a construction project when you build a Kaw Valley home; however, it is highly recommended that you consider whether you have the time and expertise to manage the permit process, finishing work, and/or subcontracting.


What is included with my Kaw Valley home purchase?

The Kaw Valley Homes base price includes the home, delivery to your accessible site, and installation of the home on to your permanent foundation. Custom home options that you want us to add to your home, such as whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, or a stainless steel appliance package are available.


Can Kaw Valley Homes help me find land to put my house on?

Absolutely! Kaw Valley Homes works with a network of real estate professionals who know the market and can help you find the land/lot that's right for you.


Can Kaw Valley Homes help me get an idea of what the total cost of the construction project will be?

There are many variables that affect the cost of building your home, depending primarily on the location and features of the land you choose to build upon. As part of our service to you, to get started, we will provide an estimate of site improvement costs. Then, after seeing the property and getting an complete picture of what will be required, a general contractor will provide a firm and accurate proposal.




Why are Kaw Valley Homes' Prices so affordable?

Our quality manufacturers buy their building materials in bulk at a discount. They also save on labor costs by using a ready and always available skilled and well trained workforce. Additionally, they use automated equipment and modern production techniques to build homes quickly and efficiently. Also, because they build all of their homes in the same quality controlled environment, they can avoid the costly mistakes that site builders often run into when building at a new job site. Furthermore, the sheltered environment in which the homes are built avoids costly time delays and damaged materials due to weather.


If all builders could afford it...

  • Wouldn't they rather build all of their homes indoors. Completely protected from the weather.

  • In a multi million dollar building to protect their homes all materials and workers from bad weather.

  • Never have to try to work in the rain, sleet, snow, or even 100 degree weather.

  • Never have to run out of material or material stolen.

  • Never any damaged materials from wind or rain.

  • Never a risk of mold from wet materials.

  • Always have plenty of well trained, skilled workers.

  • Always have material readily available.

  • Always able to buy high quality material from name brand companies at bulk prices.

  • Always have on staff, engineers, architects, draftsmen, inspectors, and purchasing agents to ensure that they build a quality and affordable home.

  • Always have several million dollars worth of material, technology, and state of the art building equipment under one roof.
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