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Comparing off-site builders is harder than comparing traditional ones, because the boundary between "included" and "extra" sits in a different place with every company. One builder's turnkey price may cover transport, crane and connections within a set radius; another's may cover the module alone.

The practical consequence is that a quote cannot be evaluated on its headline number. What matters is the inclusions and exclusions list, the payment schedule, what happens if the site turns out to be more difficult than assumed, and who carries the risk for delays on either side of the factory gate.

Guides in this category set out what to ask, what a well-written contract addresses, and which differences between quotes are substantive rather than cosmetic.

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