Modular Homes VA Blog

Why Custom Modular Ranch Style Homes are a Leading Choice for Home Builders

There are many reasons why ranch style home popularity is exploding. The most often discussed reason is the notion of the “greying of America”. In troubled times like these, what is going somewhat unnoticed is the fact that so many American families are closing in around each other. More American ageing parents are being warmly welcomed into their children’s home to live their senior years than ever before. This is one American trend that we can all celebrate! This is a leading reason why the custom modular home ranch style floor plan have exploded in popularity.

It's all about stairs, or rather, the lack of them. We build custom ranch style modular homes in Portsmouth and across the entire Hampton Roads area. This home style caters to the young and seasoned alike. With ground floor bedrooms that are well spaced apart, you will enjoy both easy access and privacy.

Remember also that all of the single story floor plans are just starting points for your future custom built home. Realize also that even if you plan to grow your family over time, our homes can be easily expanded when the need arises. Get started by checking out our wide selection of modular home floor plans. You can then add a deck, patio, or sunroom to your single-story floor plan. If you have more than one floor, it will not be easy to have these home additions because it will require you and your homebuilder to first conduct a structural analysis and careful planning for expansion.

To find out more about ranch style modular homes, contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.

Thanksgiving Greetings From Tidewater Custom Modular Homes

Very warm Thanksgiving greetings from all of us at Tidewater Custom Modular Homes. As business owners, clients, prospective clients, friends and family, and suppliers our sense of appreciation for all of you has never been higher.

Like us, each of you have had unique and serious challenges during the last couple of years, most likely both professionally and personally. We are reflecting upon these challenging times with a “glass half-full” perspective and we hope that you all are doing the same. Each and every one of you has delivered a positive and enduring effect on us and our business as well as on those around you. We hope that in some way we’ve done the same for you.

Wishing you sincere peace and joy this Thanksgiving holiday. While surrounded by family and friends, we take time for positive reflection upon all of life’s blessings, we hope that you do as well. Happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.

Custom-Built Modular Homes, a Perfect Option for First Time Homeowners

A most glaring advantage of selecting modular home construction here in Norfolk, VA is that they can be built in the widest array of floorplans. While personal preferences and specific home style requirements vary from person to person, a unique and fully customizable modular home floor plan is waiting right here for you. We believe the modular home construction process is best suited for you whether you are a first-time home buyer or a seasoned home buyer having previously gone through the home building process.

Apart from a much lesser time of construction and a more convenient future modification, you benefit from a wide range of options to custom-design your dream home. Given such flexibility, you can even modify the modular floor plans to make it a reality what you have just imagined your house would be. It is also alright if you have not yet thought of a particular design as the selection of homes are made available to help you make up your mind. All you will see are very beautiful models of modular homes that are significantly lower in cost but legitimately high in quality.

As a first time buyer, it is ideal that you have a great representation and someone who is equipped in working with first time buyers. This is because you will have lots of questions and suggestions as you go through the process of planning and construction of your own custom-built modular home. You want to have someone who will take the time to listen to your concerns and show you everything you have to know and consider about such undertakings.

To talk with a safe and reputable home builder, contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.

Custom Modular Home Construction: Faster, Stronger, and More Square Footage Per Dollar

Modular construction is THE fastest growing form of home construction in America today. Increased efficiency and the ability to apply modern technology to the needs of the marketplace are just two reasons why this is happening.

Tidewater Custom Modular Homes offers designs that encompass the entire spectrum of the market; from affordable single-family designs to high end luxury homes to vacation getaways. The combination of reduced construction time, more efficient construction and unlimited customization are the primary reasons why many home buyers are switching from traditional stick-building to modular home construction.

One question always seems to come up in our conversation with people as they contemplate their choice between a stick built home and a modular home. “Which type of home is stronger, modular or traditional?” The general consensus is that modular homes are stronger. They are built in a controlled environment where outside elements cannot add wear and tear. Modular home builders also use screws instead of nails and add glue to all the joints to increase the strength of the home.

Today’s modular homes rival any site-built home in design and functionality. Advancements in computer design and factory technology allows almost any custom home plan to be constructed as a modular home. For buyers interested in a fine-crafted home that can be built and completed in a fraction of the time of a conventional home, modular homes have become the preferred type of construction by many.

Award Winning Custom Modular Home Solutions

We conclude that those of you reading this blog post have researched the unquestionable benefits of modular home construction vs traditional stick-built construction. If we’re wrong, you can a lot from visiting our "Why Chose Custom Modular Home Construction" page on our website.

Your decision to choose modular home construction here in Portsmouth, VA guarantees you with a comparatively low-cost home with an array of amenities designed to maximize your future living experience. We are an award-winning custom modular home builder offering a wide selection of both exterior and interior designs that allow homeowners like you to have a one-of-a-kind modular home that reflects your personal style and taste.

Modular floor plans are pre-selected with certain care for detail to guarantee consistent quality in all corners and edges. These floorplans are flexible enough to offer a variety of options for modular home addition and customization. Changes and updates are also done to improve each selection of homes to ensure living in a modular home will be such a great pleasure and an investment to last a lifetime.

Modular home builders are now becoming increasingly focused both on what is inside and outside the front door. During each phase of construction, frequent inspections are done to every module manufactured at the assembly plant. Once the sections are assembled on the permanent foundation, interior finish works are done to complete the construction of your new modular home. Every effort is done to really ensure that all modular homes will not be left behind with their counterparts with respect to efficiency and esthetics.

