Tidewater Custom Modular Homes Blog

To show our gratitude and appreciation for our clients we are offering a 2011 winter stimulus package just for you. We have 6 incredible incentives for you to choose from, each having their own unique and person touch from TC Modular. But not only are we offering incentives for our clients but we are throwing in an added bonus: You are welcome to come to one of our Saturday morning factory tours and receive a $1,000 rebate! This is a limited time offer and will only be valid until 3/31/2011. Be sure to order your home today and get the dream home and deal of a lifetime!

Tidewater Modular Construction is safe and sturdy, and are more resistant to natural forces  because of precision cuts that are fit and fastened in the factory. The construction technology for modular homes calls for glue-nailed sheathing and decking plus additional framing members which makes modular homes most likely to endure nature's onslaughts. The structure has to withstand being hoisted by crane and hauled on carriers over roads. The motion and forces that the structure is put under during these processes exceeds that of healthy earthquakes.

We ensure that our modular homes are built with high safety standards in accordance with federal laws requiring smoke detectors, escape windows and incombustible materials around furnaces and kitchen ranges. Our modular homes assure the buyer that all electrical, plumbing, mechanical and structures are built to a HUD national code, which exceeds any local standards.

Stick- built homes are sometimes constructed in areas where local building codes may be less, and the safety of the homeowner and family may be compromised. We make sure our modular homes are built in a safe environment and according to HUD standards. We go above and beyond to make sure you have the home of your dreams. Tidewater Custom Modular Homes researched modular construction for several years to ensure we offered the highest quality homes from a manufacturer with a history of quality construction, experience, potential for growth and, most importantly, a solid reputation. Contact us today to learn more about modular homes and how you can get your custom built dream home today.

Today, the educated consumers that are seeking to have a new home built to their specifications are increasingly turning to modular construction to achieve a higher quality of construction without sacrificing architectural style, open floor planning and quality finishes. Invariably, when clients initially call us, one of their first questions is "how do I get started?"

If your interest is having your new dream home built with modern modular technology and you, too, want to know "how to get started", we offer here the most important element to insure a successful project: selecting the right manufacturer of the modular housing components.

The modular components of your new home will be manufactured in a factory and those components will be shipped to your home site and finished to turnkey by the builder. Be sure to check out our selection of custom floor plans here. In addition to having floors plan readily available to our customers you can specify which kind of additions you would like to have added on. In our design gallery we show some popular additions such as our kitchen and bathroom ideas. As you can see we are very committed to the modular home industry and to helping out our customers in any way possible, so if you have any other questions feel free to contact us.

Winter is here and you will be using a lot more energy in your modular home, from having lights on longer to a furnace working overtime.  Here is an easy check list to follow when you are trying to reduce your monthly energy bills. You should seek professional assistance in each of these areas to assure the proper corrections have been made.

• Have an energy audit- can be conducted by your local electric co-op or a private party.
• Seal air leaks- check around windows, doors, and any other seams/joints in your home.
• Check mechanical systems- change furnace filters regularly and systems for proper working order.
• Heat efficiently- replace old systems with new efficient ones.
• Use a programmable thermostat- this helps heat only when you need it.
• Control hot water use- change to a low flow shower head and lower the temperature on your water heater.
• Replace light bulbs-  use CFL’s (Compact Fluorescent Lights) as they will save you a considerable amount on your bills over time.
• Use outlet switches-  this is where you have a way of shutting power of to small appliances, televisions, etc.
• Install timers/motion light-  these work well for frequently used lights and others that are in hard to reach areas.
• Buy ENERGY STAR products- these products are there to save you money.

Are you looking to expand your home?  Additions are typically the most common way to expand your home's footprint.  But additions can be costly, take a long time, and finding the right contractor you can trust can be difficult.  Fortunately, there is better, faster way to build your home addition: a modular home addition. It doesn't matter what type of home you currently have.  You can easily add an addition to your home with modular construction.

We know how it is.  You contact a builder, scope the project, see the price tag and time line, and then frustration sets in.  Fortunately, home renovations with with modular home additions can be completed much faster, less expensively, and with fewer headaches.

Why modular home additions?

Here are a few points our customers have discovered. Modular home additions:

• Are more economical.
• Have no sudden cost surprises.
• Are more energy efficient.

The bottom line:  modular construction is the answer.  Contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes to see if adding a modular home addition is right for you.  Tidewater is more than happy to work with an existing home owner.  We can expand your existing home and deliver to you the space you need.

One of our most professionally rewarding acts is to build dream vacation homes and custom estate homes for our clients. Land across Virginia is being offered at value pricing we haven't seen in decades. With more land available in more places and all at valued cost, people are taking full advantage of the situation and building their vacation homes. Virginia beach is one of the most popular visited tourist locations in the U.S. and Tidewater Custom Homes is experienced in giving their clients the perfect beach vacation style home they deserve. With many choices to choose from and modular home design being more affordable than stick-built homes its not wonder why many people are choosing to custom build their homes.

With vacation home plans starting at 1867 square feet and ranging to 2657 square feet you can rest assured knowing that your vacation home will be the perfect get-a-way with a loved one or family gatherings. And working with Tidewater Custom Modular homes ensures that  we can quickly deliver an affordable vacation getaway that you deserve. Be sure to take a look at our "Vacation Style" floor plans and our many other custom design floor plans as well. Contact us today should you have any questions about modular home design and let's discuss how to turn your dream into reality.