For manufactured home communities, dealers, and installers, the setup and anchoring process is more than just a step in installation—it’s the key to long-term safety, compliance, and durability. Ensuring homes are properly secured from day one helps reduce liability, protect investments, and provide residents with peace of mind.
Why Setup and Anchoring Are Critical
- Resident Safety Comes First
Manufactured homes, when improperly anchored, are vulnerable to high winds, shifting soil, and severe weather. A strong anchoring system reduces movement, prevents damage, and ensures homes remain safe and stable in all conditions. - Regulatory Compliance is Non-Negotiable
HUD and state regulations require specific anchoring methods to ensure structural integrity. Dealers and installers must adhere to these guidelines, while community managers need to ensure all homes within their property meet safety standards to avoid compliance issues and legal risks. - Reducing Long-Term Maintenance and Costs
A poorly anchored home will shift over time, leading to costly foundation repairs, cracked walls, and misaligned doors and windows. Proper setup minimizes settling issues, reducing future maintenance costs for both homeowners and property managers. - Protecting Investments
Whether you are a community owner maintaining dozens of homes or a dealer working with new buyers, ensuring homes are secure and compliant enhances property value, tenant satisfaction, and overall longevity.
Setup and Anchoring Systems Available at Blevins
At Blevins, we supply high-quality, industry-approved anchoring and setup products to support dealers, installers, and communities in providing safe, stable homes. Some of our top solutions include:
- Auger Anchors & Double Helix Anchors – Designed for maximum hold in different soil types, preventing movement in high-wind areas.
- Tie-Down Straps & Tensioning Devices – Critical for securing homes to their foundation, ensuring compliance with HUD and state regulations.
- Stabilizing Pier Pads – Help distribute weight evenly, preventing foundation issues and excessive settling.
- Jack and Leveling Systems – Essential for properly leveling homes during installation to avoid long-term structural strain.
- Pre-Engineered Foundation Systems – Fully compliant solutions that make anchoring faster, easier, and more reliable for installers and community owners.
Blevins: Your Trusted Partner for Manufactured Home Setup
For communities, dealers, and installers, choosing the right anchoring and setup solutions is crucial for both compliance and long-term stability. Blevins has been a trusted partner in the manufactured housing industry for over 60 years, providing reliable products that ensure homes are secure, safe, and built to last.
Need setup and anchoring solutions? Contact your local Blevins branch or visit BlevinsInc.com to explore our full product lineup.


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