When Your Crawl Space Needs a Solid Wall Around It

Skirting is the panel system that closes the gap between the bottom of your home and the ground. Without it, cold wind blows straight under your floors. Mice and pack rats squeeze in through any opening they can find. Water vapor from the soil rises up and sits against your floor joists.

Most homeowners do not think about their skirting until a panel falls off. By then, the crawl space has already taken damage.

We install new skirting, replace broken panels, add vapor barriers, and seal the perimeter against rodents. We work on manufactured homes throughout Flagstaff and the surrounding mountain communities.

Call today and we will schedule a free on-site check.

Why Flagstaff Mobile Home Owners Call Us and Not a General Crew

General contractors build decks, fences, and additional rooms. They are not trained on manufactured home systems. A general crew will treat your skirting like it is just a fence panel. They will not check for expansion gaps, rodent mesh requirements, or vapor code compliance.

Years of Local Crawl Space Experience

We have spent years working on manufactured home crawl spaces in this exact climate. We know how the freezing winters and mountain moisture affect under-home areas.

We Understand Flagstaff's Volcanic Soil

We know that Flagstaff's volcanic soil shifts with every wet season. We prepare the perimeter carefully to prevent panels from buckling.

Custom Track Anchoring for Rocky Ground

We know that standard anchor spacing for vinyl tracks is not enough for this rocky ground. We anchor our tracks deeper and more firmly.

We Know What ADOH Inspectors Look For

We know what the ADOH inspector looks at when a skirting permit gets pulled. We install every panel to state and local codes.

We Own and Bring Our Special Tools

We carry our own tools for every skirting job. We do not rent equipment for your project. We show up loaded and ready to work from the first hour.

Our Mobile Home Skirting Services

Standard Vinyl Panel Installation

Vinyl is the most common skirting choice for manufactured homes. It is lightweight, easy to cut, and holds up well when installed correctly.

We start by anchoring the top track to the base of your home's exterior wall. Next, we stake the bottom track into the ground and align it with a level. This step is what most quick-install crews skip. A crooked bottom track means every panel above it will lean or buckle over time.

Then we slide each vinyl skirting panel into the channel between the top and bottom tracks. We use a digital panel gap alignment tool to set the correct expansion gap between panels. This small gap lets each panel expand slightly in summer heat without pushing against the next one.

All our vinyl installs follow 24 CFR Part 3285.315, which is the federal HUD standard for manufactured home underpinning installation. This means your skirting is installed to the same specification the home was originally designed to meet.

Insulated Foam-Backed Panel Installation

Standard vinyl lets cold air pass right through the panel itself. Foam-backed panels add a thick insulation core. That core blocks cold air before it reaches the crawl space.

We start by preparing the perimeter the same way we do for vinyl. Next, we cut each insulated foam backing board to the exact height of your home at that section of the perimeter. Foam panels are heavier, so the tracks need to be anchored more firmly.

Then we scan the perimeter with an infrared thermal imaging camera. This camera shows us spots where cold air is still passing through gaps around the tracks or at the corners. We fill those spots before we call the job done.

All foam-backed skirting installations meet Arizona Department of Housing Installation Standard 102.3, which sets the ground slope and drainage rules for under-home spaces. This keeps the crawl space dry so the foam panels do not absorb moisture from below.

Faux Stone Panel Installation

Stone-texture panels give your home the look of a solid masonry base. They are much heavier than vinyl and hold up well under deep snow piles.

We start by clearing the perimeter of any loose rock or debris. Next, we frame a backing structure to carry the extra weight of the stone panels. Standard vinyl tracks are not strong enough to hold faux stone.

Then we anchor the bottom rail to the ground using a torque-controlled skirting track fastener gun. This tool drives each anchor to a set depth based on your soil type. It keeps the bottom rail from lifting in the spring when the soil expands from snowmelt.

All faux stone skirting panel installations follow Arizona Administrative Code R4-34-606, which covers the material and attachment standards for manufactured home skirting in Arizona.

Ground Vapor Barrier Sealing

Sealing the crawl space floor is a separate job from the perimeter panels. It targets the moisture that rises from the soil itself, not from outside air.

We start by clearing the ground under your home. We remove any standing debris, old plastic sheeting, or broken material from previous installs. Next, we roll out a heavy-duty polyethylene plastic vapor barrier across the full ground surface. We overlap each sheet by at least twelve inches so moisture cannot sneak through the seams.

Then we test the seal using a digital vapor permeability meter. This tool measures how much moisture vapor is passing through the plastic. If a section reads too high, we add a second layer in that area.

