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Modular home FAQ's

Hello modular home construction fans. Today we thought we’d answer some FAQ’s and address the custom modular home buying process. The more you learn, the more obvious the answer to your question ”why buy a modular home” is. So first, the process:

• You choose your home and options
• A contract is signed contingent on financing and a small deposit
• Plan revisions are made and new engineered floor plans are drawn
• You close on your Construction-Permanent loan
• Your basement or crawl space foundation is built
• We release your home for production
• We set your new home
• Finish work of your new home is completed

How complete is the home when it is set?

Depending on the floor plan and style, between 75-85% complete.

How long does it take to finish the home after it is set?

About 4-6 weeks.

Will you build my garage and/or porches?

Yes. However, this may be at an additional cost.

What is the difference between a Modular home and a Mobile Home?

Mobile Homes - built to a lax code with generally substandard building products (when compared to modular or site-built homes). Built on a steel frame to hold it together, most have wheels.

Modular Homes - built generally to the toughest codes required in the state, built out of the same type building materials and name brands you would find in site-built homes. There are no steel frames underneath, only approved floor system. There are no wheels of their own, they are transported and then lifted off the transporter and set with a crane.

How much do modular homes cost?

As with stick built construction the cost of a modular home in Newport News will vary depending on what you put in the home and the style of home you choose. Modular homes prices compare favorably with an equivalent site-built home.

Can modular floor plans be customized?

Yes. There are standard floor plans of course; however, floor plans of each style home can be customized, as well as the amenities inside the home.

Your New Modular Home: Custom Designed and Delivered Faster Than You Thought Possible

In many walks of life, speed is of the essence. Those engaged within the home buying process value speed of deliver as one of the most highly desired aspects of the home building process. No form of home building is accomplished faster than the custom modular home process. But let’s consider the other factors highly valued by the future home buyer.

Styling options. There are many different home styles and floor plans to consider when you are building a new modular home. You have the option of a standard floor plan or you can have your house customized to your heart’s content. Almost every home we build addresses our customer’s desire for custom kitchens. We custom design islands, columns, transoms, lighting, and an endless array of other amenities. Custom fireplaces are virtually universal choices for our customers.

Outside, custom porches prove to be one of the most celebrated aspects of custom modular home personalization. Take a look at some of the amazing custom porches that await you!

It all starts with a consult with a team member here at Tidewater Custom Modular Homes. We take great reward in demonstrating our wide array of floor plans and designs.

From cottage style modular homes

Thanksgiving Reflections from Our Team to Yours

We have all been challenged this year. But, never have we felt closer to our family, staff, customers, and vendors. For this we can give Thanks. The Covid-19 pandemic challenged our business as it did each and every business across our great nation. But, we would like to share with you the positives that came out of this experience.

Our families, our staff, our customers, and our vendors all remind us of the blessing it is to own and operate. The support that you have all provided, and continue to provide, during one of the most troubling and challenging times in American history is nothing short of humbling. That we in our own way returned some of that support to you has us arriving this Thanksgiving season with a deeper appreciation for our relationship with you. We move forward with an extraordinary focus to ensure that the quality of our service meets your needs, expectations, and earns your continued and highly valued trust. We do this with confidence that, together, we all will make it through the unique challenges that lay ahead.

In many ways we have more to be thankful for this year than ever before. This Thanksgiving season, we continue to reflect, recognize, give thanks, and be warmed by you all. As always, we invite you to contact us anytime with ideas, questions, and/or concerns. Thank you, and sincere "Happy Thanksgiving" wishes to you all!

Build Your Dream Home Through Custom Modular Construction

When choosing a home building company, make sure that they are prepared to integrate your personal customization requirements. Far too many home builders build from templates and do not possess the interest or ability to deliver customized solutions. May we introduce ourselves? We are Tidewater Custom Modular Homes. The two keywords there are “Custom” and “Modular”.

Consider the name of our company, they accommodate custom ideas. Not locking you into limited architectural design. It is a common misconception that modular homes are restricted in design. But we want to set the record straight, modular homes can be customized and the possibilities for design is endless.

For over a decade now, we’ve built countless fully customized modular home solutions across the southeast Virginia region. Our selection of home plans are a starting point. We work with you from a functional plan that largely delivers upon your wants, needs, and dreams, then you and we go from there. No two end products are ever alike! To this day, our customers marvel and the degree of customization that we incorporate into their home building experience. Add to that, most are already looking ahead to adding additional living space in the future as their family and budget grows over time.

Whether you have fully flushed out your building plan, need a little, or a lot of help in framing your ideas, that is a part of our home building service that gives us the greatest reward. We’ll ensure you get it right! Contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes, and together, let’s get started!

MODULAR HOMES: Downsizing: Reduce Your Footprint, Improve your Quality of Living

Modular home solutions are ideal for those who want to downsize their living space. As the median age of America steadily increases, downsizing has become one of the leading needs for new home construction. Modular home construction offers much better value as compared to traditional stick-built home construction. This is true in terms of both quality and cost.

In terms of quality, modular home construction is made of superior raw materials and construction methods. They are partially built in a factory setting with the primary phases of the modular home building process made in factory computer controlled modules . This means that those modules are subject to quality control inspection that far exceeds the traditional home construction at site. These processes are not subject to weather or other external factors, all things that contribute to the modular home construction process being much more time efficient than the traditional home building process.

In terms of value, the precision and climate controlled elements of modular home construction results in the elimination of waste. Waste is a factor built into the traditional home buying pricing model. We enjoy the luxury of not having to charge you for waste that is not going to occur. We celebrate the ability to offer more home (well in this case, less home by sq/ft) for the dollar and thus empowering you to enjoy large portions of your existing home equity to be used elsewhere. You win, and by so doing, we win.

