Dive Brief:
- Whole-house recycling is becoming a niche business for those interested in sustainable housing solutions.
- The entire structure is preserved and restored after it is moved to a different site, instead of dismantled for scraps.
- The technology used to transport homes has advanced in recent years, making it less expensive, easier and safer to move structures to an alternate location.
Dive Insight:
Costs vary depending upon the price of the home and the lot, transportation and renovations. Prices fluctuate according to the distance the home is being moved. Local codes may require immediate renovations.