How Much Does a Euflexxa Injection Cost?

Euflexxa is an injection which is used to help alleviate knee pain due to osteoarthritis.  These injections will often be considered as a last resort when pain medication or physical therapy has proven to be ineffective.  This injection is only designed for the knee and must be performed by a doctor or qualified health professional.

The reported Euflexxa costs per injection

The costs of a Euflexxa injection will greatly depend on your doctor administering it and your health insurance policy.  From our research, the cost of the injection, without any insurance, will often be in the $350 to $1,000 range, but for those with insurance, the costs may be much less.   To see if these injections will be covered by your health insurance policy, the manufacturer of the drug created a search portal to offer you a definite answer.

MDSave.com, a digital portal which connects you with physicians offering the injection, had listings in the $348 range.

On this Topix.com forum thread, someone did note they received the injections and paid about $350 after insurance paid its portion.

The extra costs to consider

Keep in mind this is the price range for the injections only and will not include the costs of the doctor’s visit and any follow-up visits recommended by your doctor.

Also, if the injections do work for your situation, then you should be prepared to come back every six to 12 months for another series of injections.

What is Euflexxa?

Hyaluronate, a substance similar to what naturally occurs in the human joints, help these joints work properly by acting as a lubricant and shock absorber.

With osteoarthritis, the cartilage surface of the joint will begin to wear away and joint fluid will slowly dissipate.  Injecting this special protein can help relieve the pain and stiffness as it will help lubricate and shock-absorb the affected worn-out surface.

How is it injected

Performed either in a hospital or doctor’s setting, an injection is made directly into the knee joint.  These injections, over the course of three weeks, will need to be administered once a week for a total of three shots.  Stephanie E. Siegrist, M.D. at KnowYourBones.com recommends this injection for patients who either had an allergic reaction to Synvisc, a similar injection in the past or patients who have Aetna insurance.

After the injection, your physician will ask you to limit your activity for the next 48 hours, resting your knee with a compress to prevent your knee from swelling.

Euflexxa side effects (source)

• allergic reactions
• dizziness
• pain, tingling and/or numbness near the injection site
• a change in vision
• back pain
• chills
• diarrhea
• fever
• join pain, stiffness and/or swelling
• muscle cramps and/or pain
• weak/tired feeling

Facts to know

These injections will not work for everyone.  In fact, even after six to 12 months, some people will only feel less soreness and/or stiffness for the next six to 12 months after the injections.  Your results will vary.  The injections, even if they work, will last up to 12 months.

Euflexxa is just one of the many “brands” of this kind of treatment.  Other brands include Synvisc and GelOne.

These injections, again, will not cure your pain as your doctor will still recommend managing your weight, performing low-impact exercises and treating your knee with respect.

Euflexxa reviews from around the Internet

Over 145 users on Drugs.com gave the injections a 6.7 out of 10.  The positive reviewers noted much less pain, even six to eight months after the injections, whereas the negative reviewers, for the most part, stated they felt no relief at all.

300 members on WebMD.com gave the injections a 3.03 out of a five-star review.  Like the Drugs.com reviewers, it was either real positive, working quite well, or extremely negative, with no notice of improvement seen.

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How Much Does a Supartz Injection Cost?

Supartz, a brand of viscosupplementation, can be administered inside your doctor’s office, usually once a week in series of three or five injections.

A solution of hyaluronate, which is a natural substance found in the human body, acts like a “lubricant” for your knee joints.

With more than 300 million injections prescribed globally and being in use since 1987, the manufacturer states it is the #1 prescribed viscosupplement.

The reported costs of a Supartz knee injection

The costs of a Supartz injection will greatly vary depending on your doctor and the pharmacy the injections are purchased from.  From our research of multiple pharmacies across the United States, the average cost per injection was about $350 to $700 without any health insurance coverage.  While some health insurance policies may cover the injections, most do not, but do not let that discourage you as some people online did claim their insurance covered a portion of the injections.

Do keep in mind that these injections will need to be administered in a doctor’s office, meaning additional doctor office examination fees will apply as well.

