High Quality Mobile Home Leveling in Bay Shore, NY

Fortunately, there are some common signs that your mobile home will need to be re-leveled. These indicators include: cracks in walls, floors or ceilings; your home appears tilted when viewed from outside; bottom skirting looks bent; windows and doors seem out-of-alignment or will not stay closed; awnings begin to bend or become hard to operate; interior closet doors and/or cabinets become more difficult to open and shut; etc. There are several potential causes and reasons that a mobile home will become uneven requiring it to be leveled again, such as weather events like strong storms with high winds and/or heavy rain or snow amounts, environmental causes like earthquakes, floods & soil erosion, underground tree roots which shift the soil over time, and extreme temperature changes.

Surprisingly, many mobile homeowners are truly unaware that they are supposed to check for signs that mobile home releveling is necessary. The home should be checked at regular intervals. This begins by checking the level 3 months after the unit was installed at the current location. Afterwards, check for level changes at least once a year. Optimally, this inspection should be done at the start of the summer months when possible. Remember to perform added level inspections following earthquakes, floods, strong windstorms, hurricanes and extreme temperature spells.

Newer and better-built mobile homes should be strong enough to handle regular types of furnishings provided the floorboards are not damaged. If you happen to have a lot of oversized and heavy furniture and home appliances, check with a mobile home leveling expert when in doubt for knowledgeable advice. It is crucial to regularly check for any damage to floorboards especially in bathrooms or near kitchen sinks, as water damage is more likely to occur in these areas. Check for water damage around window and door frames as well. Also, excessive amounts of weight placed on damaged floorboards could eventually cause the floor to break and give way. It is best to have a professional determine whether the floors are safe before moving your furniture near that area.