manufactured home

[steveo2155]

Looking at a property with some acreage in a good spot. Would never know it by looking at it but online it is listed as a manufactured/mobile home. However it is on a poured foundation with large finished basement. It is a large ranch style home with large vaulted ceilings. Newer home, maybe 15 years old tops. Any drawbacks to this even if it is considered a manufactured or mobile home. Could I expect this home to hold up well for years to come?

[GLSierra13]

It all depends on how well it was built and maintained. Be sure to have a thorough, independent (don't use the seller's or realtor's recommended inspector) inspection done prior to signing any papers to make sure everything is correctly built, maintained, and up to codes.

[barry G]

check for steel beams. That is very uncomfortable in the frequencies to many people.

 

prefab could be using steel as the hauler, and sliding it onto foundations...ending with mostly wood. I still think it is easier to build..but whatever.

 

my dad loves those, the steel framing. He's been in a lower steel framed monster that looks like house for 24 years. No end in sight.

[Colossus]

Agreed on the independent home inspector. ASHI is your best bet if you don't know one personally. Here ya go. I hope it works out in your favor!

 

http://www.homeinspector.org/