Mobile Home Setup Cost

[justinramani]

I don't understand charges for underpinning and skirting. Where I'm from underpinning is synonymous with skirting. So, ask about the charges for underpinning and skirting and why there are two separate charges and what the charges are specifically for. Typically FEMA housing does not have storage tanks for gray water and black water. In other words FEMA trailers are not "travel trailers" and are not intended for "road trips". Just make sure you understand what you are buying.

This is a manufactured home, not a travel trailer. (think single wide mobile home).

 

[justinramani]

I would frame around the perimeter and put pole barn steel in instead of plastic. Steel probably cost $300 plus a hundred for wood framing and rebar stakes to stick it to the ground. Labor involved $1000 would be fair for that system. At least I did that and it worked great.

I am sure tie downs or hurricane straps need to be attached to anchors.

You need water and electric put in probably before skirting is finished off plus don't forget heat tape for water.

I cut 2x2 chunks of treated 3/4" plywood for under the block stacks which seem to work pretty good. I would try to get the thing about 2.5-3 foot off the ground so you could crawl around under there.

All in all $5k would not be to far out of line but maybe you could check with other movers for prices.

I would at least have them haul it in, block and level it and tie it down for you. Maybe the other stuff you could handle, if you are handy.

Thanks for the advice on the skirting. Do you have a picture of what yours looks like? I think steel would look much better than plastic.

 

[Stimw]

Does the $1800. for electric include the power pole?
Will they do any grading of the site? Here it needs to be crowned to keep water from settling underneath.
If they are doing the set up with a permit the inspector is your friend!
Pics are outside blocking on a 56' X 60' doublewide I purchased in 2011. It came with set up and skirting and replaced an old home.

 

[Deere Dude]

Thanks for the advice on the skirting. Do you have a picture of what yours looks like? I think steel would look much better than plastic.

This is the only pic left. Trailer is gone. I used the back of tin left over from a pole shed project as was very sturdy and critter proof. I would do it again in a heartbeat. If you want any info on the installation process, PM me.