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Best Modular Homes New York

Finding the right home in New York means balancing quality, speed, and a design that fits your land and lifestyle. The best modular homes New York families select today deliver factory precision with full customization, so you get a move-in-ready place without long...

Best Modular Homes New Jersey

Finding the best modular homes in NJ families rely on means working with builders who focus on quality craftsmanship and smooth delivery. Shorten Homes stands out with custom options created in controlled indoor settings and full support across many New Jersey...

Best Modular Homes Pennsylvania

Looking for the best modular homes PA families trust for lasting quality and custom comfort? Shorten Homes stands out with flexible designs built to match your vision. Many buyers turn to local experts who deliver energy-efficient spaces ready for everyday life....

How to Design Modular Homes 

Designing modular homes starts with clear needs, not pretty pictures. List the rooms you use most, how people move through spaces, and what the land allows. Many buyers sketch simple layouts first, then match them to standard module widths for smoother builds. Focus...

What Are Modular Homes?

Modular homes are houses built in sections inside a controlled factory, then delivered and joined on a permanent foundation at your land. They use the same materials and follow the same local building codes as homes built entirely on site. Once finished, they look and...

Why Your Roof Leaks Only When It Rains: Hidden Issues Most People Miss

A roof leak that only shows up when it rains can be one of the most confusing and frustrating problems for any property owner. On sunny days, everything looks perfectly fine. But once the rain starts, you suddenly notice water stains, drips, or moisture creeping into...
Driveway, Plumbing, Electric Packages, and more

Driveway, Plumbing, Electric Packages, and more

The base price of all our homes includes the home, sales tax, transportation, crane, set crew, basement supports, interior steps to the basement, finish trim crew, panel box installation, if we are contracted to complete the site work, dumpster & porta potty. This...

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What comes with a Shorten Homes foundation?

What comes with a Shorten Homes foundation?

If Shorten Homes completes your foundation, it will be a warranted, patented, Superior Wall Foundation system. Options include: 4’ crawlspace 8’2”, 9’, and 10’ full basements A comprehensive package, able to be upgraded to your liking, includes: The pre-cast,...

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Main Site Work Done By Shorten Homes

Main Site Work Done By Shorten Homes

All of our site work comes with standard specifications. All builders should designate this when giving prices. At Shorten Homes, our specifications are comprehensive and top-of-the-line. Site work is the other half of your total build. You have the home and site work...

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Superior Walls FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Superior Walls Quite a lot goes into designing and building a custom modular home. At Shorten Homes, we sweat the details so you don’t have to. One example is how we’ve developed a longstanding relationship with Superior...

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