Shorten Homes
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.
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
Julie Giumento
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Stephanie Emerick
Thomas Glasspool
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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.








