Modular Homes VA Blog

More and more homeowners are interested in building a new home. Interest in energy efficiency and custom designs is growing. But custom designed homes are not always a solution for homebuyers of average means. Budget constraints often mean settling for generic or uninspired homes, inefficiency and mid-grade craftsmanship. Not so with modular construction, as a...

Off-site construction, also known as modular construction, is gaining acceptance all over the country. In addition to residential projects, modular construction is also becoming very popular in commercial projects as well.   Modular construction has been used for decades, and it is very much becoming a prevalent and accepted alternative to home construction.  A home...

For a long time, construction methods had not really changed. Along came modular construction, but until recently, it had not made such an impact in the construction industry. However, over the last several years, modular construction has increased significantly in popularity. Why? There are many reasons that could include anything from the customization options, to...

Due to the flexibility of design, the rate of production and the reliability of modular construction, modular homes are getting more popular. Modular homes are built in sections in a factory where they are never subjected to bad weather.  The modules move through the “assembly line” where they are quality controlled as each phase of...

A modular home is a home that is built indoors in a factory setting. The home is built in sections or modules. The finished modules are transported to your property where they are assembled by a builder. Modular homes are not mobile homes; it is a traditional home that is built off-site. Other names for...

Part of the fall-out from the slowdown in the home construction industry is the fact that a large volume of home building craftsman and laborers have left the industry.  This labor shortage serves only to significantly increase the already strong comparative value of custom modular homes over traditional construction.  An executive from TC Modular Home's...

If you are considering building a home, you may be considering modular construction. But modular homes are not to be confused with manufactured or mobile homes. These are two very different animals. Because the terms and the construction process are so often confused, we have tried to explain the differences below. Modular Homes Modular homes...

The base price of the modular home is less expensive than having a crew labor on-site for months which enables new homeowners to customize them very nicely. Modular homes, or prefabricated homes, offer a variety of benefits for home buyers who want to build on a plot of land. Here are some things you should...

Now, we are not tax attorneys (nor do we play one on TV), but we’ve come across a few people who have sold rental property elsewhere in the country and are now looking to us here at Tidewater Custom Modular Homes to reinvest the realized gains here in rental property here in Hampton Roads.  If...

Modular homes are prefabricated, residential homes that are becoming increasingly popular because of their elegant and affordable features. Sturdy modular construction and affordability of these homes along with the design possibilities and the ability for customized floor plans are just some of the factors that are letting modular construction take off. The process of building...