Better By Design is your trusted, full-service general contractor for modular and manufactured homes.
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| Modular (IRC) | Manufactured (HUD) | |
| Building Code | Built to Colorado state and local building codes, the same as site-built homes. | Built to the federal HUD Code, which is uniform nationwide. |
| Construction | Built in factory modules, then a crane set and assembled on-site on a permanent foundation. | Fully constructed in a factory and transported to the site in one or more sections. |
| Foundation | Permanent foundation required (crawl space or basement), locally inspected. | Can be placed on piers, blocks, or permanent foundations, depending on zoning and lender requirements. |
| Zoning & Placement | Generally treated as site-built homes for zoning and land-use purposes in Colorado. | In Colorado, placement is governed by local zoning, which may restrict manufactured homes in certain areas. |
| Financing | Financed with traditional construction or mortgage loans. | Often financed as “home only” or chattel loans unless permanently affixed and titled as real property. |
| Appraisal | Appraises like a conventional home, often with stronger resale value. | Valuation may be limited in some markets due to HUD classification |
| Best suited for | Infill lots, subdivisions, higher-end finishes, and long-term appreciation. | Affordable housing, first-time buyers, rural lots, speed of deployment, and cost-conscious buyers |
What We Handle
- Project assessment and site evaluation
- Permitting and coordination with the building department
- Site prep: foundation, utilities, and septic installation
- Home delivery: coordination with the factory to deliver and dry set home
- Close-up: marriage line, paint, flooring, drywall, electrical, plumbing, HVAC hook-up, add-ons
- Final finish: walkthrough, adjustments, system check, and final delivery
Better By Design LLC 