Q: How does a D.B. Homes modular home differ from a "manufactured or mobile home"?
A. Manufactured homes, sometimes referred to as mobile homes, are built to the HUD Code, a national code for manufactured housing. The HUD Code, unlike conventional state building codes used by modular home manufacturers and site builders, requires manufactured homes to be built on non-removable steel chassis. Many neighborhoods exclude manufactured homes but accept modular homes because they are built to the same code as site-built homes.

Q: I hear a lot about "Green" building. Are modulars green?
A: Green building is a practice of using sustainable materials and designs in new construction. Yes, modular homes are by their very nature green. Assembly in an enclosed indoor environment contributes to reduced waste of material at the factory and at the job site, lessens the environmental impact on the land and the community where the house is being delivered, and allows for a tighter built structure to maximize energy efficiency - all of which are key components to green building standards.

Q: Can I build a custom plan of my own design?
A: Computer aided drafting (CAD), allows for precision customization of your floor plan design. However, shipping restrictions and production constraints can affect the design. If you have a plan picked out, we suggest that you submit it for approval or for changes that will enable us to build your home. D.B. Homes also has a complete portfolio of floor plans, designs and elevations that can be modified. Modifications are normally less expensive than a custom built design. Our goal is to turn your dream home into a reality.

Q: How long does it take to build a modular home?
A: The time it takes to build your home varies by season and D.B. Homes order "backlog". That being said, one of the advantages of building a modular home is speed of construction. When we place your order it will go into the backlog of homes to be built, which typically runs 5 to 10 weeks. While your home is on order the site work on your building lot will be completed. On average a modular home consisting of two modules will take about 6 days to build in the factory. After delivery to the site and setting the home on the foundation, D.B. Homes will take about 4 to 8 weeks to finish the home. Our time frame depends on the amount of additional site work, such as garages, porches or decks that are to be built, and our backlog of other homes to finish. You can move into your new modular home much quicker than a typical site-built home.

Q: It is a good time to build a new home?
A: It certainly is. Inflation is down and interest rates are still very reasonable. There are faster and attractive new ways to finance your new home available, just check out our finance page for more information on some of the options available. And new home ownership is still a good income tax break, because you can deduct the interest on your mortgage payment. Your monthly mortgage payment may also be less than you are currently paying for rent.

Q: How much does a DB Home cost?
A: Since all of our homes are custom-built, the price will be determined by the specifications you select for your new home, and by the work done by D.B. Homes. If you would like a price on any of our homes, please contact us. We do not include a price list in our packages.