About Us

OnTheLevel is a national network of professionals specializing in manufactured homes foundation solutions ranging from engineer's certifications to foundation repairs. With over twenty years of foundation specialty experience, OnTheLevel is ideally suited to liaison between homeowners and the lending and real estate industry to meet transaction conditions, primarily those required for FHA-insured loans which include Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) or Reverse Mortgage Loans.

As licensed General Contractors (B-1) and Manufactured Home Specialty Contractors (C-47) in the State of California, B-05 Tie-Down Contractor in Arizona and Oregon as well as certified Department of Veterans Affairs contractor (Builder ID number 4714) under the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program, OnTheLevel has a comprehensive background in manufactured home foundations and repair solutions and state approved retrofit systems.

For an Engineer's Certification Inspection, click here or call 800-900-1110.

For Foundation Retrofits or Repairs, click here or call 800-900-1110.

• Experienced in all facets of manufactured and relocatable housing retrofitting restoration and upgrading.
• Experienced installers of retrofit foundation systems (Title 25 18551 to procure a 433A), Earthquake Resistant Bracing Systems (ERBS) and Engineered Tie-Down Systems (ETS).
• Has complete knowledge and adherence to Title 25, California Health and Safety Code (Mobile Home Park Act) guidelines.
• Drainage and soil erosion specialist.
• Mobile and manufactured home park development, redevelopment and rehabilitation consultant and specialist.
• Expert Witness and Industry Expert in Manufactured Housing defect & fraud litigation.
• Owner, Crest Homes—a licensed manufactured home dealership.
• Licensed General Contractor—B-1 #521400.
• Licensed Manufactured Home Specialty Contractor—C-47 California
• Licensed Tie-Down/Pier Contractor—C-05: Arizona
• Oregon Licensed Contractor
• Certified Department of Veterans Affairs contractor, Builder ID number 4714

John has been licensed in California since 1987 as both a General Building B-1 Contractor and a Specialty Manufactured Home Contractor C-47. A dealer operating under the name of Crest Homes, his specialty is unique beach projects. His experience in disaster-response situations(fire, earthquake and hurricanes) has given him a unique understanding of the value of retrofit systems and quality installation standards. He is also a realtor, licensed by the Department of Real Estate in the State of California.

In Arizona, he is licensed as a C-05 Tie-Down Contractor.

Janis works primarily with realtors and lenders, helping expedite permits, job installation and recordation of the 433A as well as the processing of the Engineer's Certification in order for loans and escrows to close in a timely manner. The primary objective is a seamless transaction with fast efficient service. Janis has a degree from Lewis and Clark College in Oregon, major in Spanish, which often comes in handy with construction crews.

Scott oversees inspections, job performance and installation of retrofit systems. He has been working on retrofit projects since the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, determining the most affordable solution for each project. He has a degree from Northern Arizona University in English Literature and International Communications. He is also fluent in Spanish having studied in both Spain and Costa Rica.

Janeene is in charge of all aspects of administrative details from accounts payable and receivable, database entry and customer relations. Janeene graduated from University of San Diego as a Sociology Major and was also a Division I basketball player/captain during her time at USD. Thanks to her leadership skills, she brings a tireless work ethic and team attitude to the ON THE LEVEL work family.

Click on these links to download letters of referral from companies that have worked with On The Level (letters are in PDF format).

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

Better Business Bureau

California Mobile home Park Managers Association (CMPMA)

California Manufactured Housing Institute (CMHI)

Integrity Real Estate Professionals www.integrity-arep.org