Modulars: Premier Homes of the Carolinas

Modulars: Premier Homes of the Carolinas

We drove to Premier Homes Carolinas. It is not far from where we live now and where we are building. I was interested in the Garland model. But, we really liked the other models, too. We toured the models and talked to some sales people. 

Building a New House – Looking for House Plans

Building a New House – Looking for House Plans

We had closed on the land and were having no success with choosing a modular. I started calling builders and looking at house plans. I pinned about a million plans on Pinterest. I looked at plans on-line. I bought a couple of books of house 

Shopping Modular Homes – Blue Ridge Log Cabins

Shopping Modular Homes – Blue Ridge Log Cabins

If you are driving north on I26, just before you cross the North Carolina state line, you will see tiny log cabins on the left and big log cabins on the right. The tiny ones are Green River Cabins. The larger ones are Blue Ridge 

Edits to Summit – Highland – RAB107A by R-Anell Homes

Edits to Summit – Highland – RAB107A by R-Anell Homes

These are some edits to the Highland. This picture removes a lot of the dormers and bump-outs that it shows on the site and on the plan and adds a front porch. And it is flipped to the way it would fit on our land. 

Shopping Modular Homes – Home Crafters of Western Carolina

Shopping Modular Homes – Home Crafters of Western Carolina

So, we did not like the basic features that came with the price quoted at Premier Homes of the Carolinas. We didn’t really like the upgrades either. We waited for them to get a price with just the bare minimum to get a CO. Or 

Pricing Modular Homes

Pricing Modular Homes

Doing some research on what a modular may cost and I thought I’d share and put it in one place. These are all made by Palm Harbor. www.palmharbor.com I found this pricing at phcarolinas.com and www.silverpointhomes.com. Here is a chart. You might find it useful. 

Shopping Modular Homes – Premier Homes of the Carolinas

Shopping Modular Homes – Premier Homes of the Carolinas

I visited zoning to be sure we could build on the land. No problem. Then I drove to a modular dealership to get an idea what a modular would cost. I drove to Premier Homes of the Carolinas, on Asheville Hwy, between Hendersonville and Asheville. 

Modular Kitchens

Modular Kitchens

I’m not really crazy about the layout that comes with the modular we are planning. So, I looked at other options for the other modulars and moved things around. Thought I’d share. Actually, these are all backwards from the direction my kitchen will be. I 

Noble Cape Modular Home by Palm Harbor Homes

Noble Cape Modular Home by Palm Harbor Homes

The Noble Cape is a modular home manufactured by Palm Harbor Homes. It has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and a footprint of 26.2’x56′, 1,464 square feet. It is made of two 13’ modules that are 56’ long. Upstairs there is 950 square feet of unfinished 

Garland Modular House in Historic Druid Hills, Hendersonville

Garland Modular House in Historic Druid Hills, Hendersonville

If I had not watched them deliver this house with a crane, I would never guess it isn’t one of the historic homes. This is a modular, the Garland model by Palm Harbor Homes by Nationwide. You can see more information about it on their