Building a new manufactured home does not have to be complicated
From your first consultation through move in day we guide you through every step of designing, lot prep, permitting, & the actual construction of your new home. We create a smooth seamless process to put our clients at ease & lessen the stress of building a new home.
1. Initial Consultation
Tell us about your project
We meet with you to discuss what you are looking to build & your goals. We typically meet at your potential build site to determine the maximum size home a lot can fit & see if there are any other obstacles unique to your lot. In the same meeting we will provide you a high level cost for the project, see if we are in the same ballpark, adjust if necessary, & dive into the next few steps. Everything at this point is free. It is nearly impossible for us to sell you anything in the first 3-5 meetings. We hate the hard sales pitch as well so we promise you wont get one ever!
Step 2: Concept Design & Quote
Create a home that fits your lifestyle & property
After our initial meeting we will email you our welcome package: Standard floor plans, external & internal options catalog, financing availability, approximate timeline, & process overview. From our first meeting we pick a floor plan to start with & either use the plan as is or redesign the home to be 100% custom to your exact taste, layout, & needs. From here we can create you a more detailed full project budgetary quote. We typically point out potential upgrades our clients take or areas you can save money on if you are on a budget.
Step 3:
Know what you’re building & your budget
Once we have a decent concept & a general ballpark budget we dive in deep extensively measuring out your lot, checking utilities to see what needs replacing or repairs, generating a final floor plan & plot plan, getting park approval, & a final quote. To get from step 1 to 3 can take anywhere from 3 weeks to 2 months depending on how much time you as the client want to put towards your project. Many of our clients are able to finish these steps during or shortly after escrow on their lot if they are buying a old home to replace.
Step 4: Plans & Permitting
We handle the paperwork
We prepare all the necessary plans & documentation for submittal to HCD / the Santa Barbara County Permitting Office. We coordinate all activities from permit submission, questions from planners, through inspections once the home lands on site. We have pulled 100+ permits within Santa Barbara County & have this down to a science. This is the easiest place to loose 2-5 months on your project if it is not done correctly! You are in good hands as we already know the pitfalls to dodge & will get your project quickly through permitting.
Step 5: Construction & Installation
Your new home comes together
While your home is being built at the factory, we coordinate site preparation in parallel to keep your project timeline as short as possible. Once the home arrives, we manage the installation & full completion of your new home. We use only the best employees & subcontractors to ensure your build is of the highest quality. We regularly tour our clients through their homes so they understand where their project is currently at on any given week.
Step 6: Final Walkthrough & Move in day!
Welcome home!
We complete all finish work with a high level of attention to detail. Your home & worksite will be fully cleaned before move in so that everything from the inside of your cabinets to the windows themselves are sparkling clean. Once we do our final walkthrough we hand the keys over and the home is yours!