Used vs. new man camp units: what to check before you buy
Used vs. new at a glance
| Used units | New units from us | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Whatever is on the lot, in the sizes and counts on hand | Built to order for your count |
| Layout | Fixed: you take the rooms, baths, and kitchen as built | Your choice of 4- to 7-room layouts, sleepers or kitchens |
| Bath per room | Some layouts share baths between rooms | A private bath for every room |
| Condition | Varies with past use, moves, and storage | New, with no wear |
| Paperwork | May be missing or hard to trace | Complete from the plant |
| Code type | Set by the original build; may not match your site | Built to the code your site needs (non-coded crew unit or HUD-code) |
| Delivery and setup | Often arranged separately | Our team handles permits, delivery, and setup |
What to check on a used unit
- Water damage: look under sinks, around showers, and at the subfloor near every bath.
- Roof and frame: check for leaks, sagging, and frame damage from past moves.
- Labels and records: find the HUD label and data plate on a HUD-code home, or the state approval decal on an industrialized building, plus any repair records.
- Heat and air: note the age of each PTAC or HVAC unit.
- Plumbing and electrical: confirm the sewer, water, and power connections match your site, and that the electrical service is sized for what you plan to run.
- Moving it: ask who hauls and sets the unit, and what it needs before it can travel again.
When new makes more sense
New units fit when you need a set count by a set phase, a private bath in every room, or a code type your county or inspector will accept without questions. At the end of the job, complete paperwork and a layout the next crew wants make the units easier to move or resell. See resale value of workforce units and HUD-code vs. modular vs. non-coded.
Texas rules for each code type are on the TDLR Industrialized Housing and Buildings and TDHCA Manufactured Housing Division sites. To size an order, use the crew housing calculator, then inquire.
More questions
Do you sell used man camp units?
No. We sell new units only, built to order in Breckenridge, TX. We do not sell used or refurbished units.
Do you rent or lease man camp units?
No. We do not rent, lease, or offer lease-to-own, and we do not rent rooms or beds. Buyers own the units and can move them to the next job or resell them.
What paperwork should a used unit have?
A HUD-code home should still carry its HUD certification label and data plate, and in Texas the seller should be able to transfer the TDHCA Statement of Ownership. A non-coded or industrialized crew building should have its state approval paperwork, such as the TDLR decal for industrialized buildings in Texas. Without it, proving the code type to an inspector or the next buyer is hard.
How fast can new units be ready?
We can build as many as 50 units in about 30 days. Average capacity is about 45 units per month, depending on the production schedule. Permits, site work, and utilities run alongside the build.
Related questions
- How fast can you build and deliver workforce units?
- Man camp rentals vs. buying your own units
- Do workforce housing units hold resale value?
- What happens to crew housing after the project ends?
Tell us how many workers, where, and when. We'll get back to you within one business day with a plan that fits the site.
Inquire about units for your project
Tell us how many workers, where, and when. We will follow up with unit options, the turnkey scope, and current availability.
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