Modular Homes Built with Precision and Experience
Sherman Buildings collaborates with you to design and construct a modular home that combines efficiency, quality, and long-term livability. Modular homes are a permanent housing solution built through a controlled, off-site process that prioritizes precision, consistency, and efficiency, while still being finished on-site to meet the high standards of traditional homes.
Your modular home can be built on land you already own, or on property you acquire. The construction takes place in divs indoors, which protects the materials and allows for close monitoring throughout each phase. Once the divs are complete, they are delivered to the site, set on a permanent foundation, and finished just like a site-built residence. This method results in tighter construction tolerances, improved energy performance, and fewer weather-related delays.
You can choose and modify floor plans and layouts to suit your needs and the specific conditions of your site. While modular construction follows a defined building process, there is flexibility in design, interior selections, and finishes. Inspections are conducted throughout the building process to ensure that all modular homes comply with applicable state and local building codes.
With more than 40 years of construction experience, Sherman Buildings manages the full process — from site preparation and foundation work to final assembly and finishing. Throughout the project, you can choose your level of involvement, from guided collaboration to more hands-on decision-making. Rather than being limited to narrow packages, material and finish selections are aligned with your budget, goals, and long-term plans.
Modular construction is often chosen by homeowners looking to balance efficiency with durability and performance. By completing much of the build off-site, disruption to the property is minimized while maintaining the permanence, structural integrity, and practicality expected of a traditionally built home.
From Concept to Closing, We Stay Involved
Land Selection and Build Planning
The land you choose plays a major role in how smoothly a project moves forward. Property characteristics can affect construction costs, timelines, and long-term use. Sherman Buildings assists with land selection by helping clients evaluate whether a property supports their building goals — from modular homes and barndominiums to outbuildings and future expansion.
Aligning Land with Construction
Land selection is most effective when it’s coordinated with the building process. We help assess site layout, access points, and long-term usability so the property works not only for today’s plans, but for future needs as well. This approach reduces disconnects between land purchase and construction planning.
Customization and Design Flexibility
While modular construction follows a defined building process, there is flexibility in how the home is designed and finished. Floor plans, layouts, and interior selections can be adjusted to meet functional needs, site conditions, and long-term goals. This allows homeowners to personalize their space without sacrificing efficiency or structural integrity.
Outbuildings and Additional Structures
In addition to modular homes, Sherman Buildings can assist with planning and construction of outbuildings and supporting structures. Garages, workshops, storage buildings, and other accessory structures can be designed to complement the home and function cohesively with the site layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
For many buyers, it comes down to predictability. Modular construction offers a clearer timeline, more consistent pricing, and fewer unknowns, while still delivering a durable, comfortable home that meets modern building standards.
Costs like site preparation, foundations, utilities, and permits depend on the land. Those aren’t surprises; they’re variables we talk through early so buyers understand the full picture before moving forward.
Sherman isn’t just selling homes; we’re builders with decades of experience. That means buyers get guidance on site prep, foundations, subcontractors, and the full build process, not just a house dropped on their land.
Yes! If you already own land, modular construction can significantly shorten the path to a completed home. With fewer on-site build delays and clearer cost control, it’s often one of the most efficient ways to build on existing property.
Because the home is built indoors, the construction timeline is much more reliable than a traditional build. Site work, permits, and utilities still affect the schedule, but the home itself is produced on a consistent, predictable timeline
Yes. Buyers can usually choose from multiple floor plans, exterior styles, and interior finishes. Structural elements are standardized to control cost and quality, but the parts that affect how the home looks and lives are customizable.
These homes are designed to use less energy. They typically include high-efficiency HVAC systems, quality insulation, and energy-efficient windows. That translates to lower heating and cooling costs every month, especially in colder climates like Minnesota.
They’re more affordable because the process is more efficient. Indoor construction reduces material waste, limits weather delays, and standardizes certain steps. That means fewer change orders, fewer surprises, and a much more predictable overall cost.
Modular homes are built to the same state and local building codes (IRC/IBC) as site-built homes. Manufactured homes are built to the federal HUD code, which is a nationwide standard developed and enforced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It covers structural design, energy efficiency, fire safety, and wind resistance, and is updated regularly. Either way, these homes are inspected at the factory before they ever leave.
These homes are a good fit for retirees looking to downsize and lower monthly costs, first-time buyers trying to avoid being house-poor, and people who want a practical home that’s easier to own and maintain. They’re designed for people who value simplicity, predictability, and affordability over excess square footage.
