Frequently Asked Questions About Mobile Home Maintenance & Repair

In a word, yes! Many people contact us wanting a new foundation for their existing home. Of course, the job is not finished when the foundation has been poured! We take care of all the logistics of moving the home onto the new foundation and securing it.

Mobile and manufactured homes can absolutely have basements! From crawl spaces for extra storage to beautiful walk-out daylight basements, our team is able to add valuable square footage to your home.

In addition to being highly functional, our basements offer important structural supports that are better for the wear and tear on your home. What is more, adding a basement to your home makes it more likely for you to secure financing. It's a win-win-win!

While most repairs and maintenance do not require permits, a renovation like adding on to a home is a major undertaking and generally does require the builder to obtain permits from local municipalities.

The good news is that we take care of all of that legwork for you. We've been in this business for many years and know exactly what permits are needed for the scope of work.

Securing financing for work on a manufactured home can be a tricky process. The lenders want to make sure the investment is a good one, and that the addition will actually add value to the property.

There are a few things you can do to increase the chances that you'll get financing for your renovation:

• Work with a licensed and certified manufactured home installer. (That's us!)
• Have the installer provide detailed plans and specifications to your lender. (We do that!)
• Place your home on a permanent concrete foundation. (We can help.)

In the business of building additions for manufactured homes, "building out" is far more common than "building up." This means that it's structurally a better idea to expand the total surface area your home covers rather than adding on another story. That being said, there are so many additions and modifications you can make to a mobile home, from porches and decks to more rooms and attached garages—the only real limitations are the age of your home, the land it sits on, and your budget. 

The best way to find out what's possible when it comes to adding on to your manufactured home is to sit down with our experts for a free, no obligation consultation. 

Removing interior walls is often the key to achieving the open concept layout that so many people are looking for nowadays.  Like with any structure, it's only advisable to remove interior walls if the wall is not load bearing. If the wall does bear some or all of the weight of the structure, talk to your contractor about alternatives.

There are a few factors that determine whether remodeling your home will be worth it, financially speaking.

The age of the home is the most important factor. The older the home is, the less likely a remodel is to add value to it. This is largely due to the fact that some older homes were not subject to HUD regulations. Today, manufactured homes are made with higher quality materials and meet HUD standards to ensure value and safety—these quality standards also keep the home from depreciating as quickly as older mobile homes.

If you have a newer manufactured home, cosmetic upgrades like new flooring, cabinets, counter tops, and appliances can go a long way in increasing the resale value and making the home feel more comfortable.