Investors may not be as concerned, but I have heard form several folks who have lived in mobile homes for decades, and they say ALWAYS put down a CONCRETE pad larger than your mobile home. If you don't you will constantly be getting rid of rodents who have dug underneath your home.
I should make a move to Canada just for that mountain 🏔️ view!! Absolutely Amazing 👌 The grass should come back. Just might have to wait until the spring time Unless it's evergreen grass that grows year round. Most insurance companies around here require a concrete pad or concrete runners. Great video!!!
Kirby Lee Degeyter unobstructed mountain view from that lot! Definitely worth the move. Hope you like the snow! Glad to hear about that grass, I was a bit shocked when I unrolled the first piece... 😂. I thought it would last longer than a week rolled up. Happy to hear you enjoyed the vid.
I put down 14” of class 3 and then 2”s of class a on top of that. )regular gravel). I thought I put too much down but it’s holding up. I didn’t compact it, but did lay it out over a few weeks and drove over it again and again with a mini x plus the rain settles it too.
Love these videos. By watching these I have decided to buy a manufactured home and my own land. I do however have a question regarding the pad. Wouldn’t it make more sense to pour a concrete pad in all cases? Vs only for drywall
I'm in the process right now. My land in Show Low AZ. And I have lake rights. And affordable. I have to cut a few trees water electric , waste all to the property. Its been tough getting people to help build etc.
Hi hopefully answer . Just bought a lot and want to install a manufactured home. Is it better the permanent foundation or tie downs or piers ? Thank you i have no clue 😏😊
this is one of the most important parts.... my home was placed on an existing pad and it was not prepped.... (properly) since the home was placed, its settled and the home is crooked... stress cracks in the kitchen.... (ceiling). when the pad is done, is it the responsibility of the park, or the buyer?
I wish I had seen this before moving mine onto my property. I tried to get the mover out here to let me know what prep needed to be done but haven't found a mover yet that wants to do that, they just want to move it and set it up and THEN tell you what you should do after the fact. I have since had to put in a French drain due to water issues as, having owned others on rented lots, I found out what happens to the water when it gets under the home. It has to go somewhere and eventually finds its way inside leading to mold. If you go with a concrete pad how thick should it be and how do they set the anchors in the concrete?
We do a concrete pad when the home is drywall. It isn’t a requirement, just personal preference. Thats my area, others might require concrete or pilings.
If ypu are going to put in a crawl space just spend the extra and give yourself a full basement. I have Simon's concrete forms so I went with a 9' high by 8" thick solid poured foundation wall with a heated slab. Males a wonderful wood shop. And doubles your space.
are you in washington? i actually am starting the process of selling my home to move to washington. im hoping to buy a lot and put a manufactured or modular home on it.
I'm a year late but there are people that do trailer foundations that are freelance. They'll handle all of the dirt work and will usually also help out with the driveway and stuff too.
Depends on where it's at how close the utility is and what you need for a septic. I Did the foundation and site work for my mother's new home for about 30k. MY brother built in the middle of no where cist him over 90k. Both are solid poured walls heated slabs. But my brothers was 16k just to drill the water well. So it varies greatly .
Hey Kerry. I'm looking at trailers for my dad. You're an expert, I'm not. What kind of anchors should we install, given the location we live in is known to have category 5 hurricanes and tornadoes? Thanks - love your videos
Hey Michael, Glad to hear you're enjoying the videos, I'm having a lot of fun making them. I'm in Canada and have no experience with hurricanes or tornadoes so definitely not an expert in that specific area. I would reach out to a supplier in your area and see what systems they're using.
A louisianian here and depending on the location, HUD requires mh to be built to certain windzone specifications. We only require windzone 1 where we are at but we are choosing to have extra straps added upon delivery. Your supplier will be able to tell you and there are maps online you can find.
Hi Kerry, I just purchase a share on a Mobile Home Park and purchased a mobile home from a factory. Do you know any contractors at the Tampa Bay Area in Florida who does the setup? Do you recommend one contractor to do it all or should I hire different people for the different jobs? Thank you for your suggestions. Vivien
Hi Vivien, Congrats on the purchase! I use one contractor to do the home set up (blocking, skirting, steps, interior repairs) then other contractors to do the services. I use a plumber/gas fitter for sewer, water and gas hookup then a different guy for electrical. I don’t know of anyone in the Tampa area but you could ask the place you bought the home. Or trying calling around to dealerships and see if they fan recommend anyone, they may or may not share their contacts with you 😂
Investors may not be as concerned, but I have heard form several folks who have lived in mobile homes for decades, and they say ALWAYS put down a CONCRETE pad larger than your mobile home. If you don't you will constantly be getting rid of rodents who have dug underneath your home.
I should make a move to Canada just for that mountain 🏔️ view!! Absolutely Amazing 👌 The grass should come back. Just might have to wait until the spring time Unless it's evergreen grass that grows year round. Most insurance companies around here require a concrete pad or concrete runners. Great video!!!
Kirby Lee Degeyter unobstructed mountain view from that lot! Definitely worth the move. Hope you like the snow! Glad to hear about that grass, I was a bit shocked when I unrolled the first piece... 😂. I thought it would last longer than a week rolled up. Happy to hear you enjoyed the vid.
Yea you have to have piers 24" x42" every 8 feet where I live.
I put down 14” of class 3 and then 2”s of class a on top of that. )regular gravel). I thought I put too much down but it’s holding up. I didn’t compact it, but did lay it out over a few weeks and drove over it again and again with a mini x plus the rain settles it too.
Glad to hear it's holding up! Thanks for watching Bill
Love these videos. By watching these I have decided to buy a manufactured home and my own land. I do however have a question regarding the pad. Wouldn’t it make more sense to pour a concrete pad in all cases? Vs only for drywall
That's what I was wondering..
