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About Clayton Homes

Clayton Homes is a manufactured home builder that offers an array of home types, from traditional site-built homes to tiny homes. With a focus on green building practices and multiple customizable features available, Clayton Homes can help you achieve homeownership within your budget.

Pros
  • Customization available
  • Choice of quality home brands
  • Energy-efficient homes
Cons
  • Potential land restrictions
  • Complex modular home financing

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This is the cheapest made house for the price we paid. We had laminate flooring placed throughout the house, and it was improperly installed! It was wrinkled and rolled along the ...

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What is Clayton Homes?

Clayton Homes is a homebuilding company that offers a variety of home styles, including tiny homes, modular homes, apartment complexes and more. The company has been in business for more than 60 years and has experience with the intricate and complex processes that go into building your perfect home. The company is ISO 14001- and LEED-certified for green building projects. It also offers ENERGY STAR-certified homes for environmentally conscious buyers.

How does Clayton Homes work?

After working with a Clayton Homes specialist to design your dream home, the next step is to find the right land and secure financing. If you haven’t found the right space for your Clayton Home, the company’s team of professionals work with you to find land that fits your needs and budget.

Clayton Homes are built by first selecting from a variety of trusted home equipment and appliance brands, including MOEN, Frigidaire and Georgia-Pacific. The steel foundation is then laid before the flooring and plumbing system is installed. Next, the exterior walls and roofing are constructed, followed by a thorough inspection. Additional land improvements can be made if necessary or requested.

Clayton Homes prices

The cost of a home from Clayton Homes is based on factors including the size, brands used, type of home and selected features. Most homes start in the $140,000 range. The average price of a Clayton Home built in 2019 was $312,286.

Without land, the average price for a home built off-site cost $78,817. You can expect additional costs for various features such as energy-saving appliances or materials. Homeowners looking to reduce costs can work with Clayton Homes to eliminate features or opt for more affordable home appliance and equipment brands.

Clayton Homes FAQ

Who owns Clayton Homes?

Clayton Homes is owned by Berkshire Hathaway. The company was created in 1956 by Jim Clayton.

Are Clayton Homes modular?

Clayton Homes does build modular homes. Other home types are also available for purchase, including site-built homes and tiny houses.

Do Clayton Homes come furnished?

No, homeowners are required to furnish their homes. Homes built by Clayton Homes do include kitchen, bathroom and other appliances requested by the homeowner.

How much are Clayton Homes?

The price of Clayton Homes varies based on the selections made by the buyer. Costs include the price for labor, the appliances and materials selected and other various fees.

How much of a down payment do you need for Clayton Homes?

The amount of down payment necessary for a Clayton Home depends on the financing you receive. For instance, FHA loans require a minimum of 3.5% of the sales price as a down payment.

Does Clayton Homes help find land?

Clayton Homes helps customers find land for their homes. If the consultant is unable to find land, the company has an extensive network of local real estate professionals ready to help.

Is Clayton Homes a good company?

With the variety of homes and features available, along with energy-efficient options and green building certifications, many customers agree that Clayton Homes is a good company to work with.

What credit score do you need to get a Clayton home?

The credit score needed to buy a Clayton home is based on the loan type required. Conventional loans will need higher credit scores, usually in the 680 or higher range, while FHA loans are available with lower credit scores of 580 and above.

Are Clayton Homes built well?

Yes. In addition to quality building practices and materials, each build is thoroughly inspected. Each build comes with the Clayton Built stamp of approval, which is the company’s commitment to building excellence.

Still have questions?

Are Clayton Homes good?

Clayton Homes provides a myriad of home types and features to choose from. These homes are ideal for the homebuyer who wants some control over the homebuilding process without the hefty price tag. Additionally, the company’s commitment to green building and energy-efficiency is a benefit for homeowners looking to actively reduce their energy bills or carbon footprint.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2026

    We recently had the fortunate experience of working with Kelli **. She was very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. She went above and beyond to provide a high level of service.

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    Thank you for sharing your experience, Kathleen!

