Delivery, Set-Up, Installation, and Site Selection

Part of Tandem's fleet of trucks and delivery vehicles

Transportation and Delivery

Tandem is equipped with a fleet of trucks and vehicles to provide high-quality transportation and delivery services for your new mobile home.

Set-Up and Installation

Installation is one of the most important elements of purchasing a new manufactured home.

The following items should be considered:

1. Locality's requirements for zoning, septic, electrical and/or building permits
2. Site preparation and access to the site
3. Stable soil and proper foundation system, including the anchoring system, that is approved/listed for use in the proper class of soil (this information may be available in the manufacturer's written instructions or obtained from State or local building officials)
4. Perimeter enclosure may be either recommended or required
5. Utility hook-ups as addressed in the installation manual provided with the home
6. The proper ventilation and discharge of moisture from under the home (i.e. dryer vents and air-conditioning condensates.) 

How should I choose a site for my new mobile home?

Site selection is critical to the performance of your home. Easy access to the site ensures that trees or branches that may cause damage to your home will not impede the transporter. It is part of Tandem's service to meet with you to advise you about placement of your home on your property.

Remember these important considerations:

• Make certain that your home site is properly prepared and that water drains away from the foundation.

• The home site should be as level as possible.

• The soil must be graded and sloped away from the home for water runoff.

• Any fill soil must be compacted so that the foundation will not sink or shift.