Moving a mobile home from one area to another involves many phases. Even a small relocation requires numerous stages to ensure that you and the moves safely transport the trailer to its new place. Once you decide to move your home, here are a few key steps you'll need to complete to get it ready.

How to Prepare Your Mobile Home for a Move

1. Pack Up Loose Items

As movers relocate the trailer, everything left inside can shift around. Pack up all clothes, toiletries, dishes, and other loose items that aren’t fixed in place. If you don’t have to deconstruct the home, you can often leave these boxes inside as long as you secure them. The same goes for all large furniture pieces. However, always remove fragile items and those with high personal value.

2. Detach Exterior Accessories

Don’t overlook any exterior parts that can get damaged or lost during transport. To avoid flying debris and keep everyone safe on the road, remove all protruding items that can detach. This includes the skirting, awnings, satellite dishes, lights, decks, and window air conditioning units. Also, secure all doors and windows — inside and out — to prevent them from opening.

3. Turn Off & Remove Utilities

When moving a mobile home, disconnect any wiring and plumbing from the trailer. Call the respective utility companies to discontinue services like gas, water, and electricity, then call the appropriate experts to help you safely remove attached pieces from your home. The same goes for internet and cable service.

If you need to move your mobile home, turn to the experienced team at Craig's Mobile Home Movers. This owner-operated business is the top mobile home moving service in Edmonson County, KY. Their professional movers will tackle practically any job within a 100-mile radius of Cub Run. Call (270) 286-6569 today for a free consultation and estimate, and visit their website to learn more about their services.