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How much does it cost to move a mobile home in East Texas?

Movers in the Piney Woods (Tyler, Longview, Nacogdoches, Lufkin and the towns around them) rarely publish prices, so the ranges below come from Texas-wide cost data, one Texas mover's published rate sheet, and the state agencies that set permit and filing fees. Use them to sanity-check a quote. Only a licensed mover who has seen both sites can give you a real price.

Single-wide vs double-wide

MoveTypical costSource
Single-wide, local move (under 50 miles), transport$2,500 to $7,000[1]
Single-wide, local move, average fixed fee in TexasAbout $2,360 (range about $2,110 to $2,620)[2]
Double-wide, local move (under 50 miles), transport$6,000 to $12,000[1]
One published Texas rate sheet (Conroe/Houston, under 50 miles, includes delivery, re-block, level and tie-down)Single-wide $2,500; double-wide $5,000[3]
Long distance (over 200 miles)Up to about $10,000 single-wide; $18,000+ double-wide[1]
Full-service add-ons (disconnect, site prep, installation)Can add $3,000 to $10,000[1]

A double-wide costs roughly twice as much because each half moves separately: two trucks or two trips, two permits, often escorts, and the halves must be re-joined and sealed at the new site [1] [5].

Permits, escorts and state fees

ItemWhat the rules or sources saySource
TxDMV manufactured housing single-trip permit$40 per section (a double-wide on its own axles needs one permit per half). Valid for one trip, up to 5 days, specific route.[5]
Escort (pilot) carsRequired when a section is over 16 ft wide: over 16 to 18 ft, 1 escort (front on non-divided roads, rear on divided); over 18 ft, 1 front and 1 rear. Typical cost $100 to $500 per escort vehicle.[5] [4]
Extra mileage on one published rate sheet$6 per mile single-wide, $12 per mile double-wide beyond 35 miles[3]
TDHCA Notice of Installation (Form T) reporting fee$75 for a single section, plus $25 for each additional section. The licensed installer files it within 7 days.[9] [10]
Local building/placement permit at the new siteOften $500 to $2,000, depending on the city or county[4]
Double-wide "trim out" (re-joining siding and interior seams), one rate sheetAbout $2,000[3]

Manufactured housing may not be moved on any national holiday, and homes over 12 feet wide need amber warning beacons [5].

Example: what the numbers add up to

Single-wide, 60 miles, using the published rate sheet: $2,500 base for the first 35 miles plus 25 extra miles × $6 = $150, so about $2,650, plus the $40 TxDMV permit and the $75 TDHCA installation reporting fee if they're passed through: about $2,765 [3] [5] [9].

Double-wide, 60 miles: $5,000 base plus 25 × $12 = $300, plus two $40 permits and a $100 Form T fee (for 2 sections), about $5,480, and about $2,000 more if you want the trim-out done [3] [5] [9]. Escort cars add $100 to $500 each if a section is over 16 feet wide [5] [4].

This is arithmetic on published figures, not a quote. East Texas-area prices may be higher or lower.

What drives the price

Licensing: who is allowed to set up the home

In Texas, anyone who installs or re-levels a manufactured home must be licensed and bonded by TDHCA's Manufactured Housing Division [7], and only a licensed installer may install, re-level or change the foundation [8]. A quote from an unlicensed crew may look cheaper, but the setup won't be reported to TDHCA on Form T, can't be inspected, and doesn't come with the installer's written warranty [9] [8]. How to check a license.

Wind zones: Smith, Gregg, Nacogdoches, Angelina and the other East Texas counties we cover are Wind Zone I. If you're moving a home to the Gulf Coast (for example Cameron, Nueces or Galveston County), Texas only allows homes built on or after September 1, 1997 to be installed there if they meet HUD Wind Zone II standards. [11]

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Sources

  1. LocalMovers.com, "Mobile Home Movers in Texas" (2026 cost section). Checked October 22, 2026.
  2. ProMatcher, Texas Mobile Home Moving Costs report. Checked October 22, 2026.
  3. SouthernMH Mobile Homes of Conroe, published mobile home moving rates. Checked October 22, 2026.
  4. Braustin Homes, "How Manufactured Home Delivery Works in Texas". Checked October 22, 2026.
  5. Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Motor Carrier Handbook (May 2025), Manufactured Housing Single-Trip Permit. Checked October 22, 2026.
  6. TxDMV, Manufactured Housing Single-Trip Permits. Checked October 22, 2026.
  7. TDHCA Manufactured Housing Division, "Licenses are Required to Sell and Install Manufactured Homes". Checked October 22, 2026.
  8. TDHCA, Frequently Asked Questions: Statement of Ownership. Checked October 22, 2026.
  9. TDHCA, Notice of Installation (Form T). Checked October 22, 2026.
  10. TDHCA, Online Submissions for Home Installations. Checked October 22, 2026.
  11. Texas Occupations Code §1201.256, Wind Zone Regulations. Checked October 22, 2026.
  12. TDHCA Manufactured Housing, View License Records. Checked October 22, 2026.
  13. Texas Legislature, SB 785 (89th Leg., 2025), enrolled bill text (effective Sept. 1, 2026). Checked October 22, 2026.
  14. Texas Manufactured Housing Association, SB 785 Resource Center. Checked October 22, 2026.
  15. TCEQ, Getting a Permit for an OSSF (septic system). Checked October 22, 2026.
  16. TDHCA Manufactured Housing, Monthly Titling Report (ownership records by county and month). Checked October 22, 2026.
  17. KLTV, "Texas law banning cities from prohibiting manufactured homes takes effect Sept. 1" (July 31, 2026). Checked October 22, 2026.

East Texas Mobile Home Movers doesn't set prices and isn't affiliated with any company whose published figures are cited above.