Damaged or Missing Skirting: A Hidden Risk for Mobile Homes in Arizona
Skirting might seem like a minor detail on a mobile home, but it plays a major role in protecting your investment. If your skirting is damaged or missing altogether, you could be inviting expensive problems—from pest infestations to structural damage.
At Desert Mobile Home Services, we’ve seen firsthand how quickly small skirting issues can turn into costly repairs. Here’s what you need to know about the importance of mobile home skirting—and why homeowners across Arizona are calling us for inspections and repairs.
What Is Skirting, and Why Does It Matter?
Skirting is the barrier that wraps around the base of your mobile home, enclosing the crawl space underneath. While it may look cosmetic, it serves multiple critical functions:
Blocks pests and rodents from entering
Prevents water and debris from blowing under your home
Improves insulation and energy efficiency
Protects pipes and ductwork
Enhances curb appeal and resale value
When skirting is broken, loose, or missing, the crawl space becomes exposed to the harsh Arizona environment—and to anything crawling around in it.
Common Causes of Damaged Skirting
Weather and wind damage
UV exposure (especially in Arizona)
Pest activity (chewing or digging)
Accidental impact from lawn equipment or vehicles
Aging materials or poor installation
Even a small gap in the skirting can become a doorway for rats, snakes, insects, or water runoff. That’s why routine inspection and maintenance are so important.
What Can Happen If It’s Ignored?
Damaged or missing skirting leads to a domino effect of problems. These include:
Rodent and pest infestations
Frozen or burst pipes in winter
Mold and moisture under the home
Duct and insulation damage
Higher heating and cooling costs
In severe cases, it can even cause uneven flooring due to moisture affecting the home’s foundation pads.
Our Solution: Skirting Inspections & Repairs
At Desert Mobile Home Services, we offer free crawl space and skirting inspections for homeowners across Arizona. If we find issues, we’ll recommend:
Skirting patching or full replacement
Upgrading to more durable materials
Sealing gaps to improve insulation
Adding vents for improved airflow
Reinforcing skirting against future impact
We service Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Casa Grande, Apache Junction, and more.
Don’t Wait—Fix It Before It Costs You
Skirting issues are easy to ignore—until they start costing you hundreds or thousands of dollars in repairs. Let our team help you stay ahead of problems and keep your mobile home protected year-round.
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🌐 https://desertmobilehomeservices.com
