Set the demolition boundary in writing
The demolition scope should state whether porches, awnings, carports, steps, skirting, sheds, piers, anchors, concrete, and utility stubs are included. It should also identify anything that must remain protected.
Approvals come before equipment
The address determines the responsible permit authority. Utility providers or licensed trades should document disconnection or safe termination before structural work begins. Park, association, insurance, and property-access approvals remain separate.
- Permit authority and contractor of record
- Electric, water, sewer or septic, gas, and data status
- Structure, additions, and items to remain
- Work-zone and neighboring-property protection
- Debris containment and load-out
- Inspection and final-condition responsibilities
- Document the propertyRecord the structure, additions, visible condition, utilities, access route, and requested finish.
- Confirm the work planMatch permits, utility steps, equipment, containers, transport, disposal, and cleanup to the site.
- Complete the approved scopeCarry out the agreed work and leave the pad, piers, anchors, debris, and ground in the written condition.
Questions about this scope
Does every mobile home demolition need a permit?
Requirements depend on the parcel and responsible city or county. Confirm the current path for the exact address.
Who disconnects the utilities?
The responsible utility or licensed trade should confirm and document disconnection or safe termination.
Can part of an attached structure remain?
Possibly, when it is safe, permitted to remain, structurally independent, and excluded from demolition in writing.