A manufactured home is built in layers that dry at different speeds. Water that gets past the flooring can sit in the subfloor and the insulation underneath, and a leak from a roof seam or a supply fitting can run down a wall cavity before any stain shows. Cleanup follows each layer.
Where water hides in a manufactured home
- Under vinyl or laminate over the floor decking
- In the insulation beneath the floor
- Inside exterior walls near roof seams
- Behind cabinets in kitchens and baths
- Along the underside where storm water pooled
Water got into the floor or walls. Describe what happened and the opening and drying steps can be explained.
Ask about the homeOpening the floor to dry it
When the decking has soaked through, a section of flooring is cut out so air movers and dehumidifiers can reach the joists and the underside. Wet insulation below is replaced, since it holds moisture against the framing, and readings continue until the structure matches dry reference materials.
Storm water and roof seams
Heavy rain can enter at roof seams, vents and window frames as easily as through a damaged shingle. The hurricane and storm water damage service explains how rain damage is documented, and the roof leak water damage service covers the attic side.
Standing water on the floor is handled first through water extraction, because trapped water under flooring is what keeps the subfloor wet longest. A plumber or roofer repairs the cause.
Manufactured Home Water Damage in short
Leaks and storm water that reach a manufactured home are extracted, and the flooring, subfloor, walls and underside are opened where needed and dried until moisture readings return to normal.