Transporting a Manufactured home to a local Park or Private Land:
It is inevitable that you will find AMAZING deals that must be moved from where the home currently resides. If you do not have you own piece of land that already has a mobile home pad and utilities running to the land then moving the home into a pre existing mobile home park could be the answer. Do not invest in a home that must be moved for your 1st deal.
Manufactured homes should always be moved according to local and state laws. Legitimate moving companies that pull permits will cost $2,000 – $6,000 for a single-wide and $5,000 – $12,000 for a double-wide mobile home depending on the amount of miles to transport and whether or not there are additions added onto the home such as a screen room, sun room, porch, or added room. These added rooms need to be removed and reassembled at the new location. I say legitimate above because there are companies or individuals that will hook your home up to their heavy-duty truck and attempt to move it for you for a quick buck and without pulling correct permits.
The company you hire will likely need proof you are the owner. Once the home is moved it will need to be “set-up” on the land which it will reside. This is the process of securing the home to the ground with cinder blocks, hydraulic jack, straps, piers, and/or braces. Codes vary around the country. Soil type, flood rating, wind rating, and seasonal cycles determine these rules and codes. Your transporter will know all these codes. The transporters will typically reassemble your home and skirting.
I advise against ever moving a double-wide. These homes will almost always have leaks in the seams from poor setup no matter who you use.
Typically the transporter must collaborate with an electrician and plumber to correctly connect the:
- Electric
- Plumbing
- Gas
- Central Heat and Air Conditioning
If the transporter does not offer this service then you will have to organize with a local electrician and plumber to hook up services. Once these services are connected a code inspector must be paid and approve the connections before water and power will be turned on. A Certificate of Occupancy is give to you by the code department.
Confirm with the Park there is a LOT for your mobile home
The park manager is going to need to know the:
- Age
- Dimensions
- Siding type
- Skirting type
- and See outside pictures
Discount and Incentives
- Many communities around the country try to attract current mobile homes into bringing their home into their park.
- Many parks are offering to pay for or reimburse all or most of your expenses for moving. Get a free ride!
- Many parks will discount lot rent for any new home moved into the park.