Frequently Asked Questions

Modular homes are built off-site in an efficient and quality controlled environment. They are then transported to the home site on trucks and set on to a prepared foundation.

Unlike manufactured or mobile homes, Modular homes are built to the same local International Residential Codes (IRC) as site built homes. This way you can be sure that your modular home was engineered specifically for the building conditions of your area.

The main advantages of Modular homes are that they can be built in about half the time and generally cost 20% - 40% less than comparable homes built on-site, while meeting or exceeding the same quality standards.

How are Modular Homes different than manufactured or mobile homes?

Modular homes are built to the same International Residential Codes (IRC) as homes built on site. The International Residential Codes are created by building professionals to insure that a home is built to withstand the unique environmental stresses of a state and local area. However, manufactured homes, sometimes referred to as mobile homes, are built to a federal HUD code and do not have to meet state and local code standards.

How long does it take to build a Modular Home?

A modular home is usually completed in half the time it takes to build a home on site. Under normal market conditions, it usually takes a factory three to four weeks to construct a modular home. After a home is delivered, it usually takes Brenco Homes another two to three weeks to connect the sections and utilities, and to complete miscellaneous finishing work.

What is the quality of a Modular Home like?

A modular home has many advantages over site built homes in terms of quality. For example, a modular home is constructed is constructed inside a modern quality controlled environment, sheltered from the wind and rain. Also, quality control is maintained by constant inspection throughout the entire construction process. Furthermore, a modular home is engineered with precision for a lifetime of trouble-free structural durability.

To insure a safe and secure trip to your property, a modular home is built especially well, using high quality kiln dried lumber, and not the green lumber that is sometimes used in homes built on site. Also, most factories nail AND glue or screw the components of the modular home together, unlike most site builders.

Do Brenco Modular Homes come with a warranty?

Yes! There is a 1 year manufacturer's warranty covering, among other items, electrical plumbing, and appliances. There is also a 10 year manufacturer's structural warranty. Also most components carry their own warranty above the normal factory warranty such as siding, air conditioning, flooring, windows, shingles etc.

What do Modular Homes look like?

Modular homes look just like a home built on site. Today's cutting edge building technology allows manufacturers to build any style of home from a simple cabin to a spacious multilevel contemporary. This same technology allows you to custom design a modular home to virtually any design. You are only limited by your budget and your imagination.

Are there model homes that I can visit?

Yes, Brenco Homes maintains a select number of model homes for people to visit. We would be happy also to provide you with the locations of homes already built and/or send you more exterior and interior pictures.

How can I finance a Modular Home?

Since modular homes are constructed to the same building codes as site built homes, you can get the same kinds of lender financing as you would for a site built home. Other types of homes built in a factory, such as manufactured homes, generally have less favorable financing options.

What about the resale value of Modular Home?

Since a modular home is built to meet or exceed the same standards as a home built on site, it should appreciate at the same rate as a comparable site built home. Unlike manufactured or mobile homes, a seller of a modular home does not have to keep a state or federal insignia on the home stating that it was built in a factory. That is because the state considers a modular home to be fundamentally the same as a home built on site.

How much do Modular Homes cost?

The modular homes which Brenco Homes sells cost about the same as a manufactured home, and they generally cost 20% to 40% less than comparable homes built on-site.

Can I custom design my own Modular Home?

Absolutely! Just send us your plans. Our standard floor plans, however, have been designed and engineered to give you maximum value.

What is included with my Modular Home purchase?

The Brenco Homes base price includes the home, delivery to your site, set up, air conditioning, and applicable taxes. Custom options that you want us to add to your home will cost extra. Additional costs which are paid to others could include garage, land, utilities, permits, driveway, decking, and foundation.

Can Brenco Homes help me find land to put my Modular Home on?

Absolutely! Brenco Homes works with a network of real estate professionals who know the market and can help you find the land or lot that's right for you.

Can Brenco Homes help me get an idea of what the total cost of the construction project will be?

There are many variables that affect the cost of building your own home, depending primarily on the location and features of the land you choose to build upon. You will have complete disclosure of all costs of the construction project, such as foundation, utility connections, septic systems if needed, driveways, permits, inspections, and other items if needed.

Why are Brenco Homes' prices so competitive?

Our quality manufacturers buy their building materials in bulk at a discount. They also save on labor costs by using a ready and always available skilled workforce. Additionally, they use computers, automated equipment, and modern production techniques to build their homes quickly and efficiently. Also, because they build all of their homes in the same quality controlled environment, they can avoid the costly mistakes that site builders often run into when building at a new job site that they are unfamiliar with. Furthermore, the sheltered environment in which the homes are built avoids costly time delays and damaged materials due to weather.