North Dakota Manufactured Housing Association
PO Box 2681 Bismarck, North Dakota 58502
Phone & Fax # 701-223-5390

INSPECTION OF YOUR NEW MANUFACTURED HOME

When you take possession of your new home, the first thing to do is to check it over thoroughly. It is important to discover problems early and report them to the retailer or the installer within the warranty's time limits.

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• Installation Inspection
• General Inspection

• INSTALLATION INSPECTION
  First, check to see that your home was installed properly. If you are present during installation, ask the installation crew manager to walk through your home with you to assist in identifying problems and to answer your questions.

  Listed below are some areas you should check to make sure your home was installed properly.

  • Open and close all interior and exterior doors. If a door does not open and close smoothly, it may indicate a need for a minor hinge adjustment, but it also may be a sign that the home is not level. Immediately call this to the attention of the person responsible for installation.
  • Examine the entire house. Look at the walls, the floors, and the ceilings. Be certain that all faucets and appliances work.

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• GENERAL INSPECTION
  You will want to make your inspection of the home in an organized way. A good strategy is to inspect the outside of your home first and then check the interior, carefully going through each room. Many manufacturers provide a checklist in the owner's manual of items you should inspect. You should fill out the checklist and return it to the manufacturer as soon as possible.

  As you make your inspection, jot down on paper every item you think requires service. When you are finished, make copies of the list -- one for you, one for your retailer, and an extra copy for the manufacturer. It is also a good idea to put the date of your inspection on the list.

  Carefully inspect your home for any problems as soon as it is installed; make sure that it is level-check doors, windows, and drawers.
  
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