Moving a mobile home will require a Class A Driver’s License and access to a large truck. It can be very expensive, but you can prepare the mobile home for moving and it will save you a lot of money. One of the first things you will need to do to move your mobile home is prepare the lot where the mobile home is moving to. When the lot is leveled, you can work on securing the mobile home for its move.
How to Move a Mobile Home Step1
Prepare the area where you are moving the mobile home to. This area needs to be level with plenty of room for maneuvering both the mobile home and the truck. The area should be level and you may want to mark the exact location where you want the mobile home to sit when it arrives.
How to Move a Mobile Home Step 2
Prepare the inside of the mobile home for the move. Take any glass light fixtures down and place them on the floor, preferably in a carpeted area. Tape the cabinet doors shut, and take down anything hanging on the wall or the ceilings.
If you are moving your belongings inside the house, be sure all tall furniture is laid down flat on the floor and electronics are also placed in area where you can secure them. You can use things like couch cushions and blankets to pad and protect valuables such as televisions and electronics.
How to Move a Mobile Home Step 3
Prepare the outside of the mobile home for moving by removing all skirting. You can reuse the skirting material if you like, and can transport it by setting it inside the mobile home during the move. In many cases, the skirting will have to be adjusted when you arrive at the new site. Also, know that the skirting will leave dirt inside your home if you do move it this way. You may want to consider using a separate vehicle to haul the skirting with. Once the skirting is dealt with, you will need to disconnect the utilities from your mobile home. Before disconnecting, be sure that the utilities are turned off at the source then disconnect the water, electric, gas, satellite and any other utilities from your mobile home.
Today’s mobile homes have removable axels and tongues. Older model mobile homes were in a fixed location. You will need to determine the number of axels, tongue and tire requirements to move your mobile home. Professional moving companies will have the necessary tools and equipment to move your mobile home. One question they will ask is what type of equipment you will need. With your inspection, you will be able to provide them with the information they need for an accurate quote to move your mobile home.
Mobile homes may also have tie down straps that either go over the entire structure or just the frame of the mobile home. It is best to replace these straps when you get to your new location. Just cut the 2 inch wide strap to remove it from the mobile home. New straps may be purchased from any mobile home supply store.
How to Move a Mobile Home Step 4
The final thing to do before you can move your mobile home is to remove the blocking from beneath the mobile home. The blocks keep the mobile home level and can be reused at the new location in most instances. Use a bottle jack to lift the frame off of the blocks. This step should be completed after the axels and tires are in place and preferably when the truck is connected to the mobile home.
How to Move a Mobile Home Step 5
Visually inspect the mobile home to see if there is anything, such as a porch or a satellite dish which needs to be removed. Roof top air conditioners will need to have the four panels removed for transport. Check to be sure the telephone line is also disconnected.
If you do not feel confident handling any of these steps, do not hesistate to let the professional mobile home moving company handle it. You can also check with several companies and get bids for any part of the move.