Single-Wide vs. Double-Wide Mobile Home Moving: What's the Difference?
Single-Wide vs. Double-Wide Mobile Home Moving: What's the Difference?
When it comes to relocating a manufactured home, the type of home you own changes almost everything about the move. Single-wide and double-wide homes are built differently, transported differently, and set up differently. If you are planning a move anywhere in Louisiana, understanding these differences will help you set realistic expectations and budget accurately. Lagos Mobile Home Services has moved both types of homes throughout Denham Springs, Baton Rouge, Walker, and the surrounding parishes for over twelve years, and we are here to break it all down for you.
What Is a Single-Wide Mobile Home?
A single-wide mobile home is built as one long, narrow section, typically up to about eighteen feet wide. Because it is a single unit, it can be transported in one piece on a single trailer. This makes single-wide moves simpler, faster, and generally less expensive. For many homeowners in Livingston Parish and Ascension Parish, a single-wide is the easiest type of home to relocate, especially over shorter distances.
What Is a Double-Wide Mobile Home?
A double-wide mobile home is built as two separate sections that are joined together on site to form a single, wider home. Because of its size, a double-wide cannot be moved in one piece. Instead, the two halves are separated, transported individually, and then carefully reassembled and sealed at the new location. This adds time, labor, and equipment to the move, which is why double-wide relocations cost more than single-wide moves.
Key Differences in the Moving Process
The biggest differences between moving a single-wide and a double-wide come down to complexity and time. Understanding them helps you know what to expect.
Transport and Equipment
A single-wide travels as one piece, so it usually needs only one transport setup and a single trip. A double-wide requires two trips or two trailers because each half is hauled separately. Wider sections may also require escort vehicles and special permits when traveling on Louisiana roads, particularly on busier routes around Baton Rouge and Gonzales.
Setup and Re-Leveling
Setting up a single-wide is straightforward, with the home placed, anchored, and leveled on its new foundation. A double-wide takes considerably more work because the two halves must be aligned perfectly, joined, sealed against the weather, and then leveled as one unit. Proper re-leveling is critical for a double-wide so that doors, windows, and floors function correctly for years to come.
Which Type Costs More to Move?
In nearly every case, a double-wide costs more to move than a single-wide. The extra expense reflects the additional transport trips, the larger crew, the more involved setup, and the added permits and escorts that wider loads often require. That said, both types of moves are highly affordable when handled correctly the first time. The most expensive scenario is hiring an inexperienced mover whose mistakes lead to costly repairs, regardless of which home type you own.
Trust Lagos Mobile Home Services for Both
Whether you own a single-wide or a double-wide, our family-owned team has the experience and equipment to move it safely. We are licensed, insured, and bilingual in English and Spanish, and we serve all sixty-four Louisiana parishes. From disconnecting utilities to the final re-leveling, we manage every detail of your move so you do not have to worry about a thing.
Request Your Free Quote Today
Not sure how much your single-wide or double-wide move will cost? The easiest way to find out is to ask. Contact Lagos Mobile Home Services today for a free, no-obligation quote on moving your mobile home anywhere in Louisiana, including Denham Springs, Baton Rouge, Walker, Prairieville, and Gonzales. Reach out now and let our experienced team plan a smooth, stress-free relocation for your home.
