Service
Anchoring and blocking
A manufactured home is held down, not held up by its own weight. The anchoring system is what keeps it in place, and it is inspected.
Wind zone
Texas is divided into wind zones, with the coastal regions carrying the strictest requirements. Our service area sits in the lowest zone, which sets the baseline for anchor spacing and strap requirements. That is the floor, not a reason to under-build — site conditions and soil frequently drive requirements above the minimum.
Piers, blocking and footings
The home’s weight transfers through piers to footings, and footings transfer it into the soil. Pier spacing follows the manufacturer’s installation manual and the home’s configuration. Footing size follows the soil’s bearing capacity — weaker soil needs a larger footing to carry the same load.
This is where soil testing earns its cost. Footings sized for soil that is stronger than what is actually there will settle, and settlement shows up as doors that stop closing, marriage line separation, and a home that will not stay level.
Anchors and straps
Anchors resist uplift and lateral movement. Type and spacing depend on the wind zone, the home’s size and configuration, and the soil the anchors are set into. Straps connect the frame to the anchors and have to be tensioned and maintained — loose straps do nothing.
Re-levels and relocations
Re-leveling and relocating are not casual maintenance. Installation is defined broadly enough in Texas to include re-leveling, which means licensing requirements apply. Moving an existing home also triggers ownership documentation with the state, and there is no grandfathering that exempts a relocated home from current installation standards.
If your home is being re-leveled regularly, get the pad and drainage looked at rather than continuing to pay for the same visit. Pad and drainage.
Why certification matters beyond the inspection
Lenders and insurers frequently require documentation that the home is installed and anchored to standard, particularly for permanent-foundation financing. Missing or incorrect installation documentation can hold up a sale or a refinance years after the home was set. It is worth having the paperwork right the first time.
Common questions
Do I need a licensed installer?
Texas requires a license to install or re-level a manufactured home. That covers more work than people expect — re-leveling counts.
Can I anchor the home myself?
Installation is licensed work. Beyond the legal issue, incorrect anchoring affects insurability and can void aspects of the home’s warranty.
What’s the difference between blocking and anchoring?
Blocking and piers carry the home’s weight down into the ground. Anchors and straps hold it against uplift and lateral movement. You need both, and they are inspected together.
Does moving my existing home mean starting over?
Largely, yes. A relocation means new site work, a new installation to current standards, and updated ownership documentation with the state. The home does not carry its old approval with it.
Get it set and anchored right
We block, level and anchor to the manufacturer’s manual and the standards that apply to your site, and we leave you the documentation.