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Moving a Mobile Home Cost


How Much Does Moving a Mobile Home Cost?

 
average costTransport-Only Move: $700-$3,500high costFull-Service Move: $3,000-$14,000+

Mobile homes are built on a chassis designed to be moved. The cost to relocate a unit is determined by the size, the distance to be traveled, and whether it is transport only or a full-service move which includes disconnect and reconnect of utilities, porches or other attachments.

Typical costs:

  • In a transport-only move the readied unit is attached to a towing vehicle, moved to the new location and unattached for about $700-$1,000 for a single-wide home moving up to 60 miles, $2,000-$2,500 for a double wide and $2,600-$3,500 for a triple wide, depending on the length and height of the home, the location, travel distance and local regulations. These rates are based on per-mile charges. Shorter distances will cost less, longer moves will cost more.
  • Full-service mobile home moves of about 60 miles that include disconnect, reconnect and transport will cost about $3,000-$5,000 for a single-wide unit, $4,000-$10,000 for a double-wide and $10,000-$14,000 or more for a triple-wide, depending on size and location. Taller homes with cathedral or gable roofs typically cost more to move because possible travel routes may be limited, often resulting in more miles.
  • Moving companies typically charge about $4-$5.50 per mile for the towing vehicle and about $1.50-$1.65 per mile for the pilot cars, depending on distance and price of fuel. For example, Riley's Transport[1] in California will move a small single-wide mobile home within the state up to 60 miles starting about $1,000, depending on size and location.
  • DIYers who choose to disconnect or reconnect[2] the unit will need skirting tools, a plumber's wrench ($15-$20) and plumbing knowledge. Call the local utility company to make sure electricity is turned off. Mobile home transport is best left to licensed movers as many details from correct-sized tow vehicle, lead cars permits, route selection based on side of load, and hookups must all be correctly completed.
Related articles: Mobile Home Skirting, Mobile Home, Mobile Home Insurance

