Frequently Asked Questions
Q: HOW COME YOUR WEBSITE DOESN’T SHOW PRICING?
A: 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: DO YOUR HOMES INCLUDE A FOUNDATION?
We have homes intended for a full foundation and others for an above-ground installation. The presence of a staircase on the home plan will typically indicate if a basement is intended in the design. Confirm with your dream builder if a foundation is included in your quotation and the level of completion.
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.