Because they must meet industry specific standards, rules, guidelines and building codes that are often much stricter than those required of a traditional on-site home, modular homes are built to superior quality. This results in a home that’s better built, more efficient and less likely to experience problems than a typical new home. Building modular is very cost effective, because building materials are bought in larger quantities, so that savings can be passed along to the consumer. Smart design and assembly line efficiencies make the building process quicker, easier and cheaper. The biggest misconception with modular homes is the belief that you can’t customize. “Every floor plan can be changed to reflect your vision of a dream home.” said Brent Lewis, the exclusive Kent Home retailer in PEI. Brent Lewis, Sales and Project Manager, says Travellers Home Centre has catered to clients from East Point to North Cape, PEI, to help design their dream modular homes. With design flexibility and a stress-free process of purchasing and building, a wide range of clients choose modular homes to avoid dealing with multiple sub-trades. “We offer a true turn-key service from the design of their new home to having the home cleaned before it is ready to move into,” explains Lewis. Brent has worked in the construction field for over 15 years, with 10 of those operating his own company - B&B Carpentry, and has the expertise to custom design a Kent Home to best suit your needs while giving you step-by-step guidance to make it a pleasurable experience. Designing and purchasing a modular home is simple and hassle free. Clients can begin by browsing plans on the Travellers Home Centre website and gathering ideas to incorporate into their new home. This is where Brent Lewis can offer his expertise, by meeting with the client to discuss the details and their ‘wish list’.
“I encourage clients to visit our Borden- Carleton location, see the show homes, and browse through our sample boards to discuss various available features.” Lewis said, “Once a plan is selected and the buyers are happy with the design, finishes such as cabinets, flooring, light fixtures, siding and roofing are all chosen.” The home centre also has a tiny home, T he Haven , onsite for viewing. “The interest in the tiny home movement is very strong on the Island. It is a trend that is for many people looking to change their lifestyle and have a smaller footprint on our Island,” he says. The Haven , which is only 283 square feet with one bedroom and one bathroom, has a well-designed kitchen, and the bedroom upstairs allows you to gaze at the stars in the cozy loft with windows, dormers and skylights. Lewis says there is nothing more satisfying than walking through the finished homes with his clients. “I enjoy the work as I get to meet a wide range of clients, such as new immigrants to our province, to a new couple starting out a life together, to someone looking to downsize for their retirement home.” He even gets Christmas cards every year from past clients, and plays golf with some whom he’s formed great, long-lasting friendships with. “Those are the clients that make it all worthwhile doing,” he smiled, “I was walking a client through her new home and she started crying. Thinking that I did something to upset her, I asked what was wrong and her response was, ‘Nothing, everything is perfect!!’”
“I enjoy the work as I get to meet a wide range of clients, such as new immigrants to our province, to a new couple starting out a life together, to someone looking to downsize for their retirement home.”
- Brent Lewis
Travellers Home Centre 23724 Trans Canada Hwy Borden-Carleton 902.855.3333 www.travellershomecentre.ca
FALL 2018 www.pei-living.ca
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