What is involved in installing a mobile home cheaply in a rural field?

Answer

Contact housemoving company, a well drilling company and a licensed electrician and plumber for estimated costs and feasibility. Make sure to get a copy of their insurance policy before contracting their services. Check with local building authority for code compliance and permitting (Your contractors should do this for you, and the costs should be included in their bid for the work). Have a soil "perc" test done to determine feasibility of septic system. Get a geo-prognosis from a well drilling company as to feasibility of well water. Possibility of city sewer and/or water taps may be required. Contact phone company and electric company about feasibility and costs. Select location on land most suitable for ease of set-up, including utilities. Consider access for the road tractor to place the trailer, general flatness with good drainage and access to required utilities.

The more work you can self-perform, the cheaper, provided you are capable and do not interfere with your contractor's progress. The simplest thing you can do is the underpinning after the housemovers' initial set-up. They can furnish the minimum requirements to stabilize and pin down the home per code and you can do the rest. Such as install more supports for greater stability, decorative trim around the skirt and building porches and entry steps.

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