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Category: Prevention

Mobile Home Safety: How to prepare for Natural Disasters in South Carolina

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Mobile homes are incredibly popular, with around 22 million Americans living in mobile homes instead of traditional homes, thanks to their affordability and comfort. Like any other residence, mobile homes require some protective measures against natural disasters like heavy rain and floods. While traditional homes require preparations to deal with natural disasters before they hit, mobile … Continued

Mobile Home Electrical Upgrades and Safety In South Carolina

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When it comes to assuring the safety of your mobile home, the one thing that gets overlooked the most is the electrical system. This is especially crucial for older mobile homes with outdated components and wirings that pose serious threats. Adding upgrades to your mobile home’s electrical system prevents potential hazards like electrocution or electrical … Continued
Older Mobile Homes May Be Harder To Insure, But Policies May Be Available

What Is the Oldest Mobile Home That Can Get Insurance?

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While there’s no law dictating that a mobile home built before a certain year can’t get insured. But if the home was built before 1976 your options of insuring will be a bit different than a modern manufactured home (manufactured homes built after 1976).  Securing insurance for old mobile homes is a bit more challenging … Continued
Mobile Home Vapor Barrier

What Does A Vapor Barrier Do Under A Mobile Home In South Carolina?

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Mobile homes are becoming an extremely attractive alternative to traditional homes, especially among young people who want to buy their first home or old people looking to retire and live a calm life. Mobile homes’ affordability and ease of installation make it appealing, and South Carolina’s beautiful climate makes it all the more attractive. But … Continued
Mobile Home Insurance

Do I Need Insurance For My Mobile Home In South Carolina?

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With more than 355,000 occupied mobile homes, South Carolina makes up for more than 20% of the state’s housing units. They also comprise more per capita mobile homes than other states. It’s always a great idea to get insurance to protect your investment. Mobile homes are no exception. Insurance covers your mobile home, personal property … Continued

Mobile Home Insulation Types in South Carolina 

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Mobile home insulation is one of the most overlooked areas. Most people often oversimplify it and only think of insulating foams or fiberglass. But mobile home insulation is a massive topic that most people are oblivious about. The advantages of insulation are also often glossed over. Surprisingly, insulation does more than only keep your mobile … Continued

What Questions Should I Ask When Buying A Mobile Home

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Buying a mobile home can be very exciting yet very daunting. Just like any other investment buying a mobile home also needs a lot of consideration and thought. Jumping the gun without thinking about anything would be a horrible decision. You need to take your time to weigh in important factors before buying a house.’ … Continued

What Is The Best Roof For A Mobile Home

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Mobile homes usually come with flat roofs or gentler slopes that are generally used for permanent structures. A mobile home roof usually places new roofs or roofing materials over the existing roof. Often there is no material removed to keep the costs down. You even require less labor. The roof of a mobile home also … Continued

How To Tell If A Mobile Home Is Unlevel

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A lot of people overlook the possibility of their mobile home being unleveled. This is a very common problem that can happen to any mobile home. This can happen due to poor installation or the shifting of the soil. It can cause a lot of damage to your mobile home if not dealt with. Unlevel … Continued

How To Prevent Mobile Home Fires

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Fire can strike your mobile home unexpectedly at any time of the year and the results can be devastating. Mobile homes have a different design than traditional houses, so they also need specific preventative measures to help prevent potential fires. More than 2,500 people die, and 12,500 get injured in home fire-related incidents. So, you … Continued