Selling a mobile home that needs to be moved can be a complicated and expensive process. If you’re considering selling your mobile home in central Texas, it’s important to understand the challenges and expenses associated with moving a mobile home. In this blog, we’ll discuss what you need to know about selling your mobile home that needs to be moved, and how selling directly to JourneyMobileHomes can save you time and money.
The Challenges of Moving a Mobile Home
Moving a mobile home is not an easy task. It is not something you can just do on your own. It requires specialized equipment, permits, and skilled professionals to ensure that the mobile home is moved safely and securely. Here at Journey Mobile Homes we do purchase mobile homes that need to be moved! In the event that your particular home does not meet our buying criteria we can still help. We know movers and have a list of cash buyers always looking to purchase mobile homes that need to be moved. So even if we don’t purchase your home directly, we can definitely work out a fair deal and get the home sold and moved for you. Here are some of the challenges you may face when moving a mobile home in Texas:
1. Finding a New Location
One of the biggest challenges of moving a mobile home is finding a new location to move it to. If you are selling a mobile home located on your land, we suggest selling it to someone that wants to move it. That way they can take on the responsibility of finding someone to move it to. Luckily, there is a good market for mobile homes in Texas that need to be moved. Tons of people are still moving to Texas from around the country. Many of them buy a piece of land and are looking for a mobile to put on their land. Either to live in permanently or while they build a traditional single family home. If you want to do it yourself, you’ll need to find a suitable piece of land that meets local zoning and building codes, and that has the necessary utilities and infrastructure in place. This can be a time-consuming and expensive process, especially if you’re not familiar with the local real estate market. But, typically this is left up to the buyer to decide. Normally they will have a place picked out, which could be a piece of land they just purchased or to a local manufactured home community aka mobile home park. If you are selling your mobile home that needs to be moved after it is purchased, make sure you a have a timeline agreed to in writing with the buyer. That way you don’t run the risk of the buyer purchasing the mobile home then leaving it on your land for 6 months, after the sale….
2. Obtaining Permits
Moving a mobile home requires permits from local and state authorities. You’ll need to obtain permits for transportation, utility disconnections and reconnections, and any modifications or repairs that need to be made to the home. Permitting requirements can vary depending on the location and the condition of the home, and can add significant time and expense to the moving process. Most professional mobile home movers can take care of obtaining the required moving permits, just be sure to pick someone that is insured and verify that they will be pulling permits, ask for a copy for your records.
3. Hiring Professionals
Moving a mobile home is not a DIY project. It requires specialized equipment and skilled professionals to ensure that the home is moved safely and securely. You’ll need to hire a licensed and insured mobile home mover, as well as contractors to disconnect and reconnect utilities, and to make any necessary repairs or modifications to the home. Hiring professionals can be expensive, and you’ll need to ensure that they have the necessary experience and qualifications to do the job right. One thing that is often overlooked when moving a mobile home is the HVAC system. If you don’t have an HVAC technician go disconnect the central AC before the move, the movers may just cut all the lines releasing all of your expensive freon into the atmosphere 🤦♂️. Most central AC units take around 6lbs of Freon at roughly $130/lb. That can be a costly mistake!
4. Dealing with Disruptions
Moving a mobile home can be disruptive to your daily life. You’ll need to pack up your belongings, disconnect utilities, and make arrangements for temporary housing while the home is being moved. You may also need to take time off work to oversee the moving process, which can add to the overall cost and inconvenience of moving. If you are selling your mobile home that is going to be moved you have presumably already found another place to live, I hope.
The Costs of Moving a Mobile Home
Moving a mobile home can be expensive. The overall cost can vary dramatically from one mover to another. Typically you can expect to pay $3000-$6000 for a singlewide and $7000-$14,000 for a doublewide. That is for prepping the home to be moved, moving the home to its new location, then setting, leveling, and anchoring the home. Here are some of the costs you may incur when moving a mobile home:
1. Transportation Costs
Transporting a mobile home requires specialized equipment, such as a truck special made to haul the mobile home. A flatbed trailer for other equipment, spare axles, tires, wood blocks, cinder blocks, jacks, etc. The cost of transportation can vary depending on the distance, the size of the home, and the equipment required. You may also need to pay for permits and escorts, which can add to the overall cost of transportation.
2. Utility Disconnection and Reconnection Costs
When you move a mobile home, you’ll need to disconnect and reconnect utilities, such as water, electricity, and gas. You may need to hire contractors to do this work, which can add to the overall cost of moving.
3. Repairs and Modifications
Moving a mobile home can cause damage to the home, such as cracks in the walls or ceilings, or damage to the plumbing or electrical systems, sometimes windows can even break from the home flexing during transport. You may need to make repairs or modifications to the home before or after it’s moved, which can add to the overall cost of moving. If you have any attached porches, decks, awnings, skirting, those are have to be removed.
4. Site Preparation Costs
Before you can move a mobile home to a new location, you’ll need to prepare the site. This may involve grading the land, installing a foundation, or building a driveway. Site preparation costs can vary depending on the location and the condition of the land. Many times they will prepare what is called a base pad. Which is mainly rock and gravel that has been compacted with a roller to make the ground strong and compact. This gives a solid foundation for the blocks the mobile home will be set on.
5. Temporary Housing Costs
While your mobile home is being moved, you may need to find temporary housing. This can include renting a hotel room or an apartment, or staying with friends or family. Temporary housing costs can add to the overall cost of moving, especially if the moving process takes longer than expected. Always plan ahead, many times mobile home movers will be booked up a few weeks in advance. So even if you are ready you may be waiting on the movers schedule to open up aswell.
Selling Your Mobile Home to Journey Mobile Homes
If you’re looking to sell your mobile home that needs to be moved, you may be wondering if there’s an easier and more cost-effective way to do it. The good news is that there is. By selling your mobile home directly to Paul and Eric with JourneyMobileHomes, you can avoid the challenges and expenses associated with moving a mobile home.
When you sell your mobile home to JourneyMobileHomes, you don’t have to worry about finding a new location, obtaining permits, or hiring professionals to move the home. We buy mobile homes in any condition, and we can close on your home quickly, often in as little as a few days. This means you can avoid the hassle and expense of moving your mobile home, and get cash for your home right away.
Plus, when you sell your mobile home to JourneyMobileHomes, you don’t have to worry about repairs or modifications. We buy mobile homes all over Central Texas as-is, which means you can sell your home in its current condition and avoid the expense and hassle of making repairs.
Selling your mobile home that needs to be moved can be a complicated and costly process. By selling your mobile home directly to JourneyMobileHomes, you can avoid the challenges and expenses associated with moving a mobile home and get cash for your home right away. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you sell your mobile home quickly and easily. 210-504-7007