How much does it cost to move a mobile home?

Pipeline Park team · Updated October 24, 2026

In short

Published cost guides put a typical move at roughly $4,000 to $8,000 for a single-wide and $8,000 to $15,000 for a double-wide, more for triple-wides and long distances. Setup, permits and utility hookups can add thousands more, so get a written quote for the whole job.

Typical ranges

National cost guides such as Angi's put typical full moves at roughly:

Single-wide: about $4,000 to $8,000
Double-wide: about $8,000 to $15,000
Triple-wide: about $12,000 to $25,000 or more

Your price depends heavily on distance, your state and the condition of the home, so treat these as a starting point and get local quotes.

What drives the price

Number of sections. Each section is a separate load with its own truck, escort and permit, and the sections have to be split apart and rejoined.
Distance and route. Longer trips cost more, and routes with low bridges, tight turns or state lines add escorts and permits.
Axles, tires and hitch. Many homes no longer have them. The mover may rent them to you, which adds to the bill.
Condition. Older homes may need repairs before they can travel safely, and some movers won't move homes past a certain age.
Site work. Clearing, leveling or preparing a pad or foundation at the new site.

The costs people forget

Teardown and setup: disconnecting, removing skirting and decks, then blocking, leveling, anchoring and re-skirting at the new site. Cost guides commonly list a few thousand dollars for this.
Permits: transport permits from each state the home travels through, plus local installation permits and inspections.
Utilities: reconnecting water, sewer, electric and gas, which may need a licensed plumber and electrician. On raw land without hookups, this can cost far more than the move itself.
Insurance in transit: ask whether the mover's coverage protects the home itself during the move.
Cosmetic repairs: drywall cracks and trim damage from travel are common.

Getting a good quote

Ask at least two licensed, insured manufactured-home transporters for a written quote that spells out what's included.
Give them the year, size, number of sections, both addresses and photos of the underside and hitch.
Ask who handles permits, and whether setup, anchoring and skirting are included or quoted separately.
Confirm the receiving community or county will accept the home before you pay to move it.

If you're buying a home to move

Add the full moving and setup cost to the purchase price before comparing homes. A cheap home three hours away can cost more in total than a pricier one in the next town. When you search listings, narrow to homes within the distance that keeps the move affordable.

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General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules for titles, permits, moving and installation vary by state and county, so check with your local authorities.