Mobile Home Foundation Repair in Corpus Christi, TX
Repair and re-leveling for older mobile homes, the support systems that have been settling for decades, from piers to tie-downs and everything in between.
Many homeowners still call their home a “mobile home,” even though technically homes built after 1976 are manufactured homes. The term has stuck, and we get it. That’s how most people around here talk about these homes.
Older mobile homes sit on support systems that have often been in place for decades. Those supports settle, shift, and wear with the soil and the coastal humidity, which is exactly the kind of work we know well.
The Support Systems Under an Older Mobile Home
Most older mobile homes sit on concrete block or pier supports, with tie-downs anchoring them to the ground. The steel frame carries the weight, and that weight has to be spread evenly for the home to stay level. After decades of settling, that balance is often long gone.
- Concrete block and pier supports carrying the weight
- Tie-downs and anchors holding the home in place
- Steel frame distributing the load above
- Skirting enclosing the space underneath
Leveling Older Mobile Homes
Re-leveling an older mobile home means correcting the supports so the weight is distributed evenly again. While the process is similar to any raised home, older homes often need a bit more care, because the supports have had a long time to settle.
Pier and Support Repairs
Piers sink, blocks shift, and supports fall out of alignment over the years. Repairing these supports, or addressing piers that have failed, restores the foundation’s strength and stops the slow settling from continuing.
- Supports that have settled
- Piers that have failed
- Supports that have shifted
- Sections that are under-supported
Older Homes and Settling
Because older mobile homes have seen more years of settling, it can be worth understanding the condition of the supports before deciding on next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a mobile home the same as a manufactured home?
Not exactly. A mobile home was built before the 1976 HUD code, while a manufactured home is built to that code. Most people use the terms interchangeably, and we’re glad to explain the difference in detail.
Can an old mobile home be re-leveled?
Most of the time, yes. What’s involved depends on the condition of the existing supports and how far the settling has gone.
How much does mobile home foundation repair cost?
It depends on the home’s size, age, and the condition of the supports. The scope depends on the individual home.
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