Full service vs transport only
| Home | Full service | Transport only |
|---|---|---|
| Single-wide | $5,000–$8,000 | $1,000–$2,000 |
| Double-wide | $8,000–$15,000 | $2,000–$3,500 |
| Triple-wide | $12,000–$20,000+ | $3,000–$5,000 |
Full service includes disconnecting and reconnecting utilities, removing and reinstalling skirting and exterior features, and reassembling the home at the new site. Transport only covers the haul; the home must already be disconnected with decks and add-ons removed. If you book transport only, HomeGuide puts a separate teardown and setup at $3,000–$5,000.
Source: HomeGuide, cost to move a mobile home.
Escort cars
Homes that take up more than one lane need pilot cars. HomeGuide puts escort fees at $1.50–$3.50 per mile. In Arkansas, ARDOT rules call for one escort in front for units over 12 ft wide on two-lane and other non-divided highways, and two escorts (front and back) for wider units; on divided highways with four or more lanes, a single escort behind applies to the widest units.
Arkansas permits
- A home over 8 ft wide or 60 ft long needs an ARDOT special permit for each single movement.
- The permit fee is $17 per unit up to 16 ft 6 in wide and $150 above that (emergency permit). No permit is issued over 18 ft wide.
- Homes over 12 ft wide may not use two-lane highways 7–9 a.m. or 3–5 p.m., except on Saturdays and from June 15 to August 15. No moves on Sundays, listed holidays or at night.
- At the new site, the licensed installer pays a $10 Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission permit decal for each installation.
Sources: ARDOT rules, 27 CAR Part 111 (oversize/overweight permits); Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission rules (066.01.24 Ark. Code R. 001).
What else changes the price
- Distance. Costs rise with distance, fuel and time on the road.
- Number of sections. Each section is a separate load with its own truck, permit and escorts.
- What is attached. Decks, porches, carports and additions must come off and be rebuilt.
- Site access. Tight turns, soft ground or trees at either end add time and equipment.
- Condition. Missing axles or tires, or frame repairs, are extra.
- Site work. A new pad, piers, driveway and utility hookups at the destination are usually separate trades.
Common questions
How much does it cost to move a mobile home in Little Rock?
HomeGuide puts a full-service move (teardown, transport and setup) at about $5,000–$8,000 for a single-wide, $8,000–$15,000 for a double-wide and $12,000–$20,000+ for a triple-wide. Transport only is $1,000–$2,000, $2,000–$3,500 and $3,000–$5,000. Escorts, permits and site work are added on top. Use the moving cost calculator for your home.
Do I need a permit to move a mobile home in Arkansas?
Yes, for most homes. Under ARDOT rules a home wider than 8 ft or longer than 60 ft needs a special permit for each single movement on state highways: $17 for units up to 16 ft 6 in wide and $150 above that. No permit is issued for units over 18 ft wide. Movers normally obtain the permit.
Will my move need escort cars?
On two-lane and other non-divided highways, ARDOT requires one escort in front for units over 12 ft wide, and two escorts (front and back) for wider units. HomeGuide puts escort fees at $1.50–$3.50 per mile.