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Shorten Homes

Top Spot in Scranton Today 4.50 (81 reviews)(800) 458-0249

Shorten Homes

Shorten Homes builds custom modular homes in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey from its Scranton base. It develops plans from the ground up and displays models at its main office.

Business Highlights
  • Shorten Homes was founded by Jim Shorten in 1977 and remains family-owned and operated.
  • Each home includes a 10-year protection plan for major structural defects.
  • Shorten Homes exclusively uses Superior Walls® foundations.

Service Area

Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.

Featured Local Business

Shorten Homes is one of 7 home builders ProsGrade lists in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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Listing details

6 services listed, including Custom modular home design and construction, The Easton and The Woodland. Open Monday to Saturday. Rated 4.5 from 81 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Shorten Homes compares with the other 6 home builders on ProsGrade in Scranton, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top half of the 7 Scranton home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 4.5 on Google, at or above the 4.3 average of other Scranton home builders on ProsGrade.
  • Has more Google reviews (81) than 5 of the 6 other Scranton home builders on ProsGrade.

Services Covered

6 services
  • Custom modular home design and constructionPlans developed from the ground up, with structural and cosmetic options.
  • The Easton1,270 square feet; three-bedroom, two-bath ranch.
  • The Woodland2,405 square feet; three dormers and customizable second-floor space.
  • The Hawthorne II1,984 square feet; three bedrooms, two baths; Cape Cod conversion option.
  • The Stoneybrook II1,890 square feet; three bedrooms, two full baths and a bonus room.
  • The Pine Creek715 square feet; two bedrooms, one bathroom and two factory-built porches.

Reviews

What customers say

Customers praise the guidance and quick replies they received through the home-selection and building process. Several also compliment the finished home's quality and friendly on-site crews; one customer appreciated being able to make a few final choices on a spec home.

Customer Reviews

Jennifer

Very positive experience at Shorten Homes. Just finished and moved in last month.Everyone that works there was so helpful throughout the process of picking our home, set- up and finishing, I honestly do not have any negative feedback for them. The crews that work for them on-site also were exceptional/impressive at what they do and were friendly, helpful and did a great job. Any questions that came up, were answered within minutes. We were never ignored or had to wait for answers.The quality of our home is solid- extremely happy with the way everything came together. Great teamwork with all involved. Thank you! Very highly recommend!! Jen & Jeremy
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Julie Giumento

Having just closed on our brand new Shorten Home, we feel the need to give an honest and heartfelt review. We are absolutely in love with our home and property. The quality is incredible. So many beautiful touches all around the home. Modular homes are built and transported with great care. You can see it yourself. But this fact was also confirmed by our home inspector who was equally impressed. As a spec home, we luckily came across it at the tail end of the process. Many choices were already made and they were perfect. We were able to make a few choices of our own for the last few items and we appreciated the gesture. But by far, the best part of our journey was dealing with the Shortens themselves. This family is one of the kindest, generous and most thoughtful people we have had the privilege of working with. If we had a question, they were quick to respond. If we needed something, they made sure it was cared for. They truly care about people and take pride in their products. We can’t say enough about our home and how happy we are to have found it. If you are considering a new home, please take a look at Shorten Homes. There are so many options to suit your needs. Thank you, again, for all you’ve done for us in finding our dream home!
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quinner250

We’ve been in our Shorten home for a little over a year now and everything has been fantastic from the very first (of many) emails with Jamie to present. When I say “many emails” that’s not a bad thing. Obviously, with a new home build there will be a ton of questions and Jamie was quick to reply and help out on every one. We’re not the best decision making couple so we had a number of visits up to the showroom before we finalized. Every time we’d pop in, Jamie and the rest of the Shorten family made us feel welcome. Start to finish, Shorten gets the thumbs up from us!! Sidenote* we chose thee best exterior color combo ever to be done. Jamie, one of these days I’ll get you a print so you can frame it and hang it in your office ?? Tim and Katie
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Stephanie Emerick

You're considering a modular home, look no further than Debbie Kveragas at Shorten Homes. Debbie made what could have been an overwhelming process feel simple, exciting, and entirely manageable. Her deep knowledge of modular construction, timelines, customization options, and local regulations was invaluable from day one. Debbie guided us through every step—from selecting the right floor plan to understanding site prep and delivery logistics. She was incredibly patient with all our questions, explained every detail clearly, and made sure we felt confident in every decision. Her communication was always prompt and reassuring, and her passion for helping people find their perfect home truly shines. Thanks to Debbie, we’re now living in a beautifully crafted modular home that fits our lifestyle and budget perfectly. Her dedication, honesty, and genuine care made all the difference. We’re so grateful we had her on our team and would recommend her to anyone looking into modular home living. Debbie is the gold standard!
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Thomas Glasspool

I've had a great experience working with Shorten. The process of building a home can feel overwhelming but they made it easy step by step. Working with Jamie has been great. He's made a point to keep me in the loop of what's happening and if you need to get in touch with him he answers immediately and makes sure we are taken care of it. Any concern we expressed has been handled in a timely manner. They have over delivered from a service standpoint. All the workers he has have been friendly, thorough and prompt. Highly recommend them! We are thrilled to have our brand new home the way we want it
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Shorten Homes handle sitework and building permits?

Shorten Homes says customers can complete their own sitework and apply for building and zoning permits. It says it handles everything from start to finish most of the time.

How long does Shorten Homes say a new home takes?

The company says it can bring a new home to life in a few months.

What happens before move-in at Shorten Homes?

Shorten Homes says it conducts a thorough walkthrough just before move-in. It also says it handles issues or defects after move-in at no charge.