Mobile Home Steps & Deck Building in Southeast Michigan
Code-height stairs, landings, handrails, porches, and full decks built and repaired for manufactured homes, rentals, and whole communities.
Mobile home steps and decks fail faster than site-built stairs because they sit on the ground rather than a footing and take the full Michigan freeze-thaw cycle. A code-compliant step and handrail rebuild runs $400–$1,200 in Southeast Michigan; a full deck runs $1,500–$5,000 depending on size and height.
R & D Property Works LLC · Ira, MI · Licensed & insured · (586) 500-5181
What's included
- Wood and composite step and stair construction
- Code-height handrails and guardrails
- Landings, porches, and covered entries
- Full deck builds and rebuilds
- Rotted stringer, joist, and decking replacement
- ADA-style ramps and accessible entries
- Frost-resistant footings and pads
- Staining, sealing, and annual maintenance
The most common code failure we find
Handrail height and graspability. A huge share of the steps we inspect in manufactured home communities have rails that are too low, too thick to grip, or missing on one side entirely. That is the item an insurance inspector or community manager flags first, and it is the item that creates real liability after a fall. Rebuilding stairs to code is inexpensive compared to a claim.
Why mobile home steps rot early
Prefabricated steps usually sit directly on soil or a couple of patio blocks. Water wicks up the stringers, the base stays wet through spring, and the bottom tread is gone in five years. We set new stairs on proper pads or frost-resistant footings, keep the wood off grade, and use pressure-treated or composite material so the rebuild outlasts the last one.
Community and landlord volume work
For communities we walk every lot, photograph the failures, and return a prioritized list separating safety items from cosmetic ones. That lets a manager budget across a season instead of reacting lot by lot, and we price by volume when several sets go in at once.
Mobile Home Steps & Decks cost in Southeast Michigan (2026)
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Step / tread repair | $150 – $450 | Individual treads or risers |
| Handrail install or replacement | $200 – $600 | Per run, to code height |
| Full step and stringer rebuild | $400 – $1,200 | Includes code handrail |
| Small landing or porch | $900 – $2,500 | Typically 4x6 to 6x8 |
| Full deck rebuild | $1,500 – $5,000+ | Size, height, and material |
| Composite upgrade | +30% – 50% | Over pressure-treated pricing |
| Accessibility ramp | $1,200 – $4,000 | Length and rise dependent |
2026 Southeast Michigan ranges, materials and labor included. Community and multi-lot pricing available.
Mobile Home Steps & Decks near you in Southeast Michigan
Based in Ira, Michigan (St. Clair County), we cover Macomb, St. Clair, Oakland, Wayne, Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe, and Lapeer counties — all of Metro Detroit.
Mobile Home Steps & Decks FAQ
How much do mobile home steps cost?
A full step and stringer rebuild with a code handrail runs $400–$1,200 in Southeast Michigan. Individual tread repairs start around $150 and handrail-only work runs $200–$600.
How much does a mobile home deck cost?
Most rebuilds run $1,500–$5,000 depending on size, height off the ground, and material. Composite adds roughly 30–50% over pressure-treated.
Do mobile home steps need a permit in Michigan?
It depends on the municipality and the size of the structure. We tell you up front whether your scope requires one and handle it when it does.
Can you build a wheelchair ramp?
Yes. We build accessible ramps at proper slope with landings and rails, usually $1,200–$4,000 depending on rise.
Wood or composite for a mobile home deck?
Pressure-treated is the value choice and lasts 10–15 years with maintenance. Composite costs more up front but needs no staining and holds up better to Michigan winters.
Do you work with communities on multiple lots?
Yes. We survey the whole community, prioritize by safety, and price by volume.
Need mobile home steps & decks in Southeast Michigan?
Send photos or a short description and we'll come back with a written quote — usually within one to two business days.