I don’t normally comment on UTube and don’t know your age, but I must say you are quite impressive with the task you performed. For all those that get scammed with this project by manufacturered home repairmen, you certainly gave many the video they need if their willing and able. I just had 75 mph sustained winds for 7 hours during our recent hurricane and know our home in South Florida will need attention. Thank you for taking the time to educate others especially while laboring in such limited work spaces. Much respect for your efforts!
I was 57 at the time of this project and it is a lot of work, and anyone of any age will feel the effects of this! I hope your home in Florida survives the hurricane ok and if all it needs is leveling then you're doing well and be grateful for that :) take care and Happy New Year to you.
This is a great video, thank you. We use only wood under our house as we are right on saltwater, and instead of paying big bucks to have someone else level it we want to do it ourselves as well as do it for other people since we own a handyman business. But a lot of the same information applies to what we need to do so again, this is a great video and I appreciate that you did this.
Great advice and camera work, the expense of hiring an engineering company to check the level of each investment property is expensive. will use this info for a quick reference,
So much better to see a real time situation than a studio type set up. Excellent information well executed. Why not use concrete pavers for the base of the piers to eliminate future rot? + Could the steel piers be used to raise/level the beam?
First concrete is brittle and will crack under stress and weight and then you need to attach the pier to the base (local code), this will weaken and crack for sure. There is NO rot, the wood used is Wolmanized wood and is superior to plastic/concrete and the original wolmanized wood bases were over 40 years old and still in great shape. Wood bases flex, plastic and concrete don't and will crack. Also, this job is in earthquake zone and additional seismic strapping is suggested. No DO NOT use the piers to raise or level the beams, the piers are not made for that! as you are lifting adjoining piers nearby as well. Hydraulic type jack is the way to go.
How long can your water level hose be? Can I find the high spot then run a line everywhere I need from there? Also what’s the easiest method to find the highest point? Thanks and great video
The hose length can be as long as you want. I think you just need more hose and more water in your system. It makes sense to me to set up your bucket and level once and then move the hose only to be the most accurate. But have not done this myself yet. I'm planning on doing it to a house mid this month, I will post an update.
I am now focusing on building my health & wellness practice, so I no longer do this. But rates vary on the size, access, and materials needed, but $4200-$5800 is typical. Larger professional companies get more than this.
I absolutely love this drill and the impact driver, Dewalt also have good units, which for the contractor is preferred as it is a little bit faster. I got the Makita as it was on special at the time.
@@david30663 The location and spacing of piers depend upon the dimensions of the home, the live and dead loads, the type of construction (single-or multi-section), I-beam size, soil bearing capacity, footing size, and such other factors as the location of doors or other openings. Check with your local code. in this case, they were spaced anywhere from 36"- 48"
Thanks for this Video Bob..you provided exactly what I need to know. I have 11 12"x12" with 4ea 1/2" rebar footings under mobile home the foundation guy anchored the home with large soil screws in the soil, is that a better structure than anchoring to lag bolts in the footing?
Seismic anchoring isn't my area of expertise, however, the most common problem with post and pier foundations during an earthquake is the tendency of posts to shift off piers and beams to shift off posts. Failure at either of these points can cause the substructure, and sometimes the entire house, to collapse. But steps can be taken to strengthen post and pier foundations. Bolting posts to piers and beams is a common method. additionally, Lateral support can be achieved by installing diagonal bracing from one post to the next, rather than trying to anchor to soil or footings, we want to avoid having the piers toppling over.IMO
@@BobNesbitt Wow Bob I wasn't expecting a response but am glad you did. I live in the Midwest and the trouble we have is tornadoes lifting the homes up. your video has caused me to investigate more into the best anchoring system. Great video and TY for the reply.
The dirt under the home is a bit damp/moist and to keep dirt out of the components to protect my tools, dragging through the dirt in confined areas is most difficult to maneuver around. Try it you will come up with new cuss words ;)
There are these metal poles that go in the ground and at the top they have a big screw which has a line in the middle , so when you put your strap in the frame and through the screw.. you tie it down with a socket
YES, as the wood platforms are specially treated and called "Wolmanized wood" designed for this purpose. In fact, the original wood platforms were over 40 years old and still in Great shape.
@@shanenorton664 How is it BS? The wood is in an arid climate not getting hit with UV and its been treated to avoid rot. I wouldnt use wood in a moist environment like Wisconsin but in a South western state, this would be more than OK.
I'm in rural Alaska and we only use wood for leveling our houses. The wood that touches the ground and that touches the beams under the house is treated. The rest is whatever scraps we have. The ground shifts a lot due to permafrost melting and metal is never a good idea because where we live we are right on the Bering Sea which is saltwater. It never even occurred to me that someone would use anything else.
I don’t normally comment on UTube and don’t know your age, but I must say you are quite impressive with the task you performed. For all those that get scammed with this project by manufacturered home repairmen, you certainly gave many the video they need if their willing and able. I just had 75 mph sustained winds for 7 hours during our recent hurricane and know our home in South Florida will need attention. Thank you for taking the time to educate others especially while laboring in such limited work spaces. Much respect for your efforts!
I was 57 at the time of this project and it is a lot of work, and anyone of any age will feel the effects of this! I hope your home in Florida survives the hurricane ok and if all it needs is leveling then you're doing well and be grateful for that :) take care and Happy New Year to you.
Thank you!! 26:30-28:30 shows everything I needed to know basically. You are a great worker and I love the approach you take.
