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Modular Home Manufacturers & Builders Directory
Schult Homes
(Part of Clayton Manufactured Homes/CMH)
PO Box 409
Plainville , KS 67663
Phone: 913-434-4617
email: info@schulthomes.com
Schult Homes Description:
(Part of Clayton Manufactured Homes/CMH)
"... Founded in 1934, Schult continues a rich tradition in manufactured home building of quality, affordability and integrity. Our goal is to build affordable homes of the highest quality. We have dedicated ourselves to craftsmanship and integrity so that customers are always completely satisfied..."
Providing these building styles:
- Manufactured mobile homes
Providing modular homes and buildings in:
AZ, IN, KS, KY, MN, NC, TX
Company Background |
| How Long in Business | 1934 |
| Yearly Avg. Number of Homes (Est.) | Over 500
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| Professional Organizations/Affiliations | None provided |
Design Staff (Architects & Draftsmen) | No architects available |
| Builder Network | Over 30 retailers |
| Location of Factories | Redwood Falls, MN; Albuquerque, NM |
| How to Buy a Home | Available only through a retailer |
Construction Details |
| Building Materials | Wood & Steel |
| Energy Efficiency | Fiberglass insulation |
| Construction Timeframe | 3-5 weeks |
| Customization Flexibility | Limited customization options |
| Amount of Floorplans | Over 150 available floorplans |
Pricing |
| Avg. Cost per Square Foot | $80-$110 |
| Avg. Transportation Costs | Depends on final site |
| Avg. Placement Costs | Depends on location |
| Site Preparation | Not directly offered |
Options |
| Garage/Deck Availability | Depends on model selected |
| Possible to Addon to Existing Home | Not offered |
| Guarantees | Not stated |
| Delivery Range | Midwest |
| Number of Factory Inspections | Upon completion |
| Number of Building Site Inspections | Depends on location |
| Information Package | Available via online form |
Our Review |
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| Editorial Review | Schult Homes are well built manufactured mobile homes. They have a long reputation of well built manufactured homes and now being part of the Clayton network they have more resources to continue that reputation. They do not focus on true modular homes and their homes will have a hard time blending in with upper scale neighborhoods. Their homes are basically very good looking manufactured homes. No matter how good a manufactured home is, it just can not compare to a customized modular home. If you are looking for a manufactured home you should contact Schult, if you want a custom upper scale modular home you should look elsewhere. |
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Personal Reviews of Schult Homes
 Cheryl from El Paso County, CO I bought a Schult home 10 years ago. I have never been sorry. Some of the trim has broken over time, but from me banging into it with the vacuum 100 times and not from any rot. They even left me extra trim. My home is as solid as the day I bought it. It looks nice and I am very happy with it. I flooded it a couple of times by forgetting the bath water. The only complaint is that the wall board soaks up pretty quick. I mopped it up and put a fan to dry it but there is still a faint water line at the bottom. I have ONE spot (about 3x6 inches)by the shower that I need to replace after 10 years. I know other people that have bought other homes and have had multiple problems, not to mention only 4" walls instead of 6". My home is well insulated and my bills are lower than most people's I know and out here in the desert I run the air a lot. Overall I feel I got my money's worth for the product I received.  Rick Johnston from Southeast I use to work for Schult homes. I worked in manufacturing and I must say the experience was not very good, however was enlightening. Clayton Homes is a good company and I believe cares for the customer. The problem is that some of these now Schult plants were not in fact a true Schult facility before the aquisition by Clayton in April of 2004. You have the nice Schult sign out front, but internally you have the old philosophies and make a fast buck mentality running the place. Management talks a good talk on quality, but is not committed on doing what it takes to improve it. Get as many houses out the door in a week as you can, deal with polishing it off after it is out the door, but please whatever you do, don't stop or slow the line down. The original Schult/Marlette plants that build mostly Mods (IN,MN) are your best bet, steer away from a Schult HUD house. Buyer Beware! Do your homework first, make sure your getting a real Schult and not a poorly built imitation.  Gary and Sylvia Hickman from Holton, Ks. My retirement home is a nightmare. Cabinets fall off walls, sinks leak, bathtubs pulls away from wall, put in cheap veneer instead of oak trim and cabinets, siding bows, is faded and molded, walls and ceiling is molded, windows are filled with mold. Our retirement home has made us both ill with breathing problems.  Dave Johnson from Morris MN Contrary to the editors rating, Schult does make homes that fit in an upscale development. My Chateau Elan Schult looks as good as the $350,000 home across the street, but at 2/3 the cost. We have had only minor problems that were immediately addressed by the factory. When I asked my dealer about the above complaint from Kansas, he explained that Minnesota builds higher quality homes than Kansas, and a Schult Heritage is a double-wide, not a modular!!  Laura Pinnick from Blue Rapids, Ks We ordered our Schult Heritage home and it was set up in July,1990. We have had problems from day one. It started with the faulty installation from the seller and progressed to broken water lines, rotted floors, the siding is rotting off and the roof is leaking with huge soft spots. The only good thing is we ordered the extra insulation package so our utility bills are lower while the floor rots out.
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