Recently,
there are still a few preconceived ideas surrounding kit homes, some are
positive and others are negative. The same as everything else, kit homes have
both advantages and disadvantages, but it is important to understand that this
industry has come a long way.

Indeed, a
kit home can save time and money in many instances, but that is not the only
focus for companies today. People are choosing these homes more likely for
their convenience, flexibility, and suitability.

In
practice, it is not always about doing it for less money, it’s about value for
money, and getting everything provided on one package, for a set price, and you
can see exactly how it will look. You get to see a good picture of the home you
will get and you can tailor that to your individual personality.

Some people
may consider, a kit home is equal to a prefabricated home. However, it actually
is not. In fact, it’s important not to confuse prefabricated homes with kit
homes. Prefabricated homes are generally pre-built and then trucked to the
site. You are responsible for the footings and organizing tradesmen to connect
water, power and sewerage, and then the already constructed building arrives
and is situated on your footings and made secure. While kit homes refer to
homes that arrive in numbered kit form that need to be constructed from
beginning to end.

These homes
are popular with owner-builders but they are by no means limited to
owner-builders. Kit homes are designed to help those interested in constructing
their own home and appeal to the do-it-yourself person. But if you don’t have
that inclination, you can still have the convenience of a kit home.

It may seem
unusual to buy a kit home and then employ a builder who could have sourced the
materials himself, but there are still advantages in price and time by doing
this. Those who appreciate the convenience of kit homes, but without the time,
skills or confidence in being a solo owner-builder can learn a lot by project
managing and being a builder’s assistant.

As a matter
of fact, there is no clear rules for kit homes yet. However, as you know, all
houses must follow the same strict guidelines in regulation for the local
councils and the state. Therefore, before constructing your own kit home,
remember to consult the local authority about the building codes, so as to make
your own Container House legal.