Evaluate for how much you can sell/rent the home. Take in account same park, nearby parks, market, etc. That will refurbish provide a budget top.
Ask any mobile home refurbish contractor to walk the home with you to define scope of work together and get a detailed estimate for the renovation. Take account of major systems conditions: plumbing, electrical, HVAC (including ducting), gas, foundation (check leveling).
With that estimate, you can now decide which items you can do with your buddies and which should be done by the contractor. That would help you to balance money/time: you would take too much time to do some things the contractor can do better and faster, with the right materials purchased through their right providers. You could do the more simple things to finish the home after the heavy work is done.
Having said that, the renovation could be programmed to last between one to three weeks, depending on the particular conditions of the home.
Usually you go through this process:
1.- Releveling. Before any interior modification.
2.- Repairing drainage.
3.- Detrash the home. Furniture, food left overs, toys, clothing, appliances.
4.- Getting rid of any infestation. Bugs, fleas, etc
5.- Strip existing flooring
6.- Strip blinds, lights (leave naked bulbs to have light to work with), electrical faceplates, door knobs, baseboards, any screws on the walls, wire shelving, toilets (leave one for use), broken mirror, cabinets in bad shape, storm windows, shower heads, faucets, damaged tubs (and surrounds) and shower stalls.
7.- Repair subflooring, ceiling, walls holes, replace wall panels, door jambs, window sills, battens and trims, subflooring, electrical switches and outlet receptacles, etc. Replace any window, glass, exterior door. Repair roof decking and shingles.
8.- Repair/replace plumbing. Repair/replace vent ducting.
9.- Prepare everything for texture, if desired, or for painting. Use tape, paper, plastic to cover.
10.- Texture. Prepare to paint. Paint ceiling and walls.
11.- Paint kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Paint doors. Install doors.
12.- Replace/repair cabinet countertops, cabinet doors and drawers.
13.- Assembly: lights, smoke sensors, cleaned storm windows, door handles, cabinet hinges and knobs, blinds, lavatory and kitchen sinks, install shower heads and faucets. Install new tubs, shower stalls, faucets.
14.- Install flooring (vinyl, carpet) and floor/ceiling vents. Clean house
15.- Repair/replace/stain any wood deck/stair, skirting, exterior light, gutters. Coat metal roof. Power wash/ replace/replace siding, vents, window screens, etc.
16. Install HVAC and appliances.
17. Get rid of all the debris that you were dumping in your trailer or dumpster.
Any way, this is what we do for living. And we are in Indiana and Texas.
Hope this help you decide how to accomplish your goals, Isaiah.
