Mobile Home Moving Cost Calculator

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Distance In

Miles Kilometres

The two per-distance rates below are read in the same unit.

Home Size

Each section travels on its own trailer behind its own toter, so the haul is priced per section.

Move Distance (miles) *

Transport Base Fee per Section ($)

Covers the toter, the trailer, axles and tyres, and hooking up at both ends.

Transport Rate per Section ($)

Per mile, or per kilometre, matching the unit chosen above. Blank uses $5.50 per mile.

Pilot and Escort Vehicles

Most states require at least one escort for an oversize load, and a lead and chase car on a wide one.

Escort Rate per Vehicle ($)

Per mile, or per kilometre, matching the unit chosen above. Blank uses $1.75 per mile.

Minimum Charge per Escort Vehicle ($)

A short move still pays a day rate, so the distance charge is floored at this.

States the Move Crosses

An oversize permit is bought per state, per section.

Permit Fee per Section per State ($)

Set and Level per Section ($)

Positioning each section on the pad, levelling it and marrying the halves.

Blocking and Piers ($)

Anchors and Tie-Downs ($)

Utility Disconnect at the Old Site ($)

Utility Reconnect at the New Site ($)

Water, sewer or septic, power and gas hooked back up and inspected.

Other Costs: Skirting, Steps, Decks, Tree Trimming ($)

Contingency (%)

Room for a failed axle, a rained-out day or a pad that needs more fill than it looked.

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