For more information on how to downsize smartly, contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.

Modular Home Construction: Visually Stunning, Structurally Superior

We continue to pound the gravel for modular home construction because it is now inarguable that there is no better value alternative for new home construction. Value is measured by cost per square foot, customization options, structural strength, energy efficiency, precision engineering, and speed of construction. Add all those things together and traditional stick-building solutions don’t hold a comparative candle.

We humbly submit that we play a major part of the increasing popularity of modular home construction in Norfolk. We are an award-winning custom modular home builder serving the greater Hampton Roads area for years now. The cost savings can be significant, up to 30%. The benefits of a modern assembly line, low waste, reusable designs, and bulk material buy savings bring down the costs for new modular homes.

Modular construction offers shorter, more predictable building schedules. The home is constructed on a set schedule from the factory. When it is delivered to the property, it can be weather tight the same day. The amount of effort to finish and move in is minimal and the time and stress is reduced. In fact, Modular homes can be constructed in as little as 12 weeks. This is due in part because modular homes are built indoors using full-time indoor crews. As a result, modular companies do not suffer the no shows, bad weather, and other common time concerns of the traditional contractor.

We know, a lot to digest here, but come by and we’ll explain all these things in detail. Opening the eyes of the home buying consumer is a priceless benefit of being a professional modular home building company. Contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes anytime.

Virtually Tour Our Custom Modular Home Finished Products

Amongst the emotional tax of this ongoing pandemic, there is hope and celebration out there directly related to the opportunity of historically low new home construction lending rates. We are thrilled that the inarguable value of the custom modular home buying option is getting real traction. To all of you who have trusted us here at the award-winning Tidewater Custom Modular Homes (serving Chesapeake and the entire Tidewater area), thank you.

Over the course of this crazy calendar year, we increasingly recognize the truth of the old adage “seeing is believing”. Home buyers want to put their eyes on custom modular home construction to view the differences between our building process and those of the traditional stick building process. Well, the differences simply aren’t often readily visible, but when guided by our team, you’ll find the value and overall quality of our custom modular home products to be both clear and stark.

So today, we want to reference you to our custom modular home virtual tour page where you can personally see examples of the beauty that awaits you. That page has opened eyes and we trust it might give you some new insight to the quality and value that awaits you via our award-winning home buying process.

Then, to learn more, contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.

Cottage Style Modular Home Construction: Traditional Williamsburg Look and Feel

Go figure. The “cottage style home” is one of THE most popular floor plans for home construction in the Williamsburg area. Cottage style home design is typically a smaller square foot home of an old or old-fashioned building. That style certainly fits in well here in Williamsburg, and Tidewater Custom Modular Home’s Craftsman cottage-style modular floor plans are fit in perfectly with the Williamsburg personal.

As an example, check out our “Austin” craftsman cottage modular home design. This is single story living at its best! This quaint 1471 sq/ft, three-bedroom, two bath home offers a large master suite complete with a walk-in closet and a master bath featuring a garden tub. Stunningly functional beauty best describes this modular home.

Looking for something even a little more quant. Check out “The Linville”, a 1358 sq/ft, two-bedroom, 1.5 bath layout. This delightful Craftsman-style home offers complete single-story living with the added bonus of additional living space on the second floor. The 1358 square feet on the first floor has been maximized for space usage and floorplan flow. The master suite is isolated from the main living area for a peaceful retreat. The open living room, dining room and kitchen are perfect for entertaining guests. The second floor provides 832 square feet that can be finished for two bedrooms, a bath and sitting area.

We offer eight unique and fully customizable Craftsman Cottage style modular homes, each with their own distinct personalities. We’d love to discuss them all with you. Contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.

Timberland IV Modular Home: Historical Architecture with Modern Touch

Cabin-type homes are an increasingly popular home style here in Windsor and in fact across all of Hampton Roads. Homeowners are fascinated with log or timberland homes as they present a perfect blend of historic architecture, old-style comfort yet with contemporary aesthetics and simplified upkeep.

We invite you to check out our Tidewater Custom Modular Homes' Timberland IV - Cape Cod finished cabin-style home. It offers a finished or unfinished 2nd floor which offers the home buyer the ability to control initial construction cost to either dedicate that space to storage or delay that build out for a more appropriate time. This design features a 12/12 roof, double shed dormers and stairs access to expand potential living area by leaps and bounds. The timber framed front porch beckons on those warm days of summer while adding that old world charm which makes your new home truly stand out in your neighborhood.

If you love the Timberland-Style Homes, Tidewater Custom Modular Homes can help you build that dream house, customized to your exact specifications. Contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes to learn more about custom-designed modular homes.

Maximize Home Building Value with Low Mortgage Rates and Modular Home Construction

Mortgage interest rates are at all-time lows and likely will never go lower. If you have been contemplating building a new home, now is the time to do it.

Modular homes offer the widest array of floor plans for those seeking their very first ranch-style home to those about to build their estate home. For the budget conscious home buyer, modular construction is the perfect solution. Frankly, this is the perfect time to build. Modular home construction combined with low mortgage rates empower you to maximize your home-buying budget. Unlike traditional stick-built home construction, there are no hidden fees or unexpected costs. There are no weather delays or material issues. Because modules are built to specific standards in a factory, there are no additional costs because of wrong measurements, bad cuts, or bad weather. Each piece is cut precisely and assembled consistently inside a factory.

As the home buyer, you go into the Tidewater Custom Modular Home construction process knowing exactly what it will cost for the site work, the home construction and assembly process, and landscaping. You get all of that without “hidden fees” or rising costs. If you have always dreamed of building a new home, with rates this low, now is the time to act. Contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.