Avoid last-minute surprises. Martin & Martin Inspections LLC provides
manufactured home and mobile home foundation engineering certifications
throughout Texas.
Our engineers are licensed by the State of Texas. We stamp our reports
with the official Texas engineering seal, and every report is signed and
sealed by a licensed engineer.
We can certify whether the foundation of a manufactured or mobile home
complies with HUD's Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Homes
(PFGMH), dated September 1996 (HUD Publication 7584).
Our engineering team has more than 12 years of experience working with
manufactured and mobile homes. We work with buyers, homeowners, realtors,
and lenders on FHA, VA, and conventional loan certifications.
Martin & Martin Inspections LLC is registered with the Texas Board of
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Texas engineering firm
registration #F-26977.
Why do I need an engineering foundation certification for the mobile home
I am purchasing?
If you are applying for an FHA loan to purchase a manufactured home,
an engineering foundation certification is required as part of the FHA
loan process. Your lender may also require one for a conventional or VA loan.
Your lender wants to confirm that the home was properly installed and
that its foundation does not compromise the home's structural integrity.
A licensed professional engineer is qualified to evaluate and certify
the foundation of a manufactured or mobile home.
Can my lender require an engineering foundation certification to refinance
my mobile home?
Yes. Lenders and mortgage brokers in Texas can require an engineering
foundation certification when you refinance a manufactured or mobile home.
For FHA financing, the foundation must comply with HUD's Permanent
Foundations Guide for Manufactured Homes (PFGMH), dated September 1996
(HUD Publication 7584).
A licensed structural engineer can evaluate an existing home's foundation
and certify whether it meets the applicable FHA requirements.
Can my lender require additions or modifications, such as a carport or porch,
to be certified?
Yes. Your lender may require additions or modifications to be evaluated
as part of the engineering certification process.
Examples include a carport, porch, covered patio, additional room, or
another attached structure.
The evaluation helps determine whether the addition or modification
affects the structural integrity of the manufactured home or its foundation.
Why are we the preferred choice among realtors and lenders in Texas?
The answer is simple: we deliver. Our engineers understand the time-sensitive
nature of manufactured home real estate transactions and work with buyers,
borrowers, realtors, lenders, and mortgage professionals across Texas.
We sign and seal every engineering foundation certification and build
long-term relationships with realtors and lenders.
Rush delivery may be available when you need the engineering foundation
certificate the next day.
Why is my lender requesting a foundation inspection for my mobile home?
Your lender may request a foundation inspection when you purchase or
refinance a manufactured or mobile home.
During the inspection, an engineer evaluates the foundation system and
gathers information to determine whether it may be affecting the home's
overall structural integrity.
The findings support the engineering foundation certification, which is
signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer when the evaluation
is complete.
FHA-insured mortgages may be available for eligible manufactured homes.
Ask your lender whether your transaction requires an engineering
foundation certification.
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), part of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), insures qualifying mortgages.
When the certification is required, a licensed professional engineer
evaluates whether the home's foundation complies with the applicable HUD
requirements and signs and seals the report.
VA financing may be available for eligible manufactured homes, subject
to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the lender.
The lender may require documentation that the home is attached to a
permanent foundation and that the foundation meets applicable HUD, Texas,
and local requirements.
When an engineering certification is required, a licensed professional
engineer can evaluate, sign, and seal the report.
Tie-Down Certificates for Insurance
An insurance company may request a tie-down inspection or certificate to
evaluate whether a manufactured home is anchored to resist wind loads.
The inspection evaluates anchoring and tie-down components that help
resist uplift, sliding, and lateral movement.
Texas manufactured-housing rules address installation and anchoring
requirements. The applicable requirements depend on the home and its
installation.
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Contact Us
Need an engineering foundation certification for your manufactured
or mobile home?
Contact Martin & Martin Inspections LLC.
We provide engineering foundation certifications throughout Texas
for conventional, FHA, and VA loan requirements.
