Many people don't want to leave their house behind when they move. If that's the
case for you, you can actually move your entire house with you. You may have to
move because of work, because of frequent flooding in your current location, or
because of any number of other reasons. Whatever your situation is, you don't
have to say goodbye to your home when you move.
Finding House
Movers
Look online or in local papers to find house movers in your area.
Make sure the company you choose has the proper
licensure and insurance. Get quotes from several companies and compare their
prices. You should also compare track records. Moving a house is no easy task,
so you want to make sure you leave it in the hands of the right people.
House Moving Checklist
Here are some things that you must
do before moving your house. In addition to following these suggestions, you
should double check with your chosen house mover to make sure
everything is in order before the move.
Notify Your Mortgage
Company
Your mortgage company has financed the purchase of your home, including the land
it's on. They must be notified that you intend to move your house.
If you do this without their written approval, they will likely
demand that you pay the balance of your mortgage in full. Most house moving companies have legal experts that can help you in this process.
Obtain the
Necessary Building Permits
Before undergoing a house transplant, you
must contact a building inspector for both your current location, and the future
site of your house. They will inform you of the permits that will be necessary
for you to obtain. Usually, you need building permits for both the raising of
your house and its installation at the new site.
Find a Contractor to
Disconnect Your Services
Your home will need to be completely
detached from any services before it's moved. It will have to be disconnected
from power lines, gas lines, telephone lines, the sewer system, etc. Your house
mover should be able to recommend contractors that will perform this service for
you.
Consider Insurance Policies
Find out about insurance
coverage. While most house movers will provide you with insurance coverage for
your home, you should consider purchasing additional short-term insurance. You
want to make sure that you are covered in every situation so that you won't have
to cover the costs of any damage that may occur during the raising,
transporting, and final installation of your home.
Your house mover
should be able to answer any other house-moving questions you might have. If
they can't, you should probably select another mover. Moving your house to a new
location is certainly a complicated and expensive process, but, if you truly
love your home, the benefit of being able to bring it with you may far outweigh
the costs.