One member on this Drugs.com thread stated his local hospital charged his wife $6,600 for three injections.

What is Supartz?

Supartz is a natural chemical of highly purified Sodium Hyaluronate, which comes from rooster combs.  Classified as a medicine referred to as visco supplements, hyaluronate, a natural chemical found in the body, is present in high amounts around the joint tissues and within the fluid which fills the joints.  The body’s own hyaluronate, in essence, acts similar to lubricant and shock absorber, helping the joint work properly.

In osteoarthritis, which this injection helps with, there is usually a notice of reduction in hyaluronate, and because of this, pain is often felt as the knees move along the joints.

These injections will only be considered when other relief methods have been attempted such as pain relievers, exercise or some sort of physical therapy.

How it’s used

The injections are approved for five weekly injections; however, some patients will see results from as few as three injections given at weekly intervals.  These dosage intervals will greatly vary depending on your doctor’s discretion and how you feel after each week.

When administered, the skin and subcutaneous tissue are first anesthetized with a local anesthetic, followed by injecting 2 cc. of Supartz with an 18-gauge needle directly into the knee joint.  You can see the entire process, in pictures, by visiting this link.

Through various investigational studies, the manufacturer has claimed the benefit from these injections can last as long as 12 months.

After the injection, your doctor will ask you to avoid high-impact activities, such as running, jogging or jumping, for the next 48 hours.  Once home, it’s best to elevate your knees with ice to help aid in the healing process and take any pain medication as prescribed.

Supartz injection side effects

pain, stiffness, swelling or puffness near the injection site

nausea

headaches

back pain

numbness feeling

cold-like symptoms

feeling tired

itching and/or irritation around the knee

The Supartz reviews from around the Internet

25 visitors to Drugs.com gave the injections a 6.0 out of 10.0 rating.  From the looks of it, most of the negative reviewers claimed they felt no relief; in fact, they felt more pain, while the most positive reveiwers stated that while it was expensive, they felt less pain, making it worth the investment in some cases.

On WebMd.com 165+ visitors gave the drug a 3.0 out of 5.0, with the reviews being mixed.  Some stated the relief lasted as long as 12 months, whereas some stated their mobility was actually worse after the injections.

This SparkPeople.com forum thread had multiple people talk in depth about the injections, with a lot of people posting positive reviews.

Synvisc vs. Supartz

A common question among those who do suffer from osteoarthritis, who are looking at knee injections, often wonder what the difference between Synvisc vs. Supartz is.  According to Healthline.com, Synvisc and Supartz are two brands of viscosupplementation and can both be administered at your local doctor’s office.  The biggest difference, however, will be the number of injections you will need to feel relief.  For Synvisc, it’s given as three separate injections, seperated one week apart, whereas Supartz is given in either a series of three or five injections as we mentioned earlier.

How to save money

Even if you do not have health insurance, the manufacturer of the drug does offer a Patient Assistance Program.  As long as you meet the federal poverty guidelines, the company will provide the injections at all cost.  All you will have to do is fill out a form and either fax or email it to their customer service center.

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How Much Does an Orthovisc Injection Cost?

Orthovisc, similar ot the fluid which surrounds the joints in the body, is an intra-articular injection used to treat pain in the knees due to osteoarthritis.  This fluid, effectively, acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints, freeing any pain you may feel.  This is injection is often considered as a last resort if your arthritis medication isn’t working.

How much does Orthovisc cost?

The cost of Orthovisc injections will greatly depend on the pharmacy/physician you choose and your insurance policy, but from we noticed, most insurance companies will not cover these injections, including Medicare at this time.  But, don’t let this discourage you as we did find people online who were able to use their insurance to cover the injections.  From our research, it appears the cost of three two-milliliter syringes will range average about $550 to $1,300 out of pocket.

On GoodRX.com, for example, they compared the costs of this injection from the most popular pharmacies, such as Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Kroger, and the costs seemed to be the same, around $1,330, regardless of which pharmacy you used.

MDSave.com, via some of its providers listed at the time of this publishing, had prices as low as $550.

