What do I have to do when setting up a moble home on untouched land?

Answer 1

First of all, you need to check with the County where the untouched land is located to see what requirements such as permits, getting electric/gas, water, septic/sewer. Most counties have requirements and you need to find out what those requirements are before you move the mobile home on to the land.

Answer 2

#1 - Check the zoning to be sure you can put a MH on it. You will also need to know any setbacks (distance from the road, other houses, etc) to know where you can locate your home.

#2 - Survey. If you cannot find the survey pins (small metal stakes in the ground), get the survey.

#3 Utilities: Not cheap, especially if the closest utilities are far from your land. You may need septic tests (aka perc tests) to see if you can install a septic and what type you can be approved for. Make sure your land is big enough for the drain field according to where you locate the house.

#4 Foundation. Your MH will have higher resale (although MH's depreciate in value) if it is on a foundation. Piers are a type of foundation, but some lenders won't finance them, so make sure you get the full foundation. If it is an earthquake area, get the seismic foundation. Ask about tie-downs, they are much cheaper to install when you are doing initial installation than down the road. (Tie downs are an additional method of securing your MH to the foundation)

#5 Driveway.

#6 Patience. Lots of it.

Answer 3

If you are buying the mobile from a dealer than they know the deal. You will need surveys, the land cleared for the access and location of the mobile, septic or sewer will have to be put in, well or city water will have to be run on the property, electric, driveway. The proper permits will have to be pulled first and inspections for each of the installed utilities. Final inspection and your in! We just did this last July and moved in November 17th. It was slower than I wanted but I love my 5 bedroom 3 bath home!

Answer 4

If it is in the jurisdiction of a zoning board, start with them.

In addition to the obvious tie-down issues, you need to have water, a septic system, and power. How much of a problem those are depends on just how "untouched" the land is.

If you want water, you need a well. If you want running water, you need a pump, and that means you need power. If there's no power, you need a generator, or you need to talk to the community power company and find out how to get power. You can have a septic tank put in, but you'll need running water, otherwise you're gonna need an outhouse.

Answer 5

You need to have water, electric and a septic system installed. You also have to be sure the ground that will be under the mobile home is stable. You may have to put in footings or pilings.
Check with your local building department for your codes. Each area is different. These are the basics.

Answer 6

real simple stuff here ..in simple terms 1. check local codes to make sure there allowed,2 find what services you need , water, sewer . if available from municipal source apply for permit, if no services have a well drilled (have water tested before installing anything) and sewer attach to leech line septic tank , pour foundation if you ever want financing and the mobile home folks will set it for you.. real fast just make sure you cooperate with local planners/city hall

Answer 7

1st a big bank account, (really)
survey the land for leveling, placement of home pad ie: tie downs, (so it won't blow away)
level the area you plan to put the home on.
dig trenches for power, water, electricial, sewer, etc.

can you get power there? or do you need solar, generator, windmill, wind turbine, etc
how many power poles will you have to buy to get the power/phone lines to your home? and the cost of a backhoe to dig holes for them all,


is there water nearby, or do you have to dig a well, and how deep (hope the water supply is year round, and drinkable)

septic system or out house? telephone service, or nearby cell tower.
can you even build on the land? Permits, enviromental studdies, etc.
can you get a mobile to the site? you will need at least a temp. roadway put in to move the home there.

how far from services are you willing to walk in the snow when your power goes out in the rural area for days or weeks.
Don't kid yourself it WILL go out.
Is it cold where you want to put your home then you will need to get a lot of wood ready for winter, or buy a propane tank, dig a trench for the line to the home,
Then you get to buy or make a skirting for your home, (keeps critters out)
then you will need trailer stairs, or build a porch. (hope you can find labor out in the boonies)
then you have to worry how far to travel to schools, hospitals, markets, movies, post office, voting place, vets, the closest
7-11, or wallmart,
I know it sounds like a great idea.......................BUT.......
it will be one of the hardest things that you will ever do.
Then you have to see if you want to fit in with the local people in the area (culture shock). good luck!!!!
Also you have to find out if that area is covered for 911 services, and how to guide the police/paramedics to where you live while having your heart attach after trying to dig out from a snow storm,
Lastly you will need an axe to break the ice on the nearest stream or pond so you can get water to boil for drinking when your pipes freeze. also to flush and wash.
Then there is the fact that you are out in the middle of ??????? and what neighbor is going to watch your house while you are away, Break ins are a way of life in rural areas, and a New home makea a great target. Can you even get insurance?
THINK THINK THINK First!!!!!

Answer 8

if you're buying from a dealer, you won't have to do anything, they will handle it all, from building permits to contractors, so just relax and enjoy buying your new home