It's tempting to start a mobile home remodel with paint and flooring. But water causes most mobile home damage, and new flooring over a leak or a soft subfloor just has to come out again. This checklist walks you through the home one area at a time, from the roof and underneath to every room. You check what's fine, circle a priority for what isn't, and end with one page that shows what to fix first.
Who it's for
Buyers looking at a used mobile or manufactured home
New owners who want to know what they're dealing with
Anyone planning a remodel who doesn't know where to start
Owners getting ready to talk to contractors
What you'll be able to do
See everything that needs work on one page
Walk the home in orderExterior and roof, underneath and structure, systems, then each room.
Circle a priorityMark each item Fix Now, Fix Soon, Plan, or Want.
Fix things in the right orderWater, structure, systems, big upgrades, then finishes.
Measure before you shopRecord door and window sizes, since many mobile home parts aren't standard.
Pick your quick winsIdeas to make a mobile home look and feel more like a site-built house.
What's included
Everything in your download
Mobile Home Renovation Checklist (PDF, 13 pages): Start Here, Exterior + Roof, Underneath + Structure, Systems, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, Living Areas, Halls + Laundry, Doors + Windows Measurements, Untrailer Quick Wins, Priority Summary, and Next Steps
How it works
Print it, walk it, plan it
Print the pagesPrint one Bathroom page per bathroom and one Bedroom page per bedroom.
Walk the homeCheck what's fine, and circle Fix Now, Fix Soon, Plan, or Want for anything that needs work.
SummarizeCopy the big items onto the Priority Summary with a stage and a rough cost.
Delivery
How you get it
This is a digital download. After checkout you get your download link right away and by email. Print it at home and fill it in by hand. Nothing ships.
For personal use. See the license and refund policy. This checklist is general guidance, not a professional inspection. Electrical, gas, structural, and roof work can be dangerous. Hire licensed professionals where your state or local code requires, and get permits where needed.
Questions
Frequently asked
Can I use it before I buy a mobile home?
Yes. It works as a walkthrough for a home you're considering, as well as one you already own.
Do I need to go under the home?
The Underneath + Structure page is easier with a look under the skirting. If you'd rather not, have an inspector or handyman check it for you.
Can I fill it in on my computer?
No. It's a printable PDF made to fill in by hand.
What do I do after the checklist?
The Mobile Home Renovation Planner and Budget Spreadsheet turn your list into a budget, a savings plan, and a schedule.
How do I get the files?
Right after checkout you get a download link on screen and by email.
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