Guide to buying a factory-built home

At Maison Usinex, we take care of nearly 80% of your home construction project. So what about the remaining 20%? That’s where you, our valued customer, come in. To better guide you through the process of purchasing a manufactured home, let’s explore the steps involved in a construction project with Maison Usinex.

Step 1: Start planning the project

To get your construction project off to a good start, learn as much as you can about the process of buying a manufactured home. That way, as you move through the steps, you’ll always know where you stand in your project and can easily plan ahead! Now is also a good time to learn about common misconceptions about manufactured homes.

Next, it will be important to define your household’s priority needs. A little tip: take inspiration from our models to help you establish your preferences! Features such as the number of floors, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, and location of the laundry room will also need to be considered to ensure your daily comfort.

Step 2: Set your budget

Once your plans become more concrete, it will be important to meet with your financial advisor. Before you make any decisions, this professional can help you define your budget more precisely. They will help you determine how much you can invest in a home mortgage. This step is also called pre-approval.

Step 3: Negotiate and purchase the land

Some buyers choose their lot before even meeting with their Maison Usinex advisor. However, most of our customers have not purchased their lot at this stage. Take advantage of our experience: our advisors can help you make an informed choice to maximize your budget!

Of course, keep in mind that each lot has its own unique characteristics, which can affect the plans and costs of a manufactured home.

Step 4: Make an appointment with a Maison Usinex advisor

Now it’s time to get down to business! Now that you’ve defined your priorities, chosen your lot, and determined your budget, one of our advisors can take you under their wing. The first meeting will allow you to determine the options available to you, including materials and house plans.

Our team will prepare an estimate for your project and can also advise you on other costs.

During subsequent meetings with your advisor, you will confirm your choices and finally sign the contract. At this stage, you will make a deposit and sign the documents relating to the Garantie de construction résidentielle (GCR).

Step 5: Prepare the ground for delivery

Now that you have chosen your home model, your land must be prepared. In addition, the percolation test will allow you to design your septic tank plans. Next come the excavation and foundation stages, which are carried out by a contractor outside of Maison Usinex. For our prefabricated homes, it is preferable to plan for a foundation with a basement rather than a concrete foundation! If you would like to know more, we answer some frequently asked questions about concrete slabs as foundations in this article.

The preparation of your land takes place at the same time as the assembly of your home in the factory. So don’t hesitate to visit your home while it’s under construction!

Once the foundation is complete and delivery has been made, experts will install the plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems. The interior walls will also be installed.

Step 6: The finishing touches

This step is the perfect opportunity to help build your dream home! The interior decorative details are up to you, since they reflect your preferences. You have the chance to choose the paint colors, flooring, and lighting fixtures yourself. Maison Usinex products and services do not include these items.

Step 7: Carry out the landscaping of the land

Once the finishing touches are complete and your home is finally decorated to your liking, what could be better than embarking on another project: landscaping. This step can be done whenever you want after the delivery of your Maison Usinex home. Once again, you have the opportunity to beautify it with all kinds of plants or maybe even a swimming pool!

In short, buying a manufactured home, especially with a team like Maison Usinex, is simple and efficient. We guide you through the major technical aspects of the process, leaving you completely free to focus on the decorative details.

To get started on this exciting project, make an appointment with one of our advisors today!