Big headache of moving a tall tiny house

[KaizeR]

So I found this really sweet tiny house fully equipped and the price is low because it's so hard to move, which means I have some cash to hire help, but there's a big problem.

The house is 15 feet tall but the wires overhead on the road mean the maximum transport height is only 13.5 feet so I'd have to cut the lofted roof off, lift it with a crane, and transport it separate from the rest of the house, then reattach it later. And that's not even getting into the electrical wiring inside the walls that I also have to deal with and the trailer tires definitely need replacing before it goes anywhere. But I'm willing to try this if it's actually doable. Has anyone here ever dealt with cutting a tiny house roof for transport and putting it back on?

 

[wifflesaffle]

The actual cutting of the roof structure itself is manageable with careful planning. You should be more concerned with the internal structure, specifically the electrical circuits that run through the walls and into the roof or loft lighting. It also requires licensed professionals for safety and code compliance. Yes, it adds substantial cost and effort to the project but the potential savings on the purchase price can make it worth it.

 

[m4ri0o_th]

So I found this really sweet tiny house fully equipped and the price is low because it's so hard to move, which means I have some cash to hire help, but there's a big problem.

The house is 15 feet tall but the wires overhead on the road mean the maximum transport height is only 13.5 feet so I'd have to cut the lofted roof off, lift it with a crane, and transport it separate from the rest of the house, then reattach it later. And that's not even getting into the electrical wiring inside the walls that I also have to deal with and the trailer tires definitely need replacing before it goes anywhere. But I'm willing to try this if it's actually doable. Has anyone here ever dealt with cutting a tiny house roof for transport and putting it back on?

I'm with @wifflesaffle. The actual structural cut might be manageable but the electrical re-routing and ensuring the weather seal is perfect after reassembly are massive problems. That's likely where the bulk of your savings will disappear. If you're really set on this, try to look into heavy-haul movers. They specialize in oversize loads and can often find a longer, lower-traffic route that avoids those wires entirely. They might help you move the house intact, which I think would be the safer, less expensive option.