Pre-built Modular Homes (Valley, Guin: work, housing, company)

[LionT]

Anyone has any experience with built off-site modular homes eg Champion Homes? Any good/bad comments. Thks!

[Keeper]

According to the terms of service, you can give your opinions, such as 'I love them' or 'Don't buy one', however going into a lot of detail isn't allowed for complaints since the builder has no way to reply. You can send a Direct Message with the details.

I checked the website, they look like nice homes.

[harry chickpea]

There is nothing wrong with pre-built manufactured or modular housing IF you understand the trade-offs. Building codes are different and a manufactured home actually has to meet a stiffer code than a modular of the same design. The manufactured homes of today are not the tin boxes with flimsy walls of yesteryear. As a matter of fact, we bought and live in a manufactured home in preference to a stick-built. For less money, we got 2 x 6 walls instead of 2 x4, better insulation, a better floorplan, more space, and so on. That said, there is a LOT of difference between manufacturers and you really need to do your homework. I can recommend Deer Valley, up in Guin. We were allowed on the fabrication floor while our home was being constructed, something which no substandard company would allow. They also have experience building for MEMA (Mississippi Emergency Management Authority) constructing manufactured homes that are hurricane resistant. I looked at Champion briefly, and because of cost and some negatives I had heard, passed them by.

If you plan on getting the most for your money, spend the extra for Hardiboard siding, and don't be afraid to ask for windows to be moved to better fit your site. You'll also want to allow a substantial amount for footings and underpinnings or a foundation.

[LionT]

Thks Harry Chickpea. Very informative indeed.

We have decided on something. Thks everyone :>

[unstoppablemobile]

I went with Palm Harbor. Mine cost me $96,700, but I have a full replacement warranty for 10 years (for whatever it costs to put me in a new one of the exact same model), and it is rated at 155mph winds, both roof, shingles, and windows, and siding... yes the siding too! The thing is due to their strict standards, they gain fame in 2004 when Charley nailed Punta Gorda Florida, where they had nearly 800 customers homes there around that area.. NONE of them sustained any major damage.. just mostly superficial.. not bad for winds at 145mph!

http://www.palmharbor.com/