A member on this HealingWell.com forum thread asked about the injections and noted it would cost her about $1,000.  One member, who did respond to her question, said she received the injection and after about four to six weeks, she noticed a huge difference.  She did note the injections are expensive and some insurance companies will not cover it, but for her, most of the injection was covered by her policy.

What is Orthovisc?

Orthovisc, a brand name of the injection, is a combination of ingredients which will mimic the fluid that your body naturally produces to support the joints.  This material, in turn, will help keep the joints lubricated and will help absorb any shock from high-impact activities such a running or jumping.  Months after the injections, suffers from osteoarthritis feel less pain and friction on the joints.

Before the administration

As per Drugs.com, a doctor will not administer these injections if you are allergic to hyaluronan, have a bleeding/blood clot disorder, an infection in your knee, pregnant and/or an allergy to gram-positive bacterial proteins.  The injections are not approved for anyone younger than 21.

How it is administered

Orthovisc is injected directly into the knee joint at your physician’s office, either by the physician or a trained nurse in a 2-milliliter dose.  Depending on your circumstances, you may be given more than one injection.  If this is the case, then each recurring injection will occur every one week after the first injection.

This injection, for most, should offer pain relief for several months, and your doctor will want to know if your symptoms do not improve.

After the injection, your doctor may ask you to elevate your knees with a compress for a few hours and will ask that you refrain from any strenuous activity for the next 48 hours.

Orthovisc common side effects

• joint pain, stiffness or swelling
• itching
• headaches
• back pain
• swelling, redness and/or discomfort at the injection site

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How Much Do Synvisc-One® Injections Cost?

Synvisc-One® is an injection which helps supplement the fluid in your knee to help lubricate and cushion the joint, providing up to six months of knee relief, according to the manufacturer.

In knees with osteoarthritis, the joint fluid will break down, not providing the cushioning your knee needs for support and comfort.

This injection, made from a natural substance, known as Hyaluronan, comes from chicken combs and is found in high amounts in the joints.  This gel-like mixture, when injected, allows the body to absorb this natural substance, allowing the knee joint to work the way it should.

Essentially, it acts as a lubricant and shock absorber.

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The reported Synvisc-One® injections cost

The costs of injections will depend on the doctor injecting it and the type of health insurance policy you have.  According to the manufacturer of the drug, Synvisc-One®, Medicare and most health insurance plans will cover the injections, and essentially, you will only be responsible for your co-pays and/or deductibles.  The manufacturer did create a tool to help you determine if your health insurance company will cover the injections.

From those who did have to pay for the injection, whether they had insurance or not, the costs were in the $400 to $1,000 per injection average.  Granted, this price could be much lower, again, if you were to use your health insurance provider.  Even if you paid cash, many providers are willing to offer a discount and/or financing plan if you couldn’t pay the bill in full.

On the comments section for this injection on Drugs.com, multiple people talked about the prices they paid.  One member, who gave the injection, gave it one star and said it was $2,000 for the injection, but Medicare paid for it, and there was no improvement in her pain, according to her review.  Another member stated they were quoted $1,000 a shot and felt no relief from the injections, either.

The providers on MDSave.com quoted close to $750 per knee injection.

In some cases, consumers also reported being able to purchase the injection at a local pharmacy and having their doctor perform the injection.  Without any insurance, a 48mg/6 ml vial, depending on the pharmacy you chose, either online or in person, ranged anywhere from $600 to $1,400.  These prices, again, are for those without insurance, so if you did have it or even had a prescription discount card, the costs could decrease.

BlinkHealth.com, for example, listed multiple pharmacies, with a price averaging about $1,300 for those using their service.

How it’s used

As it can only be prescribed by a doctor, these injections will always be done in the doctor’s office by either a trained health professional, such as an orthopedic surgeon or rheumatologist, or a nurse.

This medicine, injected into the knee joint, will be given as a single injection only, using either an 18- or 20- gauge needle.  Don’t get this confused with Synvisc® as this is a 3-injection regimen and usually given weekly for a total of three injections.  The entire process can be viewed as a guide here or if you prefer, you can watch a video here.

