Mobile and Manufactured Home Inspections
What is the difference between a mobile home and a manufactured home?
Moblie homes were built Prior to June 15, 1976 and not built in accordance to any codes or guidelines. They were moved to site in sections on wheels and generally not financeable with lenders except for portfolio loans. Since these homes were not built to any specific code or published standards. HUD developed a standard which became law on June 15, 1976. These homes than became known as “Manufactured”.
In 1974, the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act was passed. In 1976, HUD (United States Department of Housing and Urban Development) created Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, which significantly changed the construction and safety of factory-built homes.
Why do I need my manufactured home inspected?
Mobile and manufactured homes are also smaller and have different building regulations and codes than stick-built homes. It is important to ensure that the home is anchored and supported properly. Defective piers is a common problem found.
It is also common for manufactured homes to have DIY additions and fixes. The structure of the manufactured home cannot be used to support an addition. All additions must have their own foundation so they can shift independently of the original structure.
We understand the unique issues of factory-built homes that allow us to pinpoint current and future issues that may be unsafe, lower the value of the home, or be too expensive to repair.
Here is a list of the ten most important things in a manufactured home inspection:
- Proper marriage line alignment
- Overextended Jack heads
- Wood pads with cracks
- Squeaking floors, warped or bowing floors that could mean water damage
- Toilets with bad wax rings, loose flanges, or a wobble
- A moisture barrier, belly wrap is present and healthy with no tears
- Damage around water heaters and furnaces
- Pier Spacing
- Healthy outrigger with no visible sagging
- Sagging ceiling panels (caused by broken 1″x2″ or 2″x2″ rafters)
What else is unique about manufactured homes?
Your lender may require the following HUD Compliance Certifications for financing:
- Permanent Foundation
- Additions/Modifications
- 1st Permanent Location
We provide these inspections as well. Click here for more information about HUD Compliance Certifications. We offer these at a discount with the Manufactured Home Inspection.
Fee:
- Manufactured Home Inspection - $450
- Permanent Foundation Certification, includes 1st Permanent Location Certification - $350
- Additions/Modifications Certification, includes 1st Permanent Location Certification - $350
- Permanent Foundation, Additions/Modifications, and 1st Permanent Location Certifications - $500
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