FAQ
Mobile Home Moving FAQ
Answers to the questions we hear most about moving a mobile home: what it costs, what paperwork you need, how to get ready and what happens at the new site.
Moving Basics
Can a mobile home be moved?
Yes. Single-wides, double-wides and larger multi-section homes are built on steel frames so they can travel. Each section moves as its own oversize load and is set up again at the new site.
How are mobile homes moved?
The home is disconnected and its skirting, steps and anchors are removed. Each section is hitched to a truck and hauled on a permitted route, with escorts where the permit calls for them. At the new site, the home is blocked, leveled, anchored and, for multi-section homes, joined back together.
Can a double-wide be moved without taking it apart?
No. A double-wide is too wide to travel in one piece, so the sections are separated, sealed, moved on two trucks and rejoined at the new site. See our double-wide moving service.
Is there an age limit on moving a mobile home?
There’s no single national age limit, but age can matter. Homes built before June 15, 1976, when the federal HUD Code took effect, face extra rules in some states, counties and parks. Any older home also needs a sound frame, axles and tires to travel. We check this before we quote.
Can you move a modular home?
Sometimes. Modular homes are built to local building codes and usually sit on permanent foundations, so moving one often involves cranes, foundation work and engineering. We quote modular homes case by case.
Who moves mobile homes?
Specialized mobile home movers with the trucks, permits and licenses for oversize loads. Many states also require a licensed installer for setup. Our own crews handle both. Read how to choose a licensed mobile home mover.
Cost
How much does it cost to move a mobile home?
Most of our moves cost $2,000 to $15,000 for the whole job, including teardown, permits, escorts, transport and setup. See our pricing page for what decides where your move lands.
What changes the price?
The number of sections, the home’s width, the distance and route, each state’s travel rules, access at both sites, the home’s condition and how much setup work is needed.
What’s included in your quote?
Teardown, transport permits for every state on the route, escorts, transport, splitting and rejoining for multi-section homes, and setup: blocking, leveling, anchoring and reinstalling skirting and steps.
What isn’t included?
Usually utility runs to a new lot, pad or foundation work, park fees, county taxes and repairs found during teardown. We’ll tell you what to plan for when we quote.
Is the quote free?
Yes. Every quote is free, with no obligation. Request a quote.
Can I move a mobile home for free?
Not really. Every move needs permits, trucks, a trained crew and setup at the new site. Booking early, having the new site ready and keeping moving and setup with one company are the best ways to keep the cost down. Our cost guide explains more.
Permits and Paperwork
Rules vary by state. See our permits page for an overview.
Do I need a permit to move a mobile home?
Yes. A mobile home is an oversize load, so every state on the route requires a transport permit. Many counties also require their own moving or tax paperwork, and the new site usually needs placement permits and an inspection.
Who gets the moving permits?
We apply for the transport permits for every state on the route. Paperwork only the owner can handle, such as county tax forms, title work or park approval, stays with you, and we’ll tell you what’s needed.
Do I need to pay property taxes before moving?
In many states, yes. Some states require proof that taxes are paid before a home can move, and the rules differ by state and county. Our state permit guides explain the rules where you are.
What about the title?
You’ll need a clear title in your name. If the home was converted to real property and tied to the land, many states require that to be reversed before the home can move. Start this early, because it can take time.
Do I need the park’s permission?
Usually. Most parks need notice before a home moves out and must approve a home before it moves in. Some parks also have rules about the age or condition of homes they accept.
Timing and Preparation
How far ahead should I book?
Four to eight weeks is a good target. Permits, tax paperwork and site preparation all take time, and longer or interstate moves may need more.
How long does a move take?
A local single-wide move can often be done in one day. Double-wides, long distances and states with tight travel windows can take several days. Setup is usually finished within a day or two of delivery.
Can mobile homes be moved in winter?
Often, yes, but weather can delay a move. States stop oversize loads in snow, ice, high winds and low visibility, and some northern states limit heavy loads during the spring thaw.
Can I leave my furniture inside?
Light furniture can often stay if it’s secured, but remove heavy items and anything breakable, and empty cabinets of anything that could shift. We’ll tell you what needs to come out for your home.
What should I do before moving day?
Arrange utility disconnections, get your county and park paperwork done, clear a path for the truck at both sites, and have the new pad and utilities ready. Our moving checklist has a full timeline.
Setup and Installation
Is setup included?
Yes. Setup is part of every move we do: blocking, leveling, anchoring, joining sections and reinstalling skirting and steps. See our setup and installation service.
Do I need a licensed installer?
In most states, yes. Many states require a licensed installer and an inspection before you can move in, and some follow HUD’s federal installer program.
Do you hook up utilities?
We get the home ready for its utility connections. Running new water, sewer or power lines to a lot is usually done by a local plumber or electrician, and some counties require their own permits for that work.
Can you re-level a mobile home that isn’t moving?
Yes. Homes settle over time, and we re-level and re-block homes that haven’t moved. Sticking doors and uneven floors are common signs.
Working With Us
Where do you move mobile homes?
We move homes across the country, including long-distance and out-of-state moves. See our locations page for the states we serve.
Do you have an office I can visit?
Our crews travel to you, so there’s no office to visit. Everything starts with a free quote through our quote form.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We’re licensed, bonded and insured, and we hold state installer licenses in many of the states we serve, plus a HUD manufactured home installer license.
Do you use your own crews?
Yes. Our own crews have moved and set up homes since 2012, so the same team handles the move and the setup.
How do I get started?
Send us your home’s size, where it is, where it’s going and your preferred date through our quote form, and we’ll send a free written quote.
Ready to Plan Your Move?
Tell us about your home and where it’s going. We’ll send a free quote for the whole job, permits and setup included.