You might know this as mobile home skirting repair. Same work, either name. We install and repair skirting on manufactured homes, and level and re-anchor the home while we are under there. Skirting is not decoration — it keeps wind out from under the floor, keeps pipes from freezing and keeps animals from moving in.
Perimeter length and the height from grade to the bottom of the home, which varies around the perimeter if the ground falls. Uneven grade means custom-cut panels.
Old skirting, damaged track and any accumulated debris underneath are removed. This is also when animal damage and moisture problems underneath tend to be discovered.
Top and bottom track set level and secured, with backing where the ground falls away. The track is what determines whether panels stay put in wind.
Panels cut and set into the track with the expansion allowance the material requires. Vinyl in particular must be allowed to move with temperature or it buckles.
Vents distributed to meet the required ventilation area, and at least one access door sized so someone can actually get in to service plumbing.
Insulated panels or a separate board behind plain skirting, where the aim is freeze protection rather than just enclosure.
If you are seeing any of this, call us before it gets more expensive.
| What you are seeing | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| Panels cracked or blown out after wind | Track failure or panels installed without expansion room |
| Frozen pipes despite intact skirting | Insufficient insulation; consider an insulated system |
| Musty smell or damp under the home | Ventilation area is inadequate for the enclosed space |
| Animals getting underneath | Gaps at grade or a missing bottom track |
Perimeter and heights measured, and the park's or jurisdiction's requirements for material, ventilation area and access confirmed before ordering anything.
Old skirting out, debris cleared, and the underside of the home inspected. Better to find damaged ductwork or a plumbing leak now than to seal it back up.
Top track fixed to the home and bottom track set to follow grade, with backing where needed. Getting this level and true is what makes the finished result look right.
Panels cut to the varying heights and set with the manufacturer's expansion gap. Vinyl needs room to move; installed tight it buckles in summer heat.
Vents distributed around the perimeter rather than clustered, access door fitted where plumbing can actually be reached, and trim finished at corners.