Kit Homes
Presented by Pacific Sierra Corporation
Do you own land in HawaII?
Are you looking for a cost effective way to build a home?
Some people have found kit homes to be the affordable home solution for them. Homes with fixed or variable floor plans that are partially assembled, or have all of the pieces for the home pre-cut and marked for assembly.
They were first sold by Sears, now you can find them on Amazon, Ebay, AliExpress and other online sites.
What people hope to gain from a kit home
- Being able to build it yourself
- Being able to choose from many different designs
- Quick delivery
- Rapid construction
- 25% savings over building a traditional stick home
Challenges people have with kit homes
- Utilities still need to be connected to the home
- Location costs, in some cases traditional home building would be the same price or less
- Lack of standards, there are only local code standards that the final home must meet; therefore, you could put your kit home together and then realize you cannot get an occupancy permit or you may be blocked from erecting your kit home
- Most lending organizations do not do loans for kit homes
We at Pacific Sierra Corporation have found a “kit home” solution for people wanting to build in Hawaii that will still save you 25%-30% over the cost of building with a traditional home builder, and we allow you to do it as a custom home, so you can have all of the features you want at a kit home price and it still qualify for mortgages like any other new home build.
Who is Pacific Sierra Corporation? A home design firm, that collaborates with its clients by using its contacts and knowledge of Hawaiian building to facilitate you during your building of your dream home in Hawaii.
What it is Like Building a “Kit” with Us
Though Mr. Kitashima had previously worked with Pacific Sierra Corporation on his first house, he chose to investigate his alternatives. He contacted several other Hawaii builders, carefully contrasting their bids and experience with the Pacific Sierra’s owner-builder facilitation method with their knowledge of the local laws.
Pacific Sierra’s designers understood this was more than just a home; it was a home that had to fit the agricultural surroundings and follow particular building guidelines while nevertheless satisfying the demands of the Kitashima family. To accomplish this they created a custom stick-built framing package for him that would ideally fit their new farming lifestyle and guarantee that the ocean view was incorporated as a main feature in the design.
What truly set Pacific Sierra apart was their commitment to facilitating their clients with money-saving procedures, especially crucial given the additional costs often associated with building in an agricultural zone. They guided him through the complex process of obtaining permits as an owner-builder in an agricultural area. These strategies saved him between 25% to 30% on the overall cost of the project, without him having to lift a hammer.
As the project progressed, Mr. Kitashima was in charge every step of the way. The combination of Pacific Sierra’s expertise in custom home building, their thorough understanding of agricultural zone regulations, and their dedication to client facilitation made the entire process smooth and transparent, despite the additional challenges.
This home will not only support his new agricultural lifestyle and comply with all necessary regulations but also allow him to enjoy the breathtaking Maui ocean view he’s always dreamed of. Thanks to Pacific Sierra Corporation, his vision for a perfect home that balances agricultural living with natural beauty is a reality, tailored precisely to his family’s needs and desires, all while navigating the complex world of agricultural zone building regulations.
Kit Home Configurations
Hours
Monday - Saturday | 8:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday - Closed
