Modular Buildings Tampa

If you have considered modular buildings to solve your growing pains in Tampa but think they resemble nothing more than cheap, temporary trailers, we encourage you to review the most common myths about prefabricated modular buildings below before you make a final decision.

Affordable Structures is one of the top modular building installation companies serving the southeastern United States and the Caribbean. We specialize in the manufacture of portable and permanent modular buildings for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Today’s permanent modular buildings have grown in architectural excellence, technical innovation, and sustainability. They offer just as many design options as a traditionally built building, including multi-story floor plans and a wide range of materials and finishes.

Myth: Modular buildings all look the same

State-of-the-art design and construction technologies enable Affordable Structures to create versatile designs that equal any conventional stick-built building. They can be customized to look exactly how you want them to look, with brick, stucco and other architectural exteriors that will blend with surrounding architecture.

Aesthetics and design were among the challenges for the new marine command center needed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at the Port of Tampa Bay.  Affordable Structures worked with the customer to meet their functional and design requirements, which included high-performance vinyl siding, special flooring, and solid birch interior doors, and delivered the project ahead of schedule and on budget.

Myth: Modular buildings will not last

Modular structures are built to exceed state and local building codes, the same codes that apply to traditionally built buildings, and are equally strong.  Our construction facilities are staffed with experienced quality assurance inspectors who perform detailed inspections on all production lines to ensure excellent quality.

In addition, because the prefabricated buildings must be transported by truck to the construction site, extra attention is paid to their ability to withstand poor weather conditions along the way. With proper care and maintenance, portable modular buildings can last 25 to 30 years, and permanent installations up to 50 years.

Myth: I’ll need to hire a contractor anyway

Some modular builders do not offer turnkey services, which means that customers are responsible for site preparation, obtaining permits, installation of utilities, and a variety of other details.

Affordable Structures, however, serves as general contractor for all aspects of the construction process, from the building design to masonry to interior and exterior finishing to landscaping. We ensure that each member of our team has the proper construction and safety training to build your modular project securely, on time and with attention to every detail.

Affordable Structures is proud to offer clients the highest-quality award-winning modular construction solutions. We were honored with Awards of Distinction from the Modular Building Institute, the industry’s premier awards program, in 2010 and 2011.

Modular buildings are a cost-effective alternative whether your need for more space in Tampa is temporary or permanent. Get in touch with Affordable Structures from Monday to Friday during business hours at (877) 739-9120 to explore the possibilities.