Moving a House or Building to another site or location

If you own a house that you are considering moving to another block of land or to another position on the same site we can help.

To get a free no obligation assessment of your house located in South East Queensland or North Eastern NSW - click here

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There are a multitude of things to consider when planning a house relocation project some of which may include the following -

How long can the house remain at its current location?
What approvals need to be obtained?
How to go about getting the required approvals?
What are likely approval conditions?
Will approvals be able to be obtained?
Will council require a performance bond?
How practical is it to move the house?
Is the house actually worth moving?
How far can the house be moved?
Are there special requirements when moving into NSW
What is a fair price to pay when buying a house for removal?
Will finance be required?
Can finance be obtained?
Is insurance necessary, and what type is required?
What contracts and agreements will be needed and with who?
Will the house need to be cut into sections for relocation?
Will the roof need to be removed for relocation?
How structurally sound is the house?
Will the structure be affected by cutting/rejoining/relocation?
Will the house need to be moved to a holding yard?
How much will the relocation cost?
What work will need to be done after relocation?
What condition will the house be in after relocation?
How much will reconnections and other work to complete the project cost?
Can the house be positioned highset to build underneath?
Will an Owner Builder license be required?
How can an Owner Builders license be obtained?
Is there a suitable route to transport the house to its new site?
Is the access suitable to get the house off its current site?
Is the access suitable to get the house onto its new site?
What preparations are needed at the current site and at the new site?
How could the project be affected by weather?
How will the overall project be managed and by whom?
Where does the relocation work finish and the other work begin?

Drake Homes have been buying, selling and moving homes for over 37 years now so we have vast experience in all aspects of House Relocation.

Click here now to get a free no obligation relocation assessment of your house.

On the other hand; buying a home through Drake immediately addresses the majority of the above considerations because we have already assessed the quality and relocation viability of every home we sell, we have already costed the relocation, and we have already dealt with the matters relevant to the current site. We filter out the good from the bad, the viable from the non viable and the possible from the impossible. We have an industry leading system that works to eliminate major headaches and roadblocks common in house relocation projects.

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