Single Wide vs. Double Wide: What to Know Before You Move

Moving a single wide and moving a double wide are related jobs, but they are not the same job. Knowing the differences up front helps you plan your budget, your timeline, and your new site.

Single wide homes

A single wide is a single, self-contained unit—typically 14–18 feet wide and up to 90 feet long. Because it travels as one piece, it is the simpler and more affordable home to relocate. Most single wide moves still require an oversize-load permit and, on many routes, an escort vehicle.

Double wide homes

A double wide arrives in two halves that are separated, transported individually, and then re-joined (“married”) at the new site. That means:

• Two transport trips instead of one
• More permits and often more escorts
• A marriage-line reseal and re-level at the destination
• More setup labor for a weathertight, level, anchored result

Setup is where quality shows

Re-joining a double wide correctly—sealing the marriage line, matching the roofline, and leveling both halves as one—is skilled work. Done poorly, you get drafts, cracks, and doors that won’t close. Our crews specialize in getting it right the first time.

Not sure which category your home falls into or what your move will involve? Contact our team and we’ll walk you through it.