Steps to Move in Day
Let us help you get move-in ready! Our team will guide you through the important steps to move in day. From research, financing and building to understanding your new home warranty, we’ll make sure you’re settled by the time we hand you the keys.
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
It’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.