A Simpler
Way Home

Absolutely. We guide buyers through the DLBA purchase process, paperwork, and compliance requirements. New construction buyers usually must build within a defined timeframe, often around 12 months after closing. Our streamlined process helps ensure you meet those deadlines and stay compliant, while we handle design, permitting, and construction.

The main trade-off is that design decisions must be finalized early because once fabrication begins, changes aren’t possible. Module dimensions must also meet transport limits, which can affect certain layouts. In return, you gain faster timelines, predictable costs, and a smoother build process with no loss in quality. Your completed home will meet the same standards as a traditional build.

Installation day is coordinated entirely by our team. We secure necessary city permits, schedule the crane and transport trucks, and notify neighbors about temporary street or alley access changes. The crane typically sets all modules within a few hours. Because the home arrives mostly finished, on-site work is minimal, which reduces disruption for the block.

Your home includes a one-year warranty on materials and workmanship and a 10-year structural warranty. If anything needs attention after move-in, our team is easy to reach and responds quickly. We provide full documentation for your systems and continue supporting you well after the project is complete.

Keylight homes qualify for conventional financing because they’re built to the same code and placed on permanent foundations. Appraisers value modular homes the same as site-built homes. We help you navigate construction loans or mortgages, provide required documentation, and share comparable new-build sales to support a smooth appraisal process.

It’s very similar to a traditional build, and we manage it for you. Our homes are constructed off-site to Michigan building codes and inspected at each stage in the factory. We obtain all necessary Detroit building permits (foundation, utilities, etc.), and city inspectors complete required on-site inspections before you move in. We coordinate the entire process to keep everything moving on schedule.

Yes, you can personalize finishes and certain design elements, but the overall floor plans are pre-engineered. We offer a curated selection of layouts optimized for Detroit lots, along with finish packages and targeted upgrades. Structural changes or entirely custom floor plans aren’t possible, but this approach keeps the process efficient, predictable, and cost-stable.

Most homeowners move in faster than with a traditional build, often around 5–7 months from final design to completion. While we secure permits and prepare the site, your home’s modules are built off-site. Installation usually takes a single day, followed by several weeks of finishing work. Detroit permitting and utility work can occasionally affect timing, but we provide a realistic schedule at the start and manage the process throughout.

Often yes, especially on infill lots where previous homes were removed. Water and sewer taps, gas service, or electrical upgrades may be needed. Keylight evaluates all utility requirements early in the process and coordinates work with Detroit agencies and DTE. These items are included in the project plan to avoid surprises with cost or timing.

No, you don’t need to own land yet. Keylight can help you find a buildable Detroit lot that fits local zoning for single-family or duplex homes. If you already have a parcel, our team conducts a full feasibility review, including setbacks, zoning, and utility access, to make sure the site is suitable for construction. We handle the lot and zoning due diligence so you can move forward without surprises.