Statewide Modular Homes Took me three years and five lawyers before i was able to move into my house Toms River, , New Jersey

I just happened to run into this report while I was searching for something else and even though I have also been in my house for over 5 years, I must comment.  First, let me say this...I have seen some gorgeous, high quality work completed by Statewide.  I have heard some great stories about houses going up in a timely manner.  I did my research before we bought our house from them, and I couldn't find anything negative about this company; yes, they have a good reputation and still do.  That being said, this was not the case with my house.  My situation was nowhere near as intense as this situation, but I had a lot of similiar problems.  My perception is that my house was simply not on the top of their priority list. It took us a year to get into our house and we were told it would take 3-4 months.  The house looked beautiful when it arrived from the factory (the factory does excellent work) but it was all the stuff Statewide had to complete that went wrong. I too ended up getting a lawyer, but it didn't take long to figure out that the laws in NJ do not favor the consumer and that most builder contracts don't mean much. I just wanted to describe my experience so others know that they are not alone. When I moved in to my house, I had been paying rent for a year besides a mortgage on the land where the house was being built (we already owned the land, and originally had a trailer on the property which was demolished to build the house). There were plenty of issues, with the house, but we just gave up because we couldn't afford any more delays.  We gave up on our lawyer too, and ended up paying to have the remaining work done ourselves. Statewide presented a lot of "facts" about our situation as well that were blatant lies.  I think its the luck of the draw with them...if they choose to, they can build a great house. I just don't know how you go about getting on their VIP list.  This is my first house and they ruined the experience for us, but we learned a lot of valuable lessons.  

Dear Friend,

Please take the time to read for yourself, thats all I can ask   Thank you.

Fact: Mr. and Mrs. C are living in their home for nearly 5 years   What is the motive behind this malicious attack 5 years later

Fact: Statewide sued Mr. and Mrs.C for Breach of Contract, and we won!!!

Fact: Statewide Custom Modular Homes is an Accredited Member of the Better Business Bureau.

Fact: Statewide was voted Best Modular Home Builder in 2009 by the Asbury Park Press

Fact: Statewide received recognition from Senator Andrew Ciesla , Assemblyman David Wolfe and Assemblyman James Holzapfel as the best Modular Home Builder in OceanCounty

Fact:  It is the usual course of business to sign a contract so that the buyer may apply and obtain a construction mortgage. 

Fact: Construction loans are among the most difficult loans to obtain due to the potential high risk for loss by the bank   Please call any bank and ask.  Statewide is a preferred builder for many banks, so all the customer needs to do is qualify on their own finances.

Fact: Statewide did NOT receive a deposit at the time the contract was signed that deposit was forwarded (9) NINE months later after they Mr. and Mrs. C were approved by their chosen mortgage company. 

Fact:  After the construction loan was approved and closed, the following had to happen:

1. Zoning approval
2. Septic and well approval
3. Building permit
4. Factory construction of the building and delivery to the site.

Fact: Statewide has revolving business lines of credit up to $500,000 and more with any particular vendor.

Fact: If Statewide has 5 jobs open with any given vendor it is possible to owe open balances on these jobs, however all vendors are paid in accordance with the satisfactory completion of the job and the credit terms established with the vendor.

Fact: Superior walls are paid only when they are delivered to the site and there would be an open balance due until the setting of the walls. Please call any Superior Wall distributor to verify.(866)-699-2557.

Fact: The siding on this job was bad and Statewide responded with a Warrantee claim.  The siding was fixed pursuant to the warrantee claim that is given to all Statewide Customers.

Fact: Mr. C modified his garage plans with his architect creating a Storage Attic, the contractual agreement did not include a storage attic or the code driven aspect to install 2 layers of 5/8 fire rated sheetrock to the ceiling of the garage. This was outside of the contract agreement and not an obligation for Statewide to complete.

Fact: Mr. and Mrs. C. by their own admission went to 5 lawyers and no-one would take their case.  WHY???  Because they were trying not to pay the builder for a completed product!!!

Fact: This customer is living in there house for approximately 5 years.  We have not been contacted by them since we satisfactorily completed the warrantee work on their siding.  This would suggest that they have been enjoying their home since then.

Fact: Statewide does all of its business with 100% transparency.  Stop by the office and review the file for yourself.

Fact: If we were such bad people, why has Statewide continued to grow with many happy customers and referrals?  Its simple we deliver and in most cases, over deliver what we sell.  Please stop by our "State of the Art Model Home Center" at 1905 Route 37 East, Toms River, New Jersey and see for yourself....Just ask for us by name: Bruce, Martin or Dave