Fairmont Homes

Bought my home from Ferring Homes in 2004. It is a home from Fairmont Homes. Since we have purchased our home the company we bought it from has gone out of business do to poor business. He used bad contracters to finish the house. The floors are all uneven. The carpet is only appartment grade carpet. And will only last for about 2-3 years. The kitchen cabinet runners under neath are all breaking. Must be replaced. All sink faucets have been replaced. The plubming behind the showers have all been replaced with copper. All the inside door handle broke so they have all been replaced. The basement walls have leaked. So they have been water proofed by professionals. All of our kitchen appliances have been replace due to warehouse rebuilt appliances being put in at the factory. The appliances they use in these homes are rebuilt returns that are bought from a warrehouse in IN. The contractor told us that when he was finishing the house. The water heater and furnace have been repaired several times also. The kitchen floor is uneven. They sent repair people out several times but they did nothing to fix it. We have replaced all the door handles and sink faucets. The woodwork is peeling. Due to fake finishes. All the electrical outlets have been turn right side up or replaced. I would not wish this house on my worst enemy. I would not recommend buying these homes from anyone or any company!!!!!! They are mony pits!!!!! DO NOT PURCHASE ANY MODULAR HOMES!!!!!

We purchased the Fairmont Homes #92027 Majestic Manor (now called the Auburn Hills Estate) from a local dealer in 2007. From the beginning, this project had problems. If you are doing research for a possible future purchase, steer clear of a Fairmont home from Indiana. (1)Project started by the house not being set correctly. Front (3rd section) installed with travel bracing not removed. Most was cut out but dealer would not remove the section and do it correctly. 3rd section still pops and cracks during temp changes. Dealer said this is normal. (2)Kitchen window leaks water. Dealer sent crew out to seal outside area and re-drywall inside. When asked about water that ran down behind kitched cabinets, dealer didnt think it would cause problems and left. (3) Kitchen countertops are not secured to the backsplash. The backsplash raises and lowers in seasonal temp changes. Gaps range from "tight" to 3/16". Have to put dish towels behind faucets so water does not run down back of cabinets. Dealer slid in a new strip gasket last year but some has come out due to backsplash movement. (4) Front door slab is warped. 1/4" to 3/8" gap around top of door. Can see daylight and winter temps make foyer a very cold place. Currently have to put rag over top of door in winter to keep some of the air from blowing in. Dealer tried to work on this but did not think it was serious enough to warrant a new slab. (5) Most of the light switches have been replaced. Some are still defective. (6) Factory tried to seam together flooring in dining room to save on using a full size piece. Flooring coming up/ will not stay attached. Flooring also coming up around base trim of cabinets. Not being secured around the edges caused it to shrink and it looks terrible. Looking at future upgrades to a higher quality material. (7) Roof needed replaced immediately after install. Staples were exposed all over roof. (could see them from the ground) Builder must have not had a chalk line to use. (8) Lazy susan in kitchen was not mounted correctly. Actually fixed by dealer technician. (9) Windows leak air in front of house even when locked. These are not facing north, by the way. Ready for upgrades here too. (10) Cabinet door hardware will not stay tight. Door get loose and sag. Even on small doors that are not high usage. (11) Dealer tech has worked on kitchen drawers multiple time. Rails will not stay tight in the mounts. Tech just smiled and said he will keep fixing them. (12) End balister of stairs leading to basement are secured to the floor with drywall screws. Pole wobbles around. Has not broke yet but local contractor will soon remove and install it through the floor and make it correct. Dealer not willing to fix (not a problem to him, I guess). (13)Water drips down conduit in basement from switch next to previously mentioned leaky kitchen window. Again, no help from dealer when asked about this. (14) Master bath ceiling shrikns in winter and pulls away from floor to ceiling storage unit. Dealer said this is normal. Never seen this in any other house I have owned. Kitchen faucets and both shower faucets all defective. will not stay tight and attached in place. No access panel for shower in 2nd bathroom so we are having to cut one in for plumber access. Again, dealer could not repair this. I would say this is a big enough list to be unsatisfied. Many other smaller problems that are being worked thru. Bought the highest price house that was available due to size we thought would work. Anyone thinking about buying one of these houses, buy used and get a full home inspection from a certified inspector. By the time we get everything repaired, this house will have been built twice. Should have went with a stick built house. The garage we had built is twice the quality. Will never look into a modular again. Email with questions. May save money and frustration with proper research. These homes are sold by dealers with various names so be careful. You may be buying a "Needs TLC" home with new labeling if your not careful. Thank you

I live in a 1981 'Happy House' by Fairmont. It has a radius sheet metal roof, vertically oriented ribbed metal siding, is 14 x 60 and has 2 bedrooms,1 bath. It has been painted 4 different colors. We have installed some updated finishes, like a tiled bathroom and closet system, high efficiency kitchen appliances with new cupboards and soon a bamboo floor (which will serve as a shear panel). We like it very much, just enough space with a convenient layout for two people and seemingly very well insulated. We would have liked it better if the drip edge did their job better, we suggest overhangs for future models as water infiltration has been the main problem, allowing mold and structural degeneration.

