Transporting Mobile and Modular homes
20’ wide mobile home being transport from Alberta to BC
Professionals in Mobile home Transport.
Based in Kelowna, British Columbia - Bluenose Mountain Transport is the go to transport company to many BC mobile/modular home dealerships.
We’re equipped to help you move a modular or mobile home/building from anywhere in BC or Alberta. Including double wide homes and single wides.
Our professional team is made up of customer service specialists, class 1 drivers, pilot car drivers and setup specialists. Together, we’ve been in the mobile home industry for over 50 years.
Our helpful team is dedicated in assisting with site checks, permits, advice in the legal movement and selling of a mobile home, getting your home ready to be transported, plus the blocking and levelling of a mobile home.
Bluenose is fully insured and proud to be one of the largest mobile home movers in British Columbia.
“Bluenose Mountain Transport exceeded our expectations. They were efficient, and professional to deal with and went out of their way to help us quickly. Would highly recommend to anyone and will be using them again in the future. Thank you again!”
Can my mobile home be moved?
Many factors come into play when thinking about moving a mobile or modular home. But in short, yes it most likely can. It may not be easy and can become expensive if any part of the home is lacking structural integrity, or it’s being moved for the first time in 50 years. A few things to check for;
Mold or water damage
Belly bag damage
Frame weakness
If the home is older, other factors such as tree growth, new buildings surrounding it or even just a change in the land can cause delays or more. Sometimes cranes are used to lift a home out of an area if our trucks can’t fit into the space.
How can I move my Single or Double wide mobile home?
If you’re reading this - You’re off to a good start. Finding a professional and trustworthy company to move your mobile home will be your first task. Hopefully, you’ll choose us, Bluenose Mountain Transport.
Next, you’ll want to look into the following;
Does your home have a hitch? If not, you’ll need to fine one. It’s not a one size fits all and even we don’t carry many hitches. Chances are, we can make something work though. We will need the following; The make and model of the mobile home and the width of the frame (outside to outside). If your home is a modular and not a mobile, then no hitch is required.
What’s the difference between a mobile and modular home? A mobile home usually has a metal frame underneath with a place for a hitch to bolt/attach too. If it’s a modular home, the bottom will flat with no frame or attachment for a hitch.
To move any home (besides most park models)- A transport permit or a relocate permit is required. This can only be obtained by the registered owner. This permit can be purchased through service BC and costs $25.00. We need this permit from you to apply for our permits to move your home. This is not negotiable. Failure in obtaining this permit can cause issues if you ever need to apply for building permits or even want to sell the home later on.
If you have a double wide that needs to be moved, it will need to be separated and prepped for transport
For more information about getting your home ready for transport, we’ve created a checklist for your convenience - Please contact us to obtain a copy.
Armstrong crane helping out Bluenose Mountain Transport
Using Armstrong crane to lift this building onto our float deck trailer.
What size of mobile home can be moved?
We’ve hauled every size of mobile and modular homes. Depending on the size of home will determine how many pilot cars are needed, what highways are allowed to be use, what time of day we’re allowed to travel and many other factors. Sometimes extraordinary load permits are required or 1052’s which requires us to get permission from companies like Telus, Shaw and Hydro. We’re also required to submit traffic management plans (TMP) and have approval from CVSE and the RCMP. These can take weeks to get.
Mobile or modular units 14.6’ or less in width are the easiest to obtain permits for. If your home is wider than this, extra permitting will be required, and we will need at least a month to obtain everything we need.
What size mobile homes can be moved? As mentioned above any size can be moved, it’s just a matter of obtaining the right permits. Bluenose Mountain Transport has hauled single wide homes as wide as 22’w in Alberta and BC.
We specialize in moving single wide homes and double wide homes.
We can move these units anywhere in BC, Alberta and well, anywhere really. - We often go to places like the sunshine coast, Victoria and Nanaimo. We have great relationships with barge companies and can easily get your home across the ocean.
Can you bring a mobile home into BC from Alberta? Yes. If it’s older than 1992, you may want to speak with service BC to avoid any surprises later on ( BC can be picky about older mobile homes).
When should I book my home to be hauled?
We operate all year round and work with many developers and dealerships in and around BC. Our schedule can book up very quickly, specially in the summer months. We recommend booking as far out as possible. This will also ensure all required permits are applied and approved. We try our best all year round to deliver homes in a timely manner, however, things like breakdowns, highway closures, weather and site delays can cause a back log. Please know we are dedicated to getting your home to you.
I’m buying a used mobile home, what should I know?
We’re not experts to the whole real-estate game but here are a few things you should be aware of.
If buying or selling a mobile/modular home, make sure it has a CSA or BC electrical sticker. This can usually be found on the electrical panel. If the home does not have a sticker or CSA certificate you’ll need to have the home inspected through Technical Safety BC.
If the home DOES NOT have a CSA sticker, do not buy it till it does. It’s illegal to sell mobile homes without one.
You’ll want to make sure the home is registered. If the home is de-registered you’ll run into problems getting a transport permit to move the home.
Are you bringing a home into BC from Alberta? If so, the home must be 1992 or newer. Contact service BC to learn more.
In some areas of BC building permits are required to move the home to/from your land. Check with your local municipality to learn more