Precision Factory Delivery & Crane Setting
The fastest, cleanest installation day in American homebuilding. Your custom modules arrive protected by industrial weather membranes and are crane-lifted onto your permanent foundation in as little as 24 to 48 hours.
Our Turnkey Transport & Setting Process
Every detail is engineered to ensure a safe, on-schedule delivery day with zero weather contamination.
Protective Wrap & Heavy Transit
Every modular unit is sealed inside industrial weather-resistant shrink-wrap at the factory and transported on specialized air-ride trailers. Certified lead and chase escort vehicles accompany oversized loads with valid state DOT transportation permits.
Route Survey & Feasibility
Our freight team analyzes satellite maps, road grades, bridge weight capacities, overhead tree limbs, and power line clearances. A route verification plan ensures transports arrive safely without unexpected road delays.
Hydraulic Crane Setting
A commercial hydraulic crane lifts each pre-finished volumetric module directly off the delivery carrier and places it onto your permanent concrete foundation. Anchor bolts and heavy steel tie plates lock the building down with millimeter precision.
Rapid Weather-Tight Dry-In
Within 24 to 48 hours of crane arrival, the roof ridgeline is mechanically erected and sealed, structural marriage walls are bolted, and the building envelope is 100% weather-tight and secured from the elements.
Hour-by-Hour: What Happens on Set Day
Watch an entire multi-story residence come together in hours rather than months of chaotic framing.
Carrier Arrival & Staging
Delivery trucks arrive at the staging zone. Escort teams verify perimeter safety, and transport covers are inspected.
Crane Outrigger Deployment
The mobile crane positions on the staging pad, deploys outriggers, and attaches engineered spreader bars and rigging straps.
Module 1 Foundation Lift
The first volumetric module is lifted off the chassis and lowered onto foundation sill plates. Set crew aligns anchor bolts.
Second Module & Roof Raising
Subsequent modules are hoisted, marriage walls are bolted together, and hinged factory roof rafters are raised into position.
100% Weather-Tight Dry-In
Ridge caps are secured, exterior seam membranes applied, and exterior doors locked. Your home is under roof in a single day!
Site & Foundation Readiness Checklist
Verify your parcel is prepped for delivery transports, crane outriggers, and utility tie-ins.
14-Foot Vertical & Roadway Clearance
Delivery carriers require an all-weather access road or driveway at least 14 feet wide with trimmed overhead branches and utility lines cleared to 14 feet high.
Firm Level Crane Staging Pad (30' x 40')
Compacted gravel or firm soil pad positioned adjacent to the foundation to support the commercial mobile crane outriggers and stabilizers safely.
Permanent Foundation Cured 14+ Days
Engineered concrete crawlspace, basement, or slab built strictly to our stamped structural schematics, inspected, and cured for a minimum of 14 days prior to delivery day.
Utility Stubs Flagged & Ready
Water service, sewer or septic drain lines, and electrical conduits stubbed into the foundation cavity according to the factory mechanical rough-in layout.
Municipal Road Staging Permits
Temporary parking or street-closure permits acquired from your local municipal engineering or police department if delivery trailers must stage along a public street.
Licensed Set Crew & Project Manager
A certified set crew and general contractor or owner-builder on-site to conduct the arrival inventory, inspect carrier bills of lading, and supervise the crane lift.
Transparent Freight & Installation Pricing
No hidden broker markups. We provide exact line-item logistics calculations on your proposal.
Includes air-ride tractor, protective shrink wrap, and cargo insurance.
Certified crane operator, mobile rig, rigging spreader bar, and insurance.
State highway permits, lead escort cars, and bridge authority fees.
Delivery Logistics FAQs
Common questions answered by our nationwide freight dispatch team.
How far nationwide does ModularHome deliver?
We ship nationwide across all 48 contiguous United States. Modules are dispatched from regional climate-controlled manufacturing hubs to keep transit mileage and shipping costs as economical as possible.
What happens if severe weather occurs on crane set day?
Safety and structural integrity are paramount. If high winds (exceeding 25–30 MPH) or severe torrential rain are forecasted, crane setting is held until weather clears. Modules remain completely protected under industrial weather-tight factory membranes.
Who provides the crane and setting crew?
Our logistics coordinators can book and manage the certified mobile crane and professional set crew through our turnkey installation service, or collaborate directly with your local licensed general contractor.
How much does modular delivery and crane setting cost?
Delivery freight generally ranges from $8 to $14 per highway mile per carrier module. Crane rental typically costs between $2,500 and $6,500 for set day depending on crane tonnage and property reach. We provide a guaranteed line-item freight quote upfront.
Check Delivery Feasibility for Your Property
Provide your parcel address or ZIP code, and our logistics department will verify route clearance, crane accessibility, and provide an exact delivery cost estimate.
