It depends on the job. Setup, blocking and leveling call for a state-licensed mobile home installer. Roofing, AC, plumbing and electrical need a Florida-licensed contractor in that trade. Tell us what's wrong, and we'll connect you with one local pro for it.

This Old House puts it at about $450 to $600 for a single-wide and $750 to $900 for a double-wide. Replacing blocks, pads or anchors adds to the price.

Often. Unincorporated Polk lists additions, repairs, alterations and accessory structures to mobile homes as work needing a permit, along with all re-roofing and set-ups. Call the Building Division at 863-534-6080. Inside a city, ask that city's building department.

For any exterior change or addition, yes. Florida law requires written approval from the park owner first.

Tell us on the form. Florida law bars referral fees on work paid from property insurance claims, so we charge contractors nothing for those jobs.

Yes. Homeowners never pay us. Contractors pay us a marketing fee when we connect them with a homeowner, except on insurance-paid work.