manufactured home foundations

[Juanita]

I am having a bit of difficulty finding information in regards to pier foundations and companies that manufacture these devises. I would like to set my new home on this type of set-up. Anybody out there have information for me. I have been told that this is a good way to go for a couple reasons...one it is less expensive and two it helps stablize the home during an eathquake. I live in California...Thanks Juanita

[Tom]

I could be wrong, but if I remember correctly piers are not allowed in earthquake areas, only jacks or permanent foundations. Easy way to find out, check your phone book yellow pages under Manufactured Homes. Look for a company that sets up MH's and located in your county. Tom

[CRAIG MACFARLANE]

Hello, just giving my insight on mobile home foundations(installing piers).

I live in Texas, where there is not a problem with earthquakes. However, we have a major problem in central Texas with clay soils. They expand in wet seasons, and contract in dry ones. We use the standard fha guidelines for installing four piers on mobile homes. The cost is effective because of the ability of the consumer to both refinance to a standard mortgage(if you also own/finance the land), as well as purchase/sell the property.

I'm not sure what your situation is, so you'll have to figure out if this is cost effective. We install the four piers, as well as level if necessary. The cost range is from $2,000 to $4,000, depending on soil conditions. This included an engineer's report to certify that we have constructed the pier system to FHA specs.

I would be happy to advise you on your situation, simply email me with your specifics, and I will contact you immediately.

Craig MacFarlane
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[Ted Gibbons]

With Pier Foundations, are they poured in place concrete, or are they brought to the site and planted in the building pad.

[Mark]

Peirs are usually neither. They are typically cinder blocks mortered together and then capped with a 4" solid block. Sometimes, the blocks are backfilled with concrete instead.

[patti]

Juanita
Good luck with your search. A product that I am aware of is the bigfootsystem.com. You may also want to look into Helical Pier foundations at www.abchance.com. Hope this helps. I have been looking into the same type of foundation and my stumbling block is that I have yet to find an insurance company willing to insure my home on this type of foundation. But Ilive in Canada and the case may be different for you. Good luck to you.
Patti

[David Oxhandler]

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[Bobby Chandler]

You might want to contact www.suresafe.com I think they are in southern Calif. I talked to a Laura there and their pier system looks good to me
Bobby