A modular home is one that is built in a factory, usually in assembly-line fashion, transported to a site in large units, then lifted from the transport by crane and rested on a pre-built foundation and fastened together. Modulars are built to state, local, and regional building codes. The entire process takes a fraction of the time it takes to build a house on-site, and the finished product is not only stronger, but can cost a great deal less.

Formerly referred to as mobile homes, Manufactured homes are built in a factory to conform to federal building codes (HUD) rather than to state, local, and regional building codes. Homes are built on a non-removable steel chassis, transported on their own wheels to the home site, and can, theoretically, be moved after it's initial placement and transported to another location. Manufactured homes are generally less expensive than modular homes.

Please contact us if you'd like to learn more about the difference between Modular and Manufactured homes.

Look at modular homes as pieces to a puzzle. This kitchen, that bathroom, these style windows and doors, this floor plan. Take what you really like and puzzle it together. Use model homes to get a feel for room sizes, design ideas, and plan styles that you can apply to your home. Every home should be exactly the way you want it when we build it.

This is the MOST important decision you will make. NEVER fall in love with a model you walk through and buy it without first finding out the reputation of that dealer. A great house can become a nightmare by a bad dealer. Look at the way the business is run... the people that are there... get a feel for them. Are they knowledgeable about how your house is built. Do they answer your questions and those they can't, do they find out the answer. Are they willing to supply you with references, both good and bad. Most importantly... do you feel comfortable. NOW it's time to pull out your puzzle pieces, lay them on the table, and challenge your builder to put them together within your budget limits.

Yes. We offer complete design flexibility. This could be an area of savings in your building process. Many builders have large expenses due to the architectural design of a custom home. We will take a design you have and customize it according to what you desire.

Yes, all framing is wood.

You have a design, and a builder, so when can you move in? The length of the construction process will vary, depending on weather, site conditions, and... you!

When you contract us to be the "general contractor" we take on the entire building process, including planning, scheduling, and overseeing your home build. We control what happens, when, and how, except when Mother Nature has other plans.

Many factors are not in our control, such as home design selection, mortgage/credit approval, final stamped home prints, obtaining a building permit, and a house order. Those may vary in time due to the lender, the state, the town, the manufacturer. Those in our hands include site survey, site preparation, delivery of the house, set and seal of the house, plumbing, heating, and electrical work, finish, and deck work and garages.

We know that building a home is probably the biggest investment you may make and we will not compromise your home, making every effort to protect that investment. We take pride in the quality of our workmanship so that you can enjoy your home for many years.

By asking "how much is this one or that one" you are getting useless answers because you are not getting the total construction price. No good builder can give you that without first getting a lot of specific details. First, you need to determine what your total budget is and then work backwards from that, to determine what size house fits your budget.

We have worksheets available to help you develop a budget, and what to expect from a bank loan. Please contact us for more about creating a budget.

Just as there are choices when you are buying a site-built home, there are a variety of financing options for modular homes with the same loan terms and down payment options. Unfortunately, loan options are a little more limited when financing a Manufactured home, including higher down payments and higher interest rates. FHA insured and VA loans are available to manufactured and modular home buyers. These types of loans may offer lower interest rates and down payments, but require more paperwork during the credit and approval application process and may take longer for approval than a conventional loan.

Please contact us for more about financing or qualifying for a loan.