How to Level a Mobile Home

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Sometimes, homeowners find that there are suddenly cracks in the walls or the windows and doors don't fit just right. In a mobile home, this usually means that something has caused the I-beam used for support to no longer be level, such as underground roots that have rotted and caused the soil to move around. Problems with a level mobile home could also happen from other environmental factors, such as flooding. With a few tools, you can level your mobile home without too many problems.

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Place a long level at the nearest pier to the center and check the bubble in the center of the level; if it is centered, the area is level.
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This is your level mark.
Raise the I-beam to the level of the water level mark and check the mobile home level to ensure that the bubble is in the center of the bubble window.
Keep checking the problem areas as you jack up the area, such as doors and windows, to take note of when the problem has been corrected.
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Is it possible to rent a jack, and if so, where?

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You can usually rent jacks from equipment rental companies and hardware stores that rent to the public. You are looking for at least a 20-ton hydraulic jack, like in the picture.

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How can I straighten layers of brick?

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You will need to move the pile to a new location, probably not more than a couple inches down. For example, if the bricks are leaning like this: /, then you would need to move the pile left until it’s slightly propped like this: \. Then, allow the weight of the home to compress the soil. You may have to do this more than once until the ground has compressed enough to allow a hard and level base surface. Once the pile has been straightened, relevel the trailer.

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How do I level my mobile home?

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You can add bricks or another stable resource under the side of your mobile home that is lower than the other side.

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Avoid constant repairs by sealing up any open spaces or holes that you see when under your mobile home.

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It is important that your mobile home be level to ensure that it lasts much longer than if you were to let it go unchecked.

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Always alert a family member or neighbor that you will be underneath the mobile home just in case there is some equipment failure, such as a slipped jack, which injures you and you need help.

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It is best to work underneath the mobile home when the soil is dry and compact. Loose soil may cause your equipment to slip, which can cause serious injuries.

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In most cases, leveling a mobile home takes 2 people or professionals trained in this type of leveling; however, if you are secure that you can do this yourself, make sure to take all the necessary safety precautions when underneath your mobile home. Ensure that the large mobile home jack is securely balanced and centered at all times before you begin to jack up the parts of your home.

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