Moving from one house to another is both exciting and stressful at the same time. But one of the things that you should really be careful of is calculating the cost to move a house. What you especially want to look out for it is the hidden costs that sneak their way to your invoice. Some of those additional costs could be moving Insurance, the moving date, and packing supplies.

Factors‌ ‌That‌ ‌Affect‌ ‌The‌ ‌Moving‌ ‌Process‌

 

There are various common factors that have a direct effect on the work as well as the cost of moving, some of which include:

 

• Shape‌ ‌And‌ ‌Structure‌

 

 

A winding ranch-style single-story with even the smallest details can end up costing you more to move than an industrial, boxy tri-level no matter the square footage due to the equipment required.

 

Intricate chimneys and wrap-around patios require more money and time to move costs. Other things that matter include the materials that houses are made from, like stone,‌ ‌logs,‌ ‌and‌ ‌bricks.‌ no one material is more expensive or difficult to move, just that every other factor falls into the average moving costs. 

 

• Height‌ ‌And‌ ‌Type‌ ‌Of‌ ‌Foundation‌

 

 

Structural foundations can come in various heights and types. Poured or CMU block concrete are the new standards when it comes to structural foundation. Older homes usually have a rubble or stone foundation. Wooden piers and pilings are quite common under shoreline or beach homes. 

 

Basement or crawl space height is also crucial since this is where the steel beam platform, that keeps the house standing, is installed. The crawlspace is especially important as it is where steel slats are inserted to lift and move the house. 

 

• Root‌ ‌And‌ ‌Accessibility‌ ‌Challenges‌

 

 

Different stints, you’re only moving your house a couple of yards from the main street, you may encounter a few obstacles in the way. Some of those obstacles could be tree limbs, or a mailbox, a pool that professional movers have to maneuver around, or an uneven terrain that needs smoothening up.

 

Typically flat surfaces are much easier to move houses on with than those on steep hillside areas, not to mention favoring larger areas than smaller ones. If you’re attempting to move your house somewhere down the block, you as well as the contracting‌ ‌company‌ will need to consider other things. You’ll need to ensure the roads are spacious enough to move your house, that there aren’t any trees or power lines in the way, but most importantly, you have secured every proper permit. 

 

• Accessories

 

 

Certain accessories, like fireplaces, balconies, decks, porches, additions, garages, and more can usually be moved along with your house, but it increases the cost of the project, as well as add time to the moving process. Though in many cases, if you decide to have the building moved with your accessories in place, it’ll be relatively cheaper than to take it apart and put it back together. But if some of those accessories are meant to be demolished anyway, then it’s possible to save money before moving.

 

• Time‌ ‌And‌ ‌Labor‌

 

 

How much does it cost to hire movers? Surely homeowners can’t move the house on their own operate hi-tech‌ machinery and equipment now, can they? Plus, homeowners need to have special kinds of permission, experience, and training in moving houses in order to pull off a moving operation.

 

The movers generally visit point A and point B of where homeowners want to move from and where they want to get to before the former can calculate a quote. However, some moving companies present a quote with given numbers without stopping by for a visit.

 

If you want to get some ideas about the type of places that you want to move to in the Greater Toronto Area, read this post.

 

So how much does it cost to move a house? 

The‌ ‌Cost‌ ‌Of‌ ‌Moving‌ ‌A‌ ‌House‌

 

Taking into account everything that we have mentioned above, there are a number of variables that go into the cost of moving a house, like the size of the house, the distance of the move, how the house is being moved and to where. The labor cost of moving a house starts at $12 to $16 per square foot. However, this can quickly rise if the house is bigger, heavier, has a lot of distance to cover or if there’s some extra permit involved or a new‌ ‌foundation‌ needs to be built. The cost of moving a large house more than a couple of miles can be somewhere between $150,000to $200,000, according to one house builder.  

Don’t ‌Forget‌ ‌About‌ ‌Insurance‌

 

Securing a movie company and knowing where you need to get to is a job well done. But that still doesn’t mean your job is done as there are unexpected events that could on full like traffic collisions, rough weather, strong winds, and more. Insurance isn’t automatically considered in a quote, so make sure you ask the moving company about it. 

 

Extra Tip: moving doesn’t always have to be so costly and stressful. You can look around online for several moving companies and do comparisons before you come to a final decision.