Free tool · T-02 Moving Readiness Checklist A mobile home move fails at the paperwork and the driveway more often than on the highway. Tap each item you have already handled and see what is genuinely still open. Nothing you tap leaves your browser.
0 of 18 handled · Untouched list, which is fine Most people start here. Work top to bottom: paperwork first, because title, lender, park, and county approvals have the longest lead times and the least flexibility.
Paperwork and permission Title in your name, or seller paperwork in motionTransporters and destination counties generally want proof of ownership before a home moves. If a lender holds a lien, you will need its written sign-off too. HUD certification label and data plate locatedHomes built on or after June 15, 1976 carry a HUD label; the data plate inside lists wind and roof-load zones. Both matter for where the home may legally be placed. Park notice given, park rules readCommunities typically require written notice and have their own rules about move-out condition, timing, and contractor insurance. Read the lease before scheduling anything. Destination approved: zoning, placement permit, or park acceptanceThe receiving county or park has the final say. Many parks decline homes over a certain age; counties may require a placement or installation permit before the home arrives. Insurance called, coverage during transit confirmedAsk your insurer what is covered while the home is in motion and what the transporter's cargo and liability coverage handles. Get the answer in writing.
The home itself Additions, decks, porches, and awnings planned for detachmentAnything bolted on after manufacture usually cannot travel. Decks, steps, carports, and room additions typically come off before the toter arrives. Skirting removal plannedSkirting comes off so the crew can reach the frame, axles, and tie-downs. Budget for reinstall or replacement at the destination. Axles, tires, and hitch checked or planned for serviceHomes that have sat for years often need tires, bearings, or even rented axles before any transporter will hook on. This is a common surprise cost; ask early. Interior secured: cabinets, appliances, fragile itemsCrews typically require loose items boxed, appliance doors strapped, and furniture secured or removed. A home in motion takes real vibration. Nothing heavy left insideExtra weight stresses the frame and can push the load over what the permit describes. Move house contents separately.
Utilities and site Utility disconnects scheduled: electric, gas, water, sewerLicensed disconnects are commonly required for gas and electric. Schedule ahead; utility calendars, not yours, control this timeline. Route out checked: gates, trees, overhangs, soft groundThe first hundred feet are often the hardest. Low branches, tight turns, septic fields, and soft ground can all stop a move at the driveway. Destination pad or site preparedGraded, compacted, and accessible before moving day. Footings and anchoring follow the home's installation instructions and local rules, typically per the federal standards at 24 CFR 3285. Destination utilities located and readyElectric service, water, and sewer or septic stubs in the right place turn setup from weeks into days.
Moving day Weather and travel window discussed with the transporterOversize permits typically restrict travel to daylight, often weekdays, and sometimes ban movement in high wind or storms. Build slack into the plan. Kids, pets, and valuables out of the wayThe site is a work zone from the first jack to the last strap. Plan for everyone, including the dog, to be elsewhere. Condition photos taken, inside and outTimestamped photos before the move make any damage conversation short and factual. Names and numbers in one placeTransporter, setup crew, park office, utility contacts, county inspector. Moving day is a bad day to search for a phone number. Honest note: requirements vary by state, county, and park. Where this list says "typically," your local building department, your park's lease, and your state DOT permit office hold the controlling answers.