Looking for a foundation certification in Richey, MT? Describe your project once and up to three licensed engineers who work in Richey and Dawson County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Richey is home to about 161 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−2.4% since 2020). With 625 people per sq mi, it is a semi-rural area. Manufactured homes here often need an engineer's foundation certification to be financed or refinanced.
Richey at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 161 (−2.4% since 2020)
- Rank in Montana
- 111th of 126 cities and towns
- Land area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Population density
- 625 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- Town (Richey town)
- Main county
- Dawson County
What to check before hiring in Richey
- License: in Montana, the certification is signed by a professional engineer licensed in the state.
- Lender requirements: ask your lender which form or letter it accepts.
- Timing: book early: closings are often scheduled tight.
- Price drivers: home size, foundation type, travel and whether upgrades are needed.
Useful official resources
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HUD: manufactured housing
Official information and guidance.
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NCEES: licensure of engineers
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Richey
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Engineer's foundation certification
Inspection and certification by a licensed engineer that the foundation meets HUD permanent foundation requirements.
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Foundation upgrade design
Engineer's design of the upgrades needed to obtain the certification.
Frequently asked questions in Richey
How much does a foundation certification cost in Richey, MT?
It depends on the home, the foundation and travel. Describe the home: engineers who serve Richey reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
Often a visit within days and the letter shortly after.
Can an existing certification be used?
Often, if the lender accepts it and nothing has changed.
Which licensed engineers will contact me?
Up to three independent licensed engineers who serve Richey and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.