What is the difference between a Modular Home and a Stick Built Home?

Our modular homes are the same as "stick built" homes built entirely on site with a few minor exceptions. One exception is that our modular home has a "marriage wall" in the center of the house which adds structural stiffness so the home can be transported. Beracah Homes does not panelize their homes like many of their competitors do. They use the same stick framing techniques in the plant as "stick builders" use in the field. Beracah homes are built in a consistent, dry, environmentally controlled facility with exacting standards home after home.

Are all "Modular" homes the same?

ABSOLUTELY NOT! In fact there has been some recent confusion in what a modular home is, since many "mobile" manufacturers have started "modular" lines. These cheaper homes, while called "modular" are a far cry from the quality built homes by Beracah Homes. Beracah uses more lumber and has higher standard specifications than nearly all stick builders! You simply must see firsthand the excellent finish of our product. Beracah's homes truly are as good as or better than homes built on site.

Will Henlopen Homes, Inc. custom design a Beracah home for me, or must I choose from stock plans?

Henlopen Homes will indeed custom design your home. As a preferred builder, Henlopen Homes is more than happy to assist you with your customization. Typically, however, it is helpful to choose one of our outstanding floor plans and modify it slightly to fit your individual needs. We can build with nine foot ceilings, open foyers, and cathedral ceilings. The offerings are many, so put us to the test.

What does it mean that Beracah Homes is a "Wholesale" Manufacturer?

Beracah Homes does not deal directly with individual home buyers. Instead, they have a network of preferred builders who work with the individual customer, purchase the home from Beracah, and finish the customer's home on-site. Henlopen Homes, Inc. is a preferred builder capable of placing and finishing your Beracah Home anywhere on the Delmarva Peninsula and we are honored that you are considering us.

How does the process work now that I've decided to consider a Beracah home from Henlopen Homes, Inc.?

There are three basic steps that will take place should you choose to purchase a new Beracah home.

Step One: Select and/or modify your floor plan with your selections and request a quote from Henlopen Homes.  Once we know your decision for type, size and preferences we can give you a formal quote that will give you an estimate on the home you have chosen.

Step Two: Once you have made a decision to purchase your home, a print package deposit is required to start the blue prints for your home.  This deposit is included in the price of your home and is not added to the cost given to you in your quote.  Your prints will be ready to review in less than three weeks at which time we will sit with you to review them.

Step Three: When the "final" prints are approved by you, the construction phase can begin.  A written contract is drawn and a 10% deposit (first draw) is required to have your house scheduled for construction and the building process started.  The entire construction phase is approximately a four month period.(The site work required may adjust the time frame slightly.)  We pride ourselves in delivering your home in significantly less time than site built construction.  

Will my home have a warranty?

Yes. Your home will have a ten(10) year structural warranty to protect you against structural defects covered by Residential Warranty Corporation. Your home will also have a one(1) year workmanship warranty. Normal adjustments are to be expected with any new home and this warranty covers those adjustments.

Call or stop by our office to see what we can design for you.

Henlopen Homes Model and Sales Office

Lewes-Georgetown Highway, Lewes Delaware

Directions: From Five Points in Lewes take Rt. 9 (Lewes-Georgetown Highway) four miles west to Joseph's Road. Model faces the highway on the left.

P.O. Box 245, Harbeson DE. 19951

302.684.0860