Cost to Move a Mobile Home: Single, Double and Triple-Wide, and What Drives the Price
Updated 2026-10-28. Last verified against the sources below: October 28, 2026. General information, not legal advice; rules and fees change, so it may be out of date. The issuing office's current rules control.
These are national ranges from HomeGuide's 2026 cost guideHomeGuide. We haven't found a state-level price survey we could verify, so treat them as a sanity check on quotes, not a quote.
| Home | Transport only | Full service (teardown, transport, setup) |
|---|---|---|
| Single-wide | $1,000-$2,000 | $5,000-$8,000 |
| Double-wide | $2,000-$3,500 | $8,000-$15,000 |
| Triple-wide | $3,000-$5,000 | $12,000-$20,000+ |
Add-ons that are often quoted separately
| Item | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Escort (pilot) vehicles, for homes that take up more than one lane | $1.50-$3.50 per mile | HomeGuidehg |
| Complete disassembly and reassembly, if not in a full-service quote | $3,000-$5,000 | HomeGuidehg |
| Permits | HomeGuide says "a few hundred to several thousand dollars", depending on local rules, distance and the areas crossed | HomeGuidehg |
Permit costs vary a lot by state. In North Carolina, for example, the county tax moving permit is free and an NCDOT single-trip permit is $12 per dimension over legal; the local setup permit is the bigger fee. NC cost breakdown.
What drives the price
- Distance: more fuel and time, and possibly more permitsHomeGuide.
- Transport only vs full service: full service costs far more but includes teardown and setupHomeGuide.
- Size and weight: each extra section is separated, towed on its own and rejoinedHomeGuide.
- Age and condition: homes needing reinforcement or special handling cost moreHomeGuide.
- Permits and escorts: set by each state and county along the routeHomeGuide.
- Insurance: ask what the mover's liability coverage pays for in transit, and check whether your own policy covers the moveHomeGuide.
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Sources
- HomeGuide, How much does it cost to move a mobile home? (2026). https://homeguide.com/costs/cost-to-move-a-mobile-home
Sources checked October 28, 2026. Rules change; confirm with the office named before you move.