After the injections, you should start feeling relief about 30 days after the injection.  During this time, especially after the injection, your doctor may ask you to rest your knee for a short period of time while using an ice compress.

Side effects

In a medical study, of the 253 patients studied with knee osteoarthritis, the side effects were tracked, which included knee pain, swelling, fluid buildup, and stiffness.  Side effects, as per the study, were deemed mild to moderate and did not last long.

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How Much Does It Cost to Steam Clean Your Engine?

Talk to any mechanic and almost all of them will tell you to keep your car’s engine cleaned for a few reasons.

For starters, engines are not designed to have grease build up on the surface as this can cause a lot of problems such as restricting the air flow on the metal, which is designed ot keep the engine cool.  This debris can also act as an insulator as it starts to build up, eventually making the engine run hotter than normal.  Lastly, if you allow the grease and oil to stick around, it will eventually eat its way through the plastic coatings on the wires and rubber hoses.

A standard engine steam clean job, unlike comparable engine cleaning methods, is usually recommended for car owners who want to find oil leaks, but it can also be done if you want the engine to be detailed and look like new again.

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The average steam clean engine cost

The costs to have your vehicle’s engine steam cleaned by a professional detailer will all depend on the professional you choose, how much of the engine needs to be steamed cleaned and your geographical location. From what we researched, the costs to have a professional steam clean your entire engine, from top to bottom, can range anywhere from $150 to $350.

If you just wanted the top only, which is often recommended to clean up the engine’s appearance, then the costs can be about $50 to $75.  For a complete package, often including the engine and all of the undercarriage, including the suspension and backing plates, can cost $300 to $650+

On this Yelp review page for San Jose Auto Steam Cleaning, a professional auto steam cleaning service in California, someone said the total costs, from the front top to the bottom of the rear, would cost about $300 to $350, but the costs would depend on the car.

Transhine Auto Detailing, a professional auto detailer based in Whittier, California, according to its official pricing list charges $149.95 from top to bottom, $49.95 for just the top or $130 for the bottom only.

If you want to perform the job on your own, Amazon.com has multiple steam cleaners, designed for home use, for as little as $65 to $175, depending on the brand you choose.  This steamer, if you were to purchase it, could be used multiple times throughout the years and on multiple vehicles, helping you save quite a bit of money.

Steam cleaning an engine process

The pros of engine steam cleaning

Great for the environment – Since it doesn’t use any sort of harsh chemicals, such as soda blasting, no residue will be left behind nor will it release toxic vapors.  Any sort of mess caused by most engine cleaning jobs can often pollute sewers or waterways if not cleaned up effectively.

Removes grease, oil, and buildup – The jet streams can effectively dissolve most particles of dirt and/or buildup which has accumulated on the engine over the years.  While there are conflicting debates online, experts often recommend steam cleaning as one of the best ways to return the vehicle’s engine to its original look.

Spots oil leaks – A steam clean can often make it easier to detect an oil leak as the buildup can be removed from the hoses responsible for the leak.  While harsh chemicals can be used, it’s often not recommended as sometimes, it can cause more damage.

The cons of engine steam cleaning

According to Rick Popely at Cars.com, steam cleaning a car’s engine can potentially damage mechanical parts due to the moisture.  Instead, mechanics may recommend using a degreaser with either a small nozzled vacuum, compressed air and/or toothbrush.

The steam, according to some experts, can make its way into the wire connectors beneath the hood, and once this happens, it will eventually condense and cause corrosion.  This corrosion, in turn, will turn on your “check engine” light most of the time, and if you need to take an emissions test in your state, then, unfortunately, you won’t be able to pass it while the light is on.  Pat Goss at MotorWeek recommends using plastic bags and rubber bands to protect the sensitive parts of the engine and use a de-greasing chemical.

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How Much Does a Pier and Beam Foundation Cost?

Before the 1960s, a home used to sit in the air, simply elevated by pier and beam structures.

