How much does it cost to move a mobile home?
Mobile home transport costs depend on distance and size. A local single-wide move
typically runs $1,000 to $5,000, while a local double-wide
runs $2,000 to $10,000. Long-distance moves range from about $5,000 to $15,000 for a
single-wide and $10,000 to $20,000+ for a double-wide, or roughly $5 to $15 per mile
for single-wide and $10 to $25 per mile for double-wide. Distance, home width, site
access, permits and escorts are the biggest variables.
How long does it take to move and set a mobile home?
Most local moves are completed in one to two days: pickup and transport on day one,
placement, leveling and anchoring on day two. Long-distance moves add transit time
based on mileage and permit windows. Setup itself usually takes four to eight hours
depending on size, site conditions and whether skirting and steps are included.
Do I need permits to move a mobile home?
Yes, in nearly every case. You will usually need an oversize/overweight transport
permit from the state, trip permits for each state crossed on a long-distance move,
and a placement or foundation permit from the county or city where the home will sit.
Some jurisdictions also require utility releases and a final foundation inspection.
We prepare and file the transport permits and tell you exactly what your county wants.
What is the difference between mobile home setup and installation?
Mobile home setup is the physical work of placing, blocking and leveling the home on its lot.
Installation is the broader, code-driven process: piers and footings, anchoring and
tie-downs to the home’s data plate, marriage-line connection on multi-section homes,
vapor barrier and skirting, and the documentation an inspector will review. We treat
them as one scope so nothing falls between two contractors.
How is a mobile home anchored, and does wind zone matter?
Mobile home anchoring uses frame ties, over-the-top straps and ground anchors driven to a
specified embedment, with the count and spacing set by the home’s wind zone rating
and local code. A Wind Zone I home needs far fewer tie-downs than a Wind Zone III
home. We read the data plate and install to that rating rather than using one
generic pattern on every home.
Can you move a home that has additions, decks or a carport?
Often yes, but attached structures usually have to be separated first. Additions built
on their own foundation, screened rooms, decks and carports are typically removed and
either rebuilt or replaced at the destination. We assess those during the site survey
and price the demolition or detachment separately so there are no surprises.
What do I need to have ready before the crew arrives?
Clear vehicle access to the home, remove fences or gates that block the route, trim
low limbs, and make sure the destination pad is cleared, compacted and accessible.
Utilities should be disconnected and capped by a licensed trade before pickup, and
the home should be empty of furniture and valuables. We send a written prep checklist
with every confirmed booking.
Do you offer payment plans without a credit check?
Yes. We can split a move into scheduled payments tied to milestones — booking,
pickup and final set — without running a credit check. Terms depend on the total
scope and lead time, so ask about it when you request your quote and we will lay out
the options in writing.