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Re-leveling: Essential Maintenance for your Mobile Home

Re-leveling over 750 homes each year. Contact today for a free estimate.

Essential Maintenance for Your Home

Many homeowners are unaware of the importance of re-leveling their mobile or manufactured homes. Over time, natural settling can cause the home to shift, leading to structural issues that may become costly if not addressed promptly.

Understanding the Re-Leveling Process

Mobile and manufactured homes are built on a steel frame. During transportation, axles and wheels are attached to the bottom of this frame. Once the home is positioned at its permanent location, it is leveled using hydraulic jacks, and concrete blocks or steel piers are placed under the steel frame for support. In the Southwest United States, these homes typically rest on the ground rather than a concrete slab, as manufacturers do not require one. However, because the home sits directly on the earth, it will settle over time due to its weight.

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Regardless of whether a home has skirting or is ground-set, the foundational setup remains the same. To maintain stability and prevent structural damage, all mobile and manufactured homes require periodic re-leveling. This process involves lifting the home with hydraulic jacks and adjusting or tightening the supports to restore proper balance.

Why Re-level Your Mobile Home?

Signs Your Mobile Home Needs Re-leveling

Some common indicators that your home may be out of level include:
 

  • Doors no​t latching or rubbing against the frame

  • Swinging doors

  • Buckling or bent skirting

  • Cracks in the walls or ceiling

  • A noticeable slope when walking inside the home
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Addressing these signs early can prevent costly repairs. Waiting too long may require extensive lifting and re-leveling, which can be significantly more expensive than routine maintenance.

Complete Underhouse Inspection

A majority of mobile/manufactured homes have cuts and holes in the underside vapor barrier, insulation, and air-duct system from repairs, plumbing issues, animals, the original set-up, and poor design. This allows easy access for pests and unhealthy air to be drawn into the duct system and your home.

 

We check and report on the vapor barrier, insulation, air ducts, holes, critters, leaks, etc.

How Often Should a Home be Re-leveled?

To ensure structural integrity, we recommend re-leveling every 3 to 5 years, as regular adjustments help prevent more significant issues. In fact, many manufacturers suggest even more frequent maintenance.​

Why Choose Lone Star Mobile Home?

At Lone Star Mobile Home, we specialize in re-leveling services and maintain 500-800 homes each year. This is not a DIY weekend project - it requires professional expertise and specialized equipment. 

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Our team provides free estimates and an honest evaluation of your home's condition.

A Reputation for Excellence

Nathan and his crew were awesome. Very affordable and took pride in their work. Had a re-leveling and a new bathroom install.

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I highly recommend him. His crew knows their stuff.

~ Chris Hillegass

March 2024

Protect Your Investment!

Call Lone Star Mobile Home Today for expert service you can trust!

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