Oh, if you have a local trade school or vocational school in your area that has a construction department you may be able to get the students to come out and help you. We are getting our pad ready for installation but i am wondering if we have the full concrete slab poured for it does it have to be done a certain way or how should it be done.
You will need to have your home installed professionally. Your land will need to be analyzed for grade and moisture channeling and your soil will need to be tested so they can determine the proper foundation to keep your home safe and healthy. Own single wide on rented lot in a older park in Central NY. Owner of park replaced one trailer and was forced to do pad, provide blocks, and tie downs. My lot is in very poor condition, dirt, with some definite hydraulic water pressure issues possibly from septic lines running along trailer less than a foot away and possibly under lot.
The old stacks of bricks used to support trailer are deteriorating rapidly and trailer is shifting. Who is responsible for replacement of brick and lot improvements to stop future damages to my single wide? If you own your home and just rent the lot then you are likely responsible for the piers and tie downs as well as the plumbing to the mainline connection. Parks are typically not responsible for much of anything having to do with the home itself only roads, trash, etc for the park itself unless your contract states differently.
Anything to do with leveling stacks, piers, tie downs, etc are homeowner issues regardless of location. The park may have helped you install your home and plumbing as a courtesy at move in but that would be as far as it goes. The strain can cause structural damage to the home that can result in leaks and quick degradation. There is a better way to place homes and if done right it can save you a lot of money on heating and cooling. In southern NJ. They can use jacks to raise the home onto the foundation.
The dealer you purchase the home from will be able to guide you through the whole process though. I have two mobile homes joined side by side- not a married double-wide. They are NOT sitting on concrete pads and I regret not having that done but it is what it is.
They are located incrementally. Is your home sinking? Is there a particular reason you want to change your foundation? Are your straps properly placed? Post and beam support ten feet of the ground is just asking for trouble. If you must use piers and posts, the taller posts should be much deeper in the ground and should have some type of cross bracing to keep them square.
The problem here is that they can and do shift, if not poured into a single foundation footer. The height also will be a problem if there are horizontal stresses. I have seen and know of single wide mobile homes, built in the 50s, still serving the same family, because they used a foundation like a stick built raised foundation of that era.
They have never had door, window or floor problems. This is a retreat at a lake, when it gets used, there might be 15 people there for the whole summer.
The installer says it need s to have some dirt spread if I want to have a pad under the home. Do you know what the purpose of a pad is, and are they necessary? Ground prep is very important for manufactured home installations. You likely need dirt to create a slight bank so that water from the home will wash away from the home.
We had our double wide moved two years ago. We are now having our roof redone. The roofer noticed that the gap in the marriage line is over 3 inches on one end and and he stated there is only one bolt along the marriage line. I called the company we had to move it and he said we had a 90 day warranty ——sorry. Our mobile home built in was destroyed by fire. I would like to replace it on the existing slab, but I am told the the new regulations in IL will not allow it. Anybody know about these new regulations?
Have manufactured home on foundation. Part of flooring is starting to sag. Can I used floor jacks to prop up?
You can. Settling is the most common reason and that will just require additional support. I have a 60 x 12 mobile home, and want to move it every spring, and fall, about yards into, and out of, a flood plane. Can you suggest where to locate the axles, and how many axles to use? Has perimeter air in thru most of the house. Most of them do not blow good enough air that you feel comfortable in the rooms.
I have 3 bedrooms that is to hot in the summer to sleep in them without a fan blowing on u. The rooms are not braced for ceiling fans, so have to use a floor fan. What can I do? They have never blown real good, but seems like over the years it has gotten worse. U can barley feel air blowing out the vents. The air is cold, but just does not come out the vents hard enough. It sounds like you have a ducting issue.
Ducting is pretty straightforward on manufactured homes but you could have a rip or hole. You may want to have the ducts under your home re-wrapped and insulated. My single wide mobile home was knocked off of its foundation due to semi-strong winds on April 3, ; causing damage to my home. I have had two licensed contractors to come out and assess the home in which they have both informed me that the unit was not tied down properly. Any suggestions on what I should do? I am beginning to become a bit discouraged.
I have looked for an attorney and its hard to find someone to take this case. You are experiencing one of the most common issues in the manufactured housing world — issues due to improper installation and a lack of tie-downs. If you only paid for the standard installation service without understanding there were any other options and if you signed the final paperwork stating you had inspected the home and were satisfied with it, you will have a fight on your hands.
