Manufactured Home Roof Replacement

Mobile homes built before 1976 tend to have flat or pitched roofs, usually covered with sheet metal or a layer of asphalt.

Manufactured homes built after 1976 tend to have pitched or peaked roofs covered with traditional asphalt shingles or metal panels, similar to traditional frame homes.

As a manufactured home owner, there are a number of issues that can cause your roof to become damaged and need to be replaced. From weather damage to simple old age, the roof of a manufactured home can become damaged enough to require replacement. Fortunately, if you know what type of roof you want, you can approach the project with a good idea of the replacement process and estimated final cost. If you are having roof problems, there are a number of factors that will determine the process and cost of a new roof. The most important factor is the type of roof you want for your manufactured home..

For manufactured and mobile home owners there are two ways to repair or improve your roof: completely replace your roof or do a new mobile home roof over.  Roof overs are a very popular solution to mobile home roof coating problems.

Roof overs for mobile and manufactured homes add a layer of protection and insulation to help strengthen and keep your home cool. In most cases, mobile and manufactured home insulated roof-over systems installed right over the existing roof.There’s little to no material removed which can keep costs down.A roof over is attractive to mobile home owners because don’t need mobile home roofers, you can do it yourself and it will cost much less.There are a lot of videos ‘How to put a new roof on a mobile home?’

However, if you do go the roof over the route, you must first inspect and repair any damage to your existing roof. If you do not, you might be forced later to do a roof replacement regardless. We will go into this in depth later, but it is frowned upon to roof over asphalt shingles (especially with new asphalt shingles). If you have asphalt shingles, the better option for you might be just to replace the roof.

Types of Manufactured Home Roofing

There are a number of different types of manufactured and mobile home roof repair. The cost and process of your roof replacement will be determined by this. Once you understand the type of roofing you currently have and the potential costs involved, you can initiate the process with some idea of the time it will take and how much it will cost.

Rubber Roofing

Mobile home rubber roof coating involves stretching a thin sheet of rubber across the surface of an existing roof. This rubber coating protects against bad weather and acts as insulation. The major benefit of this type of roofing is the length of time it takes to complete the job, which is often in a day or less. For a single-wide structure you are looking at an average cost of $1,175 to $2,295, and for a double-wide mobile home, the cost should be $1,595 to $3,610. If it is speed and relative affordability you are after for your roof replacement, then rubber roofing is definitely an option to consider.

Metal Roofing

Mobile home metal roof is installed over existing roof and often include a layer of insulation between. A non-insulated roof for a single-wide will cost in the range of $1,000 to $2,000, and for a double-wide, the cost would be between $1,800 and $3,000. If you wanted to take the extra protective step and add insulation for your metal roof it will cost you 3,000 to $4,000 for a single-wide and from $7,000-$8,000 for a double-wide. Although this insulation step is expensive, it will add a lot of protection for your metal roof and will help you avoid costly repairs down the line.

Composition Shingle Roofing

Composition shingle roofing consists of a surface of individual shingles placed at an angle so that water can run off the roof. This type of roofing is much less sustainable to damage than the flat roofing that comes with most mobile homes. It is also rather affordable, costing from $650 to $2,175 for a single-wide or $1,290-$4,250 for a double-wide unit. Just like with metal roofing, shingle roofing can be placed right on top of the old roof. One drawback to consider is that this type of roofing is more prone to damage in high winds and bad weather than metal or rubber roofing.

Liquid Roofing

If speed and affordability are what you are after, then liquid roofing is definitely an option to consider. Liquid roofing is applied with a paint roller and the job can be completed in just several hours for a cost of $600 to $900 for a single-wide or $1,400 to $1,800 for a double-wide. Liquid roofing lasts for around ten years and individual spots can be patched up cheaply if needed down the line.

Mobile home roof replacement cost:

It’s suggested that a slightly peaked single-section home can get a new asphalt shingle roof for about $3,000. Roof replacement costs will vary according to the type of home and roofing materials used, but most DIY homeowners can expect to pay between $1,500-$3500 for a standard metal or asphalt roof job.

Manufactured and mobile home roofing is much more simple and cost effective than roofing for larger homes. Before you decide on your roofing, consider the options and weigh them against your budget and needs. Once the roofing is complete, you can rest easy knowing you have a strong roof overhead for many years to come.