Prepping Your Lot for a Modular Home: What to Do This Summer

You bought the lot. You’ve pictured your new home. You’re ready to move forward... but now what?

If you’re planning to build (especially here in Delmarva), June is one of the best times to get the ball rolling. The summer months offer ideal conditions to prepare your lot and move your project forward without delay.

Site Evaluation: Know What You’re Working With
Before any building happens, the lot needs to be evaluated. That includes understanding your lot’s dimensions and setbacks, checking soil conditions and drainage, confirming utility access (or making plans for well and septic), and identifying any physical challenges like slopes, trees, or wetlands.

Permits and Paperwork
Each county has its own set of rules. Summer is a perfect time to inquire about what you may or may not need to build in your area. Beracah knows local codes in each town and each county inside and out – and can help streamline this process to save you the frustration.

Foundation Planning: Plan Ahead 
This is one of the most overlooked parts of new construction, but also one of the most important. The foundation supports your home for life. Planning the right height, access, and ventilation now can save you headaches (and backaches) down the road. A clean, conditioned crawlspace adds real value to how your home lives and lasts.

Clear, Grade, Prep
Summer is ideal for clearing trees, grading the land, and prepping the site. Dry weather means fewer delays and a faster path to getting your foundation in and your home set. Don’t wait until the fall rains slow everything down.

Design Your Home While the Site is Prepped
While the lot is being prepped, you can be working on the design of your home. This dual-track approach – planning your home while the land is being readied – is one of the reasons modular construction moves faster than traditional stick-built projects.

Own land/have a lot that you're ready to build?  Call us today to schedule a consultation & start planning your project.