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Patsy Caraway

moving mobile home

Post by Patsy Caraway » Mon Jul 12, 2004 11:20 am

I am interested in moving my doublewide (approx 24x60 w/front & back covered porches) just a few blocks from a senior to a family community...what price should I expect, what warranties to look for in a mover and what should he do re putting it back together & full setup?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Roy Bonney

Re: moving mobile home

Post by Roy Bonney » Mon Jul 12, 2004 3:23 pm

The distance, of course, is not the deciding factor, but the tear down and new set up of the home, at its new location. Call local movers for an estimate, but make sure you have a clear understanding of what he will do, and what you will be expected to accomplish. Also remember that certain trim pieces, and carpet seams will be damaged. Siding color match may not appear the same, when the siding is re-installed, if the marriage is not exactly the same. Your homeowners manual, furnished with the home, will give you specific tips and suggestions for a safe and proper move.

Danny

Re: moving mobile home

Post by Danny » Mon Jul 12, 2004 10:03 pm

Patsy,
i agree with Roy, call a few movers and tell them what EXACTLY what you want them to do.....with our customers , i tell them we will do anything from...watch them ...to a turnkey job...lol!...it's a matter of what you do or don't want to do....as to the pricing

carmen diaz-melendez

Re: moving mobile home

Post by carmen diaz-melendez » Mon Aug 16, 2004 8:17 pm

I WILL LIKE TO GET A WRITTEN ESTIMATE IN MOVING A MBOILE HOME JUST A FEW BLOCKS DOWN THE SAME STREET IN THE MONTURA ESTATES SUBDIVISION , IN CLEWISTON FLA. I HAVE CHECKED AROUND FOR LOCAL MOVERS BUT SO FAR I HAVEN'T FOUND ANYBODY YET AND ALSO I THINK SOME OF THE PRICES ARE HIGH LIEK FRO EXAMPLE I HAD ONE TELL ME HE WILL DO THE WORK FOR $3400.00 BUT DOESN'T WANT TO GIVE A WRITTEN ESTIMATE OF WHY HE CHARGES THIS FEE...

I HAVE A SINGLE WIDE USED SIZE 14X45 "86" THAT WE REPAIRED AND IS READY FOR THE MOVING...BUT, BUT....

I JUST WANT A FAIR ESTIMATE OF WHY THEY ARE CHARGING THIS PRICES.

carmen diaz-melendez

Re: moving mobile home

Post by carmen diaz-melendez » Mon Aug 16, 2004 8:17 pm

I WILL LIKE TO GET A WRITTEN ESTIMATE IN MOVING A MBOILE HOME JUST A FEW BLOCKS DOWN THE SAME STREET IN THE MONTURA ESTATES SUBDIVISION , IN CLEWISTON FLA. I HAVE CHECKED AROUND FOR LOCAL MOVERS BUT SO FAR I HAVEN'T FOUND ANYBODY YET AND ALSO I THINK SOME OF THE PRICES ARE HIGH LIEK FRO EXAMPLE I HAD ONE TELL ME HE WILL DO THE WORK FOR $3400.00 BUT DOESN'T WANT TO GIVE A WRITTEN ESTIMATE OF WHY HE CHARGES THIS FEE...

I HAVE A SINGLE WIDE USED SIZE 14X45 "86" THAT WE REPAIRED AND IS READY FOR THE MOVING...BUT, BUT....

I JUST WANT A FAIR ESTIMATE OF WHY THEY ARE CHARGING THIS PRICES.

carmen diaz-melendez

Re: moving mobile home

Post by carmen diaz-melendez » Mon Aug 16, 2004 8:26 pm

I WILL LIKE TO GET A WRITTEN ESTIMATE IN MOVING A MBOILE HOME JUST A FEW BLOCKS DOWN THE SAME STREET IN THE MONTURA ESTATES SUBDIVISION , IN CLEWISTON FLA. I HAVE CHECKED AROUND FOR LOCAL MOVERS BUT SO FAR I HAVEN'T FOUND ANYBODY YET AND ALSO I THINK SOME OF THE PRICES ARE HIGH LIEK FRO EXAMPLE I HAD ONE TELL ME HE WILL DO THE WORK FOR $3400.00 BUT DOESN'T WANT TO GIVE A WRITTEN ESTIMATE OF WHY HE CHARGES THIS FEE...

I HAVE A SINGLE WIDE USED SIZE 14X45 "86" THAT WE REPAIRED AND IS READY FOR THE MOVING...BUT, BUT....

I JUST WANT A FAIR ESTIMATE OF WHY THEY ARE CHARGING THIS PRICES.

can you help me with this problem. All i have aside is 2,000.00 only I already have spent a lot of money...okeechobee, fl is close to this bubdivision.

thanks,
CDM

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