Manufactured Home Site Preparation in Southwest Washington
A manufactured home still needs a properly prepared site.
Before the home arrives, the property may need a driveway, clearing, grading, utilities, septic, drainage, and a properly prepared foundation or support system.
Planning these improvements before delivery can make installation much smoother.
Start With the Site Plan
The first step is determining where the home will be located.
The site layout should consider:
Property setbacks
Access
Driveway
Septic
Well
Electrical service
Drainage
Foundation
Other structures
Local requirements should be confirmed before construction begins.
Clear the Building Area
The home site may need to be cleared of:
Trees
Brush
Stumps
Debris
Only the areas necessary for the project should be disturbed when practical.
Prepare the Driveway
The delivery of a manufactured home requires suitable access.
The driveway needs to accommodate the delivery equipment and installation process.
Depending on the property, this may require:
Clearing
Excavation
Grading
Culverts
Aggregate
Compaction
Prepare the Foundation Area
The home needs an appropriate support system designed for the specific installation.
Site excavation may be required to establish the correct elevations.
The contractor should follow the approved plans and applicable requirements.
Septic
If the property isn't served by public sewer, an onsite septic system may be necessary.
The septic system needs to be coordinated with the home location, well, driveway, and other site improvements.
Utilities
The site may also require:
Water
Electrical
Sewer or septic
Communications
Other utility connections
Planning utility routes before final grading can reduce unnecessary rework.
Drainage
Rainwater should be considered before the home is installed.
Proper grading helps direct water away from the building area and toward the appropriate drainage system.
Why Site Preparation Should Happen First
The manufactured home delivery is usually one of the final major steps.
The property should be ready before it arrives.
That means the:
Access
Building area
Foundation
Utilities
Septic
Drainage
should all be planned and coordinated ahead of time.
Rockridge Manufactured Home Site Preparation
Rockridge provides excavation and site-development services for properties throughout Lewis County, Cowlitz County, and Southwest Washington.
Our services include:
Land clearing
Excavation
Grading
Driveways
Foundations
Utilities
Septic
Drainage
Planning to place a manufactured home on your property? Contact Rockridge early so the site-development work can be coordinated with your installation schedule.
Manufactured-home installation and building requirements vary by jurisdiction and project. Verify current requirements with the applicable authorities.