What should be included:
  • Mobile homes building standards are specific to the region in which they are built. Because winds, snow loads and rains vary greatly across the country, the homes should never be moved to an area with completely different weather patterns. The data plate[3] on the mobile home will identify the unit's proper zone.
  • A transit-only move should include all necessary permits, liability insurance, lead and chase vehicles, hookup and transport to the new site, followed by unhooking at the end site. The client or agent will have removed all skirting, attached carports or sheds, and other utilities, along with packing of personal belongings. Often the original wheels on a mobile home unit have either been removed or are degraded. The professional moving company will check the condition of the wheels, tires, chassis and the axles. Any necessary repairs or rentals should be included in the price.
  • Full-service movers will disconnect all utilities, skirting and attached structures, along with ensuring the tires and wheels are road ready. In addition, they should provide the necessary permits, liability insurance and lead and chase vehicles during transport. At the final site, all connections and setup is included.
Additional costs:
  • Permits are needed for each county and state through which the mobile home will be traveling. In areas where highway patrol escorts are needed or in areas where the size of the home requires a circuitous route, the costs will increase, depending on jurisdiction. The transportation departments in some states may deny permits if they deem the mobile home to be in poor condition.
  • A moving checklist created by Boulder County, CO, lists penalties of $200 for not acquiring correct permits.
Discounts:
  • Check for available moving or move-in credits from both the seller of the mobile home and the owner of the destination mobile home park.
Shopping for moving a mobile home:
  • Prior to calling a mobile home mover, complete the mobile home information sheet[4] created by the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity in Vermont, that includes many of the questions the mover will ask. Home Park Store keeps a list of movers by state[5] .
  • Some state mobile home organizations like Mississippi Manufactured Housing Association maintain online lists of transporters and installers[6] . Check with the state mobile home association for links and recommendations.
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COST TO TRANSPORT 24 x 64 PORTABLE FROM SC TO FL
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Posted by: H Sherman in Summerville, SC.Posted: November 13th, 2021 03:11PM
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Posted by: Isachar in Copperas Cove, TX.Posted: December 7th, 2020 04:12AM
Type of Move: city to city in state of TexasSize of Mobile Home: 28 x 56 mobile home
Mover: Distance Moved: 218 miles
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Move 12x50 single wide
Amount: $2,500.00
Posted by: DeannaP in Danbury, TX.Posted: November 18th, 2020 02:11PM
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Mover: Distance Moved: 130 miles
I would need delivery, hook up & lifted 4-5 feet with small porch.
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Posted by: a user in Conway, AR.Posted: November 16th, 2020 08:11AM
Type of Move: RelocateSize of Mobile Home: 16x80
Mover: NeedDistance Moved: Approx.. within 50 miles
Estimate to move and place only. No hook ups or skirting required.
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Move 11 miles
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Posted by: [email protected] in Quitman, AR.Posted: November 11th, 2020 09:11PM
Type of Move: Single wideSize of Mobile Home: 16x80
Mover: Distance Moved: 11 miles
I need home moved 11 miles
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Southern IL, Need Mover
Amount: $8,000.00
Posted by: KevinL in PONTOON BEACH, IL.Posted: November 6th, 2019 03:11PM
Type of Move: Move OnlySize of Mobile Home: 28x64
Mover: NeedDistance Moved: 90 miles
Looking to Move 28 x 64 DW, in late Jan to Late Feb.
From Mobile Home Park in Pontoon Beach, IL to Private property near Woodlawn, IL. Approx 90 miles, 95% interstate
Just need a bonded and Licensed mover to crack the halves apart, transport to new location, join back together and level. I will do everything else, siding,shingles, flooring, trim, etc.
$8000 is Negotiable.
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Posted by: [email protected] in Oceana, WV.Posted: October 14th, 2019 05:10PM
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I need to know how much it would cost to move a single wide trailer from harmony pa to Oceana wv I’m not got a whole lot of money to spend so any advice would be much appreciated
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Mover: need oneDistance Moved: 9.8 miles
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How much
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Type of Move: FullSize of Mobile Home: Double wide 1152sq ft
Mover: Distance Moved: 25 miles
Need to know how much to move doublewide 25miles along with set up
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Type of Move: disposalSize of Mobile Home: 24 x 50'
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Posted by: [email protected] in Lexington, NC.Posted: November 28th, 2018 01:11AM
Type of Move: RelocationSize of Mobile Home: 14x72 approx
Mover: NeededDistance Moved: 32 miles
Looking for estimates to move a singlewide mobile home 32 miles from lot in Davidson County N.C. (Lex.) to newly purchased acreage in Forsyth County N.C. (W.S.)....with full set up upon arrival at new property. Water and electric are already in place. 80%+ of the 32 miles are highway miles. Thanks!
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Point Roberts
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Posted by: Bobby D in Ferndale, WA.Posted: November 11th, 2018 05:11PM
Type of Move: cross border US/CANSize of Mobile Home: 28 by 40
Mover: Distance Moved: 30 miles
looking for a mover to haul a double wide mobile home from Custer to Point Roberts Washington. It crosses the US Canada border twice.
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Type of Move: Size of Mobile Home: 28x60
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Actually looking for a mover for a quoate
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Move 2 mobile homes 24×60
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Posted by: Sanry Hazzard in Sacramento, CA.Posted: February 23rd, 2018 12:02AM
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I just want to know how much gonna total cost.
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I need an estimate on moving a mobile home from Benton, ky to Calvert City, ky
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Posted by: Tella in Weaverville, NC.Posted: November 6th, 2017 12:11PM
Mover: Help neededDistance Moved: Less than 15 miles
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Mover: Distance Moved: 10 mi
How much for a full move,1973 672 sq. ft. single wide, with 2 carports and 2 sheds. Approx 10mi in sac, ca. Thanks
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Mover: Distance Moved: Less than 10 miles
Hello I needed to know how much it cost to move a single wide from mh park.. mh less than 10 miles I remove porch, skirting,.. movers undo hookups move mobile home re-hook up
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Posted by: Robert L Gocha in Rosburg, WA.Posted: June 11th, 2017 12:06PM
Mover: Distance Moved: 170 miles
I'm trying to figure out how much I will have to pay for a double wide mobile home to be moved 170 miles?
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Estimate Needed for full service move
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Posted by: Don [email protected] in Sugar City, CO.Posted: May 5th, 2017 07:05AM
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I need estimates​ for a full service move for a 1994 Fleetwood 28x78 mobil home. From Manter, KS. To Sugar City, CO.
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Posted by: blanchard in blanchard, OK.Posted: May 1st, 2017 05:05AM
Type of Move: completeSize of Mobile Home: 28 x 40
Mover: Distance Moved: 125 miles
2000 Fleetwood complete tear down move and set up. no axles tongues under the home. from Blanchard ok the dustin ok.
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Posted by: Nataly in Columbia, SC.Posted: April 21st, 2017 05:04AM
Mover: 29203Distance Moved: 29016
How much the cost of moving a mobile home 1999 brand GENE model double limit 3 rooms 2 bathrooms another question if in the place there is no water and light you are in charge of installing it or I have to install the first and you already just connect ? thank you
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Posted by: Sammy meeks in Little Rock, AR.Posted: April 1st, 2017 11:04AM
Mover: Need oneDistance Moved: 5 to 10 miles
I need to move a 16 by 80 mobile home 5 to 10 miles and it's on a secondary back road
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Mover: Kingcarz ServicesDistance Moved: 42
Delivered 14x60 single wide manufactured home 42 miles which included purchase price of home, delivery only,
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Moved single wide 22 miles, had to return after cut some trees where removed and use mud boards for about 50'
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Mover: clayton mobile homeDistance Moved: 50 or 60 miles
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