According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), an inspection of a permanent foundation for manufactured homes confirms it to be constructed of durable materials like concrete, mortared masonry or treated wood, and have attachment points in the crawlspace that anchor and stabilize the home to soil or rock to prevent sliding or overturning.

The Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing: Handbook 4930.3

FHA and VA loans require these inspections by a licensed professional engineer to certify compliance before the loan can be approved.

Depending on the location, 3-5 days, provided there is reasonable access to the crawlspace.

Only if there is a basement does someone have to be present to provide access.

No. As long as the lender provides assurance that the transaction will close payment can be included with the closing costs, if the appraisal exceeds the sale price.

Insurance companies request cause and origin opinions from engineers in order to determine coverage, as well as provide repair recommendations for new claims.

• Inspections for storm damage (i.e., tornados, straight line wind, hail, ice dams, and tree collapses).
• Basement flooding.
• Fires.
• Foundation cracks.
• Automobile impacts.
• Moisture intrusion.