Need to know more about a MH Trailer

[js130penn]

Hello;
This is my first MH Trailer,We make settlement soon, What do I do first? How do I get a inspection on a MH? what happens if it needs work from the seller? What do I need to know about under the skirt? I heard something about the pipes has to be covered for winter, How do I know if this is done? How do I find out alot about this trailer? Plz someone give me some answers before I do something that I might miss. Can anybody tell me what to do first? I put down my downpayment, now what?
Plz if you know something about a Mobile home trailer, can you plz let me know.
I would appreciate it very much.

Thank You

[rmurray]

Buying a used manufactured home (you will feel better if you call it by its real name), is not any different than buying any used home...

To see how things can be different than they seeem see this thread on one of the other boards here..Read all the posts to find out just how bad it can get..

http://mfdhousing.com/phorum5/read.php? ... #msg-77017

As mentioned, you the buyer are responsible to look out for yourself...Much like it is often said you should have a used car inspected by a quality car mechanic before buying..YOU should also have ANY used home inspected by a qualified home inspector prior to purchase...The time to do this is before you buy...You will find home inspecctors in your phone book ( or call a large real estate firm and ask for a referal)..You should find one that has experience in manufactured homes...He will charge a fee (you might have to shop prices in your area). He will inspoect the home in detail and develope a comprehensive report...Then you will kinow if there are any problems that need attention...At this point you can buy the home or negotiate with the seller about any repairs needed..Of course you can cancel your sale and find another...

Time to do this is NOW...

Good Luck

[js130penn]

Hello;
If someone can help me out, I am located in Phila, Pa, and I need to find a inspector asap, in Phila, That knows how to inspect a Mobile Home Trailer, I just can not find one in my area, or surrounded area. If someone can give me some information on how to find one that does this, I would very much appreciate it.It is a 1976 Trailer and am concern; What questions should I ask , I understand they have problems with the floors mostly. any thing else I should be concerned about? Any advise I can get, this is my first Mobile Home Trailer.

Thank You
js130penn

[rmurray]

The American Society of Home Inspector (the national training and certification organization) list 25 home inspectors in your city. I would start by calling a few local ones and asking for guidance and advice..They are:

Name Company Inspector details Inspector phone
Howard Shanker Contact detail (215) 696-2669
Patrick J Borkowski Contact detail (215) 713-7314
Dave Bollinger US Inspect
Contact detail * (215) 462-6605
Timothy Stewart US Inspect
Contact detail * (888) 874-6773
Ted Greenberg HouseInspect
Contact detail * (610) 565-4181
Glen Fisher National Property Inspections of Southern NJ, LLC
Contact detail * (856) 858-0358
Ronald Alabrudzinski HomeTeam Inspection Services
Contact detail (215) 813-2848
Melvin Esh Esh Home Inspection Services
Contact detail (215) 844-2885
Paul Euga Advocate Independent Home Inspections Inc.
Contact detail (610) 461-1800
Frank A. Falcone Falcone Building Inspection Service, Inc.
Contact detail * (610) 853-1231
Brian Connelly Connelly's Safe & Sound Home Inspection, LLC
Contact detail * (856) 310-1991
Francis Butler Castle Inspection Inc.
Contact detail (610) 604-9996
Alan Weaver HomeFacts
Contact detail * (610) 544-1855
Ron Bruno Boro Home Inspectors, Inc.
Contact detail * (610) 586-5640
Francis M. McGovern Jr. FM Homecheck, Inc.
Contact detail * (215) 333-9075
Kevin Kerwood US Inspect
Contact detail (1-8) 88---888
Glenn Ward Philadelphia Home Inspection
Contact detail * (215) 535-2279
Ralph D'Angelo American Building Inspectors, Inc.
Contact detail * (610) 623-5952
Michael Berman Champion Home Inspections, Inc.
Contact detail (215) 877-5199
Gerard Gavin Quality Home & Building Inspections
Contact detail * (610) 789-2718
K. Peter Wilden Tri-County Inspection Co., Inc.
Contact detail * (856) 853-4224
Alan Lee Associate Contact detail (215) 528-3003
Charles W. Morck 3rd Associate US Inspect
Contact detail (215) 732-2057
Michael Wharton Associate Wharton Home Inspection Services
Contact detail (215) 828-9009
Reid Stever Associate US Inspect
Contact detail * (888) 874-6773


I would pay a lot of attention to the wiring..Many of this year model home had aluminum wiring, which if improperly maintained can cause a fire..Good Luck

[js130penn]

Hello;
I was told that you are suppose to wrap your pipes maybe every other year. Is this true or How long is the wrapping good for? and How often do I have to do this? Is it up to the original owner to do this before we move in? or is it our responsiblity to do this when we move in? Anybody can tell me about How much this cost?
Thank You
js130penn

[admin]

For the best info on preventing the exposed pipes from freezing read the free article How to select and install a heat tape

If your buying a pre-onwd home and would like to have the ability to take care of service issues youself take a look at the book that covers all facets of manufactured home repair and renovation The Manual for Manufactured Home Repair & Upgrade

It is available in print version and now also in e-book version for instant download.