How Much Does It Cost to Move a Mobile Home? (Price Guide)

Moving a mobile home is closer to heavy hauling than to a household move. The structure has to be disconnected, prepared for the road, hauled by a licensed mover, and then set up again at the new site. Quotes vary widely because each of those steps can be priced separately or bundled together.

The first question to settle is what you are actually buying. A full-service move covers preparation, transport, and setup, while a transport-only quote covers the haul and nothing else.

Size is the largest factor. A single-wide travels as one unit, while a double-wide is moved in two halves and often needs two trucks, extra permits, and escort vehicles. Published guides give different numbers for the same home, so the table below lists each one separately.

If you see a gap between sources, check whether each assumes the same distance and the same services. Short local moves cost less than long-haul trips, and some guides assume the home is ready to go with the skirting and steps already removed.

When you handle teardown and reassembly yourself, or hire separate crews, the mover only charges for the haul.

This route can look cheaper, but it moves the risk to you. Someone still has to disconnect utilities, detach add-ons, and secure the home before travel. Skipping steps can lead to damage in transit that the mover's insurance may not cover.

Arriving at the new lot is not the end of the job. The home needs a stable base, leveling, tie-downs, and utility connections before anyone can live in it.

Foundation work, new piers, or a septic and well connection are separate and depend on the lot. Ask your mover whether setup is part of the quote and whether a second company handles it.

• Distance: Mileage is the main variable for the haul, and moves that cross state lines add permits and route planning.
• Home width and condition: Wider homes need special permits and escorts. An older home that is fragile or poorly maintained may need extra reinforcement.
• Access at both ends: Narrow roads, trees, low wires, and soft ground can require extra equipment.
• Permits and fees: Oversize-load permits are issued by the state, and some counties or communities charge their own fees.
• Season: Mover schedules and weather can shift pricing and timing.

A mobile home mover should be licensed and insured for this specific kind of hauling. Ask for proof of both, and confirm whether the policy covers damage to the home in transit. Check that your destination allows the home. Many parks and counties limit the age or condition of units, and some will turn away a home that cannot pass an inspection. Contact the local building department about permits and any setup requirements before you book a date.

Removing the home from a lot you rent may also involve the park owner. Get any lease or removal terms in writing.

Guides often disagree because they define the job differently. One may report a flat average for all sizes, while another separates single-wide from double-wide, or assumes a short local move. Some include setup and others do not. Treat any published number as a starting point and collect several written quotes for your specific home and route.