Unfortunately, we little people have no power so the regulations we need to protect homeowners will likely never be implemented. Since the home has suffered a shock, it may be more susceptible issues so be very diligent and inspect every inch every month or two and watch for leaks. I wish you the best and I hope you can get the result you want. Please let me know how it goes. I have a house coming in NEXT Friday the 21st, and greatly need an install contractor for a home being delivered to Napa.
Please call me at1 or email: martelespataro yahoo. Thank you. I can see why modular installation would depend on the average soil and climate conditions. My wife and I have been planning on building a new house.
I definitely think that I should consider finding a professional for the modular installation portion. I love your site: mobile home living , I started searching google and I found you , since then got hook!
Lots of good info , thank you soo much. We are buying a brand new doble-wide manufacture home in north Ca. It is normal procedure for a manifacture to ask to be paid in full even before they start with the foundation where the house is going to be placed? We got a letter from the escrow company saying the dealer requested the all founds to be release at once , since then dealer and we agreed on 4 steps on how the funds are going to be release.
But again we got release forms from escrow saying other than what dealer and we agreed on, when the escrow agent was also notified of the new terms. What do you recommend? The dealer only gave us 2 reference wich I contact only one and he spoke only beauty about them. Thank you again! Under no circumstances should you release funds until the home is absolutely to your liking and passes inspection. Withholding funds is one of the only powers you have to ensure the work is done properly.
Where I live, no seller will let you have the home without getting paid first. It sucks, but it is the way they are. I love our mfged home.
Hubby and I are seniors so we live alone and opted for many upgrades but the one upgrade not offered was for better quality carpeting. We want to replace the carpet this summer, and because the floors are cold in the winter, we want to get carpet again better quality!
Any insight or advice will be very much appreciated. I would guess that as long as you have no other signs of stress on the home doors and windows not shutting easily , then it is just the cheaper carpet material interacting with the expansion and contraction of the home which is natural to a degree. Could you keep me informed once you get it figured out? Thank you for all the information on your site. Frankly, it seems overwhelming. There are only a couple of websites that collect reviews on manufactured home dealers and builders.
I wish there was more though. You are definitely doing the right thing by researching and buyers that research well are usually the most satisfied. We have a sf manufactured home and are just in the process of having a stem wall installed as the original installation was just rebar and plywood — then backfilled and a skirting put around the part that was still above ground.
Everything has been dug out, the footer has been laid and the block steam wall is complete. We live in Arizona and there seems to be some disagreement between us and our contractor on whether the block wall needs to be sealed from the outside before we start the process of re-landscaping.
While it is dry most of the time, during monsoon we get extremely heavy rains and I am not sure we want all that water seeping under the house. It is on piers and pads. What would you recommend? Contact your county building inspector. They will be able to tell you faster than any Google search. One more question… The double wide we just bought which is 20 years old has a problem with the heating system. It has forced hot air heat provided by a natural gas furnace.
The problem is that heat only comes out of the registers on one side of the home. Nothing comes through the registers on the opposite side. The duct that connects the two sides of the home appears to be connected. Not likely, I would think, because the home was originally set up as a park model. At some point this home had sat vacant for a number of years and was sold at auction due to property taxes not being paid. Is it possible an animal built a nest in the ductwork?
Or what else could cause this? There was also a freeze-up during that time and all the water supply lines were replaced. Can anyone familiar with plumbing and heating resolve this problem or should we try to find someone who specializes in mobilehome setup and repairs? We just bought a double wide manufactures home mobilehome.
It is on piers. A few questions: 1. What is involved in removing the wheels and axles. Does the home have to be raised up to get them off? We have cathedral ceilings but one spot in the living room is damaged. The closest door in the M Bedroom will not close. It appears to be out of square, which I take as a sign of settling. Local banks will not mortgage a mobilehome with wheels and axles still attached. If so, would it be expensive? There is a big difference in modular and manufactured.
Modular homes have to meet your local building codes and are not built on a chassis just sections. A manufactured home is built on a chassis and complete directly from the factory. He is a former editor-in-chief of Professional Builder magazine.
By downloading our guide, you can also look forward to receiving our New Home short email series. You may opt out of this subscription any time you wish. I feel like a few months would be much more preferable to the waiting time for a traditional house. If I need to get a house in the future, then I should consider getting a manufactured one. Im looking into buying land and a manufactured home now vs buying a manufactured home that is already set on land. But thats not taking into account of all the misc things that are going to pop up along the way and need more funds to take care of the things that are needed.
Its a tough choice but reading this article has helped ease my mind with trying to understand the wait time involved. When this article is saying it can take up to 7 days to make a house, yes I was aware it might take longer due to this pandemic. I will like to know if there is a way to find out if the order is been place?
Hi Reyna, This is a question for your manufactured home builder. You should call the builder directly to find out what your timeline is and what your options are.
