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Modular homes are residences built in sections in a controlled factory environment, then delivered to your chosen site. Once it's transported there, the home is installed by crane and completed on-site.

High-quality modular homes are required to meet or exceed all applicable state building codes, the same as stick-built homes.

Modular homes bring the best of both worlds: the durability of factory-built construction and the personalized touch of on-site finishing.

Read more about modular homes in this blog post.

Stick-built homes are crafted from wood on a wooden frame, usually right where they'll stand - outdoors and on site.

Modular homes also use wood and similar structural designs, but they're built indoors in a factory.

This means faster, weather-protected year-round construction and consistent quality control. It also leads to significant cost savings, making modular homes a high-quality, affordable choice.

After the construction is completed in the factory, the modular home is transported to your chosen lot to be installed on the foundation.

The next step is to weatherproof and seal the house, and complete the interior and exterior just like any stick-built home.

Modular homes are constructed indoors in a factory, ensuring complete control over the process and minimizing weather-related delays, material wastage, and other unexpected issues.

While they use the same materials as a stick-built home, the factory setting increases the durability of the homes while reducing the construction cost.

Quality modular homes built by Farrell Homes adhere to - and often exceed - all state building codes, just like stick-built homes.

The strict quality control, the fact that they’re built to withstand transportation, the weatherproofing, and the top-notch materials we use to complete the exterior and interior of the house ensure they appreciate in value over time.

Get in touch with us to find out more about reliable, long-lasting modern modular homes in NY, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

No, a modular home is not like a manufactured or trailer home.

Manufactured homes are left on their frames with axles - a rod or shaft that can be connected to wheels. While these can be removed, trailers or manufactured homes aren't considered permanent residences.

They're more like vehicles, coming with titles and typically depreciating in value over time due to their lower construction standards set by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Modular homes, on the other hand, are placed on a foundation and considered permanent. They are held to the same codes and standards as stick-built homes, and quality modular homes appreciate in value over time.

Learn more about the difference between modular and manufactured homes in our blog post.

No - here’s why.

A modular home's foundation must adhere to the frost protection requirements outlined in the local state building code. In most instances, this requires a minimum of 4 feet of ground coverage.

Due to these regulations and the need for access to utilities, a slab foundation is not suitable for a modular home. Instead, a minimum 4-foot crawl space is necessary.

Absolutely, modular homes need a foundation to meet local building code standards and provide access to utilities.

Typically, modular homes are set on a full-height foundation that is about 8 to 9 feet tall - which creates provisions for a basement if you need it.

However, if the site conditions require it, modular homes can also be placed on a crawl space.

This flexibility ensures that your modular home can be accommodated in various settings.

We understand that your needs may change and grow over the years, and there are ways you can add to your modular home that take the structural integrity of your home into consideration.

With a licensed engineer’s approval, walls can be removed, and additions can be made to your home.

We can work with you to determine the most cost-effective options should you decide to add on to your modular home in the future.

Financing a modular home is quite similar to financing a stick-built home. You would usually get a building or construction loan - also called a disbursement loan - which works the same way for both types of homes. The qualifications and requirements are generally alike.

Farrell Homes has several long-standing relationships with local banks and can answer questions and assist with the financing process.

While most modular homes don’t come with a garage or a porch (less practical and more costly to transport), we do offer garage and porch options on modular home builds.

These are typically stick-built onto the modular home after it has been placed on the foundation to help minimize the expense and allow for more flexibility.

We’re here to guide you through all the available options so you can choose the garage or porch design that goes with your modular home.