What Should You Do If Your Mobile Home Must Be Moved?

Quick Answer

If your mobile home must be moved, your first step is to find out why. The reason often determines your available options. Some homes must be moved because a buyer was not approved, a park is closing, redevelopment is taking place, or the community no longer allows the home to remain.

Can Every Mobile Home Be Moved?

Not always. The age, condition, size, and structural integrity of the home all affect whether it can be moved safely. Some older homes may not qualify for transport, while others may cost more to move than they are worth.

What Does It Cost to Move a Mobile Home?

Moving a mobile home can cost several thousand dollars. The total depends on distance, permits, setup, utility disconnection and reconnection, escorts, and site preparation at the new location.

Before You Decide to Move

• Ask why the home must be moved.
• Confirm whether the park would approve a different buyer.
• Get moving estimates from licensed transport companies.
• Compare the moving cost to the home's value.
• Determine whether selling the home as-is may be the better financial decision.

When Selling May Make More Sense

If moving costs are high or the home cannot be transported economically, selling may be the more practical solution. Every situation is different, so compare your options before committing to a move.

How IJ’s Wheel Estates Can Help

IJ’s Wheel Estates helps mobile home owners throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area evaluate their options. We can review your situation, explain the pros and cons of moving versus selling, and provide a no-obligation cash offer when appropriate.

Related Resources

• What Happens If You're Behind on Lot Rent?
• Can You Sell a Mobile Home Without Moving It?
• Do Mobile Home Parks Have to Approve the Buyer?
• Can a Park Stop You From Selling Your Mobile Home?

Next Step

If you're being told your mobile home has to be moved, let us review your situation before you make an expensive decision.

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