Company Background |
| How Long in Business | 1961 |
| Yearly Avg. Number of Homes (Est.) | 45-60
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| Professional Organizations/Affiliations | MBI, NFIB |
Design Staff (Architects & Draftsmen) | No architects on staff, draftsmen are available. |
| Builder Network | N/A |
| Location of Factories | Ocala, Florida |
| How to Buy a Home | Generally available direct |
Construction Details |
| Building Materials | Any material can be used |
| Energy Efficiency | Wall insulation R21 Roof Insulation R30 |
| Construction Timeframe | After approvals - 90 Days |
| Customization Flexibility | Full customization is available |
| Amount of Floorplans | 35 |
Pricing |
| Avg. Cost per Square Foot | $55-$110 FOB Ocala, FL |
| Avg. Transportation Costs | $5-15 /mile depending on width (up to 16') height (up to 15'6") |
| Avg. Placement Costs | All set, trim, and finish for all work inside and on structure 8K to 34K depending on single module at grade to two story up to 6 modules up to 11' off grade. |
| Site Preparation | No |
Options |
| Garage/Deck Availability | No garages, decks are possible if they can be built as a module. |
| Possible to Addon to Existing Home | Yes, all engineering, discovery, prep for modular by others. |
| Guarantees | 1 year on defects in materials or workmanship, manufacturers warranties |
| Delivery Range | As far as someone is willing to pay for. |
| Number of Factory Inspections | Multiple inspections |
| Number of Building Site Inspections | As many as the local building department in each individual jurisdiction requires at their whim. |
| Information Package | Their website (www.southernstructuresinc.com) offers information geared toward specific desires, single family or multi family residential or light commercial. It includes typical information on company, capabilities, pictures and floor plans. They mailed a 38 page black and white brochure filled mostly with floors plans one day after we requested it online. |
Our Review |
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| Editorial Review | Southern Structures Inc. started as a contracting company that expanded into a manufacturer of modular homes as well. They are smaller and do not have as many floorplans as others and do not produce as many homes. But Southern Structures is able to pay better attention to the building process and ensure their high quality standards are met. Their small size also enables them to have flexibility that other modular manufacturers may have. They are a good option for people looking for middle market home. Their website has basic information and they respond quickly to consumer inquires. |
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