MOBILE & MANUFACTURED HOME INSPECTIONS IN EAST TEXAS

Comprehensive mobile and manufactured home inspections—including HUD-compliant foundation and addition certificates—serving Longview, Tyler, and surrounding East Texas areas.

Niche Expertise

24-Hour Reports

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HUD Foundation Certificates

Licensed & Engineer Approved

We specialize in manufactured and mobile homes, delivering focused inspections and compliance certificates—not generic checklists.

What’s Included in Your Mobile or Manufactured Home Inspection

Manufactured homes have unique structures and support systems. Our inspections go beyond surface-level checks to evaluate every visible and accessible component that impacts safety, performance, and lender compliance.

We typically inspect:

  • Frame, piers, and supports

  • Tie-downs and anchoring system

  • Skirting, vents, and crawlspace access

  • Underbelly and insulation (where visible)

  • Roof covering and visible structure

  • Exterior siding, doors, and windows

  • Interior walls, ceilings, and floors

  • Visible plumbing, electrical, and HVAC connections

  • Additions, porches, or decks (where attached)

  • Grading, drainage, and site conditions

Every inspection is performed by a licensed Texas home inspector and, when required, coordinated with an engineer for HUD/FHA certification.

Diagram of a mobile and manufactured home anchor and pier foundation system, showing tie-downs, I-beam frame, and ground anchor components.

WHY MOBILE HOME INSPECTIONS MATTER IN EAST TEXAS

East Texas soils, humidity, and weather can take a toll on manufactured homes over time. Local clay soils shift easily, high humidity can affect underbellies and insulation, and aging tie-downs may compromise stability.

Common regional issues we identify include:

  • Soil movement leading to uneven piers and settling

  • Moisture and ventilation problems under the home

  • Loose or deteriorated anchors reducing wind resistance

  • Improper additions attached to the home structure

That’s why it’s crucial to have a professional, East Texas-based inspector who understands manufactured housing systems and HUD requirements.

Permanent Foundation and Addition Certificates for Financing

If you’re purchasing, refinancing, or selling a manufactured home, your lender may require a HUD-compliant foundation certification or an addition/porch certificate before closing.

Palmer Inspections coordinates directly with licensed engineers to provide the documentation you need—fast and accurately.

We offer:

  • Permanent foundation compliance letters (HUD/FHA standards)

  • Addition, porch, and deck assessments for lender approval

  • Fast coordination and turnaround—typically within 24 hours

We handle the coordination between inspection and engineering, so you don’t have to.

Mobile home with elevated front porch and stone skirting on a grassy lot, with an inspector standing in the foreground during a foundation evaluation.

NEED A MOBILE HOME INSPECTION OR FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE?

We’re here to help buyers, sellers, and lenders move forward with confidence. From thorough mobile home inspections to engineer-issued foundation and addition certificates, Palmer Inspections makes the process simple, fast, and accurate.

Testimonials

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Professional and yet home town. I have worked with inspectors before and felt like it wasn't me they were working for. Palmer is different. Communications are clear, they make sure you know what's going on. Takes the time to explain things, multiple times if your not understanding. Worked with me on dates as they changed. It's just a really good company to deal with. I don't believe you would be disappointed in choosing them.
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Deborah Woods
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Palmer Inspection was the best. Kyle was prompt, very thorough in the inspection and then took the time to go over everything with us. The price for the inspection was great. Highly recommend them for your inspection needs.
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Outstanding!! Very professional.
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Miguel Arroyo
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Fantastic job! They were professional, thorough and incredibly helpful. They took the time to carefully inspect everything and explain their findings in a way that was easy to understand. I would highly recommend Palmer Inspections to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and trustworthy home inspector!
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Maggie Brutsche
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Kyle did a great job with our inspection!! He answered all of our questions, made sure we understood his explanations, and was very patient with our many many questions. We never felt rushed or like we had a ridiculous question. I hope we don’t have to buy another house anytime soon, but if we did, we’d use him again!! Will be recommending to anyone we know buying a house.
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Sydney Dougherty
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Not only a great inspector, but overall just a wonderful human. I attended our home inspection and Kyle is very thorough. This is our first home, so it was important to me that I found someone I could trust. Kyle checks everything and explains everything in a clear manner so that new homeowners (me) actually understand everything he's talking about. Kyle's platform is also amazing. His report site is extremely detailed and very organized. He takes plenty of pictures and videos so you can see exactly what he's talking about, and includes very detailed descriptions. Kyle also offered us a follow up Q&A call where he explained everything in even more detail! We were able to ask any questions we had and he had such helpful answers. Kyle has definitely eased a lot of the stress with buying our first home. HIGHLY recommend.
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Koger Bates
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We reached out to Palmer Inpections and from the first call the level of professionalism and care was outstanding. We were able to schedule our inspection within 24 hours and the owner asked us what our largest concerns were regarding the home. We were invited to attend the inspection at the end of the appointment and the inspectors walked me through all findings, and explained in detail the importance of issues and levels of severity. We received our written report within 24 hours and were invited to have a Question and Answer call, if we chose to. The written report was thorough and easy to read. I would recommend Palmer Inspections to anyone buying a home. Professional, knowledgeable, timely, and genuinely cared about our concerns. Thank you Palmer Inspection Team...
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Emiley Brown
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Kyle was very responsive and professional! He was able to get to our septic inspection the same day we scheduled, which was incredibly helpful in keeping our transaction moving forward. He was thorough, knowledgeable, and great to work with throughout the process. I really appreciate the quick turnaround and excellent service. I would definitely recommend Kyle to anyone needing a septic inspection!
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Best inspector in ETX