The cost to move a mobile home in 2026 runs $3,000 to $8,000 for a transport-only single-wide move and $5,000 to $15,000 for a full-service single-wide move, while a double-wide runs roughly $6,000 to $12,000 transport-only and $10,000 to $20,000 full-service. Moving a manufactured home is nothing like moving household goods: the home itself travels as an oversize load on the highway, requiring permits, escorts, utility disconnect and reconnect, and a complete re-setup at the destination. This guide breaks the cost to move a mobile home into transport-only vs full-service, single-wide vs double-wide, and includes a working calculator to estimate your manufactured home move.
The figures here reflect 2026 mobile home transport pricing from LocalMovers, iMoving, and Extra Space Storage manufactured-home guides.
Headline 2026 cost-to-move-a-mobile-home ranges by size and service level.
| Home Type | Service | Distance | 2026 Cost Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-wide | Transport-only | Under 50 miles | $3,000 – $8,000 |
| Single-wide | Full-service | Under 50 miles | $5,000 – $13,000 |
| Single-wide | Full-service | Long distance (200+ mi) | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Double-wide | Transport-only | Under 50 miles | $6,000 – $12,000 |
| Double-wide | Full-service | Under 50 miles | $10,000 – $16,000 |
| Double-wide | Full-service | Long distance (200+ mi) | $13,000 – $20,000+ |
The single biggest factor in the cost to move a mobile home is whether you buy transport-only or full-service:
Full-service typically adds $2,000 to $7,000 over transport-only, which is why a transport quote alone understates the true cost.
Estimate your manufactured home move. Choose size, distance, and whether you want full-service setup.
Example output: single-wide, 40 miles, transport-only applies a $3,000 base = $3,000. A double-wide, 200 miles, full-service stacks the base, per-mile, and setup to roughly $15,300.
A double-wide costs more because it splits into two sections, each hauled separately and then re-joined and re-sealed (the "marriage line") at the destination. That doubles the transport and adds re-assembly labor.
| Factor | Single-Wide | Double-Wide |
|---|---|---|
| Sections to haul | 1 | 2 |
| Transport-only (local) | $3,000 – $8,000 | $6,000 – $12,000 |
| Full-service (local) | $5,000 – $13,000 | $10,000 – $16,000 |
| Setup complexity | Moderate | High (re-join + re-seal) |
A mobile home is an oversize (and often overweight) highway load. Moving one legally requires state-issued oversize/overweight permits for every state on the route, and wide loads typically need pilot/escort vehicles. Many states restrict travel to daylight hours and certain days. A licensed mobile home transporter normally secures these permits as part of full-service. Permit and escort costs run a few hundred dollars for a local move and more for a multi-state haul.
| Hidden Cost | Typical 2026 Range |
|---|---|
| Utility disconnect & reconnect (water, sewer, electric, gas) | $500 – $2,500 |
| New pad / piers / foundation at destination | $1,000 – $6,000+ |
| Re-leveling, re-blocking, re-anchoring | $500 – $2,500 |
| New skirting and tie-downs | $400 – $2,000 |
| Permits and escort vehicles | $200 – $2,000+ |
| Destination inspection / code upgrades | $100 – $1,500+ |
For older mobile homes, the full cost to move — transport plus permits, setup, a new pad, and utility reconnection — can reach $10,000 to $20,000 or more, sometimes approaching the value of the home itself. Older homes can also struggle to meet a destination park or county's installation codes. For a newer home, or when the land and placement are already arranged, moving can be worthwhile. Always price the complete move, including setup, before deciding between moving and replacing.
