Guide · updated Nov 10, 2026
Transport-only vs full-service mobile home moves
A transport-only move hauls the home from one site to the other; you hire someone else to prepare it and set it up. It costs about $1,000 to $5,000. A full-service move adds teardown and setup (blocking, leveling, anchoring and rejoining sections) and costs about $5,000 to $8,000 for a single-wide and $8,000 to $15,000 for a double-wide (HomeGuide, 2026).
| Transport only | Full service | |
|---|---|---|
| Haul the home | Yes | Yes |
| Oversize permits and escorts | Usually | Usually |
| Split and seal sections | Ask | Yes |
| Blocking, leveling, anchoring | No: hire an installer | Yes |
| Utilities, skirting, steps | No | Often extra; ask |
| Typical cost | $1,000 – $5,000 (This Old House) | $5,000 – $20,000+ by size (HomeGuide) |
Who sets the home up?
Setup is installation work, and in many states it must be done by a licensed installer following the manufacturer's instructions or the HUD installation standards (24 CFR Part 3285). If you hire transport only, line up the installer first, and make sure the two agree on timing. On our listings, a USDOT number shows a company registered to haul mobile homes; a state installer license shows it may do setup.
Sources
- HomeGuide: How much does it cost to move a mobile home? (2026) (checked Nov 10, 2026)
- This Old House: How much does it cost to move a mobile home? (2026) (checked Nov 10, 2026)
- HUD Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards (24 CFR Part 3285) (checked Nov 10, 2026)
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