About a quarter of what we do is historic, referring to moving homes with historical significance.
It can get expensive and annoying, but its all doable."
Thats typical at Wolfe House Movers, a national company headquartered in Pennsylvania.
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Commercial Development:A lot of times this is due to commercial development.
Its not cheap, but its generally cheaper than building new.
In unique circumstances, moving a house might be the more affordable option during a renovation or remodel project.
Some of it has to do with sentimental value, how nice the house is inside.
Everybody has to figure that out.
The owners must vacate the home for the duration of the project.
If repairs are being made to a homes basement, the basement must be emptied.
Next, the home must be disconnected from all utilities, including water, electricity, and gas.
This work is typically done by a separate company that charges its own fees for the service.
In most cases, homes are moved locally and dont require this level of detail, Brovont adds.
Still, you cant live in the house while this is taking place.
The home then has repairs or renovations completed before it is reconnected and lowered.
Typically, repairs and renovations are completed by a separate company at an additional cost.
Your location in the U.S. affects the cost, as does the difficulty of the project.
It just takes longer to move something when things are in the way.
Brovont says raising a home on-site costs $10 to $20K.
Insurance and bonding costs will increase the cost.
Finally, in some areas, the labor costs drastically increase the project cost.
It all depends on what skilled labor costs in that community.
The estimate for a project can change along the way.
Should You Move Your House?
Deciding whether to move your home comes down to a unique set of circumstances, often determined by cost.
While anything is possible, it all comes at a price.
In addition, there are special considerations depending on your particular home.
Some of the challenges of older homes arebasementsand thestructure of how the house is built, Drakulich adds.
Its a lot of logistical questions it’s crucial that you ask yourself as you make that decision.
The condition of your home should also factor into your decision.