To get the look that you want for your dream house, only choose Tidewater Custom Modular Home.

Modular Home Construction’s Custom Bathroom Creatives

Over the years now, our modular home construction in Virginia Beach offers superbly convenient and creative options for those building new homes in the area. Together with the new home buyer, we build flexible floor plans to fully customize to the buyer’s demands. One of the most fun elements of customization are the unique bathroom options that you can build into your next custom modular home construct.

The modular bathroom ideas let you freely customize and optimize your bathroom space so it does not appear too congested. With the proper placement of elements, you can freely move inside your bathroom and still have ample space for storing essentials and a stylish interior that stands out. With these design options, you can be confident that you will have a space, style and storage that fit to your personal preferences.

The options found in the bathroom gallery provide you with practical ideas that can be of great help in determining the layout that you will be using for your modular home. If you are the type of person who enjoys soaking into a bath while listening to good music, then you can have a bathtub installed. If you want to allow natural lighting during the day, oval windows can be added to your bathroom. If you have more towels and linens to store, you can add raised panel cabinets or linen cabinets beside vanity. All these and more can be achieved in your modular bathroom.

For more details about modifying the bathroom/s of your future modular home, contact the builders of Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.

What Makes Tidewater Custom Modular Homes an Award-Winning Builder

Did you know that Tidewater Custom Modular Homes offers so much more than award-winning modular home construction across the greater Richmond area? Yes, for decades now, Tidewater Custom Modular homes have built the most beautiful, functional, and strongest homes in the area. But equally important, we work hand-in-hand with our customers to consult on lot availability, home orientation options for the lot, county permitting, and much more. You will not go it alone when you team with John, Tammy, and the professional staff at TC Modular.

Customer service to us means that not only did the final product exceed your every expectation, but that the entire process was completely stress free. We invite you to browse the multitude of modular home floor plans that we offer and can customize to your specific tastes.

Learn the latest trends in interior home design trends and feel free to call us and discuss them.

We are Tidewater Virginia's leader in modular construction. We invite you to call (or request information) and shortly thereafter, you'll quickly learn why.

Hurricane-Proof Modular Homes

In Virginia, where, as we know, hurricanes and severe storms can hit at any time, homebuyers require stronger and more resilient homes that can withstand strong wind and floodwater. However, when there is a demand for sturdier foundations and construction, this usually also translates to higher construction costs. Fortunately, modular construction can provide tough and robust homes at an affordable price and in a more timely manner.

Modular homes are built and designed from top quality materials and designed using cutting edge technology to produce more durable and resilient homes. In hurricane stricken locations, modular builders even fortify these homes to resist and defy up to 180 mph strong winds. With a series of on-site QA inspections, the modules are guaranteed to meet or exceed local and state building codes.

During construction, modules are glued and screwed to make them sturdier and able to withstand transport. This means they are sturdier homes than those built through traditional stick-built construction. Steel is applied to anchor and stabilize the structure so it can stay tough against excessive winds. Modular pilings with built-in smart vents are also applied in homes situated in flood prone areas so, in case of flooding, water can't accumulate and will flow in and out of the vents.

In spite of all these amazing features, modular home cost are still affordable because this building system makes completion time faster with less materials waste. Modular building systems employ a controlled environment and advanced technology to make this possible. Contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes for strong, hurricane-proof homes.

Have Stronger Homes with Modular Home Construction

Computerization and other advanced building technologies empower Tidewater Custom Modular Homes to offer completely customizable home buying options. You can custom-design your next modular home in Portsmouth, VA to your hearts desire.

Aside from the fact that customization is made easy through modular construction, you can also have peace of mind knowing that your home is of the highest quality available today, delivered quickly, and costing significantly less money. Once the modular floor plan is transformed into modules of a permanent structure, the entire project will be inspected by an appropriate state building instructor. But beforehand, the modules have already gone through a rigorous quality assurance and inspection process in each phase of construction. So rest assured that the modular home you will be living in for long, long years abides by all building codes for structures within the terms and conditions of the specific state you are in.

Modular home construction ensures that your home is not just all about aesthetics. Aside from the fully functional features, your home is also guaranteed to withstand extreme conditions such as hurricanes better than site-built homes. This is just one of the benefits of using more advanced building systems.

To find out more about the advantages of modular home construction, contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.

Why Custom Modular Homes are More Safe Than Traditional Stick-Built Homes

Custom modular home construction is simply more safe and sturdy than traditional home construction for a host of reasons. First, they are more resistant to natural forces because of precision cuts that are fit and fastened largely within a computer controlled factory. The construction technology for modular homes calls for bolting, glue-nailed sheathing and decking, and increased volume of framing members. Bottom line, bolts and computer-aided precision fitting is simply better than what a human’s free hand can produce. This makes modular homes much more capable to endure nature's onslaughts.

The strength of local building codes varies from local to local. Traditional stick-building home builders build to those standards to save on construction cost. Frankly, some of those building code standards aren’t that high, and introduce very real quality risk into your future home’s strength. With custom modular home construction, there is no variance in quality. They are all precisely built and deliver a superior product in every single local across Hampton Roads.

You owe it to yourself to make a simple call to us to help you understand how custom modular home construction will deliver a lifetime of benefits over traditional home construction. Contact us anytime.