Finding the Perfect Foundation for Your Manufactured Home

At Aiken Housing Center Superstore, We know that choosing the right foundation for your manufactured or modular home is a big decision. The foundation you select will support your home, keep it safe from pests and the elements, and ensure it stays strong for many years.

When you purchase a new manufactured home from us, our local home center consultants are here to help you evaluate the best foundation options based on your land layout, home size, climate, local building codes, and budget. Here's a closer look at the various foundation types available for your manufactured home:

 

Pier and Beam Foundation

The pier and beam foundation is one of the most popular and cost-effective options for manufactured homes. This system uses metal platforms placed under foundation piers, secured to the I-beams under the home with steel bracing.

 

Advantages:

• • Affordable
  • Quick to build
  • Suitable for areas with seismic activity, floods, or heavy frost

 

Considerations:

• • Typically non-permanent
  • Potential for shifting over time
  • Home will be raised off the ground, requiring skirting and possibly stairs or a ramp

 

 

Runner Foundation

Runner foundations consist of concrete, gravel, or stone runners, reinforced with steel, which run along the length of the home to create beams or pads for support.

 

Advantages:

• • Affordable
  • Good for flat lots
  • Easy access to utility connections

 

Considerations:

• • Best for drier climates due to ventilation issues
  • Not recommended in seismic activity areas

 

 

Slab Foundation

Slab foundations are concrete slabs that sit on the ground with embedded ground anchors. They require insulation around the perimeter to keep the ground warmer.

 

Advantages:

• • Affordable and time-efficient
  • Suitable for seismic activity or floods
  • Potential use in certain wind zones and areas with heavy frost

 

Considerations:

• • May not work for sloping lots
  • Difficult access to utility connections
  • Not always considered permanent

 

 

Crawl Space Foundation

Crawl spaces, similar to basements but with less depth, are built with poured concrete footers that anchor the home to the soil. The home rests on a perimeter wall supported by strategically placed piers.

 

Advantages:

• • Mid-range price
  • Adjustable for sloping lots
  • Good frost and seismic resistance
  • Permanent foundation

 

Considerations:

• • Not ideal for hurricane or flood-prone areas
  • Does not provide extra living or storage space like a basement

 

 

Basement Foundation

A basement foundation provides the strongest support and additional living or storage space, potentially increasing your home's value.

 

Advantages:

• • Adds extra living or storage space
  • Strong support system
  • Suitable for sloping lots and seismic activity areas
  • Permanent foundation

 

Considerations:

• • Most expensive option
  • Longer build and installation time
  • Not recommended for flood hazard areas

 

Leave the Hard Work to Us

At Aiken Housing Center Superstore, we make the process as easy as possible for you. All you need to do is pick out your preferred foundation type and any aesthetic preferences, and we handle the rest! Unlike other dealerships, we are a turn-key dealer. This means you don’t have to worry about the permits, contractors, or any other requirements—because we take care of it all.

So, if you’re ready to build the home of your dreams with the perfect foundation for lasting stability and comfort, visit us at 190 Old Wagener Rd. in Aiken, SC, or give us a call. Our friendly team is here to guide you every step of the way.

 

Contact Us

For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit our website, call us at 803-649-1603, or stop by Aiken Housing Center Superstore. Let us take the hassle out of home building and provide you with a seamless, stress-free experience.