Mobile Home Repairs

Mobile home repair is different from site-built work. The framing is lighter, the subfloor is particle board or OSB, and everything flexes more when you walk on it. That means fasteners work loose, seams open up, and water intrusion is a constant threat. We know how to work with the materials and methods that keep a manufactured home solid.

Belly wrap (the plastic sheeting under the home) tears when animals get in or when it sags and drags on the ground. Once it's open, you've got moisture under the house, which leads to floor rot and mold. We replace torn sections and secure the edges properly so it doesn't happen again. Skirting — vinyl or metal panels around the base — cracks and blows off in storms. We keep common sizes in stock.

“Once belly wrap is torn and open, you've got moisture under the house, which leads to floor rot and mold. We replace torn sections and secure the edges properly so it doesn't happen again.”

Interior repairs often involve reinforcing soft floors. If the floor feels spongy near the bathroom or kitchen, the subfloor is probably wet. We cut out the damaged section, sister in new joists if needed, and replace the subfloor with 3/4-inch plywood or OSB. Then we patch the vinyl or laminate on top. If the damage is extensive, it's sometimes more cost-effective to lay new flooring over a new subfloor.

Door and window repairs are common because mobile home doors and windows are a different size than standard residential. We can adjust what's there, replace with mobile-home-specific units, or in some cases retrofit a standard door with blocking and trim. Tie-downs and anchors are required by Florida code in wind zones — we check them during exterior work and tighten or replace straps that are rusted or loose.

Roof coating and seal work is another common mobile home need. Most manufactured homes have metal roofs that develop leaks at the seams or around vents. We clean, prep, and apply elastomeric roof coating to seal leaks and extend the life of the roof. This is separate from a full roof replacement, which requires a licensed roofer.