The seam is only one part of the scope
Double-wide work should account for both sections, roof geometry, marriage-line connections, porches, carports, rooms added after installation, multiple utility points, and a larger debris stream.
Plan the staging area before demolition
The work zone needs safe space for equipment movement, containers, material separation, and truck exchange. A long open driveway may solve that; a narrow community road may require a different sequence and smaller equipment.
| Site detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Joined home dimensions | Sets structural volume and container demand |
| Porches and carports | Adds roofing, posts, slabs, and separate connections |
| Drive and turning radius | Controls equipment and truck access |
| Overhead and side clearance | Limits machine position and lifting paths |
| Pad and pier scope | Changes weight, tools, and final cleanup |
- Document the propertyRecord the home size, additions, visible condition, utilities, access, and the intended condition of the lot.
- Confirm the work planMatch equipment, containers, permit responsibility, utility steps, and disposal volume to the site.
- Remove and clearComplete the approved teardown and haul-out, then leave the agreed pad, piers, anchors, and ground conditions.
Separate removal from future site work
Rough cleanup after demolition is not the same as engineered grading, drainage correction, utility installation, or preparing a foundation for a new home. Put the next use of the lot on the table so the removal scope can stop at the right point.
Questions about this scope
Does a double-wide need more than one container?
Often, but the number and size depend on the structure, attachments, contents, material mix, and disposal limits.
Can a porch or carport stay?
Possibly, if it is structurally independent, permitted to remain, safe, and excluded in writing. The site review should determine that before teardown.
Is the pad included?
Only when the estimate says so. Concrete removal adds weight, equipment time, and disposal cost.