What Shorten Homes does

Shorten Homes is a custom modular home builder founded in 1977 by Jim Shorten in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and remains family owned and operated. The company designs, builds, and delivers factory-constructed modular homes ranging from 715 to 3,100 square feet across 13 distinct models, serving individual home buyers in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. Over its 48-year history, Shorten Homes has built more than 5,000 homes within a deliberately limited construction radius.

The company's core technology relies on indoor factory-built modular construction combined with exclusive use of Superior Walls® pre-cast, insulated foundation systems in 4, 8, 9, and 10 foot heights that are installed on-site in under one day. Every home ships with a 10-year structural protection plan and a TurnKey option in which Shorten Homes handles all sitework, zoning, and building permits to deliver a move-in-ready home in a few months. An on-site design center at the Scranton headquarters lets buyers select from a catalog of kitchen, bathroom, exterior, and interior materials, and the sales team brings a combined 60 years of experience to custom design work.

Revenue is generated through one-time sales of custom modular homes with optional upgrades, plus professional services for TurnKey site completion and design center consultations. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; base prices are published per model with options priced separately. Go-to-market is direct-sales-led, with customers visiting the Scranton showroom, consulting the on-site design center, or initiating contact via phone, email, and county-targeted service-area web pages. Shorten Homes is a private, family-controlled company with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Shorten Homes

Legal name

Shorten Homes

Website

https://shortenhomes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shorten Homes is a family-owned custom modular home builder founded in 1977 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, serving individual home buyers across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. The company delivers factory-built modular homes with exclusive Superior Walls® foundations, a TurnKey site-completion service, and a 10-year structural warranty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Home Construction

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Family Home Construction (Detached Homes) (IMAFABAA), Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

Keywords

• Custom modular homes
• Modular home builder
• Factory-built homes
• Residential home construction
• Precast foundation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Scranton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Modular Home Sales: Sale of custom modular homes built to customer specifications. Homes are constructed in state-of-the-art indoor factories and delivered to customer sites. Revenue is generated from the base home price plus customization options and upgrades.
2. TurnKey Services: Complete sitework and building/zoning permit handling. Company takes care of everything from start to finish, delivering a move-in ready home. Option for customers who prefer not to manage construction site operations.
3. Design Center Services: On-site design center allows customers to see, touch, and choose from popular options for kitchen, bathroom, exterior, and interior materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shorten Homes designs, manufactures, and delivers custom modular homes built in indoor factories to individual home buyers in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. Homes range from 715 sq ft to 3,100 sq ft across 13 named models, are installed on Superior Walls® pre-cast foundations in under one day, and come with a 10-year structural protection plan. The company also offers TurnKey site completion, permit handling, and an on-site design center for material selection and customization.

