04/15/2026
🙋🏻♀️Hi! Jessica here! (Long post, so stick with me – it’s worth it!)
Ever been curious about the difference between different types of off-site built homes?
I’m here to break it down for you! Let’s talk about Mobile vs. Manufactured and then Manufactured versus Modular.
And YES! – WE SELL MANUFACTURED AND MODULAR HOMES.
Mobile homes? Trailers? We can take them in on trade, but mobile homes are no longer sold as new. In 1974, mobile homes were distinguished from manufactured homes when states enforced strict codes on safety and construction in areas like:
-Plumbing & electrical
-Home design
-HVAC
-Fire safety requirements
-Installation requirements
-Energy efficiency
…and more!
On to today’s manufactured homes!
The manufactured homes we sell today are built using quality materials and streamlined construction processes, inside climate-controlled facilities and according to state mandated HUD Code.
These homes have SO many options – ranging from less than 1,000 sq ft to well over 2000 sq ft, the possibility for customization is plentiful! From farmhouse to modern to traditional, you can add large porches, attached garages, and many other options very similar to modular and site-built homes.
Manufactured homes stay on the frame (a plus in my book!) and sit on a pier and beam foundation. They can be relocated by specialized contractors (like our amazing setup crews). Manufactured home piers can sit on poured concrete footers or a concrete or dirt pad, and they have a crawl space.
Mods! The main difference between manufactured and mod is that while manufactured homes are built to meet HUD code, modular homes are required to follow all of the state and local building codes, which make them more similar to the way site-built homes are constructed.
Mods can come as on-frame or off-frame and sometimes have additional customization options for the buyer. On frame mods can sit on piers just like a manufactured home, while off-frame mods are taken off the frame, and typically sit on a concrete slab and undergo different state and county inspections than manufactured homes. Modular homes are generally a bit more expensive, but are typically still budget friendly and offer some clients more peace of mind during their purchase as they are great for location with strict covenants.
To sum it all up – BOTH manufactured AND modular homes are wonderful options if you are looking for well-built, safe, and truly stunning options that won’t absolutely break the bank.
Call us (Brian, Nyasia, or Jessica) to schedule a visit, or just come by and see us! And while you're at it - take a look at some of our most beautiful manufactured and modular options here:
https://claytonrichfield.com/
I hope to see you soon!