Mobile home repair in Lake Wales, FL
Leveling and anchoring for homes on the Lake Wales Ridge and in the citrus country of southeast Polk.
Lake Wales sits on the Lake Wales Ridge, the long, sandy ridge that runs down the middle of Florida's peninsula. The area mixes mobile home communities, retirement parks and rural homes among citrus groves.
How do ridge soils affect mobile homes?
The ridge is built from deep, well-drained sand. It drains fast, which helps keep crawl spaces drier, but loose sand can shift and wash from under pads during heavy rain, especially where runoff is concentrated by roofs and driveways. Pads on the ridge need a firm, compacted base and water directed away from the home.
What should seasonal residents check?
If you spend part of the year elsewhere, arrange for someone to check the home after storms while you're away. Ask a company to inspect tie-downs, levels and skirting before you leave for the season and again when you return.
What do Lake Wales calls usually involve?
- Re-leveling where sandy soil has washed from under pads
- Tie-down checks for seasonal and year-round residents
- Skirting and vapor barrier work
- Inspections before buying or selling
Common questions
Does sandy ridge soil cause mobile homes to settle?
It can. Loose sand drains well but can wash from under pads during heavy rain, especially where roof and driveway runoff is concentrated.
I'm away part of the year. How do I protect my home?
Have tie-downs, levels and skirting checked before you leave and when you return, and arrange for someone to check the home after storms.
Services in Lake Wales
- Mobile home re-levelingBring the floor back to level and fix sticking doors, cracks and sagging floors.
- Tie-downs & anchorsInspection, re-tensioning and replacement of straps and ground anchors.
- Pier & block repairReplace cracked blocks, sunken pads and failed shims under the frame.
- Vapor barrier & underbelly repairGround vapor barriers and bottom-board repair to keep moisture and pests out.
- Skirting installation & repairNew skirting and repairs for storm damage, gaps and ventilation.
Nearby areas
Storm coming or doors suddenly sticking?
Call now to get tie-downs and leveling checked before the next blow.