Product overview

Shorten Homes is a custom modular home builder offering 13 distinct modular home models ranging from 715 sq ft to 3,100 sq ft, plus related construction and warranty services. The current model lineup includes 5 homes on display (Easton, Woodland, Hawthorne II, StoneyBrook II, Pine Creek) and 8 past models (Ellington, Mayfield, Monticello, Georgetown, Ashlee, Jefferson, Cape Kensington, Stephanie). Core services include custom home design, Superior Walls® foundation systems, TurnKey site completion, and a 10-year structural warranty. The company operates as a single-product-service provider (modular homes) with multiple model variants and supporting construction services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Easton A 1,270 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch-style modular home designed for first-time buyers or downsizers, featuring a reverse gable dormer, large picture window, and foyer entrance.
• The Woodland A 2,405 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom versatile modular home with shed dormers, a chef's kitchen with oversized island, and utility room with garage access; can be built as ranch or cape.
• The Hawthorne II A 1,984 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom open floor plan modular home with a large master suite, recessed front porch, and optional cape cod conversion.
• The StoneyBrook II A 1,890 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom modular home with an open floor plan, panoramic view bonus room, open kitchen design, and unique living room bump out.
• The Pine Creek A 715 sq ft, 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cabin-style modular home with a unique shotgun front elevation and two factory-built porches, ideal as a starter home or lake cottage.
• The Ellington A 1,755 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom modular home with an arched foyer entryway, open living spaces, large kitchen island, and wall-mounted appliance preps.
• The Mayfield A 1,555 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom modular home with a unique T-Ranch design featuring all bedrooms on one side and an optional Cape Cod conversion.
• The Monticello A 2,760 sq ft, 4-bedroom traditional two-story modular home with elegant entry foyer, eat-in kitchen, attached dining room, formal living room, and family room.
• The Georgetown A 1,600 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom traditional modular home with eat-in kitchen, morning room, 21' x 13' living room with natural light, and optional sliding door for outdoor entertainment.
• The Ashlee A ranch-style modular home with spacious open living areas, eat-in kitchen with center island, large family room, 3 bedrooms, and customizable master bath with optional fireplace.
• The Jefferson A 3,100 sq ft, 4-bedroom (expandable to 5), 3-bathroom two-story modular home with open first-floor layout, formal dining room, first-floor bathroom, and versatile bonus room on second floor.
• The Cape Kensington A 1,380 sq ft first-floor Cape Cod modular home with 690 sq ft unfinished second floor (expandable), open floor plan, and the option to be built as a ranch called The Sherwood.
• The Stephanie A 1,545 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom modular home designed for narrow or uniquely shaped building lots, with laundry/utility room and exterior access for an attached garage.
• Superior Walls® Foundation System Exclusive pre-cast, insulated foundation walls from Superior Walls® available in 4, 8, 9, and 10 foot heights, installed on-site in under one day and prepped for drywall and electrical tie-ins.
• TurnKey Site Completion Complete sitework, building and zoning permit handling, and other construction services from start to finish, delivering move-in ready homes in a few short months.
• Custom Home Design Services Custom home planning and design from the ground up, with a sales team offering 60 years of combined experience and all models customizable with structural changes, ceiling heights, dormer additions, and finishes.
• 10-Year Protection Plan A 10-year protection plan covering major structural defects, included with every home purchase and supported by continued post-move-in service at no charge.

Quantifiable outcome

• Move-in ready homes in a few months compared to traditional construction timelines
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Superior WallscoreTechnology or IntegrationShorten Homes exclusively uses Superior Walls®, a corporation with patented pre-cast foundation systems. Superior Walls provides foundations in 4, 8, 9, and 10 foot heights that are built in controlled facilities, fully insulated, and prepped for drywall and electrical tie-ins. These foundations are installed on-site in less than one day.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Simplex Industries: Modular home manufacturer based in Scranton, PA producing custom modular homes for the Northeast U.S. Same geography, same product category, and similar sales motion—making it the closest direct peer to Shorten Homes.
• Excel Homes: Modular home builder serving Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic with a model lineup of custom modular homes plus site-built services. Directly comparable factory-built offering and overlapping PA footprint.
• Impresa Modular: National custom modular home builder sourcing from multiple regional factories and serving buyers across many U.S. states. Comparable buyer segment (custom modular) but broader geographic distribution model.
• Ritz-Craft Homes: Pennsylvania-based modular home manufacturer producing custom modular homes for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Closely comparable as a regional factory-built home builder serving an overlapping customer base with similar customization and on-site completion services.
• Manorwood Homes: Pennsylvania modular home builder offering custom modular homes with on-site construction services in the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable product model (factory-built modules + site completion) and overlapping service geography make it a direct competitor.
• Pennwest Homes: Pennsylvania-based modular home builder delivering factory-built homes with customization and sitework in PA and surrounding states. Comparable product/service mix and regional focus.

Regional players

• Landmark Homes: Pennsylvania-based homebuilder offering modular, stick-built, and panelized homes across PA and adjacent states. Overlaps on modular product and PA geography; broader construction methods put it in regional-player territory.
• Wayne Homes: Regional on-your-lot homebuilder serving the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Northeast with custom single-family homes. Comparable custom-home buyer segment but operates primarily with site-built rather than modular construction.

Broad incumbents

• Clayton Homes: Largest U.S. producer of factory-built and modular homes with national dealer network. Competes on affordability and selection but does not focus on Shorten Homes' higher-touch custom/semi-custom niche.
• K. Hovnanian Homes: Large public homebuilder with active operations across the Northeast, including PA, NY, and NJ. Competes for the same first-time and move-up buyer pool as Shorten Homes but at much larger scale and with on-site (not modular) construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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