Manufactured Home Inspections You can trust
Buying a manufactured home has unique challenges that most home buyers do not face. Many aspects of this type of home, such as the foundation, the structure, or the roof, are not typical of standard American stick-built homes. Most home inspectors are only vaguely familiar with how a manufactured home works and how it’s built, so they’re also not very familiar with what problems to look for.
To get a manufactured home inspection you can trust, you need a professional, certified home inspector who knows how manufactured homes are built and has your best interests at heart. We have been specifically trained in how to thoroughly inspect these types of homes. We’ll inspect the home according to professional standards, using only the best tools and software. After that, you’ll get a report of any defects that we found, and we’ll explain our findings in a way that’s easy to understand. We won’t overwhelm you with technical jargon.
This is NOT a HUD foundation or additions certification that some lenders require. We also perform those inspections with our partner engineering firm, MFD Manufactured Home Certifications. Click here for more information.
Manufactured Homes are different
Manufactured homes differ from most houses. Standard “stick-built” homes are built on-site by a crew from standard building materials. Unlike most homes, manufactured homes are built in a manufacturing plant, and are transported on a permanent chassis in one or more sections.
This makes their construction, utilities and systems somewhat different than standard homes. Items like the foundation, roof, electrical and plumbing systems, are different enough from standard residential systems to require special training to inspect them. We deliver superior manufactured home inspections because we have this specialized knowledge, and because the clarity of our reports are second-to-none.
We are always available to answer any questions about our findings, or about your manufactured home in general. We mean it when we say you can contact us at any time, even long after your manufactured home inspection. We’re serious about giving you the best information and experience for your money
What Is Included In A Manufactured Home Inspection?
Our manufactured home inspections follow the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and the applicable portions of the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards. We conduct a thorough visual examination of all accessible systems and components, documenting what we find with high-resolution photos and video.
Areas We Inspect:
Roof
Roof coverings, gutters and downspouts, flashing, vents, chimney, and other visible roof components
Exterior
Wall coverings, skirting, soffits, windows, doors, walkways, driveways, porches, railings, and grounds
Frame & Undercarriage
Steel chassis, cross members, outriggers, and other visible structural components unique to manufactured homes
Foundation & Supports
Piers, blocking, anchoring, tie-down systems, crawlspace, and visible structural components
Vapor Barrier & Insulation
Belly wrap condition, under-floor moisture protection, insulation, and ventilation in attics, crawlspaces, and foundation areas; exhaust systems
Interior
Doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, steps, and railings
Plumbing
Main water and fuel supply, water heater, venting, fixtures, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, drains, and sump pumps
Electrical
Service entry, meter and panel, circuit breakers, grounding system, switches, outlets, and other visible components
HVAC
Thermostat, ventilation fans, and interior and exterior heating and cooling systems
What is Not Included in This Inspection?
A manufactured home inspection is a visual assessment of accessible systems and components — we report on what we can see and reach on the day of the inspection. It is not a code inspection, a technical teardown, or a guarantee of future performance.
Some things that fall outside the scope of a standard manufactured home inspection:
- HUD Foundation/Additions Certification - available as a separate service
- Radon testing — available as a separate service
- Termite/WDO inspection — available as a separate service
- Mold testing — available as a separate service
- Asbestos testing
- Building code compliance
- Underground utilities or buried components
- Air conditioning systems when outdoor temps are below 65°F
- Components inside walls (plumbing, wiring, ductwork, etc.)
- Detached structures (garages, barns, sheds, etc.)
- Electric Generators
- Pools or sprinkler systems
- Solar, wind & geothermal systems
- Septic and wastewater systems
You'll Get Your Report the Same Day
After your manufactured home inspection, we’ll walk you through an on-site summary of what we found. Then you’ll receive a detailed, interactive digital report — complete with high-resolution photos, video, and plain-English explanations of every defect and why it matters.
To prove we’re serious about service, we stand by our Same-Day Report Guarantee — your report arrives the same day as your inspection, so you and your agent can move fast when it counts.
Questions always come up after the inspection. Call or text us anytime — we’re available long after the report is delivered.
Our Service Area
We serve Allentown, Carlisle, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Pottsville, Reading, York, and their surrounding areas in Central Pennsylvania. Contact us with questions or service outside these areas.
Additional fees apply to properties over an hour away, over 100 years old, or over 2,000 square feet.