Today, however, while the pier and beam foundations exist, they are not so popular as a foundation choice but can commonly be found in an area prone to a lot of rain or flooding.

This type of foundation are basically elevated wooden foundations which will rest on concrete piers positioned about two feet off the ground.  Most of the modern homes you see today will usually have a concrete barrier beam which will run around the perimeter of the home, with most providing a crawlspace beneath.

When designing a home, homeowners often opt for this type of foundation as it can have many advantages of the average slab foundation.

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The average pier and beam foundation cost per square foot

The costs of a pier and beam foundation can greatly depend on the number of piers your home needs, the condition of the home, the site’s condition, your geographical location and the contractor you decide to hire.  Most of the contractors who wrote on the subject online noted it is really hard to offer an estimate online as an inspection is always needed before the foundation is even considered.

However, from those who did share their costs, the quotes seemed to average about $7 to $11 per square foot.  This estimate would include the excavataion, soil testing, footings, the foundation, beams, joists, anchor straps, insulation and the subflooring.  Again, there are MANY factors and it’s very hard to offer an estimate, so use this as a starting point only as your results will vary.

Since all jobs will be so unique, we highly recommend you check out HomeAdvisor.com.  Here, you can explain your job and contractors will email you ballpark estimates or more information for free.

RaisedFloorLivingPro.com broke down the cost comparison between a raised floor versus a slab.  In their detailed break down, the final costs for a 1,920 square foot home would be about $14,074 when the excavation, soil treatment, footings, foundation, beams, band joists, joists, anchor straps, the porch, insulation and the subfloor.

A forum member on this DIYChatRoom.com forum thread stated he said quotes were in the $600 to $1,000 per pier range, while another said it is impossible to price as there are so many factors involved.

What is a pier and beam foundation?

Piers, often referred to as footings or poles, are the columns which form a base in order to hold up a structure; in this case, it’s your home more than likely.  For an example, you often see them beneath either a deck or a beach home.  These footings are dug into the ground to the depth below the frost level, usually placed about eight to 12 feet apart, all depending on the size and the weight of the structure.  Generally, the more weight the foundation needs to support, the more piers you will need. Spanning beams then connect these piers together to transfer all of the weight to the ground.

For this type of foundation, the soil needs to be inspected to ensure it’s able to withstand these concrete footings to prevent excessive contraction, expansion or any sort of shifting.  Soil, which contains more gravel, may hold more than weight than the soil, for example, making it a poor candiate for this type of foundation.

The pros of a pier and beam foundation

As mentioned, a pier and beam foundation can elevate a home, preventing it from flood and any excessive moisture.

Since the home is elevated in the air, space is created between the home and ground, known as a crawl space. This space can come in handy if you need to work on any plumbing, electrical or need to address any other issues beneath the home as everything will be readily accessible.  PermaPier.com claims this is the biggest advantage over a slab foundation as you will not need to drill through the concrete if a plumbing issue were to occur, for example.  This, in turn, would lead to a cheaper-than-average repair bill.

Beneath the home, the wood platform, instead of concrete, adds an extra layer of insulation, often providing lower utility bills.

Since this type of foundation has individual piers and beams, it is easier for a contractor to find foundation problems in the future.

The cons of a pier and beam foundation

The biggest disadvantage, from what we researched, seems to be the costs.  Elevating your home, regardless of how it’s done, will always be more than allowing it to sit directly on the ground.

In the future, when selling a home, a few obstacles may arise, including sagging floors, moisture problems, poor ventilation, rotting wood and/or pests/rodents in the crawlspace area.

Termites, pests and rodents can be a problem as well since many prefer the shelter of your home to build their nests.

Moisture can enter the crawlspace, and if left ignored, it can cause an unpleasant odor, creaky floors, mold and/or even wood rot.

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How Much Does a Onelife Fitness Membership Cost?

At Onelife Fitness, the club prides itself on providing the ultimate fitness experience to every member all of the time.

With this goal in mind, they claim to have built the nicest health clubs in the industry in Georgia, Maryland and Virginia.

