Inspect Tie-Down Anchors and Straps
Verify the anchoring system that secures your mobile home against high winds is undamaged and properly tensioned.
DIY Cost
$0
If Ignored
$50k
Frequency
Once a year
Difficulty
Moderate DIY
Some experience helpful. Plan 2–4 hours and watch a tutorial first.
How to do it — step by step
Walk beneath or around the home and locate each over-the-top or frame strap and its ground anchor. Check straps for fraying, rust, or cuts. Check anchor heads at ground level for corrosion or heaving — an anchor that has shifted or rusted can pull out under load. Straps should be taut but not so tight they distort the frame — use a tension meter or have a mobile home installer check tension if you're unsure. Check anchor installation depth if the soil has eroded. In high-wind zones (HUD Zone II or III), your home should have both over-the-top and frame ties. A properly anchored home can withstand winds exceeding 100 mph; an unanchored home can overturn in a 60 mph gust.
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