FAQs
A flat-fee way to find out what the county will actually let you build before you buy a home or a lot. A member of our team visits the property and you get a written report: zoning and setbacks, lot size and buildable area, fire, flood, fault and slope hazards, water, sewer or septic, utility and delivery access, the permit path for your jurisdiction, a cost picture, and who to call next.
It costs $500. If you go forward with Bigfoot, the $500 is credited toward your home. Start a site feasibility study.
Wondering why soils matter so much? Read our owner's guide, The Ground Under Your Home (PDF).
We have public works experience and would love to discuss how Bigfoot Homes can help your community with its housing needs.
Please see our contact page for ways to reach us.
No. A California manufactured-home or ADU permit usually touches four or five desks: the county building department, Planning, fire, Environmental Health for septic, and HCD for the home itself, plus engineers, a surveyor, a Title 24 consultant and the factory. Most people end up as the courier between all of them.
Bigfoot is a licensed contractor (CSLB #1116379, B and C-47) and a licensed manufactured-home dealer (HCD DL1593637). We prepare the full permit package in-house, file it, answer every correction letter, and you watch each step in your Lodge portal. You never call a county desk.
The homes we sell are built to meet the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, sometimes called the HUD Code, because it is a federal building code issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Our homes come with a minimum one-year factory warranty, with the option to purchase longer and more extensive coverage for up to seven years and beyond.
What's covered with the limited warranty?
- Major structural defects
- Original appliances
- Original home systems including:
- Plumbing system
- Water heater (gas, electric, or oil)
- Electrical system
- Central heating system
All homes consist of a one-year limited warranty from the home manufacturer to the original owner and a separate six-year warranty for years two through seven provided by an independent third-party administrator; deductible will apply to extended warranty; see terms and conditions for details.
We are licensed to sell homes anywhere in California.
Not if you purchase a park model (a less expensive home model suitable for a mobile home park) or a home suitable for a mobile home park; you will only need to own or lease a space in a park.
But if you want to put your home on a single-family lot, you will need to own land to install one of our Homes.
We are happy to help you find the right piece of land or ensure that your land is suitable for one of our homes (we need a way to get the home in there via trucks or cranes).
Call or email to order your home. Bigfoot handles the whole process from start to finish, and you follow every step in your Lodge portal.
The factory build and the set-up are the fast parts. The permit is what sets the calendar. In California a manufactured home or ADU permit runs through the county building department, Planning, fire and often Environmental Health, plus HCD for the home itself. A simple park placement can clear in weeks; a rural lot with septic and fire review can take several months. We give you a jurisdiction-specific estimate before you order.
Feasibility and permit package: 2-4 weeks to prepare
Site review, lot check, drawings, Title 24 and the permit application. County review time then depends on your jurisdiction.
Ordering your home: 2 hours
You choose all of the finishes and design details.
Building: 3-6 weeks
Depending on the factory's workload.
Transportation and set-up: 1-6 weeks
Homes leave the factory fully assembled. Once your home is set, the local inspector signs off, the Certificate of Occupancy is issued, and we hand you the keys.
Timelines vary with the home, the site and the county. Your sales rep will walk you through the estimate for your lot.
ADUs are as versatile as they are convenient and can affordably generate rental income or extend a homes living area without taking on a large scale construction project.
Here are some ways ADUs can be used on your property:
- Long-Term Rental Unit
- Vacation Rental Unit
- Granny Flat
- Home Office/Studio
A small home called an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), or sometimes known as a granny unit, backyard house, guest house, or casita, can be built on the same lot as a larger, single-family home or as part of a community development. ADUs are independent residences that have a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. They are versatile and can be used for various purposes such as long-term rental units, vacation rental units, granny flats for seniors who want to stay close to their families, or as a home office, studio, yoga studio, workshop, or guest house. ADUs are also a great way to extend a home's living space without undertaking a large-scale construction project. Additionally, ADUs can be used to create micro-communities of affordable housing in municipalities that permit them.
Our homes are constructed in a factory with stringent quality controls rather than being built on-site by contractors whose work may not be up to par. The advantages of offsite construction are numerous, including:
Safety
Constructing homes indoors protects them from weather damage, water damage, mold, theft, and other issues on a construction site.
Cost Savings
Manufacturers buy materials such as lumber wholesale through a nationwide factory network, making prices affordable.
Speed
Factory-built homes can be constructed much faster than their site-built counterparts, typically within one month. Our ADU units can be built even faster depending on the model and size, with installation by the builder taking only a few more weeks. In comparison, site-built ADUs often take much longer to complete.
CrossMod homes are PreFab homes built in a factory with quality controls and oversight which may or may not be the case when you hire a local contractor to build a home on site.
CrossMod® Features:
- Permanent foundation
- Covered porch, garage, or carport
- Enhanced cabinets
- Drywall interiors
- Energy efficiency standards and features
- Elevated roof pitches
- Multi-year warranties
- Similar appraisals and financing to on-site-built homes (our homes are built in the factory using stick framing so they are "stick-built", just not built on-site)
- We believe our homes have better quality control than a site-built home and are made to meet the same or higher standards during the build
To learn more about CrossMod homes, click here:
Did you know that prefab, manufactured, and modular homes are all constructed in a factory setting? The benefit of this is that quality control is strictly monitored, with regular state and federal inspections, ensuring a high-quality home that meets or exceeds the standards of a stick-built home. Plus, the prefab build process allows for a quicker and more cost-effective completion than a traditional site-built home. Additionally, we offer a unique type of home called CrossMod® that merges the best aspects of both on-site and off-site construction. CrossMod homes boast innovative designs, energy-efficient features, and top-notch materials without sacrificing the efficiency, quality, and speed of off-site building.
To learn more about CrossMod homes, reach out to us or visit the links below
We've got you covered if you're in the market for a loan. Our expert finance team can help you navigate the process of securing VA loans, FHA financing, and other types of loans. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking to buy a second or rental property, we're here to help. Send us an inquiry, and we'll take it from there.
Our modular homes are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and can integrate solar and greywater systems. Contact us to learn more!
It's worth considering the grade of the lot before placing the home. If feasible, digging out an 8-9 ft tall basement and setting the house on top can significantly increase the usable space inside the home.
Almost all aspects of our homes are customizable, from the flooring, paint, siding, room configuration, decking, etc. We have the flexibility to customize the home to suit your individual needs. We have access to many other home models not shown on our site to ensure we can find the perfect house for you. Contact us to tell us your housing needs, and we will work with you to create the ideal home for your needs and budget.
ADUs and smaller homes start around $80,000. Larger homes run from roughly $134,000 to $360,000 depending on model, size and options.*
Those are home prices. Site work, foundation, permits and utility connections are extra and depend on your lot. Use our pricing calculator for a fuller estimate, or ask us for a quote.
*Prices vary with model, size, options and market conditions.
MH Advantage features financing terms for your buyers, such as:
- A down payment as low as 3%
- A 30-year fixed rate
- Lower interest rate, compared to traditionally manufactured housing rates
- Mortgage insurance coverage comparable to site-built homes
