When planning a new home, one question often comes up – when is the best time to order a modular home? Although a modular mobile timber-frame house or cabin can be manufactured throughout the year, it is important to consider not only the production time but also when you would actually like to start using your new home.
Mid to late summer is an especially good time to start planning. By placing an order now, there is enough time to finalise the interior layout, insulation, window positions, utility connections and other details so that your modular mobile timber-frame house or cabin can be ready before the colder season or in time for early spring next year.
Why is summer a good time to start planning?
During summer, it is much easier to assess the plot, access conditions and the future location of the house. The actual conditions of the site are clearly visible, making it easier to plan the terrace, driveway, utility connections and other important details.
Mid to late summer is also a good time to begin a project because there is still enough time to make important decisions without rushing. A modular mobile timber-frame house or cabin should not be purchased in a hurry – the more details that are agreed upon before production begins, the smoother the entire process will be.
How long does it take to manufacture a modular home?
The production time for MM Statyba mobile modular homes is usually around 2–3 months, although the exact timeframe depends on the chosen model, specification, scope of work and current number of orders.
Therefore, if you would like your modular home to be ready in autumn or before the beginning of winter, late summer is already the time to start making decisions.
Ordering now gives you enough time to finalise:
- the interior layout;
- window and door positions;
- insulation thickness;
- façade solutions;
- electrical and plumbing preparation;
- an additional terrace or other works.
Can you order a modular home in autumn or winter?
Yes. One of the biggest advantages of modular construction is that a large part of the work can be completed in controlled production conditions, meaning that a modular mobile timber-frame house or cabin can be manufactured regardless of many outdoor weather conditions.
However, seasonality still matters when it comes to preparing the plot, transporting the house, installing foundation piles or completing landscaping work. Starting the project earlier makes it easier to plan every stage and reduces the need to rush.
Planning to live in your modular home during winter? Think about insulation in summer
If your modular mobile timber-frame house or cabin will be used not only during summer but also for year-round living, insulation should be considered from the very beginning of the ordering process.
MM Statyba allows customers to choose the insulation material and increase the insulation thickness according to individual needs. For year-round living, an insulation layer of approximately 15–20 cm is recommended.
This means that a modular home ordered at the end of summer can immediately be designed and prepared for comfortable use during the colder season as well.
Why is it worth planning everything in advance?
The advantage of a modular home is not only faster production. Another important benefit is the ability to choose and customise many details before construction begins.
MM Statyba allows customers to adjust window positions and quantities, door locations, the interior layout, insulation and other technical solutions. This means that a modular mobile timber-frame house or cabin can be adapted to both the specific plot and the customer’s lifestyle.
You can also plan a terrace, canopy, storage unit or another additional feature next to the house. MM Statyba installs various types of terraces and canopies, allowing the entire project to be planned as one complete solution that combines both the home and its outdoor space.
So, when is the best time to order a modular home?
The best time is when you already know what you need and when you would like to start using your new home.
However, if you are considering a modular home for the coming autumn, winter or the beginning of next year, mid to late summer is an excellent time to start planning.
Starting now gives you more time to develop the project, choose individual solutions without rushing and prepare the plot in advance for the delivery and installation of your modular home.
