What site inspection identifies before preparation begins?

Inspection evaluates soil bearing capacity for foundation design, slope conditions requiring grading adjustments, utility access routes and connection locations, and delivery clearances for transport trucks and crane positioning.

How does Leadville's elevation affect foundation and setting work?

High elevation creates shorter concrete curing seasons due to cold temperatures, requires frost footings extending below freeze depth, and limits delivery windows when mountain roads are accessible and weather conditions allow crane operation.

What happens if the foundation isn't ready when the home is delivered?

Delivery must be rescheduled at additional cost, or sections must be stored offsite until the foundation is complete, both of which delay project completion and require additional payments.

Who coordinates between the crane operator, delivery trucks, and setting crew?

Great Western Homes Inc schedules crane rental, delivery timing, and crew availability to ensure all parties arrive in sequence and complete their work without delays.

What finishing work happens after the home is set?

Crews seal seams between sections using adhesive and flashing, attach siding panels at connection points, complete roofing transitions, connect plumbing and electrical systems to utility lines, and install exterior trim.

Onsite Preparation and Setting | Great Western Homes

The period between ordering a modular home and completing it on your property involves multiple phases that must occur in sequence and align with factory production schedules. Site inspection identifies slope conditions, soil composition, utility access points, and delivery clearances that affect foundation design and grading work. Foundation options include crawl-space construction, full basement excavation, or slab installation, each requiring different timelines, costs, and coordination with utility providers who extend water, sewer, electric, and gas lines to connection points before the home arrives. Preparation work starts weeks before delivery, because the foundation must cure, utility trenches must be backfilled, and access routes must be cleared before transport trucks and cranes can maneuver into position.

Great Western Homes Inc coordinates between site contractors, utility companies, and the factory production schedule to ensure your property is ready when the home sections are delivered. Delivery involves multiple trucks transporting sections separately, a crane positioning each piece onto the foundation, crews aligning and joining sections, sealing seams between pieces, and completing exterior connections that integrate the home with onsite utilities.

Discuss your property's site conditions and installation requirements before scheduling delivery.

Land grading levels the building area and establishes drainage patterns that direct water away from the foundation, preventing pooling and erosion after the home is set. Foundation work follows grading, with concrete poured for footings and walls that support the home's weight and anchor it against wind and seismic forces. Curing times for concrete extend several days depending on temperature and humidity, and inspections must pass before delivery can proceed. Utility trenches are dug, lines are installed to predetermined connection points, and trenches are backfilled and compacted to prevent settling.

Once the home sections arrive, delivery timing depends on weather conditions, crane availability, and crew scheduling, all of which require advance coordination. Sections are lifted onto the foundation, aligned using measurements verified during manufacturing, and bolted together at structural connection points. Seams between sections are sealed to prevent air infiltration and moisture entry, and exterior finishing work includes attaching siding panels, installing roofing transitions, connecting decks or porches, and completing utility hookups that integrate the home's plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems with onsite infrastructure.

What site inspection identifies before preparation begins?
Inspection evaluates soil bearing capacity for foundation design, slope conditions requiring grading adjustments, utility access routes and connection locations, and delivery clearances for transport trucks and crane positioning.
How does Leadville's elevation affect foundation and setting work?
High elevation creates shorter concrete curing seasons due to cold temperatures, requires frost footings extending below freeze depth, and limits delivery windows when mountain roads are accessible and weather conditions allow crane operation.
What happens if the foundation isn't ready when the home is delivered?
Delivery must be rescheduled at additional cost, or sections must be stored offsite until the foundation is complete, both of which delay project completion and require additional payments.
Who coordinates between the crane operator, delivery trucks, and setting crew?
Great Western Homes Inc schedules crane rental, delivery timing, and crew availability to ensure all parties arrive in sequence and complete their work without delays.
What finishing work happens after the home is set?
Crews seal seams between sections using adhesive and flashing, attach siding panels at connection points, complete roofing transitions, connect plumbing and electrical systems to utility lines, and install exterior trim.

Onsite Preparation and Setting

Our expertise in onsite preparation and setting ensures your modular home is not just delivered—it’s perfectly placed and ready for you to enjoy. We prioritize safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in every project.