Kuhlmann builds house that's "ready to move"

Mark Kuhlmann, owner of Kuhlmann Remodeling and Construction, needed work that would keep his crew busy during the sometimes-slow winter months in Kansas.  His answer was to build a house on a foundation that is "ready to move."  The home was built specifically for a new owner to have the opportunity to move the home on to a new location with a minimum amount of work.

The house is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with 1,582 sq. ft. of living space.  In addition, the layout was built specifically to allow for a basement to be a part of the house. 

The house is also designed for the addition of a garage, even though that is not part of the structure at this time.   The picture shown at the right is where the garage would be added on.  

Even though this house was built to be moved to a permanent location, Kuhlmann is certainly willing to build a home on a permanent site.

Features of the house include:

• 2 x 6 sidewalls

• 2 x 10 floor joists

• 1/2" plywood on sidewalls with Hardi cement fibered siding with 5" exposure

• metal wrapped eaves

• Heritage shingles with 30# felt

• 5/8" roof decking

• drywall throughout

• whirpool tub in master bathroom

• solid oak interior trim

• over-range microwave, dishwasher, and garbage disposal included

• laminate floor in kitchen, dining room, and utility room

• carpeting in living room, hall, and three bedrooms

• vinyl flooring in bathrooms

• walk-in closets

• vinyl windows

• ceramic tile in foyer

• 6' x 14' built-in porch

• 3 exterior exit doors

A house similar to this would be priced in the low  $80,000 range depending on the market price of the building materials (does not include foundation or basement, garage, heating & AC systems).  If you are interested in a home being built for you, contact Mark Kuhlmann at 785-425-6491.

Kuhlmann began his business in Stockton in November of 2001 with the help of county Micro-Loan funds.  For more information about other new businesses in the county, click here.