Use this checklist to prepare for an inspection. It does not mean that every home in the area has the same construction or termite condition.
Access and ownership need to be clear
Manufactured-home inspections may involve skirting, supports, crawl clearance, utility penetrations, attached porches or rooms, storage beneath the home, and community or land-ownership rules. Tell the provider what can be opened safely and whether management permission is needed.
Do not remove fixed skirting or enter a low or unsafe space to investigate. Photograph exterior evidence, identify access panels, and ask the provider to state which parts of the home and attached features are included.
What to have ready for the inspection
Before the visit, collect available pretreatment, warranty, inspection, repair, purchase, and addition records. Photograph the suspected sign and identify the nearest room, exterior wall, utility, patio, or landscape feature.
Give the inspector access to the relevant interior and exterior edges without moving fixed materials yourself. Identify leaks, irrigation, recent grading, attached concrete, storage, or remodeling that may affect visibility.
- Safe crawl-access location
- Skirting type and removable panels
- Attached porch, room, or carport history
- Community or property-manager contact
- Prior treatment for the home and site
What to ask after the inspection
Ask what evidence was confirmed, which areas could not be inspected, what treatment is recommended, and what written records you will receive.
If the home was treated before, check the original paperwork and contact the company named in it before paying for another treatment. If you need a WDIIR for a real-estate transaction, say so when scheduling.