What is a Turnkey Manufactured Home?

A turnkey manufactured home is a full-service project where your home dealer also serves as your licensed general contractor, coordinating the entire project from start to finish. Instead of managing multiple vendors yourself, you have one point of contact responsible for planning and coordinating the entire project and delivering a move-in-ready home.

At Len’s Home Center, our turnkey manufactured home services include:

In this guide, we explain how turnkey manufactured home projects work, what services are included, and the benefits of choosing a turnkey approach.

What is Included in a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project?

The front yard area of the home and a cement paved driveway leading up to a large garage door and attached walkway leading to the front porch

A Turnkey Manufactured Home project completed by Len’s Home Center in Oregon. (View Completed Project)

A turnkey manufactured home is designed to simplify the homebuilding process by including all the essential services you need to get your home and property move-in ready. These services can include everything from home selection and customization to site prep, permitting, and all the construction work your property requires.

Below, we take a closer look at the services included in a turnkey manufactured home project and what you can expect at each stage:

Manufactured Home Selection and Customization

The Len’s Home Center sales lot features multiple manufactured homes available to tour in person. Located in Coos Bay, Oregon.

All turnkey projects start with selecting the home itself. You’ll be able to choose from a range of manufactured home floor plans, layouts, and sizes to find an option that fits your needs. From there, you can customize details such as cabinetry, flooring, countertops, tile, fixtures, and other interior and exterior finishes.

Your manufactured home dealer will also help you modify the floor plan to better suit your lifestyle. This could include stretching a room, adding a fireplace, incorporating ENERGY STAR®-certified features for improved energy efficiency, and more.

Your turnkey manufactured home dealer will work directly with the manufacturer on your behalf to make sure your floor plan specifications align perfectly with your project goals and property requirements.

Site Inspection, Permits, and Approvals

A turnkey package includes all the site inspections, permits, and approvals needed to prepare your property for your manufactured home. As a licensed contractor, your builder will handle all the construction legalities to ensure your future home and any additional structures are fully compliant with all local regulations.

Depending on your location and your property, this phase may include:

  • Zoning and Setback Requirements: Your builder will confirm that the land is properly zoned for the project, and that the planned footprint complies with local property lines and setback laws.
  • Site Inspection: They will also coordinate a site inspection to evaluate overall site conditions and identify anything that could affect the home’s placement, foundation, utilities, access, or installation.
  • Permits and Approvals: The general contractor also manages all permit applications on your behalf and coordinates any required inspections with local authorities to secure the legal go-ahead for your project.

Your team handles each of these steps for you, helping the process stay seamless and stress-free. Once the property is approved for construction, the next step is getting the site ready for your home.

Site Preparation and Foundation Construction

  • Property with a dilapidated, old home before it being demoed during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project by Len's Home Center in Oregon.
  • Property with a dilapidated, old home being demolished and removed during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project by Len's Home Center in Oregon.
  • A fully cleared property after a dilapidated, old home was demolished and removed during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project by Len's Home Center in Oregon.
  • A permanent foundation being installed on a property during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project by Len's Home Center in Oregon.
  • A permanent foundation being installed on a property during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project by Len's Home Center in Oregon.
  • A permanent foundation being installed on a property during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project by Len's Home Center in Oregon.
  • Sections of the Pure 28483U floor plan being placed on a permanent foundation during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project by Len's Home Center in Oregon.

Worksite before, during, and after demolition during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project completed by Len’s Home Center in Oregon. (View Project)

Site prep is a critical part of ensuring a smooth and successful home delivery and installation process. With a turnkey manufactured home, your team manages all the site work for your property, so you don’t have to worry about coordinating multiple vendors.

Based on your property and project requirements, site prep may include:

  • Land Clearing: Removing vegetation, debris, structures, or other obstacles to create a smooth, level surface for the foundation to be built upon.
  • Ensuring Site Access: Preparing all access areas so the manufactured home, delivery truck, construction machinery, and installation equipment can safely reach the property.
  • Grading and Drainage: Addressing all drainage requirements to ensure the water runs away from the home, avoiding soil erosion or pooling around the foundation.
  • Utility Connections: Coordinating the installation or preparation of connections for electricity, water, sewer, gas, and other utilities serving the home.
  • Foundation Construction: Installing a foundation according to the home’s specifications and the land’s unique topography and soil conditions.

All the site preparation work is tailored to your property and the specific requirements of your manufactured home. Once these improvements are complete, your property will be ready for the manufactured home to be delivered and installed.

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Home Delivery, Installation, and Assembly

  • The Evergreen 24342E floor plan being delivered during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project by Len's Home Center in Oregon.
  • The Evergreen 24342E floor plan being delivered during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project by Len's Home Center in Oregon.
  • Sections of the Evergreen 24342E floor plan being placed on a permanent foundation during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project by Len's Home Center in Oregon.
  • Sections of the Evergreen 24342E floor plan being placed on a permanent foundation during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project by Len's Home Center in Oregon.
  • A Len's Home Center Sign in front of a construction site with sections of the Evergreen 24342E floor plan in the background during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project by Len's Home Center in Oregon.

A floor plan being delivered, placed, and assembled during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project completed by Len’s Home Center in Oregon. (View Completed Project)

During a turnkey manufactured home project, your team coordinates all the delivery, installation, and assembly logistics for you. On delivery day, your home will be transported to the property in sections and carefully positioned according to the approved site plan and installation requirements.

