Closer Look Home Inspectors | Home Inspection 507-721-2018
A manufactured home inspection can confirm if everything is in working condition and meets the safety regulations. This will help you avoid future problems with your used manufactured home. Modern-day manufactured homes have come a long way from traditional manufactured dwellings of the past in terms of design, structure, and energy efficiency. Manufactured homes refer to houses built in factories in compliance with HUD federal building codes.
What will my inspector look for when conducting a inspection?
Foundation – The inspector will check for sinking or tilting piers that may be pulling away from the manufactured home structure and tie-down straps becoming loose.
Doors and Windows – Manufactured home doors and windows can become misaligned with the settling of the home foundation. This will prevent them from proper closing or latching.
Roof – The inspector will look for leaks that can frequently develop on the roof, especially in case of older manufactured homes with metal rooftops.
Leaks – The inspector will look for water damage from leaks commonly occur around the edges of the roof, windows, and plumbing. Areas around sinks, toilets and tub showers are frequently affected, besides sub floor damage.
Ceilings –Many manufactured homes having panels rather than drywall can get deeply affected by leaks.
Plumbing – The inspector will look for polybutylene pipes. They are used in many older homes and are considered notorious for bursting after becoming degraded from the inside out.
Wiring – The inspector will look for added additions and structures, as it could cause wiring problems where the wiring has been extracted from the original electrical panel.
Homeowner Built Additions – An addition to a manufactured home structure which isn’t built correctly can cause damage to the roof, foundation, walls, and electrical system of the home.
HVAC – HVAC system settings that may have been altered by previous owners need to be reviewed.
Insulation – Under the floor insulation in manufactured homes can be extremely tricky. This can lead to frequent damage to other components in the house.
Washer Drains, and Dryer Vents – Draining and venting systems are often located directly below the manufactured home making it underlying issues more common.
Damaged Skirting – Skirting helps to keep the area beneath the home dry and critter free. The inspector will ensure it doesn’t have holes or gaps but does have proper venting to prevent mold and rot.
Your home inspector will also offer ancillary services to our customers while they are there including, FLIR Thermal imaging, Home Energy Audit, Mold Inspection and Termite Inspection.
By hiring Closer Look Home Inspectors we will give you complete peace of mind for yourself during the purchase of your used manufactured home.
Closer Look Home Inspectors | Home Inspection 507-721-2018