Moving Your Tiny House? Here's How to Prepare

  • By Site Administrator
  • 24 Jul, 2018
moving your tiny house
Approximately 15% of 18- to 34-year-olds say they'd definitely live in a tiny house, while 19% say they'd give serious consideration to the idea. That's right -- tiny houses are a growing trend across the nation for minimalists of all ages. But while a tiny house is comfy and innovative once it's on a solid foundation, moving it to the right place can certainly be a challenge. Here are just a few smart tips to help you prepare for tiny house hauling.

Ensure Proper Security

One essential part of relocating a tiny house is making sure that it's properly hitched and secured to the trailer. A tiny house can have a number of movable components, and considering the cost, materials, and construction, it's absolutely necessary to make sure there's virtually no risk of something coming loose and damaging your tiny home, or worse, causing some other sort of accident. Heavy equipment transport services can help you with moving your tiny house to ensure there's no risk of improper security.

Check Destination Clearance

The average tiny home in the U.S. is anywhere from 100 square feet to 400 square feet in size, according to Custom Made. With that in mind, their heights can vary as well. In order to prevent the possibility of damage to the destination or your tiny home, it's wise to check the clearance level at the destination and check for any low hanging branches, vines, or other obstructions. Don't forget to check telephone lines as well.

Hire Reputable Tiny House Moving Company

Many people consider hiring professional movers, but when moving something as specific and specialized as a tiny house, it helps to hire a company that has significant experience with the technicalities that come with moving tiny homes. Don't hesitate to take your time, ask for suggestions from friends and family, and take to the Internet to consult the brutal honesty of anonymous reviews.

According to the American Tiny House Association, 50% of tiny house owners surveyed have their home-on-wheels parked in an RV park, in a community setting, or on someone else's land, while 13% have their tiny, wheeled home parked on land they own. But regardless of the destination of your tiny home, keeping these tips in mind when moving your tiny house is the key to a safe and efficient process. For more information about tiny house transportation services, contact Priority One Logistics.
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