To comply with the historical society’s requirement that the home match the character of the original cottage, we sided the home on-site with Cedar Impressions shingles– pacific blue with black louvered shutters. And one step further– we had a specialty carpenter create custom wooden corbels, decorative pieces that sit below the roof overhang.
We built this efficient and attractive 1-bed, 1-bath, 536 square foot ADU for a family in Guilford, Connecticut. As is so often the case, Mom’s big, stately two-story home no longer suited her lifestyle.
Needing some occasional help, struggling with stairs at home, or simply wanting to live closer to family does not necessarily mean it’s time to give up independent living.
Interestingly, these folks approached their new home build with a fairly unique long-term strategy; they’d establish the largest base structure that their budget would allow now, then make upgrades at their own pace over the coming years.
While we design and build a wide variety of modular homes, each one tailored to match the lifestyle of the respective homebuyer, there’s one circumstance that continues to come up again and again….“I’m retiring/retired, and I plan to sell my home and downsize to a Ranch.”
Simply put, our Cape Plus turnkey builds are the strongest value in Connecticut and Rhode Island homebuilding today.
Rising home prices, limited inventory, and a growing demand for flexible living arrangements have made ADUs an ever more attractive solution for homeowners in both Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Sure, both are built in a factory, but that’s about where the similarities end. Allow us to clear the air on Modular vs Manufactured.
Modular home builds are not entirely immune to delays. Understanding the most common causes for delay may help homebuyers to plan more effectively and put themselves in the best possible position to keep their build on track.
Follow the first 30 days after signing to see how your modular home moves from paperwork to a weather-tight structure in just weeks.
A Cape Plus is a Cape-style home that is delivered with an open, unfinished upstairs, then the second-floor interior is framed, insulated, drywalled, painted, wired, and plumbed on-site following delivery, rather than at the modular factory.
You may have whichever interior finishes you’d like, it’s just a matter of what happens at the factory versus on-site.
Like a site-built home, you can have anything you’d like inside. Modular homes are just a matter of what happens at the factory versus on-site following delivery.
Pennsylvania became a hub for modular home building for several interconnected reasons — geographic, economic, and cultural.
The roots of modular home construction can be traced back to the mid-20th century. Today, modular construction is at the forefront of solving housing shortages and disaster recovery needs.
Modular construction differs from conventional site-built methods in one key way: homes are built in modules inside a factory setting.
As a known, go-to source for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) throughout Southern New England, we receive quite a few inquiries from folks considering moving their family or close friends onto their property.
Connecticut passed Public Act 21-29 in 2021 to increase housing supply and affordability. The law required towns to allow at least one ADU on single-family lots, subject to the following conditions.
Modular construction changes the game. Because of its factory-based process and streamlined installation, modular homes can be built efficiently, even in the middle of winter.
Finding the right buildable lot for a new home isn’t just about spotting “land for sale” — it’s about locating parcels that are practical, permitted, and priced for construction in the first place.
Modular homes have become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking for efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Yet, despite their growth, many people still carry misconceptions about what modular construction really means. Let’s clear the air and uncover the truth behind some of the most common myths.
With all the excitement and build-up surrounding Set Day, it’s easy for a homebuyer to feel like Set Day is the finish line they’ve been so eagerly looking forward to. Homebuyers should expect at least 8 weeks from Set Day until they can move in.
While Rhode Island has amended state-wide Zoning laws in favor of ADUs in recent years, Connecticut’s rules are less straightforward. Here’s what you’ll need to know about building an ADU in Connecticut.
ADUs are not shrunken-down homes; ADUs are thoughtfully and efficiently designed. ADU floorplans prioritize the essentials, which makes them feel much larger than the square footage would lead one to believe.