How long does it take to build a modular home?

A typical modular timber home takes 12–16 weeks from order to completion, compared to 9–14 months for traditional construction. Factory production takes 4–8 weeks, site preparation runs in parallel, and on-site assembly takes 1–3 weeks depending on complexity.

A typical modular timber home takes 12–16 weeks from order to completion, compared to 9–14 months for traditional construction. Factory production takes 4–8 weeks, site preparation runs in parallel, and on-site assembly takes 1–3 weeks depending on complexity. The total timeline is approximately 60–70% shorter than traditional build.

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