The Ultimate Guide to Small Modular Homes: Create Your Ideal Living Space
Imagine a home designed just for you, built with precision, and delivered at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional construction. With a small modular home, you get all this and much more. If you’ve always dreamt a house living in a cozy cabin—modular home designs are a flexible and affordable solution. This blog is your ultimate guide to modular homes. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about this revolutionary approach to homebuilding and how you can create your dream modular home.
What are small modular homes?
Small modular homes are a modern twist on traditional house building. They are compact, efficient spaces that are just perfect for anyone into the tiny home lifestyle
Modular homes are built in sections (or modules) in a factory setting before being transported to their final location. Once on site, these modules are assembled and connected to create a complete, ready-to-live-in home.
There are many benefits of a modular house, including:
- Quick turnaround: Modular construction offers a much faster path to your new home than the traditional construction process. Modular properties aren’t affected by common delays like weather and scheduling issues. Once the modules reach their final destination, they come together in just a few days.
- Budget-friendly: With housing prices skyrocketing to nearly six times annual incomes, small modular homes offer an affordable path to homeownership at a time when it feels almost impossible.
- Quality craftsmanship: Built under strict quality control measures, modular homes are well-made and designed to be durable. The result? Fewer maintenance issues and lower repair costs over the lifespan of the home.
- Energy efficiency: Modular homes often feature eco-friendly designs and energy-efficient materials and systems, keeping your home comfortable and green.
- Customization: "Modular" means anything but one-size-fits-all. Many modular home suppliers let you design your home your way. From floor plans and finishes to features and layouts, the customization options are endless!
- Future expansion: Many small modular homes are designed with flexibility in mind. If your needs change, it's easier to add onto or reconfigure the layout than the traditional home building process.
Your guide to buying a Westwood Cabins modular home
If you're considering a small modular home, look no further than Westwood Cabins. The process of buying and getting settled into your new home couldn’t be simpler. Here’s how it works:
Get the basics down
This is the starting point which involves laying the groundwork so everything goes as planned. It works like this:
- Property selection: Find the perfect property for your new modular home. Make sure it has access to water, electricity, and a sewerage system .
- Confirm zoning and HOA requirements: Check zoning regulations and any Homeowners Association (HOA) rules that might affect your modular home.
- Hire a contractor: Make sure you have a contractor lined up who can handle the foundation work and set up your utilities.
- Secure financing: Get your financing in place to cover the cost of the modular home and any site preparations
Design your modular home
Once you’ve nailed down the basics, it’s time to focus on the finer details:
- Size and space: Think about how big you want your modular home to be and what layout will be best.
- Look at floor plans: You can browse through our floor plans on westwoodcabins.com right now.
- Choose your designs: From siding to roofing and countertops, you have a lot of great design options to choose from.
- Get a quote: Reach out to a Westwood Cabins sales rep for a detailed quote.
Make a payment plan
After finalizing your design, it’s time to work out your payments:
- Make a $5,000 deposit: This secure payment will lock in your spot in the production schedule.
- Send your credit application (if needed): If you’re financing, your next step is to complete the credit application to get the ball rolling.
- Pay construction fees: These feels will be made as needed throughout the process, depending on how you’re paying.
Prepare for delivery
Now for the exciting part—Your new home is about to arrive! There’s just a few last minute checks to make:
- Make sure there’s access to your property: Do a quick check to make sure our delivery trucks can easily get to your property.
- Carry out a foundation inspection: Confirm that your block foundation is fully built and ready for the cabin.
- Get connected: Get your water, electricity, and other utilities hooked up, and make sure the cabin is anchored securely.
- Install steps or porches: If you’re adding steps or a porch to your module cabin, now’s the time.
Please note: The typical Westwood Cabin buying process takes between 3-6 months depending on approvals, permits and production lead-times.
Closing thoughts
Small modular homes offer a refreshing take on traditional homebuilding. They perfectly combine speed, affordability, and customization to fit your unique needs. From quick construction and budget-friendly options to top-notch quality and energy efficiency, these tiny homes offer a modern solution to today's housing challenges.
Design your own custom modular home with Westwood Cabins
Based in the heart of South Carolina, our skilled artisans bring over 200 years of combined experience to each project. With our state-of-the-art facility and dedication to craftsmanship, we deliver high-quality modular homes that offer all the benefits mentioned above—and more. We specialize in small modular homes, taking pride in delivering custom modular cabins meticulously designed to offer a unique tiny home living experience in under 1000 square feet.
For a taste of the Westwood experience, explore our Airbnb listings and enjoy a stay in one of our modular cabins. You can also schedule a factory tour to meet some of our team and see the quality assurance for yourself. Or if you’re ready to get started, get a free quote for a modular cabin right here.
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