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Since a large portion of the design work for a predesigned home is already complete, the construction process can typically begin within a few months after our first meeting. We start with a site visit, and then we present a design proposal and schedule. This helps you determine your ideal design. We provide management and support from permitting to project turnover. Depending on the specific predesigned home, location, time of year, site conditions, and level of personalization, you can anticipate 3-6 months to complete the design details and engineering and 10-12 months to build. (ADUs have a quicker timeframe.) Contact us about which predesigned home you’re interested in, and we’d be happy to meet and do a site visit to give you an estimated timeframe.

A predesigned home is a home by Knickerbocker Group! All homes are by the same experienced architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and construction teams under Knickerbocker Group, and they use the proprietary construction methods we’ve developed over our 45 years in business. Clients appreciate a predesigned home’s accelerated schedule and are excited that much of the design work is already completed.

Upon selection of a predesigned home, our team will present a preliminary price estimate for the home using historical dollar per square foot data from recent, comparable projects. This price is for the home only; site costs will be unique to your property and while broad estimates can be provided early on, the actual site work costs will be determined later in the process.

Once the design work is completed to personalize your home and adapt it to your property, we will then finalize the construction documents and secure final pricing for construction. This pricing for your predesigned home will be all-inclusive for a completely finished home, ready to move-in. The home price will be from the foundation up, including all exterior and interior building-attached finishes and fixtures, such as hardware, lighting, flooring, tile, and plumbing. The price will also include all site and landscape elements, including the driveway, utilities, hardscaping, and landscaping. Furnishings are managed separately and are not included in the predesigned price estimate. If you have personalized the finishes or added upgrades during the design phase, the cost of these changes will also be included.

Our predesigned homes start from your desired base model, but no two are built exactly alike. Your selections provide you with a unique, individualized home. Predesigned homes can be personalized within the footprint to fit your needs and lifestyle. Clients usually retain most of the preselected finishes and modify a few elements, such as decorative lighting or plumbing fixtures, to better align with their personal style. In addition, several predesigned homes have standard options such as adding a screen porch or a fireplace, available at an additional cost.

All predesigned homes by Knickerbocker Group Homes are built with our proprietary building system that exceeds the requirements of the state’s energy code and offers materials and practices selected to meet our high-quality standards of care, durability, and performance. We also offer upgraded building systems for those clients interested in sustainable and/or healthy homes. With design and construction staff licensed as LEED Accredited Professionals and certified in Passive House standards, we can adapt any design to meet your personal goals or lifestyle needs. Some predesigned homes are specifically designed to meet these standards (e.g., Lathe is designed for solar panel optimization and can be adapted to a Passive House standard.)

Let’s chat if you have something more specific in mind!

We are happy to work with you whether you own land already or if you’re still searching. We have licensed real estate agents on staff who can help you find suitable land, is familiar with local zoning regulations, and can assist with due diligence. If you’re currently working with a realtor, we can work together to assist you with due diligence once you are under contract. Each site has unique features and challenges, and we can help guide you in determining the best option for siting a predesigned home on the property. If you’ve recently purchased your land, send along your survey and we can schedule a site visit with the design team for further evaluation.

Predesigned homes by Knickerbocker Group are available finished in New England-inspired Design Styles such as Coast, Farmhouse, Woods, and Metropolitan. This includes thoughtfully selected designer flooring, cabinetry, hardware, plumbing fixtures, and lighting. You may mix and match elements from the Design Styles. Optional furniture packages are also available.