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The reported Onelife Fitness membership costs

The costs of a Onelife Fitness membership, as with most gyms, will greatly depend on the type of gym membership you sign up for, the promotion being held and the location you want to make your primary club.

According to our research, day passes, if you were to choose this option, would cost about $20 a day or $40 a week, but as for monthly rates, the individual rates average about $50~ a month, whereas a couples/family membership can cost about cost an additional $30 per month, plus $10 per child you want to add to the account.   This monthly rate all depends on how much you put down for the enrollment fee as the more you put down, the lower your monthly fee will be.

The one-time enrollment fees, depending on the promotion being held, ranged anywhere from $0 to $150.

One member on this Yelp review for the Alexandria, Virginia, location said she had to pay $10 per kid and another $30 to add his wife to his account.

A member on this Yelp review for the Newport News, Virginia, location said members were quoted $80+ per month for premium private classes.

On the official KC Onelife Fitness page, a $99 enrollment plan costs $45.99 a month while a $0 enrollment fee plan will cost $55.99 a month.

What’s included in the membership?

All memberships include a one-hour personalized meeting with a certified fitness center, a free group training trial, two complimentary 3-day membership cards, unlimited nutrition/meal planning, IHRSA travel benefits and hydro massages.  Tanning and towel services are optional membership add-ons.  Bed tanning, from our research, can cost about $7 per session or $40 a month.

The type of memberships

Couple + Family – A membership designed for either the entire family, including children younger than 18 or a couple’s membership, designed for you and a significant other.  Children on a family membership plan can take advantage of the clubs’ Teens and Health certification program, where they can learn how to use the equipment properly and receive a customized workout plan.

Multi-Club – With more than 30 locations, the multi-club membership option allows members to use all of the clubs with the inclusions mentioned above.

Corporate Wellness – A special pricing tier designed for corporations with more than 10 employees.

The gym amenities offered (vary by location)

• Athlete training program options
• Basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts
• Cardio cinema room
• Cardio equipment
• Certified fitness trainer access (for an additional fee)
• Fast Fit 20 Circuits
• HydroMassage beds
• Indoor Turf training area
• Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
• Kids club with entertainment for children younger than 13
• Outdoor training area
• Personal trainer studio
• Rock walls
• Saunas
• Spa-inspired locker rooms
• Women’s only workout areas
• Access to unlimited group fitness classes, including Apex, Aqua Aerobics, Piyo, Hot Yoga, Bodypump, Bodycombat, Barre, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Cycling, Les Mills Classes, Aerobics and Kickboxing, to name a few

How to save money

The club allows you to try the club out at any one of their locations for free by signing up for a free pass on their official website.

Check before signing up as the club has advertised multiple times in the past.  For instance, in the past, they offered a $19 one-month membership with one personal training session — a $100 value.

It also appears the gym advertises on Valpak.com, a coupon-based company.  At the time of this publishing, the club was offering a $29.99 per month coupon, but it is unknown how long this promotional rate would last.

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How Much Does an MÜV Fitness Membership Cost?

MÜV Fitness, as per its mission statement, strives to motivate people worldwide to help achieve results through recreation, nutrition and exercise.

The club, as of today, offers locations in the Colorado, Portland, Spokane and South Carolina areas.

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How much does an MÜV fitness cost per month?

The costs to join muv fitness will greatly depend on the type of training package you sign up for as they have a few to choose from, with bi-weekly prices ranging anywhere from $20 to $75, excluding the one-time joining fee, which, depending on the current promotion rate, can vary from $0 to more than $199.

To break things up and make it easier to read, we included the costs we found from the official website in the table below:

NOTE:  These prices are accurate as of 2018 and should only be used as an estimate only.  Talk with the club for more information in regards to accurate membership pricing at this time.

The process when joining

New members will first begin with an InBody Biometric Analysis System, which will help trainers determine your specific goals regarding your weight loss and muscle gains.  This analysis can help assess the body in segments, using an eight-point system, precisely measuring your body’s composition.  Being the gold standard, according to the club, it holds a 98% accuracy rate.  This customized plan, when created, will then provide you with a customized nutritional plan, exercise routine, supplemental regimen and trainers will hold you accountable for your actions.  All of the trackings will then take place via the company’s 30-day results review as you attend the studio throughout the month, and at the end of these 30 days, you will receive an in-depth analysis on your progress.

