Placing a manufactured home on your property is an exciting step in developing your property. The process is typically easier than completely new construction and the time from prep to finished home is much faster. The first step is to ensure your land is properly prepared to provide a strong and even foundation for your home. Most problems with manufactured homes can be traced back to improper home installations, including poor home site preparation. Preparing land for a manufactured home is more complex than most property owners realize. There are many reasons why they should work with experts from the start. Here’s what you need to know about excavating your land for a manufactured home.
Start with a site inspection.
If you haven’t purchased the property yet, it’s best to start with a site inspection. Just like getting a home inspection before purchasing a house, this process will help ensure the property is suited to support a manufactured home. For example, a site inspection may reveal underground utilities you were unaware of.
Keep these five tips in mind when you’re ready to get started on your land:
Know the laws. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires a certification for installing a manufactured home onto a parcel of land, including a final inspection after installation. HUD does not regulate the site-prep process specifically. However, state and local agencies may have laws or standards that apply. A professional excavation team like Excavation Oregon will know all the requirements for installing a manufactured home on your property.
Soil testing. Professionals should test the soil condition of the land. The ground will need to hold the weight of the manufactured home. If the soil isn’t solid enough, the earth could dip or cave under the weight of the house. An excavation crew may be able to replace soil to solidify the ground at the home site.
Clearing. If the manufactured home will be placed on a remote, undeveloped parcel of property, a professional team will likely need to clear the site. Excavation Oregon will clear away brush, trees, and other obstructions from the land to make way for the home, the surrounding yard, and the driveway.
Grading. The home site will need to be leveled before the foundation is installed. Professional grading will also ensure groundwater drains away from the home site to give your structure maximum stability and prevent water from pooling in your yard.
Trenching. Chances are, you’ll need to plan for essential utilities such as sewer and septic installation, a water well and pipes, and possibly underground electric and internet lines. Professional excavators can take care of all your trenching needs and ensure they don’t disrupt the grading of your lot.
If you need help preparing land for a manufactured home, contact Excavation Oregon.
At Excavation Oregon, we’re experienced with the terrain throughout Southern Oregon and beyond. We can examine your property and guide you about what it will take to excavate the area for your construction project. We will also work with you and your contractor to create roads or driveways required for construction teams to access your property easily. Contact us today for a free estimate.
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