Friday, March 7, 2014

Advice For An Individual Who Buys Mobile Homes

By Kendra Hood


Movable homes are residential units put together in an assembly plant and taken to a desired place where they will be used. A vehicle is required to move them to the new location. Some crucial knowledge for a person who buys mobile homes is required so as to make a good purchase. One can buy a new or second hand caravan.

Authorities which control the construction industry have set laws which are meant to ensure safe and proper building work is done. This laws may include instructions on the materials to be used in construction as well as the design adopted. It is important to ensure that these laws have been observed in the construction of the mobile home that one intends to acquire so as not to run into problems with the law.

Space requirement differ from person to person. One with a lot of furniture will require a structure with a big living room. The size of the kitchen, bedroom and even toilet can be considered in the purchase so as to ensure that it will serve the needs one has. Big families may need bigger movable homes than smaller ones.

The walls and floors should be inspected for any faults. If the floor is bouncy in nature it is an indication of some damage to the wood which has been used in construction. Any openings which have been made through the walls and floor for certain connections require inspection for leakages. If there is a carpet, checking under it may reveal poor work done.

Water can cause damage to some of the construction materials used in making this kind of structures. The upper part of the structure must be in good condition. If there are marks that are not supposed to be there, then it is an indication of damage. A qualified person can be called in to assess the damage and advise on the repairs that are needed or whether it is better to look for another structure.

The water pipes should not be blocked or leaking. The water supply should be safe and secure. Disposal of waste water needs to be in good condition too. All these can be checked by a pipe fitter. He can also check whether the pipe material is of good quality that will last for long.

Electrical circuits supply lighting and other systems. If they are faulty, they could lead to an electric fire or power black out. An electrician can check the type of wire material used and change it if so desired. He can also confirm that all the electrical systems are working well.

Different insurance companies have different offers. Confirming the terms of the insurance is important. The agreement involves a lot of terms and conditions which are usually written down. It is prudent to read all the documents before signing them. One should not rely on other people to tell them what the insurance will offer as this may be misleading. Once the caravan has been fully examined, one should then decide whether to buy and do the repairs or request to seller to repair it before a purchase is done.




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