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A DB Home is a meticulously crafted residence built with state-of-the-art engineering and assembly techniques. Whether constructed on-site or in a climate-controlled environment, DB Homes uses the same brand-name building materials and adheres to the same rigorous building code requirements as traditional builders. Each home undergoes careful inspection by state or independent third-party inspectors, ensuring it is a high-quality, durable structure. Once completed, a DB Home is truly custom-designed to your specifications and indistinguishable from other site-built homes in its quality and appearance.

DB Homes are built to the same conventional state building codes as traditional site-built homes. This is a key distinction from manufactured homes (often called mobile homes or sectionals), which are built to the HUD Code, a national code that requires them to be built on a non-removable steel chassis. Many neighborhoods that exclude manufactured homes readily accept DB Homes due to our adherence to standard state building codes.

Yes, DB Homes are inherently designed with green building principles in mind. Our construction practices contribute to reduced material waste both at the factory (for modular builds) and at the job site. This approach lessens the environmental impact on the land and the community. Furthermore, our construction methods often allow for a tighter-built structure, maximizing energy efficiency—all key components of green building standards.

Absolutely. We embrace your unique vision. Using computer-aided drafting (CAD) programs, we offer precision customization for your floor plan design. While certain shipping restrictions or production constraints may apply based on the chosen construction method, we encourage you to submit your plan for approval. DB Homes also provides a comprehensive portfolio of floor plans, designs, and elevations that can be modified, often proving to be a more cost-effective option than starting from a completely new design. Our ultimate goal is to turn your dream home into a reality.

The timeframe for building your home varies by season and our current order backlog. However, a significant advantage of choosing a DB Home is the overall efficiency of our construction process, regardless of whether you choose a site-built or modular home. Site work on your building lot can often be completed simultaneously with other phases of your home's construction. For instance, our modular homes are often completed and ready for move-in significantly quicker than many traditional builds, as major components are built off-site. The total timeframe depends on your specific home's design, chosen construction method, and any additional site work (like garages, porches, or decks).

It certainly is. With economic factors like stable inflation and reasonable interest rates, along with attractive and faster new ways to finance your new home, ownership is within reach. New home ownership continues to offer income tax benefits, as you can often deduct mortgage interest. Furthermore, your monthly mortgage payment for a new home may even be less than your current rent.

Since all of our homes are custom-built to your specifications, the final price is determined by the selections you make for your new home and the specific work performed by DB Homes. We do not include a general price list in our packages or online. If you have a particular budget or home type in mind, please contact us directly, and our team will be happy to assist you in pricing and finding a home and floor plan that perfectly suits your needs.

Yes. DB Homes is deeply committed to using energy-efficient building methods and materials. Our homes are built standard with 2x6 exterior walls and R-21 insulation, R-38 blown-in ceiling insulation, warm edge thermopane low-e glass windows, and insulated exterior doors to maximize thermal performance.

No, not at all. Unless you were to witness the house being delivered and assembled (for our modular builds), you would likely not guess its construction method. Because we utilize computer-aided design programs to draw plans to your specifications or to modify an existing floor plan to suit your needs, most floor plans can be crafted into a DB Home, allowing for diverse styles and unique appearances.

Yes. Banks, appraisers, and insurance companies treat DB Homes identically to traditional site-built, stick-frame homes. We encourage you to speak with mortgage brokers and banks in your area to understand their financing options for DB Homes, or refer to our finance page for information on local banks we collaborate with.

In many cases, construction costs for a DB Home are less per square foot than for a similar site-built home. Beyond the initial build, there are other cost-saving features: many DB Homes are highly energy efficient, which helps significantly reduce your heating and cooling costs over time. Additionally, your home will likely be ready for move-in much sooner than a typical site-built construction, potentially leading to less interest accruing on your mortgage loan.

If you have a knack for hands-on projects, have skilled friends, or are willing to manage some subcontracting, our Owner/Builder Program may be an excellent fit for you. This program allows you to contribute to the construction process and realize potential savings.

Yes, every DB Home comes with comprehensive warranty coverage. This includes a full one-year parts and labor warranty from the manufacturer, a full one-year parts and labor warranty from DB Homes on all on-site work, and a robust 12-year structural warranty provided by RWC (Residential Warranty Company, LLC).