Major Things to Check Out on a Used Mobile Home for Sale 

Major Things to Check Out on a Used Mobile Home for Sale 

If you’re on the hunt for mobile homes for sale in Houston, there are some major things to check out on a used mobile home before signing the papers. Buying a used mobile home can be a life-changing event for the better. Mobile homes are comfortable, modern, and very affordable. But like everything, you need to understand what you’re buying and its condition before committing, or you may end up with a lot of repair costs and headaches. In this article, we’ll look at some of the biggest things you need to look at on a used mobile home for sale. 

Electrical Wiring 

Like fire, you shouldn’t play with electricity. If a mobile home is older than 1976, it should have already been re-wired and a new breaker box installed. If not, you will need to re-wire the home and get it inspected. The other option is moving on to another home that has up-to-date wiring. From the late 1960s to around 1973, a lot of mobile home builders used aluminum wiring. The wiring itself is okay, but the connectors used to combine the wires are a huge fire hazard. 

Water 

Water is the biggest enemy of a mobile home. Thoroughly inspect around every water source and look above and around windows and doors and walls for signs of water. Look for leaks at all water sources: sinks, tubs, toilets, dishwashers, washing machines, and showers. Inspect the water heater and the floor and walls around the water heater. Flush the toilets while running water and look for pressure loss. Look under the home for signs of water damage or leaks. Wet insulation is a sign of a leak. Bathroom floors are the most commonly damaged and replaced areas in a mobile home. Because some manufactured home builders install carpet in bathrooms, there may be serious water-damaged floors that you can’t see. 

Is the Mobile Home Level? 

If the kitchen cabinets or interior doors won’t stay closed without help, you may be in a home that is not level. An unlevel mobile home puts stress on the home’s joints and can cause leaks, squeaks, and other costly headaches. Over time soil settles, and the earth shifts during freezing and thawing, so a mobile home needs to be checked at least every other summer to make sure everything is level. 

Are You Looking to Buy a Mobile Home or Trailer in Houston? 

Brisea properties work directly with mobile home buyers and sellers and offer access to hard-to-find opportunities and many unlisted opportunities. If you’re in Houston, Montgomery, Texas, or surrounding areas, contact Brisea, and we can help you locate the mobile home or trailer you’ve been searching for today. 

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