Here are some answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions we get from customers!
We offer a FREE, no-obligation initial consultation with the owner/builder to discuss your building plans and whether Carina is a good fit for your new custom home…reach out on our main page under REQUEST to MEET form!
CLICK HERE for a great overview of Carina’s building processes!
We have many people contact us at various stages of the building process. As you consider the benefits of building a new custom modular home, consider setting up a no-obligation meeting with us to go over pricing and our build process. You can get started by reviewing all the information we provide on this website, check out some of the floor plans as a guide and also visit our modular factory partners websites and floor plans.
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A good way to learn more about the modular construction process is to tour the factory in person to see a home being built. Ask us about getting a tour from one of our factory partners!
Our pricing is competitive, based on your choice of house style/design/finishes. Because pricing varies widely depending on your selected finishes (i.e. flooring, cabinets, countertops, etc), we can only give a range based on the square footage you want. Email us for more details on pricing!
Please refer to the Spec Sheet
This has the details of what is included and what may be upgrades for your new home.
NYS Building code warranties all new construction from 1 year from when the Certificate of Occupancy is obtained from the Municipality.
Carina also offers warranties on all our new home builds.
Foundations have a 10-year warranty as per NYS law: http://www.lawserver.com/law/state/new-york/ny-laws/ny_general_business_law_777-a
Every home we build is customized to your individual tastes/style. You tell us what flooring you want for each room. Pricing will depend on the type of flooring you select.
The standard is carpet and vinyl which is included in the turnkey pricing.
Local lenders have construction loans which may allow the purchase of the land as the first ‘draw’ on the loan. This makes the process easier if you need to leverage the purchase of land with the house.
Contact us for our list of local lenders that we have worked with and will provide excellent loan products for construction of new homes.
All our prices include a full unfinished basement. We typically use Superior Walls (www. superiorwalls.com) which is a type of insulated, pre-cast concrete foundation. We can also work with block, ICP, cast in place, or any other foundation you are considering. Again, this is a customized decision that we would work together to determine what foundation is best for your use/needs and also based on your site requirements.
We have done many geothermal installations since 2003. With the tax-credits available federally, the cost of geothermal becomes much more reasonable and provides a quicker return on your investment. More and more clients are also adding solar, sometimes with the construction but more likely after they move in. We can prepare the house for future installation of solar (and geothermal) for those planning on investing in these technologies in the future.
See our Testimonials Page to read more about how our clients have benefitted in the cost-savings of going geothermal.
No! Your price only changes if you change the amount of material provided. Once your budget is set and signed off on by both parties, the price you’re quoted is the price you pay!
We don’t have a ‘model home’ per se as we build custom for each client on their land. But we always have some new homes under construction that we may be able to tour you through with advance appointments. We also have some finished homes where our clients are willing to have you tour with our staff.
