Steps to Move in Day
1. Home Research
Step into Your Dream Home
The first step towards discovering what you love in terms of living space, features and design is to explore the variety of home styles and plans on our site. Following that, you can fast-track your adventure by reaching out to us, or your nearest Kent Homes Certified Dream Builder.
By visiting your nearest Kent Homes Dream Builder you’ll have the opportunity to explore our showcase homes, meet our team, discover customization options and learn more about the advantages of the Kent Homes process. Not sure where you’re going to build? We can help you find the property too.
2. Home Buying
Pricing Your New Home
When you purchase a manufactured Kent Home, you’ll be working directly with a Certified Dream Builder. Your builder will assist you with design & finish selections, site work, and pricing to eliminate confusion and unknowns.
When it comes to understanding cost – no one can provide a more accurate number (one that doesn’t change halfway through the build) than a Kent Homes Dream Builder in your region. Some of these teams have been working with us for over 30 years, they’ve got some serious home building experience.
They will be able to help you navigate the best type of build, foundation, and home finishes for your region to ensure you get the home of your dreams within your budget.
3. Home Financing
The Kent Homes Advantage
When you purchase your Kent Home, you will enjoy all the benefits of a factory-built home – and limit your financial uncertainty. Financial institutions appreciate the Kent Homes process and the time-proven value of the finished product.
Unlike building on-site from the ground up, you don’t have to make multiple draws or endure multiple inspections. If you don’t already have your financing in place, your Kent Homes Dream Builder can help you explore your best options.
4. Selecting Your Home
Customized Designs & Features
If you’re ready to select the home you want – your Certified Dream Builder is standing by to customize your home to meet your specific needs. Our design consultants will also help you select features, options and colours. We partner with the best suppliers in the industry with pre-selected combinations of high quality on-trend options – which you can explore in our Design Guide.
Following the customization process, it’s time to sign and make your initial deposit.
5. Building Your Home
On Time. On Budget.
We take your plans from concept to creation. Our engineering team transforms your design into a series of modules ready for the production line, converting living spaces and bedrooms into lumber cut lists and materials requirements.
Our procurement team works with dedicated suppliers to gather all the materials required for your home – and prepare their arrival just as your home begins its journey through our manufacturing facility. To get a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes – jump over to our 360 Inside Intelligence Tour.
6. Delivering Your Home
Part of a 3 Step Process
t’s always impressive to watch as your new Kent Home settles into place on its new foundation. Delivering your new home is Step 1 of a three step process leading up to Move-In Day.
Once your home is secured on its foundation, your Certified Dream Builder begins Step 2 – Final Finish Work – taking care of final carpentry needs, system tests and checks to ensure everything is ready for Step 3 – Walk Through Day to inspect your new home.
7. Handing You the Keys
Move In Day
Your keys will be handed to you, the boxes will arrive and your new adventure begins!
On “Closing” your final balance is due, and we come with you for your complete new home evaluation. We’ll review all the features of your Kent Home, plus leave you with a Homeowner’s Manual and warranties on workmanship and structure.
8. Kent Homes Warranty
We’ve Got Your Back
Before you make your purchase, we provide you with all the warranty information and answer any questions you may have. When your home is complete, you receive your New Homeowners Manual and all warranty documents. You can expect a comprehensive New Home Evaluation with your Certified Dream Builder prior to occupancy including a home inspection and extensive checklist.
Kent Homes adopts high standards as set out in your New Home Warranty Performance Guidelines manual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: HOW COME YOUR WEBSITE DOESN’T SHOW PRICING?
Prices vary geographically, depending on where you are building. With the amount of options available, price lists run into thousands of options. Prices change with the options you choose. The best way to get an idea on pricing would be to contact our Dream Builder nearest to where you are building.
Q: WHY SHOULD I BUY FROM YOU OVER A CONVENTIONAL "STICK-BUILDER"?
The advantages of a manufactured home include building in a climate controlled environment, using environmentally friendly products which reduces waste and a CSA monitored quality controlled program. A Kent Home also requires less time to build from start to finish due to the efficiencies of our building process – with locked in pricing.
Q: WHY SHOULD I BUY FROM YOU OVER A CONVENTIONAL "STICK-BUILDER"?
The advantages of a manufactured home include building in a climate controlled environment, using environmentally friendly products which reduces waste and a CSA monitored quality controlled program. A Kent Home also requires less time to build from start to finish due to the efficiencies of our building process – with locked in pricing.
Q: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD A KENT HOME?
It takes only two weeks to build a home in our manufacturing facility, however, the process from design to move in is dependent on a number of factors. Obtaining a building permit, site review, key product decisions, and ensuring your design is complete & signed off are all important steps.
Q: WHAT SIZE HOMES DO YOU BUILD?
A: As a custom builder we can build any size home, but generally the average size range is between 1100 and 2500 sq feet.
Q: DO YOU BUILD GARAGES?
Yes. Garages are built on-site once the home is delivered.
Q: ARE THE HOMES ENERGY EFFICIENT?
Our Kent Homes’ manufacturing facility assures the highest standards are consistently achieved and monitored when it comes to sealing the home to improve heating and cooling efficiencies.
Q: SINCE YOUR HOMES ARE SO ENERGY EFFICIENT AND AIR TIGHT, HOW DO YOU GET FRESH AIR?
All our homes have HRV heat recovery air exchangers to remove stale air, and introduce fresh air.
Q: WHERE CAN I PUT A MANUFACTURED HOME?
Anywhere you like as long as local codes and jurisdictions are adhered to.
Q: DO YOU FINISH THE BASEMENT?
A: Yes. We can customize your basement to the finishes you desire.
Q: ARE KENT HOMES BUILT TO CODE?
All Kent Homes are individually designed to meet or exceed provincial and municipal building codes for your specific lot location.
Q: WHAT MAKES THE BUILDING PROCESS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY?
Waste in the factory is separated and recycled, reducing the impact on landfills. This has less disruption in terms of noise and time at job site. Building a manufactured home also allows for higher energy efficiencies and reduced heating costs.
Q: CAN YOU MAKE CHANGES OR CUSTOM DESIGN?
Yes, all clients are given preliminary plans to review through the home buying process. Depending on your home series you’ll have a number of available options and changes and with our custom design product changes are accommodated during the design phase.