Your Guide to Modular Homes – Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Modular Home look like?
Modular Homes look like any other home. From affordable starter homes to highly customized mansions, today’s technology allows us to build most any style of home.
Am I limited to your standard plans?
Can I customize an existing floor plan?
Although we have hundreds of standard plans to choose from, you can customize any plan to suit your needs. If you still don’t see something you like, Modular America Construction Corporation will work with Avis America’s Engineering Department to custom design the home of your dreams.
How do I finance a Modular Home?
There is no difference between modular and site-built homes as far as appraisals or financing. Lending institutions treat both types of construction the same. There is a wide array of mortgage financing available to the consumer. MACC can provide you with financing as well. Call for details: 978-210-2708.
What is the Modular Process and what are the advantages?
The construction process is similar to site-built homes, except your custom modular home is built indoors. A modular home must meet all the same state and local building codes and standards of a site-built home. By building the critical structural components of your home in a controlled indoor environment, Avis America can attract and retain the finest craftsmen, using well maintained, state-of-the-art tools. Since structural components are never exposed to rain, snow or mud, the chances of mold are greatly reduced. The modular building process never stops because of weather related delays.
How long does it take to build a custom modular home?
A typical custom modular home can be factory built in five days. Once the home has been placed on its foundation, MACC or your own General Contractor is then responsible for finishing any remaining work. The finish work generally takes 4-6 weeks to complete.
Can MACC / Avis America build a modular Garage?
Depending on your lot, we can supply you with either a modular garage (95% completed in the factory) or a panelized garage (finishes are done on site, vinyl and roof shingles are included).
Can I have a walk up attic – bonus space over garage as well?
Once again, depending on your lot and building codes, we can convert unused space in the attic and over the garage into livable space. This will add substantial square footage to your foot print.
Can I Get Andersen Windows?
Modular America Construction Corporation and Avis America specialize in customization. This is not only for room sizes, number of baths, etc. but also for windows, doors, flooring, stairs, moldings, fixtures and more.
We can build anything that could be done with site-building. We will configure and prepare your designated spaces to meet all your needs.
Can I get a bathroom in the basement?
Although this is not part of the modular process, we can stub the plumbing in when we pour the foundation and cellar floor slab. We can add water closets, sinks, showers, tubs, steam and saunas and more.