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Frequently Asked Questions
1) Are you required to have a license to set up Mobile/Manufactured Homes?
2) How much will it cost to move my Mobile/Manufactured home?
3) How far does your company go to transport or install Mobile/Manufactured homes?
4) What is the “Decal” I need that allows me to have my utilities approved for connection on my Mobile/Manufactured home?
5) Are local permits required for the set-up of Mobile/Manufactured homes in my area?
6) Who hooks up my electric and my plumbing for my newly installed home?
7) Can I set up my own Mobile/Manufactured home?
8) What do I need to have moved out of my home before it is relocated?
9) Do I need to have my septic tank installed before my home is installed?
10) What do I do if my Mobile/Manufactured home does not have any axles, tires, or a hitch?
11) Will there be any damage to the property/yard when the home is transported across it?
12) When do I need to schedule my home to be moved?
13) What makes a Mobile/Manufactured home safe to live in?
14) What is a Mobile/Manufactured home?
1) Are you required to have a license to set up Mobile/Manufactured Homes?
Yes, The State of TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
DIVISION OF FIRE PREVENTION, Manufactured Housing Division requires that all homes installed after January 1, 2004 be installed by a Tennessee Licensed Mobile Home Installer.
SECTION 13. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-126-403, ….
(a) It is unlawful to occupy any manufactured home in this state unless the
manufactured home has been installed by a person licensed by the commissioner to
make such installation.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to locate or relocate any manufactured home in
this state other than a home heretofore exempt, or a home previously installed and
inspected according to rules in effect at the time of location on the site, unless the
installation of the manufactured home has been done by a person licensed by the
commissioner to make such installation.
2) How much will it cost to move my Mobile/Manufactured home?
It depends on the size of your Mobile/Manufactured home, what individual services are required for the takedown and setup, and how far you plan to move the Mobile/Manufactured home.
Please contact us today for a NO OBLIGATION FREE quote by calling or emailing us through our Free Quote page.
3) How far does your company go to transport or install Mobile/Manufactured homes?
We can split apart, take down off the foundation, and remove your Mobile, Manufactured, or modular home. Install hitch, axles, tires, and wrap your home with protective product and get your home ready for transport to anywhere.
4) What is the “Decal” I need that allows me to have my utilities approved for connection on my Mobile/Manufactured home?
This “decal” is what we, as a Tennessee Licensed Mobile/Manufactured home installer, place in your electrical panel when we have completely finished the proper installation of your home. This “decal” will tell your local utility company that your home has been installed to state code and it is safe to live in and have your electric connected. You CANNOT PASS AN ELECTRICAL INSPECTION WITHOUT THIS DECAL IN THE ELECTRICAL PANEL of the Mobile/Manufactured home.
Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 126, SECTION 15.
(g) A permit decal shall be placed on each new and used home that is installed
after January 1, 2004. The decal shall be affixed inside the electrical panel box cover. The installer shall write the address where the home is located on the permit. The state or local electrical inspector shall not authorize electricity to be turned on at the home if no installation decal is on the home when the electrical installation is done.
5) Are local permits required for the set-up of Mobile/Manufactured homes in my area?
Every County and City is different. You need to contact your local county and city authorities BEFORE you schedule us to move your home. If you do not, the local authorities could fine you, or even worse, force you to move your home back out. And yes, we would have to charge you an additional move fee to move it back out.
6) Who hooks up my electric and my plumbing for my newly installed home?
You need to call an electrician or a plumber for your electrical and septic needs.
7) Can I set up my own Mobile/Manufactured home?
No, all Mobile/Manufactured homes must be installed by a licensed Mobile/Manufactured installer.
SECTION 13. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-126-403, ….
(a) It is unlawful to occupy any manufactured home in this state unless the
manufactured home has been installed by a person licensed by the commissioner to
make such installation.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to locate or relocate any manufactured home in
this state other than a home heretofore exempt, or a home previously installed and
inspected according to rules in effect at the time of location on the site, unless the
installation of the manufactured home has been done by a person licensed by the
commissioner to make such installation.
8) What do I need to have moved out of my home before it is relocated?
You need to remove all of your furniture and personal belongings from the home. Your home was manufactured for some items, such as your refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, etc.., to be transported with the home. But if the appliance or furniture was not in the home on it’s original setup, then you are best to remove it before the home is taken down and transported. We cannot be responsible for homes that are structurally damaged due to unapproved weight inside the home nor can we be responsible for the damage that unsecured items can cause to the interior of the home.
9) Do I need to have my septic tank installed before my home is installed?
No, but you do need to have your inspection done prior to us moving the home in, and you need to know where the septic is going to be placed at. If the septic tank is present already you need to flag it so our transporters and installer are aware of it’s location. The septic needs to be flagged at both the current site of the home and the site where the home is being taken.
10) What do I do if my Mobile/Manufactured home does not have any axles, tires, or a hitch?
Do not worry, this is will be provided by our company.
11) Will there be any damage to the property/yard when the home is transported across it?
Possibly. We take the utmost care when we are moving a home. But, the home does weigh a substantial amount and there can be indentions left in the ground by the tires of the home or the tires/tracks of some of our specialized mobile home equipment. We are sorry for this inconvenience.
12) When do I need to schedule my home to be moved?
If you need to have your home moved off of the present property by a specific date, we ask that you give us 2-3 weeks notice and always let us know of this deadline when we are scheduling your move.
13) What makes a Mobile/Manufactured home safe to live in?
All mobile/manufactured homes must be constructed in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which are entitled the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards. In addition, all mobile/manufactured homes must be installed in accordance with Tennessee Manufactured Housing installation codes by a TENNESSEE LICENSED INSTALLER.
14) What is a Mobile/Manufactured home?
What exactly is a manufactured home? The answer may surprise you.
A manufactured home is a single-family house constructed entirely in a controlled factory environment, and is built to meet federal guidelines and safety standards outlined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (better known as the HUD Code).
Factory-Built Homes
Many types of structures are built in the factory and designed for long-term residential use. In the case of manufactured and modular homes, units are built in a factory, transported to the site and installed. In panelized and pre-cut homes, essentially flat subassemblies (factory-built panels or factory-cut building materials) are transported to the site and assembled. The different types of factory-built housing can be summarized as follows:
Manufactured Homes: These are homes built entirely in the factory under a federal building code administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (commonly known as the HUD Code) went into effect June 15, 1976. Manufactured homes may be single- or multi-section and are transported to the site and installed. The federal standards regulate manufactured housing design and construction, strength and durability, transportability, fire resistance, energy efficiency and quality. The HUD Code also sets performance standards for the heating, plumbing, and air conditioning, thermal and electrical systems. It is the only federally-regulated national building code. On-site additions, such as garages, decks and porches, often add to the attractiveness of manufactured homes and must be built to local, state or regional building codes.
Modular Homes: These factory-built homes are built to the state, local or regional code where the home will be located. Modules are transported to the site and installed.