Accurate measurements make it easier to order mobile-home skirting panels, trim, corners, vents, access components, and fasteners without unnecessary shortages or waste. The key is to measure the full perimeter and record how the height changes around the home—not just one length and one height.
This guide gives Northwest Georgia property owners, maintenance crews, and contractors a useful worksheet for starting an order. Product systems vary, so confirm final quantities and installation details for the exact skirting you select.
Before You Measure
Make a simple overhead sketch of the home and label every side. Include porches, additions, steps, utility connections, access doors, bay sections, and other places where the skirting line changes. If the home is not a perfect rectangle, divide the perimeter into straight sections and measure each section separately.
Useful tools include a tape measure, notepad, pencil, phone camera, level, and a helper for long runs. Measure from safe, stable ground and keep the tape level when recording horizontal distances.
Step 1: Measure Every Side of the Home
Measure the length of each straight skirting run in feet and inches. Record the front, back, and both ends separately. Add any bump-outs or additions as their own lines instead of burying them in one total.
Do not automatically subtract for steps, porches, doors, or access panels. First draw and measure them. Whether they reduce the panel quantity depends on the selected system and how the opening will be framed or trimmed.
Step 2: Record Multiple Heights
Measure vertically from the intended bottom of the skirting system to the underside of the home’s exterior wall or the attachment point specified by the product. Take heights at every corner and at several points along each side. Sloped or uneven ground can create a large difference between the shortest and tallest panels.
Write down both the lowest and highest height for each wall. If the grade changes sharply, mark the approximate location on your sketch and add another measurement. This helps determine whether one panel height will work or whether the order needs a different plan.
Step 3: Count Corners, Openings, and Special Conditions
Record every outside corner and any inside corner created by an addition or bump-out. Mark:
- Existing or planned access doors
- Vent locations
- Water, sewer, gas, electrical, and HVAC penetrations
- Decks, porches, landings, and steps
- Areas with concrete, gravel, soil, or steep grade
- Damaged framing or an uneven attachment line
Clear photos of these areas help the supplier understand the order and may reveal trim or access pieces that are easy to overlook.
A Simple Skirting Measurement Worksheet
| Section | Length | Lowest Height | Highest Height | Openings or Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | ||||
| Back | ||||
| Left End | ||||
| Right End | ||||
| Addition / Bump-out |
Keep the measurements in feet and inches rather than rounding early. The final material calculation can then be matched to the usable coverage of the actual panels and trim.
Materials People Commonly Forget
Skirting panels are only one part of the system. Depending on the selected product and installation method, an order may also require:
- Top trim or attachment channel
- Bottom track or ground channel
- Outside and inside corner components
- Vents or ventilated panels
- An access door or removable access section
- Fasteners, anchors, and compatible sealants
- Extra material for cuts, damage, and future repairs
The correct components and waste allowance depend on the product, layout, and manufacturer’s instructions. Avoid applying a generic percentage before confirming how the chosen panels are packaged and cut.
Do Not Ignore Ventilation and Access
Manufactured-home skirting systems typically must account for crawlspace ventilation, service access, drainage, and local requirements. Do not cover required vents or permanently block access to utilities and equipment. Follow the instructions for the exact product and check applicable requirements for the property.
Style Crest maintains a manufactured-housing product literature library with current product documents. Use the instructions that match the specific skirting system being ordered.
What to Bring to Sullins Supply
- Your labeled sketch and all perimeter measurements
- The lowest and highest height on every side
- Corner and opening counts
- Photos of the home, grade changes, openings, and existing material
- A sample or manufacturer information when matching existing skirting
- Your preferred color and the timing of the project
Sullins Metal & Siding Supply helps customers in Aragon, Rockmart, Cedartown, Rome, Cartersville, Dallas, Calhoun, Bremen, and surrounding Northwest Georgia communities identify available mobile-home exterior products and special-order options.
Review our mobile home supplies and Style Crest products pages, then send your measurements through the contact form or call before making a special trip for a specific product.