assembly

[James]

I just put the down payment on a home by fleetwood square footage of 1960 sq foot. Base model at a price of $39,000.00.
1) I belive that this is a good price for a home this size, Please let me know if I'm wrong.
2) The assembly cost $12,000.00 seems, to me, a little inflated.
Is this to make up for the low price or a legitimate cost? ( This only includes set up, and trim out. No electric foundation, steps, or any of the other requirements)
3) Can I assemble the home myself and avoid the cost? I am in the construction industry and feel that this is within my capablities.
4) Will this affect the warranty?
Thank you for your help.

[Randy Eaton]

Hello James,

Yes this is a very good price but I am worried you're getting a home that is poorly built and will probably have problems down the road. To normally set a home of this size set-up costs would run about $4,500 to $5,500. Most states do require a licensed contractor to install the home to qualify for a warranty.

Randy Eaton