I have heard due to Corona virus in summer of wait time anywhere from 12 to 24 months. Do you have information about this? Hi Sharon, This will vary from builder to builder. You need to contact your preferred builder s and ask what the current timeline is for a manufactured home.
Your email address will not be published. An exterior of a home from Clayton Homes One of the biggest advantages of buying a manufactured home is its short building and delivery process. Step Two: The Manufacturing Process Time: Two days to five weeks First, the base frame, floor or deck of the manufactured home gets constructed on a horizontal bed using steel beams and joists. Step Three: Site Preparation Time: A few days to a few months While your manufactured home is being constructed in the factory, you or your manufacturer will need to obtain building permits and have the building site and foundation inspected.
Step Four: Home Delivery and Installation Time: Three weeks to four weeks Once completed, the home will be transported by truck to the home site and secured to the foundation. Sometimes, the price of mobile homes includes the cost of installation. Be clear on this before you sign the sales contract. What sort of costs are we talking about? The community manager will probably take care of site preparation.
To give you an example, someone installing a new double-wide on an acre of semi-rural land is looking at the following tasks:. The job will involve potentially dozens of people on site, all of whom will need paying. To make sure prices and services are in line, solicit bids from at least two installation crews. Ask each to meet you at the site so they can get an idea of where you plan to place your home, and can quote your job based on local conditions, regulations, and any job-specific considerations that are required.
Be sure to get the lowdown on warranties before you buy. Here is Home Nations warranty. There are several companies that offer more general home warranties for your mobile home that you can read about here. Coverage should be available from the person who sets up and installs your home so do check before you hire the set-up crew. If damage occurs from a faulty set-up, your new-home warranty could be affected. Get Everything in Writing! For every set-up installer, GC or sub-trader you hire, be sure to get in writing:.
What services are provided : Specify the services such as site clearance, foundations, utilities, septic tank, HUD-certified installation and so on. Be sure to include the level of finishing work included in the contract such as joining the carpet and molding on a new double wide, and siding work on the exterior.
Be very specific about what you want done, especially if you want additional services such as building a garage or landscaping. If you want topsoil laid, get it in writing. If you want grass seeds sown, get it in writing. How those services will be provided: Write down the steps for installation with a timeline for finishing important tasks.
This ensures that the work is done in a timely and correct fashion. The payment schedule : Be clear when payments will be made for specific tasks. If you have a construction loan, your lender will spell out this element. Warranty coverage : Write down who is providing the warranty and what the warranty will cover. This is standard procedure in the construction industry and incentivizes the set-up crew to complete the project to your satisfaction.
Although some mobile home owners think that an installation contract is not necessary, it really is your best protection against unexpected charges and misunderstandings about who is responsible for what. Before your home is delivered, you must make sure that the site has been prepared and is accessible. Access : The heavy delivery truck transporting your home must be able to get to the home site easily. Depending on the location of your site, you might have to fell trees, take down fencing, use a bulldozer to widen access lanes, or contact the utility company to remove wires in order to accommodate the load size of the home being delivered.
Site clearance : The site area must be cleared of trees, shrubs, rocks and debris in areas where footings are to be placed. Grade the site : The site must be properly graded and sloped so that rainwater will drain away from the mobile home and not pool under it. Where walls or other physical conditions prevent grading, the site will need providing with drains or swales to manage water runoff.
Provision for temporary needs : Consider the location for portable toilets, dumpsters, parking, and delivery vehicle drop-offs while the crew is on site. You might be able to do some of the site-preparation work yourself to reduce costs, for example, removing shrubs and trees. However, most site preparation work requires a professional and should be built into the quote from your installer or GC.
Constructing the foundation on which your home will be placed is the major task of site preparation. There are two basic types of foundation: those to which the home is permanently affixed, and non-permanent foundations.
Chances are, you will not be able to choose the foundation type. Local building codes, lenders and park communities increasingly are specifying which type of foundation must be laid, and manufacturers may reduce their warranty coverage unless you follow their specifications.
Weather and soil conditions in your area are other major considerations. Most jurisdictions have rules regarding the depth of clearances under the home, minimum slab thickness, frost-depth requirements, pier pad spacing and so on to account for local conditions. A good GC and set-up crew will know these requirements inside and out and will get the necessary building permits.
Here are some of the options:. The blocks may settle over time, however, causing the ground to shift. You may need annual re-leveling. Block and Footing : The same as pier-and-beam except the masonry blocks are placed on concrete footings so the foundation is significantly more stable. Settling can still occur, however, and since the home is unanchored, it may be vulnerable to high winds.
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