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    Reviewed March 25, 2026

    This review is for Mike ** and his team only. The construction side of our project. We went to Clayton Homes in Lacey on a recommendation in Septemberish of 2024 after a tragic incident occurred. Our home burnt to the ground in May of 2024. We were working with our insurance with the situation (which turned out to be a nightmare and is still ongoing) so the beginning of our journey was back and forth. After coming to a signed agreement and figuring out all of the paperwork and office side of things (palm to face...see other review), we got to meet Mike. Mike ** from the start made me feel heard, seen and respected. His whole vibe stands on integrity, honesty and hard work. In the two-year nightmare it took to get our kids back into a home, at no fault of his own or his team, Mike always communicated and stayed in touch letting me know every update and what was happening. If I had questions, he answered them.

    When his team started showing up to our property I was nervous only because of the chaos in every direction this situation has caused us. David and his crew were just as great (from being personable to giving me updates on what they did and what was to come next). I never felt stupid or uneducated when they explained things so I could understand them. I looked forward to seeing what they had accomplished in a day and loved that it wasn't a "hostile environment" and I never had to make sure my kids were not within ear shot. Always professional and family friendly. When Mike and his crew finished their side of things, he saw what was happening. He stayed professional but made me feel as though we mattered even more.

    The cost?!? As you can imagine we had MULTIPLE bids to help us figure out what our options were, he was by far the most fair, reasonable and affordable option we were presented. He even did extra things to help our family that he absolutely did not have to do nor was he obligated but he did it out of the kindness of his heart truly showing what an exceptional human being he is.

    All I can say after going through everything from A to Z is YOU WANT MIKE ** to help you with your project. It's a shame everything else happened but he was always the light in the middle of the dark. This office has no reflection on Mike or his Crew. I fully plan on calling Mike back for ANY and ALL future projects that are coming in our journey to rebuild our lives. The ** Family will ALWAYS remember you all and be so grateful for everything you did for us.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding our team members and your experience. We appreciate you, Savannah!

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      Reviewed March 10, 2026

      Deb and team made us feel so much like family in our plans to buy a new home. All the worries beforehand disappeared as soon as we walk thru the door with our questions and concerns. All information and resources were at our disposal.

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      Reviewed March 4, 2026

      I had been looking for my forever home and stopped in Clayton homes and was greeted by Lisa. She has been such a big help with everything from designing to answering questions, even on her off days. Always so pleasant to talk to. Everyone at Clayton homes at Woodlawn is very nice when I stop by to speak with Lisa.

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      Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Sherrie!

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      Reviewed March 4, 2026

      For the past few years, my husband and I have been thinking of placing a second home in Virginia. In November when driving to our VRBO, we passed Clayton Homes on Carrollton Pike in Woodlawn. We decided that once settled in, we would visit Clayton Homes. During our first visit, Lisa ** listened to what we were looking to do and provided us with the opportunity to visit a model. It was as if Lisa intuitively knew what we wanted as the model and the layout had everything we had in mind.

      Fast forward to our visit in February, and Zach ** and Lisa showed the highest level of professionalism taking the time to: evaluate the property we own; evaluate the best placement of what is needed to build our second home; assist with our desire to place our home on a different lot; provide guidance; and answer our questions. Lisa and Zach consistently demonstrate a high level of knowledge, provide continual support and maintain continual communication as we work through the process of being a second home. We feel highly confident with the craftsmanship and quality of the Clayton home we selected as it includes all that we wanted including the way the home is laid out.

      We look forward to our continued working partnership with Clayton Homes, Zach and Lisa as our second home is being built and placed. We highly recommend anyone looking to build a high quality home in the Southwestern region of Virginia to reach out to the highly professional team at Clayton Homes in Woodlawn, Virginia. Mary and Sam **

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      Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Mary!

