Mobile home repair for Port Charlotte and Charlotte County

How it works

1. Call or send a request

   Tell us your town and what's going on with your home.

2. We connect you

   Your request goes to an independent mobile home repair company or licensed installer that serves your area.

3. They call you back

   They inspect the home and quote the work directly.

Who is this for?

Owners of mobile and manufactured homes in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, North Port, Englewood and the rest of Charlotte County, whether in a 55+ community, a resident-owned park or on a private lot. About 41 percent of Charlotte County residents are 65 or older, and many manufactured home owners here are retirees or seasonal residents who need someone reliable to check the home before storm season or while they're away.

Why does wind matter so much here?

Charlotte County is in HUD Wind Zone III, the highest wind zone for manufactured homes. Only 14 Florida counties are in Zone III, including Charlotte, Sarasota and Lee. Homes set up here must be built and anchored for Zone III loads, and the county requires a manufacturer's Wind Zone III letter for installations. The area has seen why: Hurricane Charley's eyewall hit Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte in 2004, and Hurricane Ian made a second landfall near Punta Gorda in 2022.

What are the signs a mobile home needs leveling or repair?

• Doors and windows that stick or won't latch
• Cracks at the corners of doors, windows or ceiling seams
• Floors that slope, bounce or feel soft
• Gaps where the walls meet the ceiling or floor
• Loose, rusted or missing tie-down straps
• Piers that have tilted, cracked or sunk
• Torn or sagging underbelly material
• Damaged or missing skirting

Who is allowed to level or tie down a mobile home?

Florida law requires anyone who installs a mobile home to hold a mobile home installer license from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Installation (also called setup) is defined to include blocking, leveling and supporting the home and its foundation system. The FLHSMV puts it simply: only licensed mobile home installers set up a home in Florida. Ask for the installer's license number before leveling or tie-down work.

Do repairs need a permit in Charlotte County?

Often. Charlotte County requires permits for setting up and tying down a home, replacing a home, and repairs or remodeling of the structure, roof, walls, floor, windows or exterior doors, with some minor work exempt. Carports, sheds, additions and aluminum roof-overs need a building permit. Florida rules also say repairs to a manufactured home must use materials and design equivalent to the original construction. Our Charlotte County mobile home guide covers the rules with sources.

How often should tie-downs be checked?

Lee County Emergency Management, next door, recommends checking tie-downs at least once a year. Before hurricane season is the natural time. Straps loosen and rust in salty, humid air, and anchors can work loose in sandy ground after heavy rain. A licensed installer can check strap tension, anchor condition and pier alignment in one visit.

What should I check after a hurricane?

• Wait for the all-clear. Charlotte County has ordered mobile home residents to evacuate during hurricanes. Don't return until officials say it's safe.
• Walk around the home. Look for shifted skirting, a home that looks off its piers, or straps hanging loose.
• Check inside. New cracks, doors that suddenly stick, or soft spots in the floor can mean the home moved.
• Photograph everything before repairs, for insurance.
• Have a licensed installer inspect the anchors, straps and piers, even if the home looks fine from inside.

I'm only here part of the year. Can someone check the home while I'm away?

Many Charlotte County manufactured home owners are seasonal residents. A repair company can inspect tie-downs, piers and the underbelly while you're away and send photos and an estimate. Ask your community office whether they need advance notice, and arrange access ahead of time.

What affects the cost of mobile home repair?

• Single-wide or multi-section. Larger homes have more piers, anchors and seams.
• How far out of level. Small adjustments versus major re-blocking.
• Anchors and straps. Tightening existing straps versus adding or replacing anchors.
• Access underneath. Low clearance, skirting removal and debris.
• Permits. Required for many tie-down and repair jobs.
• Storm timing. Demand spikes right before and after hurricanes.

We don't quote prices ourselves. The company you're connected with inspects the home and gives you a written estimate.

What should I ask a mobile home company before hiring?

• What's your Florida mobile home installer license number?
• Will you pull the county permit if one is needed?
• Are you replacing anchors and straps with Wind Zone III-rated parts?
• Will you check the piers, pads and underbelly while you're under the home?
• Does my community require proof of insurance or registration before you start?

Areas we cover

• Port Charlotte
• Punta Gorda
• North Port
• Englewood
• Solana

Planning ahead? Read our Charlotte County mobile home guide.