Custom
versus Prefabricated

One central question frequently arises at the start of a new home construction project: prefabricated or custom-built?

Prefabricated or custom: have you properly evaluated the parameters?

As in any industry, technologies bring their share of innovations and new solutions to the construction sector. Steel structures, smart home automation, eco-materials, solar panels; there are so many avenues to explore in the embryonic phase of your project.

But before any other question, a central point commonly surfaces in the context of a new construction project: prefabricated or custom-built?

The Reality of Prefabricated Homes

In recent years, factory-built homes have greatly gained in popularity. Many assembly-line companies are dedicated to this type of manufacturing. So, is it fast, controlled, and efficient?

The client is guided from A to Z in their choices and receives exactly what they “ordered” upon delivery… If everything went as planned! That is to say, if the person in charge of the project placed all the orders correctly, if they carried out the necessary follow-ups, if they closely monitored the schedule, if no details were forgotten, if no hiccups occurred during delivery, if the finishing is flawless, etc.

In short, it’s a turnkey solution that can leave room for oversights, misunderstandings, and poor communication, and above all, it proves to be rigid and inflexible once the order is placed.

Custom Construction

For over 25 years, Sarrazin Construction has been entirely dedicated to building custom homes and residential renovations in the magnificent Laurentians region. On a daily basis, we work the land, carefully select materials, and connect with our clients. We listen, analyze the construction’s reaction in real time according to the conditions, and we adapt and adjust accordingly.

We work every day with our seasoned team, as well as our trusted subcontractors. Experienced and certified tradespeople who, just like us, have your project at heart.

Because a concept can sometimes head in a different direction along the way. Because it’s necessary for the house to lay its foundation, to come to life little by little in order to optimize it. Because your needs might evolve over a period of a few months. Because a custom construction project that perfectly meets your needs is a wise long-term investment.

We are a true ally when it comes to a custom new home build. Over two decades, we have had the opportunity to explore the region thoroughly and familiarize ourselves with its unique characteristics. We have also developed top-tier expertise. Unrivaled know-how. An approach centered on listening, understanding, analyzing, rigor, transparency, and communication.

And this formula—it’s not prefabricated. It’s a code of ethics that lies at the heart of each of our projects. At Sarrazin, we build with pride.