Mobile home setup, what will be my costs? I hear this question all the time and there’s not a quick and easy answer to it. The installation of a mobile home or “mobile home setup” as it is known in the industry. Blocking and anchoring the mobile home that you have is called “setting” the …
What Is The Cost For Mobile Home Leveling? So, how much to level a mobile home? Generally speaking a single wide mobile home costs 650 dollars to level and a double wide home costs 950 dollars. The cost to level a mobile home by my company only varies according to the size of the home …
In this article you will learn about using a Water Level. Hopefully you have already read the article entitled ” How to make a water level.” If not click the link above to be taken to that page first. It is cheap and easy to make for anyone 🙂 It is best for your projects …
Changing Mobile Home Windows – Introduction. If you want to know how to replace mobile home windows then here are your directions. This is a fairly easy do it yourself project for the homeowner. Replacement windows are freely available at mobile home outlets and most large home improvement stores. New windows are energy-efficient, easy to …
How to Easily Replace Mobile Home Windows. Simple DIY Instructions for Home Owners. Read More »
Introduction to Mobile Home Plumbing. Just like a conventionally built house your mobile home plumbing connections will need a water supply and a sewer system with which to connect. The main difference is the stage of the construction process in which the plumbing is completed. Mobile Home Versus Conventional Construction. In stick-built housing the plumbing …
Mobile Home Plumbing | Connecting Your Plumbing Pipes. Read More »
Vinyl Siding replacement…… Just make it “LOOK” new. Maybe you want a new home but it’s not in the current budget? There are a couple of things you can do. If you take your old house and change the siding, you can immediately improve the look and increase the value. You can install new vinyl …
Is it a mobile home or a modular home? These structures can look the same both inside and out from a distance but they are very different both in their construction and overall regulating government authority. Mobile Homes Mobile home construction and installation are governed by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) …
What is the difference between a Mobile Home and a Modular Home Read More »
This article will explain how to repair a mobile home floor. Floor repairs are a fairly easy job for a homeowner with basic tools to complete. Floor damage is a common issue caused by water spills and leaks. This is particularly true on some older models that have particleboard floors. Tools that you will need: …
What is a mobile home Foundation pad? Mobile home Foundation pad is an area of fill dirt usually made of sand and clay. This pad is built where your new mobile home will be placed. It is the foundation on which the pier system is placed. Why do I need one? The ground under a …
In this article you will learn how to make a water level for use in your DIY projects and of course when leveling a mobile home or your shed. This type of level has been in use for thousands of years and is still preferred to a modern laser level in some circumstances. Materials you …
Why Might You Need Cash Value Home Insurance? Actual cash value homeowners insurance? Cash value homeowner insurance cover the actual value of your property. Do you need it? Probably, and not only for expensive elements such as the physical structure of your home but also for the contents of your home (should your insurance cover …
Actual Cash Value Home Owners Insurance- Do You Need It Really? Read More »
What are Longitudinal and Lateral Stabilizer Devices and do I need them on my mobile home? Longitudinal and lateral stabilizer devices prevent the home from moving when exposed to a strong wind on one end of the home. Lateral devices prevent sideways movement which would cause the tie-down system to fail. Strong winds from a hurricane …
Occasionally you may need to install a new mobile home anchor to replace an old rusted or damaged tie-down. This is one of the areas of important mobile home maintenance pointed out in the article below: Tools that you will need: Posthole diggers. Shovel. Metal snips. 2-15/16″ sockets or wrenches Materials you will need: 1 …
It could be useful to learn how to build a mobile home support pier in order to re-level your home, straighten out a pier or even put extra support under a bay window, a pool table, or a large bathtub. In any of these cases you will need to know how to properly build a support …
How to Build a Mobile Home Support Pier – “I” Beam Foundation. Read More »
Is your Home Hurricane Ready? Hurricane season began on June 1st which is significant to those of us who live in the southeast states of the USA in particular Florida, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana. Only a few days into the season and already we have experienced the devastation that is caused …
Do you need to get your mobile home shed plans? You have your brand new mobile home installed on your beautiful two-acre lot. It looks great and you are the envy of your new neighborhood. Your furniture is laid out in its correct place, everything is neatly stowed away in the gourmet kitchen. The closets are full …
