How much to transport an modular house?

Have you thought about contacting a modular house place and having them move it?

 

It'd be 14' 8" on a stretch step - 36" deck height - so no pole car. Permits shouldn't take much time either.

 

The way we were moving them, they'd be set up on 38" cribs all round - drop the air on the tractor/trailer and slide under it - over-inflate and remove cribs. Drop them off in the same fashion.

If it was moving from flat land to flat land, wouldn't need a crane. If it's going up on some hilltop that could be an issue.

At that width though, I'd be inclined to use a stretch step with outriggers, of which I know a guy who has about 5 or so. Though the modular construction is stout, depending on manufacturer - there's a risk the deck will punch through the joists without the outrigger support. I was doing 13 to 14' wide without outriggers. I saw one guy fail to stretch out far enough (laziness/convenience on turn radius), and it busted the floor - major repair cost.

 

you and I live in similar worlds - I could do it on my set up and be legal height - but this is really in your world.

 

Another thing to think about...weather. The first of a series of storms is due to roll through the west coast this week-end. Most permits, especially the bigger ones, will not allow you to run if chains are required.

If it was me, I'd look for someone with experience in hauling modular structures.


Call these guys....Reeve Trucking | Heavy Haul and Oversize Trucking

They're not cheap but they''ll do the job right the first time with a minimum of hassle.

 

Ron was pretty darn close to what blair stated for the move, trust him when he says cranes and the load/unload will be what will drive the price up

 

If it was set up ready to go like I said, probably not a big deal. If it's stuffed into a subdivision and on foundation that needs to be tore apart . . .

Probably the better option, call someone that does it all the time. I know that the guy I deal with probably wouldn't touch it as a one off job. It'd certainly get there unscathed, but wouldn't be cheap.

 

Funny - I just talked to that guy, and my name got mentioned in a lawsuit over this exact same deal.

Defense attorney chose not to call the prosecutions' bluff, - I would have gladly testified as to why my loads got there undamaged with lesser equipped and modified trailer.

 

I guess you could purchase the appropriate equipment and gain the necessary skills to do this on your own - at which time you could charge whatever you feel is the right price.

you asked how much - I gave you an estimate based on the value of my equipment, time and experience. The companies that run cranes are not usually known for offering discounts to anyone but especially not to one customers. It is unfortunate that you do not like the price - there are many things I do not like but rarely do I get to change them.