Adding a mobile to new land

[Posey]

We are considering buying land and adding a mobile to the property. What does it take to do that? Incl septic, water, etc? Are there companies that do that? Is it included if you buy a new mobile? Any estimates on total cost (not including mobile)?

We are looking at 5-10 acres in TX.

Thanks!!

[David Oxhandler]

Sounds like your getting ready to start an exciting chapter on the road to homeownership.

The first best option is to find a reputable manufactured housing retailer (dealer) in your area that you are comfortable working with. There is a long "to do" list that you will need to work through to accomplish your goal and it is best to work with reliable professionals that have experience managing all phases of this project.

A few of the areas you need to gain a good understanding of are
Site Preparation
Foundation Options Including local and financing requirements
Installing Utilities
Home Installation
Utility connections
Air/Heat options and installation
The most effective way to learn about the step by step process involved in properly installing a manufactured home is the great DVD video series with George Porter, the industry's most respected installation specialist. Manufactured Housing Site Preparation & Installation A TWO HOUR DVD VIDEO SEMINAR

After viewing these videos you will have what it takes to tackle your site preparation with confidence and peace of mind. Even though you're not planning on doing the work yourself, this information will help you understand the entire process. AND give you an edge when choosing a retailer and sub-contractors and help you make sure your home is installed properly.

[Celtlund]

I don't know where you are in Texas, but we are just over the border in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. We purchased our own land then went to Greg Tilley's in Bossier to buy our home. The price of the home we purchased was about $100,000.00 and the cost of site prep, septic, etc came to about $12,000.00 We had water at the street near the property so we did not have to have a well drilled. The property cost us $22,000.00 so the total came to about $134,000.00. All of the cost for the land, prep, and house were rolled together for one mortgage.
Some of the MF home dealers have land-home packages and can put a package together for you, or you can purchase your own land and the dealer will make arrangements for the site prep and utilities. Prep prices will vary quite a bit depending on availability of water, electric, and sewer (or septic) at your property.
If you haven't purchased a MH before I highly recommend you purchase and read John Grisssom's books. They will answer a lot of questions about the purchase process and help you to find a good quality home that you can afford. Lots of good tips in those books. Happy home hunting.