Two prefab home quotes can cover very different amounts of work. This free checklist lines them up side by side so you can see what each price includes, what it leaves out and what the whole project is likely to cost before you sign.
How to use it: print this page (or save it as a PDF from your browser’s print dialog), then fill in one column for each written quote. Mark whether each item is included in that quote or excluded (a cost you still have to pay), and write the amount. Totals that leave out the excluded items are not comparable.
| Item to confirm | Quote A | Quote B |
|---|---|---|
| Home and quote basics | ||
| Seller, dealer or builder name | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Quote date and expiration date | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Model name and number | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Finished square feet and number of sections or modules | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Quote type: unit only, delivered, installed or turnkey | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Code and certification | ||
| Building standard: federal HUD Code or state/local building code (modular) | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| For HUD-code homes: certification label(s) and data plate confirmed for this model | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| For chassis-free HUD-code designs: current certification and installation requirements confirmed in writing | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| State or third-party inspection documents for modular homes | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Land and zoning | ||
| Land price or land already owned | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Zoning allows this home type on this parcel (confirmed with the planning office) | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| HOA, deed or subdivision restrictions checked | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Survey and soil or perc test | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Delivery and set-up | ||
| Transport or shipping from the factory | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Crane or set crew | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Escort, permits and road access for oversize loads | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Installation, anchoring and section marriage or button-up | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Foundation and site work | ||
| Foundation type and engineering | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Clearing, grading and drainage | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Driveway and access for trucks | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Steps, decks and porches | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Utilities | ||
| Electric service and meter | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Water: public connection or well | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Sewer connection or septic system | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Gas or propane, if used | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| HVAC equipment included or separate | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Permits, finance and ownership costs | ||
| Building, placement and utility permits and inspections | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Loan type, rate and fees (confirm with a lender) | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Builder’s risk and homeowner’s insurance quotes | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Sales tax and property tax treatment (ask the county) | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Closing, title or recording costs | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Contract terms | ||
| Warranty: who covers the home, the installation and the site work | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Deposit amount and refund terms | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Completion deadline and delay terms | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Change-order pricing and approval process | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Contingency set aside (your own amount or percent) | Incl. / Excl. $______ | Incl. / Excl. $______ |
| Totals and sign-off | ||
| Total of quoted price plus every excluded item | $______ | $______ |
| Contingency added | $______ | $______ |
| Estimated total move-in budget | $______ | $______ |
| Reviewed by (name and date) | ||
Want a running total? Enter the same figures in the Prefab Home Total Move-In Cost Calculator, or go back to the Prefab Homes guide hub.
This checklist is a planning aid, not a contract review, legal, lending, tax or code determination. Confirm zoning with your local planning office, financing with a lender and code requirements with your building department or state agency. We do not collect any information you write on it.