I’d love to see a house set up with driveways, sidewalks, etc…
This was interesting! Thank you! 👍🏻
Wendy Mathews great! Glad you liked it 🙌🏼. Thanks for watching 😀
I'm in the process right now. My land in Show Low AZ. And I have lake rights. And affordable. I have to cut a few trees water electric , waste all to the property. Its been tough getting people to help build etc.
Finding people is tough right now
Now I know how a shag carpet from the 60's may have looked, thanks 😉! May I ask the approximate cost to have this pad done ?
Hi hopefully answer . Just bought a lot and want to install a manufactured home. Is it better the permanent foundation or tie downs or piers ? Thank you i have no clue 😏😊
Did the grass come back? From my own experience with lawn, it probably did ... If it was not too hot :)
this is one of the most important parts.... my home was placed on an existing pad and it was not prepped.... (properly) since the home was placed, its settled and the home is crooked... stress cracks in the kitchen.... (ceiling). when the pad is done, is it the responsibility of the park, or the buyer?
I just started researching mod/manufactured homes. I really appreciate your vids. Very good info!! Thank you!
Thank you!
Very helpful thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I wish I had seen this before moving mine onto my property. I tried to get the mover out here to let me know what prep needed to be done but haven't found a mover yet that wants to do that, they just want to move it and set it up and THEN tell you what you should do after the fact. I have since had to put in a French drain due to water issues as, having owned others on rented lots, I found out what happens to the water when it gets under the home. It has to go somewhere and eventually finds its way inside leading to mold.
If you go with a concrete pad how thick should it be and how do they set the anchors in the concrete?
😂❤a corner soaker tub lol Yes 👍
Hello is mounts construction located in NC?
What is the overhang pad size for a 62x16 is there a standard thickness.
love these vids!!
Paul Ferguson thank you 🙌🏼. Appreciate the feedback
When do you need to use a concrete pad vs the compacted gravel base?
We do a concrete pad when the home is drywall. It isn’t a requirement, just personal preference. Thats my area, others might require concrete or pilings.
Awesome man.. what a great view there too. That pad is sexy... and rock hard. Good job!
Thank you!
Who would I have to contact for plumbing and utility hook-ups? I'm looking at putting a mobile home next to my father's house. Is that possible?
Do you put double wide on permanent foundations ?5 blk crawl so it will increase in value ,skirting looks ghetto!
If ypu are going to put in a crawl space just spend the extra and give yourself a full basement. I have Simon's concrete forms so I went with a 9' high by 8" thick solid poured foundation wall with a heated slab. Males a wonderful wood shop. And doubles your space.
are you in washington? i actually am starting the process of selling my home to move to washington. im hoping to buy a lot and put a manufactured or modular home on it.
Very helpful
Who does all this setup if you purchase a used mobile home? Are their companies that handle all of this work?
I'm a year late but there are people that do trailer foundations that are freelance. They'll handle all of the dirt work and will usually also help out with the driveway and stuff too.
How much is the usual cost to install septic , Plumbing and electrical on some land for a mobile home to be installed ?
Depends on where it's at how close the utility is and what you need for a septic. I Did the foundation and site work for my mother's new home for about 30k. MY brother built in the middle of no where cist him over 90k. Both are solid poured walls heated slabs. But my brothers was 16k just to drill the water well. So it varies greatly .
Do you sell the manufactured homes with the land?TY
Hey Kerry. I'm looking at trailers for my dad. You're an expert, I'm not. What kind of anchors should we install, given the location we live in is known to have category 5 hurricanes and tornadoes? Thanks - love your videos
Hey Michael,
Glad to hear you're enjoying the videos, I'm having a lot of fun making them. I'm in Canada and have no experience with hurricanes or tornadoes so definitely not an expert in that specific area. I would reach out to a supplier in your area and see what systems they're using.
A louisianian here and depending on the location, HUD requires mh to be built to certain windzone specifications. We only require windzone 1 where we are at but we are choosing to have extra straps added upon delivery. Your supplier will be able to tell you and there are maps online you can find.
Update on the grass?
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Hi Kerry, I just purchase a share on a Mobile Home Park and purchased a mobile home from a factory. Do you know any contractors at the Tampa Bay Area in Florida who does the setup?
Do you recommend one contractor to do it all or should I hire different people for the different jobs? Thank you for your suggestions. Vivien
Hi Vivien, Congrats on the purchase! I use one contractor to do the home set up (blocking, skirting, steps, interior repairs) then other contractors to do the services. I use a plumber/gas fitter for sewer, water and gas hookup then a different guy for electrical. I don’t know of anyone in the Tampa area but you could ask the place you bought the home. Or trying calling around to dealerships and see if they fan recommend anyone, they may or may not share their contacts with you 😂
@@KerryTarnow Thank you so much Kerry! I found a contractor. I appreciated your video to give me an idea about how an installation is done.
@@vivienchao973 thats great! Glad to hear it.
How does the water pipe in ?
On this lot it was supplied by the park. Are you on city services or a well?
I think it’s co-op Monarch Utilizes
How do I know where I can put a manufactured home? If I want to purchase a piece of land.
A realtor would know if the the lots in your area had any restrictions or which ones are suited for a manufactured home.
If you have a piece of land in mind you can call the county planning department and they can tell you what’s allowed on the land
What's the cost to lay a concrete foundation for a single-wide, roughly? Thanks.
The guy we hire runs about $4.75 per sq foot but I live in an expensive area.
@@KerryTarnow Love your videos and have learned a lot so far. Thank you, sir.
Cost .. pls
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So all this talking and no showing step by step process
Fertilizer. Water. It'll come back.
Thanks!
No it’s not a perfect pad. Concrete pad runners. Deceptive RUclips