Amenities included with a membership

The amenities will vary by location, but most will include a swimming pool, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, basketball courts, racquetball, circuit training, free weights, locker rooms, showers, a kids zone, sun deck, “MUVie room,” hydromassages and tanning.

Studio group classes, up to 70+ offered a week for members, includes Body Vive, Body Flow, RPM, Body Pump, Body Jam, Body Step, XTR1000, Body Attack, Body Combat, MÜV METCON, MÜV Strong, Barre, Zumba, Group Cycling, Yoga, Dance, Pilates, Aqua Aerobics, Less Mills classes and many more.  The classes will vary by location, so it’s best to talk with a local location or visit the location’s official website to glance at their class schedule to see which classes are offered.

Tips to know

Most of the locations we looked at did offer a complimentary 14-day complimentary pass, allowing you to try any of the classes, equipment and even consult with a personal trainer to see if it’s something with your investment.

Many of these clubs often offer heavily discounted deals .  Even at the time of this publishing, the club was offering a one-month membership with two private personal training sessions for $19.50 — a $99 value.

Private one-on-one personal training sessions, like most gyms have to offer, are available for an additional fee.

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How Much Does a Permanent Foundation for a Mobile Home Cost?

It has been said that a mobile home with a permanent foundation tends to hold its value better when compared to its non-affixed counterparts which simply sit on piers.  It also conforms to HUD/FHA compliant permanent foundation guidelines.

A mobile/manufactured home can be affixed to a permanent foundation, either when it’s first setup or in the near feature as a retrofit.

Permanently setting up your mobile home on a foundation can be done in any situation but is often considered a costly process.

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The reported mobile home permanent foundation cost

The costs of creating a permanent foundation for your mobile home will greatly vary on so many factors, including the type of foundation, your soil conditions, your geographical location, the home’s condition, the contractor you choose and if any obstacles are foreseen.  The biggest culprit, often being the soil, will determine the frost penetration depth, which will determine what kind of foundation is needed and the depth.

With so many factors, you can see costs greatly ranging from as little as $9,000 to $25,000 or about $18 to $33 a square foot for a basic concreted-based foundation.  Do keep in mind, however, that other fees can occur, which will go into detail below in our “extra costs” section.

Since all jobs are going to be very unique, we highly recommend you use HomeAdvisor.com to find contractors in your area who are willing to offer you an exact quote for your project.  Here, you simply describe your job via email and multiple licensed contractors will contact you with a quote for free.

On this ModularHomeOwners.com blog post, they broke down the costs of their modular home process.  In the breakdown, they reportedly paid $22,250 for a full basement foundation.

The extra costs you need to think about

Planning and permits – Laying a foundation will always require a plan, and all mobile home owners will need to abide by the local building codes, meaning you will need inspections from the city and permits as the foundation is being poured and once it’s complete.  The average costs of the permits will greatly depend on your geographical location and size of the job, but HomeAdvisor.com recommends budgeting $0.89 a square foot.

Soil reports – These reports are necessary as it can help determine what kind of foundation you will need for your project.

Structural engineers – A structural engineer will be required to inspect the foundation location before even considered to help spot any weaknesses and/or make some recommendations for any foreseen potential failures.  Depending on the engineer being hired and the size of the job, this inspection can average $400 to $1,000.

Moving the mobile home – If the mobile home is already on site and needs to be moved, this can be yet another cost to consider.  Moving a mobile home, just a few feet from the site, can reach into the four figures.

The pros of choosing a permanent foundation

When a mobile home is affixed to a permanent foundation, it is now viewed as a real piece of property rather than a personal piece of property, meaning “real” property, in general, will tend to increase in value over time when compared to a home that isn’t affixed to a permanent foundation.  In the future, when you do decide to sell, this will not only be great for your pocketbooks, it can increase the pool of buyers interested in your home.