What is Mobile Home Skirting? What is underpinning? It is the trim installed on a mobile home between the ground and the mobile home sides. It effectively covers up the concrete blocking and any wheels and axles hanging from the home. It can be made from a variety of different materials which have their advantages and disadvantages …
Relevel an Old Double Wide. It was time to relevel an old double-wide. Yesterday’s home leveling experience was interesting to say the least not just because of the actual job but also because of the interaction with the homeowner which turned out to be very frustrating and ultimately an unprofitable waste of time. On this …
How to Relevel an Old Double Wide Mobile Home – Customer Experience. Read More »
Why double wide mobile homes? Once mobile homes became popular, potential buyers started to look for something a little extra. Some of those massive single wide mobile homes are very impressive and very practical. However on the inside they often lack the feel of a real house. The only problem with making a mobile home …
What About My Mobile Home Steps! Mobile home steps allow the homeowner to exit and enter the building safely which can be an issue on high set houses over 3 blocks high or for elderly occupants. New homes are required to have steps installed at every point of egress as part of the setup permit …
Introduction. Buying used mobile homes is like a separate real estate niche. Earlier I mentioned cash buyers because conventional loans on mobile homes can be tricky to find. Mobile home sales are treated the same way as a vehicle sale. Title is passed to the new owner and taxes are paid. Loans on used houses …
These are our contract terms for mobile home installation or setup. Due to circumstances beyond our control construction estimates for mobile home installations are often given by our company without the benefit of complete information regarding local conditions, regulations, and job-specific circumstances. Therefore all quotes or estimates given are for a standard installation in standard …
Contract Terms for Mobile Home Set Up and Manufactured Housing Installation. Read More »
Mobile home mortgages are available for buying your home. Buying a mobile home can be achieved with a loan or mortgage the same as a conventional loan. There are some differences because a mobile home can be moved. Its mobility gives it less security for a lender. Good credit and or collateral may still be …
Electrical and HVAC installation needs early attention in the overall construction planning process. This will avoid having to change plans and location later. When you are in the process of buying your home it is a really good idea to have some prior knowledge of the electrical service supply available on your land or inside …
Electrical and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Connections. Read More »
Installing a septic system. In my experience and opinion if there is going to be a hold up in the installation process it is most likely to be with environmental health. The homeowner may think that it is possible to install their new mobile home in 2-4 weeks onto vacant land but the process in some …
Installing A Septic Systems | Septic Tank and Drainfield. Read More »
Roofing For Mobile Homes. Most mobile homes have a distinct look to them but… with raised roof structures they can look amazing. Over the past 10 years “raised roofs” have helped a great deal to improve the overall visual image of a mobile home. These “hinged roof” structures have the look and pitch of a …
Mobile Homes With Raised Roof Structures – 6/12 Roof Pitch. Read More »
Breaking down a mobile home means that the home is taken apart at the roof, end walls, and floor before moving the sections to a new location. Assuming that the homeowner has previously removed all of their furniture, personal belongings to a safe location. The breakdown process usually takes a whole day and around 5 …
Mobile home demolition and removal. The saying “all good things must come to an end” definitely applies to mobile homes especially homes made 20 or 30 years that suffer storm damage, or those old homes with particleboard floors in the kitchens and bathrooms. Unless the home has received some love and attention over the years …
Mobile home movers are also known as break down crews. Back in the day your average person with a little bit of ingenuity was able to hook their mobile home to the back of their truck and head off into the sunset. Those days are long over now and transporting your mobile home from one …
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”4494px” custom_margin=”-67px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.4″ text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” header_2_font=”Open Sans||||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”4408px”] Before you get into the meat and potatoes, please understand that mobile homes in particular but also most structures that are built on soil, fill dirt, sand, and clay will settle over time. …
How to Level a Mobile Home, Full Water Level Instructions for Home Owners. Read More »
Mobile home pest control tips and tricks for manufactured homeowners are generally the same as those for conventionally constructed homes. There are however some particular areas that deserve special attention. These are particularly easy to overlook. The mobile home skirting should be checked for holes and cracks which will appear eventually from exposure to the …
