What Do the Supports Under a Mobile Home Actually Do?
When you walk around your mobile home, you probably do not think about what is holding it up.
Most of the support system is underneath the home, inside an area you rarely see.
Underneath a mobile home are support piers that help support the home. These supports are an important part of the structure, but they can be easy to forget because they are out of sight.
Over time, conditions underneath a mobile home can change. Supports may need adjustment, replacement, or additional support depending on the condition of the home.
What Are Mobile Home Support Piers?
Support piers are part of the system underneath a mobile home that helps support the home's structure.
They are positioned underneath the home at designated support locations.
The exact setup can vary depending on the mobile home and its existing support system.
Because the supports are underneath the home, homeowners may not know there is an issue until they notice changes elsewhere.
Why Should You Pay Attention to the Supports Under Your Mobile Home?
You may notice something inside or around your mobile home before you ever see the support system underneath it.
For example, you might notice:
A floor that feels uneven
Doors that begin sticking
Changes in how certain areas of the floor feel
Skirting that no longer appears level
Gaps or changes around the home
Other changes that were not there before
These signs can have different causes.
A sticking door does not automatically mean the support piers are the problem, and an uneven floor can have more than one possible cause.
That is why looking at the actual condition underneath the home is important.
Can Support Piers Move or Need Adjustment?
The conditions underneath a mobile home can change over time.
The ground, existing supports, and other components underneath the home may require attention as the property ages.
When a support is no longer in the condition or position it needs to be, an adjustment or other support work may be necessary.
The appropriate repair depends on what is found underneath the home.
What Happens During a Support Evaluation?
The first step is understanding what is actually happening underneath the mobile home.
At Desert Mobile Home Services, we focus on the accessible areas underneath the home and look at the support system and surrounding conditions.
Depending on the situation, we may identify a need for:
Support pier adjustment
Additional support
Support pier installation
Releveling
Other related crawl space repairs
The goal is not to guess based only on what you see inside the home.
It is to look underneath and address the condition that is actually there.
When Should You Have Your Mobile Home Supports Checked?
You may want to have the supports evaluated if you have noticed changes around your home or if you have concerns about the condition underneath it.
A support evaluation may be worth considering when:
Your floors feel different than they used to
Doors or windows have started sticking
You notice changes in the skirting
The home appears uneven in certain areas
You are buying an older mobile home
You are already having crawl space work done
You have noticed movement or damage around the support areas
You simply do not know the condition of the supports underneath your home
You do not have to wait until you have a major problem to find out what is happening underneath your mobile home.
Mobile Home Support Pier Repair in Arizona
Desert Mobile Home Services provides mobile home support pier installation and adjustments throughout Arizona.
Our team can evaluate accessible areas underneath the home and determine what type of support work may be appropriate.
If the home also needs releveling or other crawl space repairs, those issues can be considered as part of the overall work.
Every mobile home is different, so the right repair depends on the actual condition of the home and its support system.
Support Piers Are Only One Part of the Crawl Space
While support piers are important, they are not the only components underneath a mobile home.
The crawl space may also contain:
Vapor barriers
Insulation
Ductwork and crossover ducts
Tie-downs
Vents
Access areas
Other structural and maintenance components
A concern with one component can sometimes lead to questions about the condition of other areas underneath the home.
That is why looking at the crawl space as a whole can be helpful when maintenance or repairs are needed.
Do Not Ignore Changes Around Your Mobile Home
The support system is easy to forget because you cannot see most of it from inside your home.
But if you have noticed changes in your floors, doors, skirting, or other areas, it is worth finding out what is actually happening underneath.
The earlier you understand the condition of the support system, the easier it can be to determine what work is needed.
Have concerns about the supports under your mobile home? Call Desert Mobile Home Services at 833-922-2257 to schedule service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are support piers under a mobile home?
Support piers are part of the support system underneath a mobile home. They help support the home's structure at designated locations.
How do I know if my mobile home supports need attention?
Changes such as uneven-feeling floors, sticking doors, changes in skirting, or other noticeable changes may be reasons to have the area underneath the home evaluated. These signs can have several possible causes.
Can mobile home support piers be adjusted?
Yes. Depending on the condition of the existing support system, support piers may be adjusted or additional support may be needed.
Does a support problem always mean my mobile home needs to be releveled?
Not necessarily. Support concerns and leveling concerns can be related, but the appropriate work depends on what is found underneath the home.
Can older mobile homes have their support piers repaired?
The age of the home does not by itself determine whether support work can be performed. The existing support system and actual condition underneath the home need to be evaluated.
Does Desert Mobile Home Services install mobile home support piers?
Yes. Desert Mobile Home Services provides support pier installation and adjustments for mobile homes throughout Arizona.
