Manufactured Home Certifications

What is a Manufactured Home Certification?

A manufactured home certification verifies that your home has followed all the safety protocols and construction standards as outlined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This certification is essential for ensuring compliance, safety, and eligibility for financing or resale.
Manufactured home certifications are beneficial for a variety of individuals and situations, including:

Buyers: Prospective buyers need certification to confirm the home's structural integrity and compliance with safety standards before finalizing a purchase. Lenders often require this documentation for mortgage approval.

Sellers: Sellers may be required to provide certification to potential buyers to demonstrate the home's value and compliance with lending standards, facilitating a smoother transaction. A lack of certification can significantly hinder a sale.

Homeowners seeking financing: Individuals looking to refinance their manufactured home or obtain a home equity loan will likely need to provide certification to lenders as part of the loan application process.

Those who have made modifications: if significant changes have been made to the home, certifications may be needed to show that those changes also meet HUD guidelines.

Landlords: Landlords who own manufactured homes that they rent out may need to have them certified to comply with local and state regulations.

Is it a Modular, Mobile, or Manufactured Home?

MODULAR

A modular home is like a stick-built home but is done in sections and in a factory setting (controlled environment). The sections are then transported and assembled on the building site. Modular homes cannot be moved once built, and they are built on permanent foundation walls of either masonry blocks, poured concrete, or wood. Modular homes are built in compliance with typical building codes, just as a stick-built home would be.

MOBILE

Mobile homes are the predecessor of manufactured homes but were built prior to 1976 and prior to the publication of the HUD Standards. These were generally poorly built and not to either Federal or local standards/codes.

MANUFACTURED

Manufactured homes were built in 1976 and onwards when the HUD standards became effective. The HUD standards improved the quality, safety, and energy efficiency of the homes. The most recent HUD standards are dated September 1996. A manufactured home (formerly known as a mobile home) is built to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (HUD Code) and displays a red certification label on the exterior of each transportable section. Manufactured homes are built in the controlled environment of a manufacturing plant and are transported in one or more sections on a permanent chassis. Manufactured homes have exterior certification labels and an interior data plate, whereas Mobile and Modular homes do not.

What is a HUD Permanent Foundation Inspection?

A HUD engineering foundation inspection is to conduct a structural inspection to determine:

The manufactured home is permanently tied down.

The home would not float off the piers or foundation.

The drainage of the house will not flood the crawlspace or basement.

Our Certification Process

Clatterbuck Home Inspections make it fast, easy, and stress-free to get your manufactured home certification:

Unmatched Speed: Receive your detailed report in days, not weeks. We know your time is valuable, which is why we strive to work efficiently, always maintaining quality and accuracy at the heart of our process.

Clarity and Understanding: Our reports stand out for their detail and accessibility. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis of 10 to 14 pages, filled with color photographs and clear explanations, ensuring that you fully understand the condition of your foundation.

What to Expect From Us

At Clatterbuck Home Inspections, we make obtaining a Manufactured Home Certification seamless and stress-free. We conduct the on-site inspections and forward the detailed report to our trusted, licensed engineering partner for certification.
Here’s what we precisely do:

Comprehensive Site Visit – Our experienced inspectors will visit your property to assess key structural and foundation components required for certification.

Detailed Documentation – We gather all necessary information, including photos and reports, to provide accurate details to the engineering firm.

Seamless Coordination – Once our inspection is complete, we submit the documentation to the engineering firm, who will review the findings and issue the final certification.

Timely and Professional Service – We understand the importance of certification in the home-buying or refinancing process, so we work efficiently to keep everything moving forward.

Remember, our goal is to provide a hassle-free experience, ensuring you have the required documentation without any unnecessary delays.
If you need a Manufactured Home Certification, Clatterbuck Home Inspections is here to help! Contact us today to get started.