Confirm the home before pricing the removal
Record whether the structure is a single-wide, double-wide, older mobile home, travel trailer, or another unit. Note the chassis, axles, tie-downs, piers, skirting, utilities, porches, rooms, awnings, and sheds connected to it.
Measure the home and every attachment
Record the exterior length and width. Photograph both ends, every side, the road approach, and attached steps, porches, ramps, carports, decks, sheds, roof extensions, and enclosed rooms.
| Site fact | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Structure type and sections | Changes approval, demolition, and load planning |
| Chassis, axles, and tie-downs | Shows how the home is supported and secured |
| Porches and additions | Adds separate structure and debris |
| Title or ownership records | May affect authorization to remove the unit |
| Road and gate access | Controls equipment and hauling choices |
- Document the propertyRecord the structure, additions, visible condition, utilities, access route, and requested finish.
- Confirm the work planMatch permits, utility steps, equipment, containers, transport, disposal, and cleanup to the site.
- Complete the approved scopeCarry out the agreed work and leave the pad, piers, anchors, debris, and ground in the written condition.
Questions about this scope
Is a trailer home handled like a travel trailer?
Not necessarily. Confirm the actual structure and installation before choosing the removal method.
Can an older home be hauled away intact?
Condition, title, dimensions, route, transport rules, destination, and setup requirements determine whether relocation is practical.
What should be removed from inside first?
Remove personal property, documents, chemicals, cylinders, fuels, batteries, and anything excluded from the agreement.