TOPIC: double wide

Hi guys. Im new to the site and the business. I just got my first inspection schedualed and am scared to death. LOL. Well the home is a double wide trailer home and i was wondering if anyone knows if there is anything different in these homes that i should look out for? Any advice would help.

Thanks MIKE

Hey Mike,

Congrats! For your first inspection I'd advise printing out a blank copy of the report to take with you so that you can follow along and make sure you cover everything.

Good advice Dom. One thing to look for is proper tie down anchors underneath the home. Do some searching on line for the correct tie downs in your area, or try to get a hold of the local code inspector to find the requirements.

Numerous numerous things to pay special attention to in manufactured homes. Many inspectors mistakenly charge far less than typical home inspections for these. In my experience, the older the unit, the longer the report is going to be.  BE very careful and take your time with this one.  Don't be scared but do be meticulous and thorough.
These are different beasts and will have unique qualities and component installations not typically found in a traditional stick built home.


Wiring will typically be as a sub panel
Typically no accessible attic
Typically no gutters installed
Typically numerous water intrusion issues from windows and doors to bathrooms and kitchen sinks
Typically belly wrap/vapor barrier is deteriorated and compromised
Older units quite often have PB2110 supply lines
Cabinets and other furnishings are typically cheap and inferior materials.
If skylights installed - pay close attention to these areas for water intrusion
The list goes on...


An excellent resource is:
www.inspect-ny.com/structure/mobileinspections.htm

Congrats on your first and good luck Mike!

Good stuff Bill.

Thanks Ian.

If you don't find moisture damage of some sort in a manufactured home 5 years or older... go back and look again because you missed something.