Frequently Asked
(and Answered) Questions
The modular home manufacturer buys building materials in bulk, passing the savings onto you. There is also savings in how quickly your home is finished vs. the typical site-built timeline.
Yes, and in many cases better. Modular homes are built in a factory which requires the home to be driven on the highway and arrive in the same condition it left in. Modular homes are built to exceptional quality to withstand transportation and being set onto your foundation. Additionally, our homes offer top-of-the line finishes in brand names you know and trust.
We do offer a collection of predesigned plans, but all modular homes are fully customizable. You can provide your own plans, sketches and drawings which we can price, finalize and build.
Yes, Lynn Custom Homes can provide a fully certified Energy Star Compliant home upon request. Plus, a recent study conducted by Certified Energy Raters, LLC, a third party company, found that our Energy Star® Homes exceeded the standards set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
As with a site-built home, the type of foundation you want depends on your preference. The most common are full basement, crawlspace, or piers – which are common near water and flood zone areas. There are also raised slab foundations available.
Yes. Ritz-Craft, the manufacturer, offers a 10-year structural warranty and Designer Homes offers a one-year warranty on the work that is done on-site. You can also purchase a 2-10 warranty from Designer Homes at the time of closing as well.
Yes. Modular homes are built to the same exact codes as site-built homes. Designer Homes will speak to your building department to assure them that these are Modular, not Manufactured homes, if necessary.
Yes. Lynn Custom Homes and Ritz-Craft ensure that every house is built the highest standards and comply with all of your local building codes. Every home must pass the same requirements as a site-built home. There is an independent, third-party inspector that examines each house throughout the process to ensure everything meets, or exceeds, all building codes.
