Our Comprehensive Process for Mobile Home Services
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Consultation
We assess your mobile home needs through detailed discussions to offer tailored solutions.
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Transportation
Our experienced team safely transports your mobile home, minimizing risks throughout the journey.
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Installation
We provide certified installation services ensuring your mobile home is securely placed and connected.
Mobile Home Transport
At Simmons Mobile Home Movers, we specialize in the safe transportation of mobile homes within Louisiana and surrounding states. Our experienced team utilizes the latest equipment and techniques to ensure your home arrives at its destination securely and on time.
Mobile Home Installation
Our certified installers at Simmons Mobile Home Movers handle all installation needs, including securing your mobile home and ensuring proper utility connections. We comply with regulations and maintain high standards to guarantee a safe and optimal living environment for you.
Repairs and Elevations
Whether it’s fixing structural issues or elevating homes to meet safety standards, our skilled team is ready to provide quick and reliable repair services. We aim to restore your mobile home to its best condition, ensuring peace of mind for homeowners.
Demolition Services
Our demolition services safely remove mobile homes that are no longer needed, ensuring proper disposal and site cleanup. We follow regulations and industry best practices, ensuring the process is efficient and completes safely.
Let’s Get Started on Your Move!
Reach out to us today to discuss how we can assist you with your mobile home moving, installations, and more.
Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Hurricane-Proofing Your Manufactured Home
When hurricane season rolls around, the anxiety for manufactured home owners can be real. There’s a lingering myth that these homes are “tornado magnets,” but modern manufactured homes—especially those built after 1994—are engineered to withstand significant wind loads.
The key isn’t just how the home was built, but how you prepare it. Here is your essential checklist to ensure your home and your family stay safe when the flags go up.
1. Inspect Your Tie-Downs and Anchors
In a high-wind event, your home’s greatest defense is its connection to the ground.
Check for Rust: Inspect the steel straps (tie-downs) for any signs of corrosion or thinning.
Tighten Up: Over time, straps can become loose. Ensure they are taut and that the anchors are still firmly embedded in the ground or concrete.
Verify Compliance: Ensure your anchoring system meets current local building codes for your specific Wind Zone. If you aren’t sure, it is worth hiring a professional to do a “certification of retrofitting.”
2. Secure the “Flying Hazards”
Manufactured homes often feature additions that are vulnerable to being ripped away, turning into dangerous projectiles.
Carports and Awnings: These act like sails in a hurricane. If possible, remove the fabric or metal panels. If they are permanent, ensure the support posts are extra-secure.
Skirting: High winds can get under your home and create “uplift,” which can actually lift the structure off its foundation. Ensure your skirting is secure but has enough vents to prevent pressure buildup.
The Yard: Clear your porch of potted plants, patio furniture, and bird feeders. If it’s not bolted down, it’s a missile.
3. Harden the Building Envelope
Once wind enters a home through a broken window or door, the internal pressure can blow the roof off from the inside out.
Storm Shutters: Permanent accordion or roll-down shutters are the gold standard. If you don’t have them, pre-cut 5/8-inch marine plywood to fit every window and label them for quick installation.
Door Reinforcement: Check that your door hinges are tight and the deadbolt is deep. For double doors, use a “header and footer” bolt system to prevent them from blowing inward.
4. Maintenance Matters
A little upkeep now prevents a catastrophe later.
Roof Inspection: Check for loose shingles or seams in metal roofing. Use a specialized roof sealant to patch any gaps.
Tree Trimming: Cut back any branches hanging over your roof. In a storm, “overhang” becomes “impact.”
Gutters: Clear them out. You want heavy rain to flow away from your foundation, not pool under the home where it can soften the soil around your anchors.
The “Go-Bag” Essentials
If local authorities issue an evacuation order, leave immediately. Manufactured homes are not designed to be stayed in during a direct hit from a major hurricane. Have these ready:
Important Documents: Titles, insurance policies, and IDs in a waterproof bag.
Photos of the Home: Take “before” photos of every room and the exterior for insurance purposes.
Personal Supplies: Three days of water, non-perishable food, and medications.
Pro Tip: Don’t forget to turn off your main water valve and gas/propane supply before you evacuate to prevent flooding or fires caused by shifted lines.
By taking these steps early, you aren’t just protecting a structure—you’re protecting your peace of mind. Preparation is the difference between a stressful week and a total loss.
