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About Modular & Steel

Modular construction means your home is precision-built in a controlled factory environment, then transported to your site and assembled. Unlike conventional construction, the factory setting eliminates weather delays, reduces waste, and produces a higher-quality, more consistent build. Supermod homes are completed off-site and delivered ready to install.

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Precision-engineered steel won't rot, warp, twist, or attract termites and mold — and every home is individually engineered for its site's seismic, snow, and wind loads. Steel is also non-combustible, adding a layer of fire safety wood-framed homes don't have.

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Design & Custom Homes

From compact backyard suites as small as 90 sq ft to multi-module residential and commercial projects exceeding 10,000 sq ft. A typical custom home is 1,500–2,000 sq ft, sized around your needs, property, and budget.

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Absolutely. Choose an existing model, modify a floor plan, bring your own architectural drawings, or design something entirely from scratch — Supermod is a fully custom design-build company.

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Yes to both. Every home is engineered specifically for its site — waterfront, island, coastal, or steep-slope lots are handled with tailored foundation solutions like grade beams, elevated foundations, and screw piles.

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Both are Canadian standards for factory-built buildings. CSA A277 covers permanent buildings — custom homes, multi-family, and commercial projects. CSA Z240 covers manufactured housing. Supermod is certified for both, and typically recommends A277 for custom homes.

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The Build Process

Typical timelines: Design 2–4 weeks, Permits 3 weeks–3 months, Site Prep 4–6 weeks, Factory Construction 8–12 weeks, Delivery 1–2 days, Final Completion 3–6 weeks. Factory work and site prep happen in parallel to compress the schedule.

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Specialized modular trailers with air-ride suspension move each module to your site, where a crane lifts it onto the prepared foundation — most homes are set in place within a single day.

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Financing & Warranty

Yes. We can help connect clients with lenders experienced in modular construction financing.

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Supermod provides a comprehensive 2-5-10 home warranty together with applicable manufacturer warranties.

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