As part of your turnkey manufactured home project, your team will oversee the entire home installation process, including:

  • Home Delivery: Coordinating transportation and delivery of each section of your home to the property.
  • Home Placement: Carefully positioning each section of the home on the prepared foundation and aligning them according to the home’s design and installation specifications.
  • Section Assembly: Connecting the individual sections and completing the structural work necessary to assemble the home into one finished structure.
  • Foundation Anchoring: Securing the home to a permanent foundation according to the manufacturer’s specifications and applicable local requirements.
  • Utility Connections: Connecting the home to the prepared electrical, plumbing, water, sewer, gas, and other applicable utility systems.

With your home fully assembled and installed, the next phase of the process focuses on all the interior and exterior finishing work.

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Interior and Exterior Finishing Touches

  • The kitchen interior featuring LVP Flooring, a kitchen island, dishwasher, electric stove and oven, built-in microwave, large double door energy-efficient refrigerator and freezer combo, a door to walk-in pantry, and ample cabinet storage
  • The kitchen interior featuring LVP Flooring, a large linear window, sink, kitchen island, electric stove and oven, built-in microwave and ample cabinet storage
  • The living room interior featuring multiple large linear windows, LVP Flooring, a ceiling fan, recessed LED ceiling lights, and a linear electric fireplace
  • The living room interior looking towards the front door, featuring multiple large linear windows, LVP Flooring, a ceiling fan, recessed LED ceiling lights, and a linear electric fireplace
  • The laundry room interior featuring LVP Flooring, washer and dryer hookups, cupboard and drawer storage, and water heater access
  • The interior of a carpeted walk-in closet featuring ample shelving and hanging racks
  • The interior of a bathroom featuring LVP Flooring, "his and her" style side-by-side sinks and mirrors, with white stone countertops, wood cabinets and drawers, a toilet, multiple windows with privacy glass, and a shower with a sliding glass door
  • The view looking from inside the home through the front door window at the exterior wrap-around porch featuring a large linear window and recessed overhead exterior front porch lighting
  • The side yard retaining wall looking toward front of home.
  • Side yard with retaining wall showing back of home
  • Side view of the front porch of the home with stairs to the entry door.
  • The front porch of the home with stairs to the entry door.

Interior and exterior work completed during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project by Len’s Home Center in Oregon. (View Completed Project)

Turnkey construction means your team is also responsible for bringing your custom manufactured home design to life. They will install everything from interior materials and fixtures to exterior details that connect the home to the property around it.

Finishing touches for a turnkey manufactured home can include:

  • Interior Finishes: Installing flooring, paint, cabinetry, countertops, trim, doors, hardware, and other selections.
  • Exterior Finishes: Completing the siding, trim, paint, skirting, steps, porches, and other exterior elements.
  • Landscaping: Adding landscaping features like sod, retaining walls, shrubs, and more.
  • Deep Cleaning: Post-construction cleanup throughout the entire home, including dust removal, window cleaning, and sanitizing to get it move-in ready.

These final details ensure your home looks and feels complete inside and out. But turnkey manufactured home projects don’t stop there. Your team will also handle all the on-site construction needed to complete your property.

All Onsite Construction Work

  • The front of the home featuring a cement paved driveway leading up to a large garage door and attached walkway leading to the front porch
  • The interior of a large multi-car garage looking toward the electric roll-up garage door
  • The interior of a large multi-car garage looking towards the door that leads to the backyard
  • The interior of a large multi-car garage looking out the doorway into the backyard
  • The spacious backyard looking towards the attached garage and the back of the home
  • An aerial view of the backyard of the home with a view of the street

An attached garage and driveway constructed during a Turnkey Manufactured Home Project completed by Len’s Home Center in Oregon. (View Completed Project)

One of the best parts of a turnkey manufactured home is the inclusion of other construction services. Since you’re working with a general contractor, your project also includes the planning and construction of all outdoor additions like:

  • Garages and Carports: Constructing attached or detached parking structures and covered carports.
  • Decks, Porches, and Patios: Building outdoor entertainment areas, covered entryways, and custom deck steps.
  • Driveways and Walkways: Pouring concrete or paving asphalt for driveways, walkways, and parking pads.
  • Accessory Structures: Building storage sheds, workshops, or fencing around the property.
  • And more

During a turnkey manufactured home project, how you want the finished property to look and function is factored in from the start. From the main house to the driveway, walkways, and outdoor spaces, your general contractor will plan and coordinate all the work as part of a single, cohesive project.

Final Inspections and Walkthrough

The final phase of a turnkey manufactured home project includes coordinating the final inspections and completing a walkthrough of the finished property:

  • Final Build Inspections: Your general contractor will schedule a final inspection which verifies that the completed work meets applicable building codes and project requirements.
  • Utility and System Checks: This process will also confirm that all major utility connections and other key systems have been completed and are functioning as intended.
  • Final Walkthrough: Your contractor will walk you through the property to review the finished home, site improvements, and any remaining details.
  • Project Closeout: The final step includes completing any required documentation and approvals needed to bring the construction process to a close.

With the final inspection passed and the walkthrough complete, your turnkey manufactured home project is officially finished, and your dream home is complete. Now, all that is left to do is start filling it with the moments, milestones, and memories that make a house truly feel like home.

Let’s Get Your Turnkey Manufactured Home Project Started

At Len’s Home Center, we want to make your journey to homeownership as seamless and stress-free as possible. With over 50 years of experience as a trusted manufactured home dealer and fully licensed general contractor, our team can manage your entire home project from start to finish.

Ready to start designing your dream home? Contact us today to take the next step.

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