Distance is a leading driver of the cost to move a mobile home, because oversize transport is billed per mile per section plus per-state permits and escorts.
| Distance | Single-Wide (transport) | Double-Wide (transport) |
|---|---|---|
| Under 50 miles | $3,000 – $8,000 | $6,000 – $12,000 |
| 50 – 200 miles | $5,000 – $10,000 | $9,000 – $15,000 |
| 200 – 500 miles | $7,000 – $13,000 | $12,000 – $20,000 |
| 500+ miles | $10,000 – $16,000+ | $16,000 – $25,000+ |
Transit damage is a real risk when hauling a manufactured home, so insurance matters. A licensed transporter carries liability and cargo coverage, but confirm the limits and what is covered (structural damage, roof, marriage-line separation on a double-wide). Your homeowner policy may also offer transit coverage or a rider. Get the transporter's insurance details in writing before the move, and document the home's condition with photos before and after transport.
Moving a mobile home is specialized, regulated work — not a job for a general household mover. Use a licensed and insured mobile home transporter who holds the proper state authority and can secure oversize/overweight permits and escorts. Many states require specific licensing for manufactured-home transport and installation, and the destination's setup (re-leveling, anchoring, utility hookup) may require a licensed installer. Verify licensing and insurance before signing, and confirm the transporter is experienced with your home's size and your route.
A full-service mobile home move follows a clear sequence, and each step contributes to the total cost:
Before moving a mobile home, the destination must be ready: a prepared site with a proper pad, runners, or pier foundation, plus utility hookups (water, sewer or septic, electric, gas). If the land isn't prepared, factor in site work — clearing, a gravel or concrete pad, and utility runs — which can add several thousand dollars on top of the transport and setup. Confirm the destination's installation codes and obtain any required land-use or placement permits before scheduling the move, so the home isn't stranded waiting on site work.
The cost to move a mobile home in 2026 is $3,000 to $8,000 for a transport-only single-wide move under 50 miles, and $5,000 to $15,000 for a full-service single-wide move including disconnect, permits, transport, and setup. A double-wide costs roughly $6,000 to $12,000 transport-only and $10,000 to $20,000 full-service because it moves as two sections. Distance beyond 50 miles, permits, and setup are the biggest cost drivers.
Transport-only mobile home moving covers hauling the home from point A to point B on the highway, and you arrange everything else. Full-service moving adds disconnecting utilities, removing skirting and tie-downs, securing the home for transport, obtaining permits and escorts, transport, and then re-leveling, re-blocking, re-anchoring, and reconnecting utilities at the new site. Full-service costs roughly $2,000 to $7,000 more than transport-only but handles the complex setup most owners cannot do themselves.
Moving a double-wide mobile home costs about $6,000 to $12,000 transport-only and $10,000 to $20,000 full-service in 2026. A double-wide is more expensive than a single-wide because it splits into two sections that are each hauled separately and then re-joined and re-sealed at the destination. Longer distances, permits across multiple states, and full setup with re-leveling and utility reconnection push double-wide moves toward the top of that range.
Moving a mobile home requires oversize/overweight load permits from each state the home travels through, and often pilot car or escort vehicles for wide loads. Some routes require travel only during daylight and on certain days. A licensed mobile home transporter typically obtains these permits as part of a full-service move. Permit costs vary by state and distance and are usually a few hundred dollars total for a local move, more for a multi-state move.
For older mobile homes, it is often cheaper to sell or replace than to move, because a full-service long-distance move can cost $10,000 to $20,000 or more once permits, setup, and utility reconnection are added, and an older home may not survive transport well or meet the destination's installation codes. For newer homes, or where land and placement are already arranged, moving can make sense. Always price the full move including setup before deciding.
Hidden costs of moving a mobile home include disconnect and reconnect of water, sewer, electric, and gas; a new foundation, pad, or piers at the destination; re-leveling and re-blocking; new skirting and tie-downs/anchors; permits and escort vehicles; possible upgrades to meet the destination's installation codes; and a new HUD or state inspection. These extras can add several thousand dollars beyond the transport quote, which is why a transport-only price is only part of the true cost.
You can move a mobile home across the country, but cost rises sharply with distance because oversize-load transport is billed per mile (roughly $6 to $15+ per mile per section depending on width) plus per-state permits and escorts. Most mobile home moves are local or regional for that reason. Very old homes may be restricted from long moves or from certain states' parks due to age-based installation codes, so confirm the destination's rules before planning a long-distance move.