Post on 09-May-2015
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Understanding Manufactured
Home Inspections
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Tips for a Professional Inspection
� Ask for referrals
� Call NACHI / InspectorSEEK.com
� Hire a licensed professional who is
familiar with manufactured homes
� Attend the inspection
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Inspections for Sited Homes
� Professional home inspection
� Other inspections
� Final walk-through inspection
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Inspections for Unsited Homes
� Retail sales center inspection
� After delivery to home site inspection
� Installation inspection
� General walk-through inspection
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Tips for Finding and Reporting Transportation Damages
� Check the roof frame, vents, walls and
floors for damage
� Note any scratches or surface damages
� Take photos
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Tips for Finding and Reporting Transportation Damage
� If seriously damaged, reject home
� Don’t sign anything until final repairs are
complete
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Installation Tasks
� Level home
� Secure home to foundation
� Finishing home
� “Marrying” sections of a multisection
home
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Installation Tasks
� Connect utilities
� Remove axles, wheels and hitches
� Completely clean home
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Items to Check After Installation
� Open and close all interior and exterior
doors
� Examine the entire house
� Test all faucets and appliances
� Use a leveling tool
� Check marriage line (if multisection home)
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Tips for General Walk-Through
� Inspect before you move in furniture
� Ask retailer to accompany you
� Use a checklist
� Bring your purchase contract
� Take notes, photos and video
� Give a list of problems to retailer or
manufacturer