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Avoid costly errors for investors with these five mobile home transport mistakes.
It is not about whether you will move your mobile home, but when. Mobile and manufactured homes are easily purchased and can remain in their current location. Mobile home transport has its unique advantages and disadvantages.
Sometimes it is even necessary. Some mobile homes advertise as "must move" and want to be installed on the seller's land or upgraded to a site-built house.
Although mobile home transport may be as simple as hooking the home to a truck and driving
down the road, many steps are involved. Many things could go wrong along the way, including
physical limitations, legal setbacks, and costly errors. These are the mistakes you should avoid
when transporting your mobile home.
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Referring is not required: Unvetted mobile home transport companies can be disappointing, and I have been the victim of theft and have been lied to multiple times. You want to ensure that you deal with trustworthy, honest, and qualified people when a company takes over the entire property and moves it. Tip: Ask local dealers and mobile home parks for their recommendations. To get the best price and to compare offers, make sure you call at least three companies. Many moving companies have plumbers and electricians on-site to connect your utilities and your home’s HVAC system.
Failure to obtain permits: Most areas will require permits to move or set up a home in a new place. You can move a mobile house in some areas without restrictions or red tape. Some cities and counties may have restrictions on the size and age of mobile homes. As the homeowner, you need to check with your local permit office. You may need to apply for electrical, plumbing, or gas connection permits.
Many movers can handle this for you. The local mobile home park or city you are moving to should be able to point you in the direction of the permit office or local contractors/professionals that can connect these utilities and pull permits on your behalf. Even if you are not planning to move to an existing mobile home park, get recommendations for qualified electricians and plumbers.
Tip: Call multiple movers to find out their services and how much they charge to move a 14×70 mobile home less than 50 miles. This will allow you to gauge who charges what and what is included.
Not being familiar with zoning and laws.
Before applying for permits, contact the local zoning office where the mobile home will be
moved. You should call the zoning office to find out about restrictions on mobile homes that are being moved within a city, county parish, or township. Some cities might only allow homes older than 20 years, and other restrictions may apply to the size, construction, foundation, wind rating, or wind speed.
Tip: Check with your local zoning office for setbacks. You will need to determine the distance that the home must be from any private property. If the mobile home is being moved into a pre-existing park for mobile homes, the manager will usually know the setbacks and can tell you and your mover where it should be.
1. You can skip the utility connection.
After moving the home, ensure you have correctly connected all utilities. Mobile home transport
companies may offer a one-stop service for moving and securing your home to utilities. Others
will advise you to hire a local plumber and electrician to connect your manufactured home. Ask around for quotes from different electricians and plumbers. Many contractors will pull permits for you directly if necessary.
Tip: Very few mobile home transport companies will reinstall mobile home skirting once they have moved. They will secure the mobile home to the ground, but you need to install skirting or hire someone.
Because mobile homes are often placed at different heights from the ground, this is only sometimes included. All new skirting will need to be cut and installed, and the cost of skirting materials and their prices can vary.
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Ignoring park rules: One person or a group usually owns a mobile home park, and these owners decide the rules and procedures for moving. You, as an investor, should find out if your community requires mobile homes to exist.
- Vinyl siding
- Built after a specific year
- Specific length and width
- The deck at all doors
- A carport
- Removed tongue and hitch
- A shed
- Landscape design and curb appeal.
Asking the wrong questions
Before you call a moving company, ensure that you have asked the right questions.
Who will pay for this move?
Mobile home investors make long-term money by renting, collecting, and selling the property. There are other ways to make or save money when mobile home investing. Mobile home parks across the United States offer “move-in incentives” for those who move to qualify mobile homes into their communities.
If you agree to move your mobile home into a park, the garden may offer discounted or free lot rental for a set period. They may also contribute to covering part or all your setup and move costs.
Ask your local parks for information about their move-in incentives. They will tell you what their restrictions are for new and used homes.
Is this the right time to move?
If you live in snowy or cold states, it is essential to consider when your mobile home must be moved. Mobile home transport is possible in winter but waiting until warmer weather is better.
Tip: The time of year should be something other than a deciding factor in mobile home sales. Alert the seller to negotiate that the home is kept in its current place until the weather improves. In such situations, there should not be any or very minimal holding costs.
Relocating a manufactured house is easy when you work with an experienced and competent mobile home transport company. Do your research. Before you call for help, do your homework.
Contact Oliver’s Mobile Home Movers in your city for your Mobile Home Moving & Setup at: 504-913-4626