FHA/HUD Foundation Certifications for Manufactured Homes
FHA, VA, and USDA loans on manufactured homes require a foundation certification confirming the home meets the HUD Permanent Foundations Guide (PFGMH). We provide stamped, lender-accepted certifications across the Triangle - typically within a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are your inspectors licensed Professional Engineers?
- Yes. Every certification is performed and stamped by a licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer. Triangle Structural Engineering is a NC-licensed engineering firm (License #P-3406).
- What is an FHA/HUD foundation certification?
- It is a stamped letter from a licensed PE confirming the manufactured home's foundation, anchorage, and supports comply with the HUD Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (PFGMH). FHA, VA, and USDA lenders require it before closing.
- How fast can you get the certification done?
- Most Triangle properties get a site visit within a few business days, with the stamped report following in 3-5 business days. Rush turnaround is available for time-sensitive closings.
- What if the home does not pass?
- We document exactly what is non-compliant and what needs to be done to bring it into compliance. Once a contractor completes the work, we re-inspect and issue the stamped certification.
- Do you cover the whole Triangle?
- Yes - Wake, Durham, Orange, Franklin, Johnston, Chatham, and Granville counties. We routinely handle Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, and surrounding rural areas where manufactured homes are common.
- Will my lender accept your letter?
- Yes. Our stamped certifications follow the HUD PFGMH format that FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional underwriters require. If your lender has a specific template, send it over and we will match the format.