Is this tiny house move even possible?

[bigwonderer]

I have found a fantastic, fully-furnished tiny house for a really low price but there is one big problem and that is moving it.

The original owner built it to stay put but now they want to sell it and the total height is 17 ft but the maximum transport height where I need to take it is only 13.5 ft because of overhead wires. This means I would have to cut off the lofted part of the roof, use a crane to remove it, move it on a separate trailer, and then put it all back together again. And I also have to deal with the electrical wiring in the walls when cutting the roof section, plus the trailer tires need replacing before it can even be towed anywhere. But since the selling price is low, I have a budget to hire pros to do this complicated work. Has anyone here ever taken a tall tiny house apart like this just to move it, and do you have any tips or recommended professionals who specialize in this kind of extreme tiny house relocation?

 

[bbq r1bs]

hi @bigwonderer, you know, the hardest part of this job isn't the crane or the drive, it's the resealing and weatherproofing once the top section is back on. You're creating a massive weak point where water will definitely find a way in.

When the roof is cut, make sure the mover or contractor installs a ledger board or structural rim on the bottom half, so the top section has a solid place to land. Use heavy duty construction screws and tons of high quality sealant (like an industrial polyurethane) on the joint before you put the trim back on. Ask the pro exactly what kind of flashing they will use at that seam, that's where cheap work fails

 

[i'm nobody]

Wow that's a huge project! I hope you pull it through. If you have a budget to hire pros... you are looking at a specialized service. So, instead of a general moving company, you need to find a structural moving company or a specialized rigging and craning service that has experience with houses, not just trailers. For the disassembly part, look for a general contractor or a remodeler who has specific experience with tiny homes, particularly in cutting and reconnecting roof sections and managing the electrical lines. Good luck to your move!

 

[bigwonderer]

Thanks for the insights! I am wondering if there are specific sites where I can look for a structural moving company or a specialized rigging and craning service that has experience with houses?

Do I need documents to transport the house?