Many people believe that purchasing Manufactured Home Insurance is no different from buying an insurance policy for a conventional home. However, due to the special nature of mobile homes there are essential things that a homeowner must know before purchasing a policy. These differences are often overlooked by home owners but knowing them will greatly increase the chances of getting the best deal when purchasing an insurance policy.

What Makes a Manufactured Home Different

Since mobile homes are built in factories, they conform to US government’s Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards as well as state and local housing codes. They are also built on a steel chassis and towed on wheels to their site. Ever since June 1976, factories making Manufactured Homes follow strict government guidelines monitored by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This ensures that your house is built to last and the materials used pass a high quality standard.

There are two major differences between a conventional home and a mobile home. First, Manufactured Homes are built in factories and are far more economical than conventional ones. Since they are mass-produced, material and labor cost is greatly reduced. The second major difference is conventional homes are built on site providing a sturdier base. This doesn’t mean that a mobile home is unstable. Part of the HUD rules and regulations about manufactured homes is that it should be attached to a permanent foundation. This is achieved by preparing an on-site base for your manufactured home, known as tie-downs, ground anchors and block foundations that greatly help in the stability of your home. » Read more: Getting The Best Manufactured Home Insurance