HUD Engineering Tie-Down Reports

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Manufactured and mobile homes financed with HUD, FHA, VA, or USDA loans often require an engineering tie-down (foundation) certification to verify the home is properly anchored and supported.

Elite Level Home Inspection handles the on-site inspection and documentation, then works directly with a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) who reviews the collected data and prepares the official HUD-compliant certification report.

 

How Our Process Works

1️⃣ On-Site Inspection & Data Collection (By Us)

We perform the field inspection and document all required foundation and anchoring components, including:

• Tie-down straps and anchors

• Piers and support spacing

• Footings (where visible)

• Perimeter foundation systems

• Crawlspace conditions

• Overall support and stability

We collect detailed photos, measurements, and documentation required for engineering review.

 

2️⃣ Engineering Review & Certification

We submit the inspection data to the licensed Professional Engineer we work with.

The engineer:

• Reviews all documentation

• Verifies compliance with HUD/federal anchoring standards (as applicable)

• Issues the signed engineering tie-down certification report

No separate engineer site visit is required in most cases, which helps reduce delays.

 

What You Receive

• ✔ Licensed Professional Engineer–signed report

• ✔ HUD / FHA / VA / USDA compliant certification (as required by lender)

• ✔ Lender-ready documentation

• ✔ Fast turnaround to help prevent closing delays

 

When This Is Typically Required

• FHA, VA, USDA, or HUD-backed loans

• Manufactured or mobile home financing

• Refinance transactions

• Underwriter conditions requesting foundation certification

 

Why Choose Elite Level Home Inspection?

• We streamline the process by handling the inspection and documentation

• We coordinate directly with the engineer

• We understand lender timelines and closing deadlines

• Clear communication with buyers, agents, and lenders

 

Schedule Your HUD Tie-Down Certification

If your lender has requested a manufactured home foundation certification, contact Elite Level Home Inspection today to schedule your inspection and begin the engineering certification process.

We help keep your transaction moving forward.