New Modular Homes Going Up In Pascagoula

It's been a busy work week for Hurricane Home employees as they strive to complete the first two modular homes built in Pascagoula.

"This house on Market Street is the first. Today, they are placing one in the Chipley Area on Kings Avenue. That will be second home placed. It will be on piers," Marketing Manager Tim Lee says.

The modular units are built inside a warehouse. Once completed, Lee says the homes are "move-in-ready" in less than a month.

"When we get up to full speed, we can build a home in five to ten days."

With the housing shortage, Lee says people should consider this alternative method of building.

"What we are trying to do is build a home better, cheaper and faster than a conventional stick built home."

Because of those reasons, the Treadway Family decided to invest their money into a modular unit for their mother Barbara. Read More