Aside from the potential value increases, a permanent foundation can often qualify for mortgage financing as banks usually will not offer a mortgage for homes not set on a permanent foundation such as a mobile home.  This isn’t the case, however, as it will vary from bank to bank and your situation.

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How Much Does Mobile Home Leveling Cost?

If your mobile home is unlevel, it is often due to the ground settling beneath the blocking and/or the foundation of the home.  The soil, as it settles, can cause gaps between the foundation supports and the I-beams, leading to those unwanted cracks in the walls and/or preventing windows and doors from shutting properly.  Over time, floors will also develop those annoy squeaking-like sounds, and if you leave your mobile home unattended, serious damages can occur so you will want to fix this issue as soon as you can.

“Twilight in a Trailer Park” (CC BY 2.0) by Randy Heinitz

The cost of leveling a mobile home

The costs of leveling a mobile home will vary depending on the contractor you hire, how it’s currently tied down to the foundation, the size of the mobile home, your geographical location and the issue at hand.  From our research, for a simple mobile home leveling, it’s best to budget anywhere from $350 to $800 if hiring a professional.  Since a lot of jobs can vary across the nation, we highly recommend you use HomeAdvisor.com to receive multiple quotes from local contractors for free.  Here, you simply describe your job and licensed contractors will contact you with a free estimate/quote.

Talking with a contractor, we were given the following advice and price range:

On this MobileHomeUniversity.com forum thread, a member asked if $450 to $700 per unit, plus materials was a fair price.  In turn, multiple members replied claiming the prices seemed fair and do not seem high; however, the foundation is either unsettled and/or wet, it could lead to a continuing problem, which would mean more time invested for the contractor.  Others mentioned that as long as you’re either on rock or concrete and the ground doesn’t move, then relevel will never be necessary.

Mobile Home Leveling and Foundation Repair, a contractor we found in Colorado, noted they charge anywhere from $450 to $550 for a single wide, $850 to $950 for a double wide and around $950 for a triple wide.

The process of releveling a mobile home

To start, the contractor will first remove the skirting, if installed, from the mobile home to gain access to the piers which supports the home.

Starting in the middle of the home, the contractor will use a level to check each pier to see how level the area is.  Any piers which are unlevel will be marked.

After all of the piers have been visually inspected and checked with a level, a mobile home jack will be centered beneath a pier to support the weight of the home.

The I-beam will then be raised to the level of a water level mark by using a water level, and the home will be checked once again to ensure the entire home is level.

The average job, from start to finish, for a basic job, should take about three hours to finish, and in most cases, it will require at least three people on the job site.

What causes a mobile home to tilt?

These homes, since they are made from a steel frame and transported to the lot it now sits, the home, once delivered, will have the axle and wheels removed and piers will be placed beneath the home using a hydraulic jack.  Due to this setup, the home can tilt for a few reasons, including the ground subsiding, causing the piers to sink unevenly or additional structures, as they are added, such as a carport or awning, can cause the home to tilt as well.  Other reasons may include:

• During the first year, the home may continue to settle, and as the ground reacts to the new loads, an uneven balance may occur.
• Organic debris in the ground, such as the soil sinking or a tree root rotting, may cause a void, causing the ground the basically slip.
• Any rainwater that is able to run beneath the home can wash away the soil around the piers supporting the home.
• When a mobile home is leveled initially, it isn’t designed to support any additional weight, but for many ignore this.  Any attachments and/or site-built additions can bear more weight on the home, essentially causing stress to the foundation and piers.

Signs the mobile home needs to be releveled

• The doors and/or windows are hard to shut and do not shut as they did before.  This can, oftentimes, include the cabinet doors and closets as well.
• You’re starting to notice cracks in the skirting, ceiling and/or walls that were never there before.
• The awnings or any attachments are bent or showing signs of stress.
• You can hear creaks as you walk along the floor.
• Visually able to see that the home looks unlevel from afar.
• Physically, you may be able to feel that the home is unlevel just by walking around.

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