Hurricane tie-downs and anchors in Spring Hill, FLStrapped downto the ground.
Anchors checked, straps tightened or replaced, and new anchors added where needed.
Hurricane Anchors & Tie-Downs
What holds the home down
Many manufactured homes are held to the ground by steel straps tied to the frame, not by a foundation.
The straps run to ground anchors that are driven into the soil and pulled tight.
In a hurricane, that connection is what keeps the home on its piers when the wind pushes and lifts.
Straps rust, anchors loosen as the soil shifts, and some homes have straps missing altogether.
We go under, check every anchor and strap and photograph what we find.
Loose straps are re-tensioned, rusted ones are replaced and anchors are added where the home needs them.
What to look for
What we look for under the home
- Rusted strapsFlaking, pitted or thinned steel has lost strength it will need in a storm.
- Slack or loose strapsA strap that sags or can be moved by hand is not holding the frame down.
- Missing straps or anchorsSome older homes have bare stretches of frame with no strap or anchor at all.
- Tilted or pulled-out anchorsAnchors tilted or heaved out by rain and shifting ground need to be reset.
Where it sits
Layer 6 of 7: hurricane anchors & tie-downs
The lit layer is this job. Every other number links to the work around it.
- 1Vapor Barrier & Belly WrapTorn or sagging belly board out, new wrap fastened tight to the frame.
- 2Crawl Space InsulationWet or fallen insulation out, new R-19 batts in under the floor.
- 3Moisture BarrierHeavy plastic over bare soil keeps ground damp from rising into the belly.
- 4Underpinning & SkirtingSkirting panels repaired or replaced, with vents so the crawl space breathes.
- 5Leveling, Piers & StabilizersRe-level a settled home, add or repair piers, and bolt on steel stabilizers.
- 6Hurricane Anchors & Tie-DownsAnchors and steel straps checked, re-tensioned or added to hold the home down.
- 7Soft Floor RepairWater-swollen decking cut out and rebuilt, from inside the home or below.
The work
What an anchor visit covers
- 1
Inspect every line
We follow each strap from the frame to its ground anchor and photograph the whole run.
- 2
Tension what is loose
Slack straps are pulled tight again at the anchor, so the home is held snug.
- 3
Replace what is rusted
Worn straps and anchors come out, and new steel goes in and is tensioned.
- 4
Add anchors where needed
New anchors are driven into the soil and strapped to the frame in the gaps.
Our photos
Under the frame on anchor jobs
After the job
What changes with the home tied down
Tight straps and sound anchors give the home something solid to push against when the wind rises.
It does not turn the home into a house on a slab, but it helps keep the frame on its piers.
Florida takes manufactured-home anchoring seriously, and a check now is easier than a scramble later.
You get photos of each strap and anchor, so you know what is holding your home down.
TLC is a Florida-licensed mobile home installer, license IH 1120596 on the state list.
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Where we do it
Hurricane Tie-Downs across Hernando and Pasco
We do hurricane anchors & tie-downs in every town below, all within about half an hour of our Spring Hill office.
Other work under the home
- Vapor Barrier & Belly WrapTorn or sagging belly board out, new wrap fastened tight to the frame.
- Crawl Space InsulationWet or fallen insulation out, new R-19 batts in under the floor.
- Moisture BarrierHeavy plastic over bare soil keeps ground damp from rising into the belly.
- Underpinning & SkirtingSkirting panels repaired or replaced, with vents so the crawl space breathes.
- Leveling, Piers & StabilizersRe-level a settled home, add or repair piers, and bolt on steel stabilizers.
- Soft Floor RepairWater-swollen decking cut out and rebuilt, from inside the home or below.
Questions
Hurricane Tie-Downs questions
What are hurricane tie-downs on a mobile home?
Steel straps run from the frame of the home to ground anchors driven into the soil.
Tension on the straps holds it down.
Does strap tension really matter?
Yes. A slack strap does nothing until the wind has already moved the home.
Tight straps resist from the first push.
Can you add anchors to a home that has too few?
Yes. We add ground anchors and straps where the home has gaps, and tension them to the frame.
When should the straps be checked?
Before a storm is on the way, after strong wind, and whenever you see rust or slack.
Our first look is free.
Free inspection
Get a free look at your hurricane tie-downs
Send the form or call. We set a time, go under the home and show you the photos before you decide anything.
- Call or text(813) 500-1236
- HoursMonday to Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM
- Office2392 Commercial Way Ste 214, Spring Hill, FL 34606
- DiscountsFor seniors and veterans. Just ask.
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