Can’t thank you enough for this great walking through, well done Sir
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent video. Very good demonstration of how leveling is done.
Wow! I'm much obliged to you for sharing this experience. Leveling my mobile home should be a cakewalk compared to what you went through.
Thank you! Your video has helped me immensely in understanding how to level my house. Thank you!!
This is a great video, thank you. We use only wood under our house as we are right on saltwater, and instead of paying big bucks to have someone else level it we want to do it ourselves as well as do it for other people since we own a handyman business. But a lot of the same information applies to what we need to do so again, this is a great video and I appreciate that you did this.
Great video I actually started on a house that need to be level
Great advice and camera work, the expense of hiring an engineering company to check the level of each investment property is expensive. will use this info for a quick reference,
So much better to see a real time situation than a studio type set up. Excellent information well executed. Why not use concrete pavers for the base of the piers to eliminate future rot? + Could the steel piers be used to raise/level the beam?
First concrete is brittle and will crack under stress and weight and then you need to attach the pier to the base (local code), this will weaken and crack for sure. There is NO rot, the wood used is Wolmanized wood and is superior to plastic/concrete and the original wolmanized wood bases were over 40 years old and still in great shape. Wood bases flex, plastic and concrete don't and will crack. Also, this job is in earthquake zone and additional seismic strapping is suggested.
No DO NOT use the piers to raise or level the beams, the piers are not made for that! as you are lifting adjoining piers nearby as well. Hydraulic type jack is the way to go.
Thanks for video. Question: Why is there plastic wrap on the tools/jacks?
Just trying to preserve the equipment from sand/dirt/contaminants
Nice job.
How long can your water level hose be? Can I find the high spot then run a line everywhere I need from there? Also what’s the easiest method to find the highest point? Thanks and great video
The hose length can be as long as you want. I think you just need more hose and more water in your system. It makes sense to me to set up your bucket and level once and then move the hose only to be the most accurate. But have not done this myself yet. I'm planning on doing it to a house mid this month, I will post an update.
That is good info right there, how much do you charge?
I am now focusing on building my health & wellness practice, so I no longer do this. But rates vary on the size, access, and materials needed, but $4200-$5800 is typical. Larger professional companies get more than this.
$4200-5800?!? I’ll be right over if ya need you’re house leveled for $4000! Not a bad days wage! 💰
Nice job!
Do you know a good company that does this type of work around Tucson? ty
You probably don’t need this anymore but I definitely do this work in the Tucson area!
Can I ask you about the Makita drill your using?? Thanks for the video...
I absolutely love this drill and the impact driver, Dewalt also have good units, which for the contractor is preferred as it is a little bit faster. I got the Makita as it was on special at the time.
@@BobNesbitt hi!!! Question how far apart does the piers need to be ?
@@david30663 The location and spacing of piers depend upon the dimensions of the home, the live and dead loads, the type of construction (single-or multi-section), I-beam size, soil bearing capacity, footing size, and such other factors as the location of doors or other openings. Check with your local code. in this case, they were spaced anywhere from 36"- 48"
@@BobNesbitt thank you!!!
Thanks for this Video Bob..you provided exactly what I need to know. I have 11 12"x12" with 4ea 1/2" rebar footings under mobile home the foundation guy anchored the home with large soil screws in the soil, is that a better structure than anchoring to lag bolts in the footing?
Seismic anchoring isn't my area of expertise, however, the most common problem with post and pier foundations during an earthquake is the tendency of posts to shift off piers and beams to shift off posts. Failure at either of these points can cause the substructure, and sometimes the entire house, to collapse. But steps can be taken to strengthen post and pier foundations. Bolting posts to piers and beams is a common method. additionally, Lateral support can be achieved by installing diagonal bracing from one post to the next, rather than trying to anchor to soil or footings, we want to avoid having the piers toppling over.IMO
@@BobNesbitt Wow Bob I wasn't expecting a response but am glad you did. I live in the Midwest and the trouble we have is tornadoes lifting the homes up. your video has caused me to investigate more into the best anchoring system. Great video and TY for the reply.
Wy do you need to cover whith plastic the jack and the battery
The dirt under the home is a bit damp/moist and to keep dirt out of the components to protect my tools, dragging through the dirt in confined areas is most difficult to maneuver around. Try it you will come up with new cuss words ;)
@@BobNesbitt make sense thanks
Stupid question, i see all that raising but what actually secures the house to the ground?
Hurricane straps
There are these metal poles that go in the ground and at the top they have a big screw which has a line in the middle , so when you put your strap in the frame and through the screw.. you tie it down with a socket
where your location at?
Some dye it the water would make it easier to see.
YES, you must add dye to the water, I used red. Video provided those details.
You're seriously going to leave the wood to soil contact? Good use of a water level though
YES, as the wood platforms are specially treated and called "Wolmanized wood" designed for this purpose. In fact, the original wood platforms were over 40 years old and still in Great shape.
BS
@@shanenorton664 How is it BS? The wood is in an arid climate not getting hit with UV and its been treated to avoid rot. I wouldnt use wood in a moist environment like Wisconsin but in a South western state, this would be more than OK.
I'm in rural Alaska and we only use wood for leveling our houses. The wood that touches the ground and that touches the beams under the house is treated. The rest is whatever scraps we have. The ground shifts a lot due to permafrost melting and metal is never a good idea because where we live we are right on the Bering Sea which is saltwater. It never even occurred to me that someone would use anything else.
Dude, you lost your shirt. Lol