The vapor barrier follows Arizona Administrative Code R4-34-606(B), which sets the crawl space moisture control requirements for manufactured homes under Arizona state housing rules.

Rodent-Proof Mesh Barrier Trenching

Mice and pack rats can chew through vinyl panels or squeeze through the smallest gap at the base of the skirting. A buried steel mesh barrier stops them before they reach the panel itself.

We start by digging a trench around the full perimeter of your home. The trench is at least six inches deep. Next, we drop a heavy steel wire mesh rodent guard into the trench with the top of the mesh attached to the base of your home's frame.

Then we staple the mesh tightly to the frame using a stainless steel mesh rodent barrier stapler. This tool drives heavy-gauge staples through the steel mesh into the wood rim. This means there is no loose section that an animal can push through or chew around.

The mesh barrier installation follows Coconino County Building Code Section R317, which covers wood decay protection and crawl space pest screening standards for Coconino County.

Access Door and Utility Cutout Installation

Every manufactured home has a main water shut-off valve. It also has ductwork connections and power lines that run into the crawl space. You need a way to reach all of these without removing your skirting panels.

We plan the door location based on where your shut-off valve sits. Next, we cut the opening to the correct size using a heavy-duty pneumatic siding punch tool. This tool cuts clean, straight edges through the skirting panel without cracking the material around the opening.

Then we set a framed steel access door into the opening and secure it to the panel frame. The door latches from the outside and seals tightly when closed.

Every access door we install follows 24 CFR Part 3285.505, which defines the minimum opening size and door frame requirements for utility access points in manufactured home skirting.

Where We Do This Work

We install and repair skirting throughout Flagstaff and the surrounding area. Our crew works in these locations every week:

How We Complete a Skirting Job, Step by Step

Step 1: Contact Us

Call or fill out the form with your details (missing skirting, broken panels, citation, etc.) to get started.

Step 2: Schedule the Estimate

We set a convenient time to meet you at your home and inspect your crawl space perimeter.

Step 3: Comprehensive Inspection

We measure the perimeter slope, check for standing moisture, rodent entry points, and rim board damage.

Step 4: Written Quote

We hand you a clear, itemized quote explaining the installation scope and costs in plain language.

Step 5: Material Selection

You choose your preferred underpinning material from vinyl, insulated foam, or premium faux stone.

Step 6: Permitting & Approvals

If the state ADOH or your park management requires a permit, we handle the filing and inspections.

Step 7: Ground Preparation

We clear rock debris, grade soil for proper drainage, dig the mesh trench, and remove old tracks.

Step 8: Installation

We anchor top and bottom tracks, install rodent mesh, lay the vapor barrier, and fit skirting panels.

Step 9: Final Walk-Through

We walk the finished perimeter with you, show you the access doors and vents, and clean up the lot.

An Open Crawl Space Is Not Just Ugly. It Is a Problem.

Loose panels let in wind that freezes your pipes. Missing sections give pests a clear path into your floor system. Bare ground under your home pushes moisture into your joists every wet season.

One good skirting installation closes all of those problems at once. Most single-wide jobs take one day. Double-wides usually take two.

Call us or fill out the form. We will come out, measure everything, and hand you a written quote before we leave your lot.

Questions Homeowners Ask Before Hiring Us

My park manager sent me a notice about missing skirting. How fast can you start?

Park citation timelines are usually tight. Call us and explain the situation. We move quickly on citation jobs and can often schedule an estimate within a day or two. Once you approve the quote, we get the materials ordered and show up as soon as they arrive.

Is insulated skirting worth the extra cost in Flagstaff?

Yes, in most cases. Flagstaff winters are harsh. Standard vinyl lets cold air pass through the panel material itself. Foam-backed panels block that transfer. If your floors feel cold in January or your heating bills are high, the cost difference usually pays for itself in one or two winters.

Can you add rodent mesh to my existing skirting without replacing the panels?

Yes. If your panels are in good shape, we can trench around the perimeter and attach the mesh behind the existing skirting. We do not need to remove the panels to install the underground barrier.

Do I need to be home during the installation?

You need to be available when we measure and write the quote. For the actual installation, you do not need to be home as long as we have access to the perimeter. We call you when the job is done.

How long does new skirting last in Flagstaff's climate?

Quality vinyl skirting with proper track anchoring lasts 10 to 15 years in our climate. Foam-backed and faux stone panels last longer because they resist UV fading better than thin vinyl. The lifespan drops fast if the bottom track was installed on uneven or wet ground, which is why we prep the perimeter carefully before we start.