Water damage in manufactured homes
Many Hemet residents live in manufactured homes in parks. The steps are the same, but the floor, the utilities and the people to tell are different.
Tap to call. Say your ZIP code and what happened.
Tell the park first when the water is outside the home
A leak on the lot side of the connection, such as a service line or a riser, may be the park's responsibility. A leak inside the home is usually yours. Your rental agreement or the park rules say who handles what; this site cannot say for your park.
If you rent the home, tell the landlord too. A prompt written notice protects you.
What is different
The floor
Many manufactured homes have a thin floor system over a crawlspace. Water can soak insulation and decking from below.
The shutoff
Look for the valve at the home's connection to the lot line, and for individual valves at each fixture.
The plumbing
Supply lines may be plastic and run under the floor, so a leak can stay hidden.
Drying
Underfloor spaces need access and airflow. Ask the contractor how they will check them.
Permits for alterations
Alterations to a manufactured home can fall under state or local permit rules that differ from a site-built house. Ask the contractor who pulls permits and which agency inspects, and ask the park about its own rules.
This page cites no state housing agency source, because the state housing department's permit pages could not be read when this page was written.
Insurance for manufactured homes
Manufactured home policies are written separately from site-built policies, and the exclusions can differ. Read yours for the water section, and use the insurance guide for the general rules.
Water in the house right now?
Call, give your ZIP code, and say what happened. You will be connected with an independent restoration contractor. Calling early gives you more choices than calling after the damage has spread.
(951) 507-1096