We bought this home 2nd handed, moved from our home in Indiana,whitch built my self &lived in for 35 years. We find this home very comfortable. we have had some very harsh storms winter/summer and find the house very efficent (all electric),the Phillips windows are very tight,no wind bleed,and the exterior door work well for inexpensive doors, interior trim is as one should expect for the less expensive type of home . inerior trim wont withstand hard use as hard wood will ,but you get what pay for! satisfied! it will last us thu retirment.

I just purchased a Fairmont home, as I liked the layout plan - it was just what I was looking for. Wow, I wish I hadn't, that I had researched further. (1)It was late on delivery. (2) All the electrical light switches are backwards. 3 the windows weren't tacked in and almost fell out, 4 outside spigot hooked to hot water from main bath 5 front door crooked and won't close 6 bathroom wall not straight, but curved, 7 - front closet, basement door crooked and won't close correctly 8 diswasher spring broken and door snaps loudly when opening and closing 9 - trim on island not connected and falling off --- anyway, I have spent over and above making repairs. Who did Fairmont hire to put this house together? Shame on you!!!!

I own a Fairmont, and would never buy another. Roof has been fixed twice, furnace had to be repaired three times before we found out that the vents from the roof were leaking on the electrical unit. Both sky lights leak, all plumbing has had to be replaced, marriage line doesn't line up along the entire seam, construction glue on walls won't come off (even though we were assured it would wipe right off)... I could go on all day. This house was a horrible investment. Fairmont appeals to people on a budget, but the home requires so much upkeep that it is robbing us blind. Just to add icing on the cake, our specs sheet when we bought the house was inaccurate. We decided to move the money pit to our land, but before we could, we had to have it inspected. The inspector informed us that the dimensions were wrong and the roof pitch was off. How do you mess something that important up? Run away, run away -- you do not want the headaches of a Fairmont Home.

Just wanted to warn anyone who is thinking of buying a Fairmont home. We purchased our home in August 2006. We have the largest home available. When we purchased the home they promised to fix an area of uneven flooring in the living room. Well 4 years later the flooring is humped up in so many areas. And then sinking is so many areas. I have absolutly had it with this company! They have sent 3 people out here to fix the problem and none of them have done it and we continue to pay a 1100.00 house payment on a piece of junk! The roof is falling apart, shingles fall off weekly and we have had several water leaks on ceilings. I know i always read reviews before i buy something and that is why i am writing this because i honestly wouldnt wish this house on my worst enemy. My husband and I had just got married in our twenties and baught a new home because we wanted a place where we could raise a family and live there the rest of our lives. This house has caused our family nothing but stress and I dont want anyone else to have to deal with this.

I recently wrote a note to you but do not see it. Just wanted you to know we visited Fairmont Homes in Nappanee and was very impressed. Presently we live in a manufactured home and from what we saw, compared to our present home, Fairmont stood out and above our present home. I am so looking forward to being able to live in a Fairmont Home. Exterior looks I'd say are about the same but the interior floorings, cabinets, window dressing and appliances are by far much nicer than that of our present home. The manager of the subdivision that we plan to move into has been delightful to talk with. I feel he is honest and doesn't "sugar-coat" anything to make us wonder if he is being truthful just to make the sale. The gal we talked with at Nappanee was very nice and understood me in some ways better than myself!!! So far it has been a pleasure dealing with these 2 people.

Today we visited the homes on Fairmont Site in Nappanee and pleasantly surprised. We presently live in a modular home built by another company and was so surprised at the materials used in the Fairmont compared to home we now have. Everything was of much better quality in the Fairmont compared to our present home. I am looking forward to making the move to a Fairmont Home.

I've bought a nice, solid and cozy 1997 14x55 Fairmont Happy House in 2005. I've been here 5 years and the house has been a pleasant experience. The previous owners were rough on the place but it held up nicely. Keep in mind that these are not luxury houses. The wood trim is "phony" as previously stated, the bathroom dark and uninviting, the linoleum floors difficult to clean. New lights, a medicine cabinet with a pretty mirror and better flooring made all the difference. The house is energy efficient, stylish, comfortable and a bargain. I only wish that it were a bit bigger, like maybe 70', then it'd be perfect.

We bought our Crown Regis 1400 sq. ft. home in 1999. After 11 yrs, we are putting in new hardwood flooring. When the old carpet was ripped up, the only bad spot of flooring was the corner by the sliding doors. A section rotted out alittle. Small fix. Fairmont put the carpeting under the stone fireplace, so that was a B*&^%^ to tear out, but was done. Otherwise, floor was in great shape. Windows are needing replaced soon as we have noticed discoloration in between double panes. No roof leaks, or cracks. No electrical problems. Water pipes should have been brass fitted, not pvc. We had a water damage in our basement due to a line braking. Brass fittings would have been better. My only complain on the walls, is after a few years, you can tell where some glue was splattered on the walls by the yellowing areas. That is unattractive. The moulding is cheaper, but we haven't had much problems in that area. Our Cabinets are great, except that better drawer rails need to be used. We have had 3 drawers that have had problems with the sliders. All in all, not bad. We had a shower leak that Fairmont came out and fixed even after the yr. warranty, with no cost to us. We have had a good experience. I think a lot has to do with who you buy your home from, and who the contractors are. Ours all did a great job. I really do believe that the contractors, who if paid and treated well, will do a better job putting your house together, and finishing the jobs. We bought ours from MOHR & MOHR in Mishawaka, In. They treated us great. I think the house itself could have been made a little better, but all in all, it was a good choice for us. After 11 yrs, we are just now doing some remodeling. Oh, and I agree with the need to use "normal size doors, in and out." We want to put in french doors, to replace the sliding door, but need to special order one for twice the cost since the size is odd. That is one thing that I am mad about.

