A manufactured home is a home built in a controlled factory environment according to federal HUD standards. Once completed, it is transported to your property and installed according to applicable state and local requirements.

Manufactured homes can offer modern floor plans, beautiful finishes, energy-efficient features, and many of the comforts you expect from a traditionally built home.

Not necessarily. You can begin the process before you own property. However, the property must be suitable for the home you choose and must meet local zoning, access, utility, foundation, and installation requirements.

We can help you evaluate a property and determine what may be involved in placing a manufactured home on it.

We can help point you in the right direction and can recommend real estate professionals who specialize in land and property in the Central Coast area.

In many cases, yes. However, every property is different. Zoning, setbacks, access, utilities, soil conditions, grading, septic systems, and local requirements all need to be evaluated.

A site visit is one of the best ways to determine what your property may require.

There is much more to the process than simply delivering the home.

Depending on your property, the project may involve:

• Property and site evaluation
• Permits
• Engineering
• Soil testing
• Civil engineering
• School fees
• Grading and excavation
• Foundation or pit-set foundation
• Transportation
• Crane services
• Home installation
• Water connection or well
• Sewer or septic
• Gas
• Electrical service and PG&E connection
• Final inspections
• Decks, stairs, garages, and other improvements

Our team can help coordinate the process from the initial property evaluation through installation and final inspection.

A site visit allows us to look at your property and identify potential requirements for placing a manufactured home.

We may evaluate things such as:

• Access for delivery trucks
• Crane access
• Existing structures
• Property boundaries
• Slope and terrain
• Utilities
• Well and septic
• Electrical service
• Potential home location
• Foundation requirements
• Grading and excavation needs

If possible, have your property address or APN number available.

It is also helpful to know whether you have:

• A soil test
• A well
• Septic or sewer
• Electrical service
• An existing perimeter or foundation
• A particular home or floor plan in mind
• A preferred square footage
• Financing already arranged or if you need financing assistance

The total project cost depends heavily on the property and the home you choose.

In addition to the cost of the home, your project may include permits, engineering, foundation work, grading, excavation, transportation, crane services, utility connections, septic or sewer, electrical work, and other site improvements.

Because every property is different, we recommend a site evaluation before providing an estimate for the complete project.

Not necessarily. The home price and the costs associated with preparing and installing the home are separate considerations.

We will help you understand the different components of your project so you can better understand your total investment.

Financing options may be available depending on your situation, property, home, and loan qualifications.

We can help you understand what information may be needed and connect you with financing resources when available.

Depending on the property and loan program, there may be financing options that combine the land and home.

Financing requirements vary, so we recommend discussing your specific situation with a qualified lender.

Manufactured homes are available in a wide variety of sizes and configurations, from smaller homes to large multi-section and triple-wide homes.

We can help you find a floor plan based on your desired:

• Square footage
• Number of bedrooms
• Number of bathrooms
• Layout
• Kitchen features
• Storage
• Living space
• Property size
• Budget

Many manufacturers offer a variety of options and upgrades, depending on the model.

Available selections may include flooring, cabinets, countertops, appliances, fixtures, colors, and other finishes.

We'll help you understand which options are available for the home you're considering.

Yes. Decks, garages, porches, and other improvements can often be added as part of your overall property project, subject to applicable requirements and permits.

Yes. Manufactured homes can be installed on approved foundation systems.

The appropriate foundation depends on the home, property, engineering requirements, and local regulations.

A pit set installation places the manufactured home lower into an excavated area, creating a lower-profile appearance and allowing the home to sit closer to the surrounding grade.

Whether a pit set is appropriate depends on your property, engineering, drainage, access, and other site conditions.

Yes. We coordinate transportation of your manufactured home to the property.

When a crane is required for installation, we coordinate the crane services as part of the installation process.

Cravens Manufactured Homes works with licensed contractors and experienced professionals to coordinate the installation and site work required for your project.

Yes. Our full-service approach can include helping coordinate permitting, engineering, installation requirements, and final inspections.

The exact requirements depend on the property and the local jurisdiction.

Lead times vary depending on the manufacturer, model, options, production schedule, transportation, permitting, and site preparation.

If your property does not have access to a public water system, a well may be required. Existing wells should be evaluated to determine whether they can adequately serve the new home.

If public sewer is not available, your property may require a septic system. Site conditions and local requirements determine what type of system may be necessary.

Your property will need an appropriate electrical service connection. This may involve coordination with PG&E and potentially additional electrical work depending on the existing service.

Not necessarily. Manufactured homes can be installed on a variety of properties, but slopes and uneven terrain may require additional engineering, grading, excavation, retaining structures, or other site work.

That's where we can help. We can review your property and identify potential issues involving access, zoning, utilities, grading, foundation requirements, and the location of the home.