Mobile Home Tie Down Inspection in Tampa
The most common reason for this type of inspection is for an FHA or VA financing/loan, for which the tie-downs must comply with FHA and HUD requirements. If you have a manufactured home and need a manufactured home foundation certification, Waypoint can help.
About Mobile Home Tie Down Inspections
What Is It?
A mobile home tie down is a metal strap that comes from the footings of the structure and wraps into the structure of the mobile home. This prevents uplift of the mobile home during a high wind event.
Why Do I Need It?
It is quite common for these tie downs to become damaged and corroded overtime. Moreover, they could also be improperly installed. This is why FHA and VA mortgage loans require inspections on mobile home tie downs.
The History
Since hurricane Andrew, policies on mobile home tie downs have become much more strict to prohibit future damage.
Governance
Permanent Foundation Guide for Manufactured Housing; September, 1996. If you have further questions on the specific requirements of the mobile home tie-downs, you can visit HUD.gov.
How Do We Inspect Your Mobile Home Tie Down?
An inspector on a mobile home tie down inspection will look for and may report on the following:
- Climate Conditions
- Soil Conditions
- Elevation
- Home Information (Year, Type, HUD Label, Etc)
- Foundation Type
- Piers
- Following Regulations of Installations
- Wheels
- Tongues
- Grading
- Skirting
- Anchor Method & Spacing
- Corrosion
- Reporting of any damage
