What type of company does mobile home foundations in Florida

What type of company does mobile home foundations in Florida

Wholesaler · Zephyrhills, FL · Member since 2015 · 39 posts · 5 votes

Hi All,

Does anyone know what companies do mobile home foundations upgrades in Florida? I'm selling a mobile home that had a foundation inspection and have been told it requires updates in order to meet HUD guidelines

Any recommendations for a company that serves the Tampa Bay area would be great appreciated. 

Thanks in advance

-Carol

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  • Houston, TX · Member since 2015 · 512 posts · 338 votes
    10y

    Hi @Carol Donaldson,

    You should be able to use any company that does concrete and masonry work.  I suspect that they are telling you that you need a concrete perimeter foundation with either brick or some type of rock-based skirting, correct?

    Get lots of bids as the costs will vary greatly.  When you call ask if they have installed these foundations on mobile homes before - get references and see for yourself.  They should know the width and depth of the concrete to pour and the amount of material to buy for the skirting.

    I suspect this will probably run you at least a few grand.

  • Wholesaler · Zephyrhills, FL · Member since 2015 · 39 posts · 5 votes
    10y

    Hi Jeffrey!   

    Thanks for the note back.  

    Below is a run down of what is required to meet the HUD standards. It's different (my assumption) than a concrete perimeter foundation.

    • Installation of Longitudinal stabilizing devices.
    • Installation of Galvanized Anchors 5'4" on Center with approved Straps and Beam Clamps.
    • Installation of Stabilizer Plates.
    • Installation of Mid-line anchors at each end of the home.

    From what my agent is explaining, there aren't many companies that can do this type of work.  So I was hoping the Bigger Pockets community may know a contractors qualifications needed to get this done.   (Another lesson in mobile homes........   )

    Any you're right - it's a few grand to get this done from what I understand. 

    -Carol

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