just thinking about purchasing a modular home built by fairmont.we did a walk thru on a new model and it seemed fine. the attraction is the price but after reading some of the comments i am starting to wonder why there so cheap.any more comments?

We brought our home in 1996 at a Fairmont show. We got a lot of upgrades to our home. BUT, it still now perfect.The cabinet door color which are acutal wood doesmatch colorwise with cabinets and cabinets are particle board. We paid for "oak package" trim, whick is pine stained to look oak. All interior doors are not standard size, must custome order each one. Including exterior. We have replaced all windows with energy star.We would definitely think twice about this home. We have to much money invested now. Can't move!!!!! Would not recommend this home to anyone. Also had roof replaced.

I am a builder of Fairmont Homes, Even though they do not build a "Perfect Home", in my opinion they build one of the best values in homes today. After I get done with the home, I do not have any additional problems. Fairmont has ALWAYS stood behind any problem that I have had that was unusual. I, the builder, fixed all of the others. The name of my business is Wonderful World of Homes, please check on the internet, there are no complaints on my homes tha I am aware about. I am the largest buildr of Fairmont Homes in Illinois and I am a proud builder of Fairmont Homes.

Well, we also thought we bought the best at the time. (1999, 1700 square foot, foxwood ranch, paid 126,000 for home,lot,and garage).Have had trouble with the furnace, the joists,the ceilings, uneven flooring, electrical problems in the kitchen,poor woodwork, poor insulation, (even though we thought we paid for upgraded insulation), poor windows (need to have ALL of them replaced including the sliding doors) and glass face cabinets in the kitchen are poorly placed and many have broken. Had to have new roof put on due to poor roofing assembly. Also, we were missing vents in the bathroom, which made our first few months of living in our new house very unpleasant. Part of our problem was dishonest sales associates who sold us our home and promised us we would have this and that, and we got nothing that we paid for. Fairmont was unsympathetic when we called and complained about sales practices of their salesman.(Thank God the salesman and his associates are out of business now.) We also had very poor installation of the home, which caused even more problems. All around it was a poor decision on our part to get this manufactured home at the time. We have been fixing our house slowly and constantly since we have moved in. Poor product for the money we spent.
On a positive note, for the past few years,we have been emailing Kris regarding parts needed to fix our house, and she has been patient and knowledgable. Unfortunately for Fairmont, we decided to use local hardware stores for our fix-it projects, due to their better warranties. Please get better products/service/warranties, and maybe more people would choose you. Thanks

I Had A doubleWide It was A Damn piece of junk The Doors Fell Apart 25 Mile per Hour win blew Shigles off The Floor Bucked Up The wallpaper looed Vry junky With Strips the Are an eye Soure I Sold it For Bottem Dollor & buyed An old Fixer upper For $6900 It is So Much Better

We are currently building our second Fairmont home. The first was a 27x40 that we used as a summer cottage. After 3 years we decided to retire in Northern Michigan and needed a larger home. Naturally, Fairmont was the choice. While neither home is the "up-scale" luxury home we are leaving in Louisiana, the cottage was a solid, energy efficient home that never seemed cold, even in the dead of winter. We have great expectations from our new home and so far, the quality, the economy and the setup have been as expected. Will report after completion about "service after the sale" but with the first home, 3 years into it, the dealer is still a friend and we bought the second home from Bob's Modern Homes knowing our treatment will be the same friendly, reliable service we've had all along. Thanks Fairmont for making retirement a bit easier :)

In 1988 bought a new 14x70 3 bedroom fairmont, had a problem with screen falling out of front door. Other wise this has been my good solid home for over twenty years and I thank God for it. Only cost 14,900, and is still in excellent shape because it has been taken care of and is a very good home.

I bought the best, at the time, 24x64 30 years ago. Lack of insulation in the attic has caused roof dams and ceiling leaks since new, fittings not tight sprayed water on the floors from under the house! Bathtub has dropped 6 inches! Floors all patched, etc. If the health dept came out they would condemn the place, I'm retired and can't afford to move! Just simply poor construction, Alumimum wire, 2x4 roof beams etc. Big mistake when I purchased it!

Had some of your reps. from Fairmont homes come to my new home to do a 5 star energy effiency test they(John)said he would mail me the results from the test.Also I'm having problems with my flex water lines and the elbow fitting or connections.Please get back to me reguarding these two issues.THANK YOU RON W.