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      Reviewed May 20, 2026

      Yet more ‘Bite Me in my Keester’ quality that keeps showing why YOU NEED TO RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN THE OTHER WAY!!!! Trust me; get you a reputable builder and have your house built. Otherwise you are about to make the biggest mistake of your life purchasing CRAP!!! If you’ve already made the mistake you’ll be reminded every day you wake up. If you’ve made the mistake then make sure your hvac guy registers your AC unit—then you at least should have a 10 year warranty. You are going to need it! I just love how the tiles continue to fall off the wall because the imbeciles couldn’t use enough glue to make them stick. And trim pieces that were apparently never attached at all. Go figure.

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      Reviewed May 18, 2026

      Love my house in the showroom but what I saw and what I got differ in quality. While they sent 3 different teams out to do the needed repairs none of which fixed the issues correctly and usually left damage in their wake.

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      Reviewed May 18, 2026

      Purchased a brand new Clayton Rutledge home less than 3 years ago. Already have a soft spot in the floor. Not happy especially with a 200k home.

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      Reviewed April 29, 2026

      I bought a Clayton home out of Russellville Arkansas from American Homes. It was Manufactured at Southern Entergy in Alabama. They build Clayton homes. They will put you off on fixing repairs until your year is up. Then will not call you back not only is this the poorest build home I have ever seen I still have major problems with it I still have broken sheet rock, trim missing, cabinet doors broken, you can see daylight threw my door nob, my shower doesn’t drain properly in master bedroom water stands in the left side of the shower. My cabinet in master bedroom is cracked, nails sticking up from floor through out the home, weak spot in pantry that run through to front of fridge gives when you walk on it and squeaks.

      Counter top to right of floor sags so you can’t put a coffee pot or anything else there, counter is pulling away from wall sink in kitchen will not drain properly due to floor sagging in that corner. And my bar is an eye sore. The workers tried to replace the bar counter top that had chips in it and they messed up the sheet rock and put holes in it and no one will come fix it. You can see light coming from pantry into the bedroom 1/2 “ gap from wall to ceiling. Debra from Southern homes said she wasn’t fixing it. I overheard her tell her workers that on the phone. There are a lot better mobile home builder and dealers. I would very much recommend a different builder and a different dealer. As the home needs about $30000 of Repairs I can’t afford right now. This house was bought brand new in 2024. Paid cash. now I am stuck with it. Learn from my mistake.

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      Response from Clayton Homes

      Thank you for your feedback. Clayton Homes is aware of the complaint filed with the Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission regarding damaged bar countertop, wallboard, and an unlevel floor, possibly due to a pier not touching. Our contractors inspected the issue, but the customer has declined repairs for cosmetic issues. We have informed the State of Arkansas and requested an on-site inspection. The home was purchased in July 2024.

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      Reviewed April 19, 2026

      Actually there isn’t enough room here to fully display my discourse for this company. What I will say in layman’s terms is that they all talk a really good game, especially Matt **, (yes I’m naming names) but when it comes down to brass tacks, no one knows how to play. By far and away the most dysfunctional and unorganized home builder I have EVER had the displeasure of working with and I have purchased 7 homes in my lifetime. They are all talk and will tell you whatever you want to hear just to get the sale. They bold face lie to you all while smiling. These guys are nothing short of glorified used car salesmen.

      The quality?? Cheap is the best way I can describe it. The home is cheap, finishes are cheap, and to top all that cheapness off, they use absolute hacks for contractors. I wouldn’t trust ANY of these guys to change a lightbulb! Save yourself the time (lots of time), headache (lots of headaches) and heartbreak (experiencing now) and drive past these guys. You can thank me later. Cue canned response. 👇

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      Response from Clayton Homes

      Mr. Chamberlain, thank you for sharing your feedback. Some of the concerns you raised are valid, and we took them very seriously. When the issues were discovered, we offered to have someone visit the home that same evening and did have a member of our team on-site the following day, which was a Sunday, and again the next day to continue addressing the items.

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      Clayton Homes Company Information

      Company Name:
      Clayton Homes
      Year Founded:
      1934
      Address:
      5000 Clayton Rd.
      City:
      Maryville
      State/Province:
      TN
      Postal Code:
      37804
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.claytonhomes.com