Skirting Installation

Anything built up off the ground — an elevated deck, a pier-and-beam or mobile home, a shed on blocks — leaves an open gap underneath. Skirting closes that gap: keeping animals and pests from getting under the structure, hiding what's stored or exposed down there, and finishing off the look of the property. We install skirting on decks, houses, mobile homes, and sheds, in whichever material actually fits the structure and the budget.

What we skirt

Elevated decks are the most common request, but the same work applies to a pier-and-beam house, a mobile or manufactured home, and outbuildings like sheds that sit up on blocks or a raised foundation. Each has slightly different practical needs — a mobile home typically needs ventilation built into the skirting to manage moisture underneath, while a deck skirt is more about appearance and keeping animals out.

Materials

We install skirting in wood, metal, vinyl, lattice, brick, and CMU (cinder block):

• Wood — matches an existing wood deck or fence naturally; needs the same periodic staining or sealing as any exterior wood.
• Metal — a durable, low-maintenance panel option, often used where a more industrial or utilitarian look is fine.
• Vinyl — low maintenance and holds up well to ground moisture and humidity without the upkeep wood needs in the same spot; a common choice for mobile home skirting specifically.
• Lattice — an open, crosshatched panel that still allows airflow underneath while breaking up the sightline; see our lattice & screen fence page for more on this option.
• Brick — a permanent, solid option that matches a brick home's existing exterior for a more finished, built-in look.
• CMU (cinder block) — a durable, economical solid option, often painted or left as-is depending on the look wanted.

Ventilation and moisture

Fully sealing off the space under a structure without any ventilation can trap moisture underneath, which causes problems over time regardless of material. We build in appropriate venting for the material and structure — this matters most for mobile home skirting, where moisture management underneath is a real, ongoing concern, not just a finishing touch.

Access panels

Most skirting jobs include at least one access panel or door sized to reach plumbing, electrical, or storage under the structure, rather than requiring the whole skirt to come off for routine access. Worth specifying during a free estimate if a particular access point matters for a specific property.

Matching the existing structure

For a deck or house, skirting usually looks best matched to (or deliberately complementing) the existing siding, deck material, or trim color rather than picked independently. We can talk through what fits during a free estimate, especially for brick or CMU where the material itself needs to coordinate with what's already on the property.

Why skirting matters beyond appearance

An open gap under a deck, house, or mobile home is an easy entry point for animals looking for shelter — skirting closes that off. It also protects whatever's stored underneath from weather and reduces how much debris and leaf litter builds up in an otherwise hard-to-clean space. On a mobile home specifically, properly installed and vented skirting also helps regulate the temperature of the space underneath, which affects things like exposed plumbing in cold weather.

Repair and replacement

Skirting takes ground-level weather exposure and occasional impact (mowing equipment, storm debris, animals), so panels or sections do eventually need repair or replacement even when the rest of the structure is fine. We'll assess whether a damaged section can be patched or matched, or whether a full skirting replacement makes more sense, the same way we approach fence repair versus replacement.

Combining with other work

Skirting is a common add-on when we're already on-site for deck construction or other exterior work — it's worth mentioning during a free estimate if a new or existing deck, house, or outbuilding needs skirting alongside anything else on the property.

Frequently asked questions

Do you skirt mobile homes, or just decks and houses?

Yes — we skirt decks, houses, mobile homes, and sheds. Mobile home skirting specifically needs built-in ventilation, which we account for during installation.

What material is best for skirting?

It depends on the structure and priority — vinyl is low-maintenance and holds up well to moisture, wood and lattice match a wood deck or fence, and brick or CMU give a permanent, solid look that matches a brick home.

Does skirting need ventilation built in?

Yes, in most cases — fully sealing off the space underneath without venting can trap moisture, which causes problems over time. We build in appropriate ventilation for the material and structure.