Frequently Asked Questions About Modular Homes

Detailed price quotes are available from an approved Cavco - Martinsville builder. Find the nearest one in your area.

Modular home construction savings are due to the economies of scale from Cavco - Martinsville’s volume materials purchases. Our bulk purchasing power results in savings we pass on to our customers.  

The largest savings, however, come from saving time. Unless you are paying cash for a new home, most people use a construction loan. With a construction loan, you are paying interest on the loan that does not attribute to your permanent loan. The longer it takes to build, the more interest you may have to pay. Modular construction is faster, so savings related to interest payments could be in the thousands of dollars.

Our modular homes are available through approved home builders in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia.

An approved Cavco - Martinsville builder is a licensed general contractor who builds modular homes in a climate-controlled building facility. Cavco - Martinsville is responsible for engineering and marketing support and serves as the home builder’s subcontractor. 

Most of Cavco - Martinsville’s modular homes are delivered 80% completed; the final, finishing touches are completed when the modular home is on site. You can work with the home builder to determine the final touches you would like to complete yourself. 

First, determine your price range, then get pre-approved for a construction-to-permanent loan. Contact Cavco - Martinsville to get full construction details and pricing; we will put you in contact with a certified Cavco - Martinsville home builder in your area.

Absolutely. First, review our 140+ floor plans to find the right modular home for you and your family. After determining the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage, you can begin customizing your modular home. Cavco - Martinsville can adjust most plans to fit your site and incorporate the natural surroundings. If you already have a plan you would like to use, please forward the floor plan and elevation for us to review to determine if your location will accommodate a modular home. 

Yes, we have hundreds of personalized features available, from hardwood floors, a wide variety of carpeting, solid surface countertops, cabinets, plumbing fixtures, exterior features, and more. A certified Cavco - Martinsville home builder may have additional features not listed on our website.

An array of exteriors is available to fit different needs and budgets. For instance, vinyl siding is a standard feature, but you can upgrade to cement board, brick, rock, split log or stucco. Roof shingles are standard, but you can get a metal roof that will be purchased and installed onsite by our approved builder.

Yes, you can have a garage added to any of our modular homes. Some of our models already have a garage integrated into the floor plan, but most garages will need to be constructed on site by the home builder. Also, garages can be attached or detached from your modular home. The choice is yours.

You can select the same foundation options as you can with homes built on-site, including slab foundations and piers, which are commonly used on coastlines or in flood zones. Raised slab foundations are available, as well.

Yes, this is the only way we build. There are no steel frames, axels or wheels that remain under Cavco - Martinsville homes, like with doublewide (HUD Code) homes or hybrid homes. 

No structure can be guaranteed to withstand the forces of Mother Nature, but Cavco - Martinsville homes can be built to withstand 175 mph winds. 

Yes. There is a 1-year structural warranty.

Yes. Home purchasers who require financing can contact CountryPlace Mortgage, our lending division.

Modular homes are built to the same codes as homes built on-site and approved in most areas. Please contact Cavco - Martinsville to determine if modular homes are permitted in your area.

Just remember, the modular homes built by Cavco - Martinsville can be customized to meet virtually any need or style.

No, Cavco - Martinsville is a subcontractor for our certified homebuilders and is not licensed to sell to non-licensed contractors/builders. 

Modular home construction minimizes delays and protects materials from the elements. These savings are passed on to you, the homebuyer. 

Because of Cavco - Martinsville’s centralized manufacturing facilities, we transport the modular homes to the homesite using specially engineered carriers. The transportation requires that we construct our homes to be incredibly strong and durable. The added strength both protects the modular home during the delivery process and helps it better withstand the forces of Mother Nature. 

Modules are the sections that comprise an entire modular home. While modular homes typically require from two to four modules, Cavco - Martinsville has built homes with eight sections! The modules are delivered to your site on specially engineered carriers. Each section is carefully engineered and when they are connected, it’s difficult to see where they are joined. Once the modules are delivered, the home can be completed and ready for move-in in as little as a few days. View our most popular video “Anatomy of the HiPerformance Modular Home-part 1” to learn about the process. 

Yes, our modular homes are completed faster than homes built on-site because everything is taken care of before the home goes into production. The plans are set, materials are on site and protected and Cavco - Martinsville’s professional craftsmen and craftswomen are ready to make the magic happen. Building modular homes in our climate-controlled facilities allows us to work year-round and not wait for inclement weather to pass. Our modular homes can be completed in weeks, instead of the months it can take to build homes on-site. The resultant savings for homeowners can be in the thousands of dollars. 

Yes, we make sure that our homes are built to the highest standards and comply with local building codes.Cavco - Martinsville also goes the extra mile and conducts over 300 inspections during the homebuilding process, many of them by 3rd party companies. 

The same mortgage rules and regulations apply to purchasing a Cavco - Martinsville Home as they do when purchasing other types of homes. We can help you determine the financial program that best fits your needs. 

As a builder, you can leave the construction to us; we will help you complete your project by serving as your planner, designer and workforce. Cavco - Martinsville has everything it takes to build the best modular home available. Consider us as your single source for engineering and support.