Firstly, make sure your home is leveled as you will experience a multitude of problems if it is not set right. If you have cracks in your ceiling or walls or you can hear the floor creak when you walks then you are lily to need to address an unleveled home.
The skirting on your mobile home will need to be checked to ensure that there is adequate ventilation so you need to check on it regularly. If you see any dents, holes or cracks you need to fix straight away and if it looks severely damaged you will need to invest in new mobile home skirting. Poor skirting can also lead to vermin which can really do a lot of damage to your home.
Regular cleaning of both the interior and the exterior of your mobile home will keep it in overall good condition. You should ensure that all seals and weather stripping is intact and if damaged, you will need to replace. It is worth investing in a jet washer to give the exterior a deep clean every couple of months.
If you have a chimney connections or a flue on a wood stove you will need to get this inspected every year at the start of the cold weather period. You should always follow guidelines from your stove manufacturer to keep your stove working and to keep you safe.
You will need to inspect drains and gutters to check for any cracks or leaks. Leaving escaped water to do damage can be very costly and your health will be sat risk if your home becomes damp and moldy.
Check that all fixtures and fittings, such faucets and cupboard doors are in good working condition and replace anything that is broken. Many fixtures are designed specifically for mobile homes and can cost a little more money, but if your home looks good it will feel good.
Check your roof for any cracks, holes or signs of damage other than the usual wear and tear. Fixing up damaged areas of the roof will cost a lot less than having to replace a damaged roof. Having a well insulated roof is also very cost effective as it will save energy by keeping the cold out and retract the sun during warm weather.
Performing routine maintenance inspections can save you a lot of money and hassle so be sure to carry them out on a regular basis. Home is where the heart is and you do not want to fall out of love with your home for the sake of a few basic mobile home maintenance parts.