How to Transport a Tiny House

How to Transport a Tiny House

Tiny houses are the new big dream. For the aspiring minimalist or adventurous traveler, a tiny home offers a place of reprieve without tying you down to a specific location. Still, when it’s time to leave, moving a tiny house is a bit more complicated than packing up a trailer and driving away.

If you want to bring your tiny home on your next journey, you need an experienced tiny house shipping team. Nationwide Transport Services has years of experience moving your most important goods to wherever they’re needed most.  

Tiny home being transported on a trailer.

Preparing for Transportation

Before you can move, there are a few things to consider. Do you need a permit to move a tiny house? What tools might you need to secure your load? Here are the most important things to keep in mind:

  • Check local regulations: Whether you’re moving a town over or across the country, your home will be subject to any zoning laws and transportation requirements you pass through. You may even need a permit to pass through certain areas or roadways.
  • Assess your structure: Think about any adjustments you’ll need to make to the house itself to prepare it for transport. Remove or secure all decor and add-ons on the outside of the trailer. To ready the inside of the house, you should pack up any loose items and appliances that could be damaged during the move.
  • Gather the necessary equipment: Acquire any equipment you might need to make your house roadworthy. Hitches, levels and safety chains can help you keep your load secure through your travels. Not sure where to start? The logistics team at Nationwide Transport Services can help.

Choosing the Right Transportation Method

Once you’ve planned your route and made sure you have the right tools, you can start thinking about how to move a tiny house. While it’s tempting to try and save money by taking the DIY approach, hiring a professional team is generally safer and more efficient. An experienced transportation company like Nationwide Transport Services offers numerous suitable transportation vehicles. Based on the size of your tiny home, we can hook it up to a truck or specialized trailer designed to keep the house and everything inside safe.

Many decisions regarding the right method for tiny house shipping depend on the size of your move. If you’re making a short-distance move, you may need minimal support and planning. However, a long-distance move requires a more extensive plan. How much fuel will it take if you consider the additional weight? How many stops will you make, and will there be a place to park your additional cargo? However you decide to make your move, thinking about these details beforehand can make your journey run more smoothly.

The Transportation Process

Now, it’s time to get to the exciting part — moving! In the days and hours leading up to your drive, you’ll need to:

  • Secure all windows and doors and disconnect the home from utilities.
  • Load your tiny home onto the transport vehicle and ensure it’s secure and the weight is properly distributed.
  • Check the transport vehicle’s lights, brakes, and fluid levels.

Whether you’re driving or entrusting it to the professionals, make the trip as seamless as possible by driving carefully and adhering to all local driving laws — it’s the best way to keep you safe and ensure your arrival goes as planned. 

Arriving at the Destination

Finally, when you arrive at your new destination, you should have a plan for where you’ll settle your tiny home and how you’ll unhitch and place it safely. Be sure to consider any stability measures you’ll need to take and how you’ll connect your space to necessary utilities.

Schedule Your Tiny House Transport with Nationwide Transport Services

Moving a tiny house takes planning and preparation, but with a team like Nationwide Transport Services on your side, you can rest assured your home will arrive at its destination safely and move-in ready. Start working with the professionals when you schedule your tiny home transport today!