I am new to this group, and stumbled across it in one of my many
internet searches for more information on moving my manufactured home
to land. I'm sure that this is a tired topic in this group, but I
figured it was worth a shot. Maybe an older post that anyone knows
about would be helpful.
Ok, so I am pulling my hair out seeking more information on moving our
1999 Skyline 28x80 home. There is no money owed on the home and we
would like to leave it that way. We are planning on financing the land
or entering into a land contract. What we are trying to figure out is
how much cash we need to save to take on this project.
We are looking at 3-5 acres of inexpensive land in east Jackson county.
I called around and got a cost of approx. $3700 to move the home
itself. I am not entirely sure if that includes the setup at the site
or not. We would need to dig a well, and septic system, plus electric
and gas/propane. My husband and I have always been city dwellers and
are completely clueless about most of these things. Hubby thinks he
would like to put our house on a block basement, as would I, but I tell
him that I think that will be way too expensive.
I know that asking these costs is like going to a car dealership and
asking how much a car costs, but does anyone familiar with the area
know even ranges of prices that we could expect? We love our home, and
the size is perfect. We know that we would have a hard time finding the
square footage that we have now in a stick built with the acreage we
want in our price range.
Do we need $10,000 or $50,000? Anyone's opinions would be greatly
appreciated.
The moving price you have been quoted seems far too low.....A tear
down..move about 50 miles and complete reset for this size home would be
about $7000 to $8000....Teardown and move would be about what you have been
quoted...Land prep will be on top of the above...Clearing, wells, septic,
driveways, permits can all easily ad up to many thousands of dollars...For
accurate quotes you should consult with contractors in your area...Call a
local dealer in Jackson County area and ask for referrals to set up
crews...land prep contractors, well and septic contractors...Call your
county courthouse for permit information,costs and procedures...Post back
here often..
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I am new to this group, and stumbled across it in one of my many internet searches for more information on moving my manufactured home to land. I'm sure that this is a tired topic in this group, but I figured it was worth a shot. Maybe an older post that anyone knows about would be helpful. Ok, so I am pulling my hair out seeking more information on moving our 1999 Skyline 28x80 home. There is no money owed on the home and we would like to leave it that way. We are planning on financing the land or entering into a land contract. What we are trying to figure out is how much cash we need to save to take on this project. We are looking at 3-5 acres of inexpensive land in east Jackson county. I called around and got a cost of approx. $3700 to move the home itself. I am not entirely sure if that includes the setup at the site or not. We would need to dig a well, and septic system, plus electric and gas/propane. My husband and I have always been city dwellers and are completely clueless about most of these things. Hubby thinks he would like to put our house on a block basement, as would I, but I tell him that I think that will be way too expensive. I know that asking these costs is like going to a car dealership and asking how much a car costs, but does anyone familiar with the area know even ranges of prices that we could expect? We love our home, and the size is perfect. We know that we would have a hard time finding the square footage that we have now in a stick built with the acreage we want in our price range. Do we need $10,000 or $50,000? Anyone's opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Leigh
I am new to this group, and stumbled across it in one of my many internet searches for more information on moving my manufactured home to land. I'm sure that this is a tired topic in this group, but I figured it was worth a shot. Maybe an older post that anyone knows about would be helpful. Ok, so I am pulling my hair out seeking more information on moving our 1999 Skyline 28x80 home. There is no money owed on the home and we would like to leave it that way. We are planning on financing the land or entering into a land contract. What we are trying to figure out is how much cash we need to save to take on this project. We are looking at 3-5 acres of inexpensive land in east Jackson county. I called around and got a cost of approx. $3700 to move the home itself. I am not entirely sure if that includes the setup at the site or not. We would need to dig a well, and septic system, plus electric and gas/propane. My husband and I have always been city dwellers and are completely clueless about most of these things. Hubby thinks he would like to put our house on a block basement, as would I, but I tell him that I think that will be way too expensive. I know that asking these costs is like going to a car dealership and asking how much a car costs, but does anyone familiar with the area know even ranges of prices that we could expect? We love our home, and the size is perfect. We know that we would have a hard time finding the square footage that we have now in a stick built with the acreage we want in our price range. Do we need $10,000 or $50,000? Anyone's opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Leigh
There are many factors that would need to be considered
starting with the zoning regulations of the city you plan
to relocate to. Make sure the city has no problem with your
dropping a trailer on the land and putting in a well and
septic system, also make sure you can get electric and
phone.
See if the land will support cement trucks to come in and
pour a slab to set the house on. Suspending half a house
over a cement block basement would be interesting to watch.
The dealer who sold the house should know something about
moving it, maybe even willing to sell their services or
put you onto the company doing their moves if they don't
do them in-house.
There are idiots that move mobile homes, I've seen them
sawn in half with a chain saw and put back together as if
a bead of caulk can hide the seam. The contract must be
specific as to what you get, who pays insurance for the
trip, etc. What will you do if half the house falls off
the truck onto the highway and is ruined? (It happens)
In Florida, it would take about $7,000. to $15,000. to
split a house and move it to another park and set it up
again with existing plumbing connections. Don't forget
needing inspection and new certificate of occupancy.
Generally, garages, screen rooms, Florida rooms, patios,
driveways, carports, etc. don't travel or don't travel
well.
Thank you for the responses! This kind of confirmed what I had guessed.
We are probaby better off selling our manufactured home (we only paid
$25,000 for it and owe nothing), and just putting a down payment on an
existing home that we like on property that we like.
It seems to me that manufactured homes aren't really meant to be moved.
Does anyone have any selling tips? Is there anything in particular that
anyone has found that helps sell? Should we replace our maroon carpet
with something more neutral now, or wait until a buyer requests it?
Should we have some sort of inspection done before even listing it? Who
performs manufactured home inspections?
Thank you for the responses! This kind of confirmed what I had guessed. We are probaby better off selling our manufactured home (we only paid $25,000 for it and owe nothing), and just putting a down payment on an existing home that we like on property that we like. It seems to me that manufactured homes aren't really meant to be moved. Does anyone have any selling tips? Is there anything in particular that anyone has found that helps sell? Should we replace our maroon carpet with something more neutral now, or wait until a buyer requests it? Should we have some sort of inspection done before even listing it? Who performs manufactured home inspections? Thanks again! -Leigh
Don't spend much money you will never recover it. You don't
change carpets, etc. Lighten and brighten, clean up like a
important guest is coming for a weekend. Clean the windows,
air the place out, remove excess furniture so the place looks
large, open and clean. What buyers like is a house they can
move into without having to bust ass to clean and fix first.
Some flowers, clean ceiling fans, turn on all lights when
showing even during the day. Make sure the toilets aren't
leaking or running, faucets not dripping, no rust stains in
the sinks, it isn't hard. Make sure things are right with
taxes, the park manager, title. Know what it's worth.
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