Demolition
Banyan Mobile Home Removal
Banyan Mobile Home Removal is an accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a subsidiary of Banyan River Company. It removes unwanted manufactured homes from private land and mobile home parks at no cost to the owner, then places the homes with individuals and families who need affordable housing.
The process runs in three steps. The owner calls or submits a qualification form, Banyan reviews the home's age, condition, and construction, and if it qualifies Banyan arranges a licensed, insured mover and covers the moving cost in full. It secures the necessary permits and manages the paperwork. Both single-wide and double-wide homes are accepted provided they meet basic safety and transport requirements, and the site states that only homes built in 1980 or newer are taken.
Coverage is the continental United States, through a network of local movers and removal partners, with the company noting that removal requirements, permitting rules, and licensing vary by state and by county. Because the removal is structured as a charitable donation, the owner may qualify for a tax deduction as well as a lower property tax bill once the home is gone.
Its FAQ sets out the alternatives: several thousand dollars for a local move, $10,000 or more beyond roughly 45 miles, and $4,000 to $8,000 to demolish a home in average conditions. Numbers on the site are 855-545-8646 and 855-201-4840. Confirm the home qualifies before committing to a date, because a home that does not qualify still needs a paid mover or demolition contractor.
Best for
Landowners and park operators clearing a 1980-or-newer single-wide or double-wide that is still safe to transport. Older homes, or ones too deteriorated to move, will not qualify and need a paid demolition contractor instead.
What they do
- Free removal of qualifying manufactured homes
- Mobile home donation program with charitable tax deduction
- Removal of unused or abandoned units from mobile home parks
- Permit filing and paperwork handling
- Coordination of licensed, insured mobile home movers
- Qualification review of home age, condition, and construction
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Nonprofit |
| How they charge | No charge to the property owner when a home qualifies; the removal is structured as a charitable donation that may carry a tax deduction. |
What stands out
- An accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a subsidiary of Banyan River Company.
- Accepts single-wide and double-wide manufactured homes built in 1980 or newer, at no cost to the property owner.
- Operates across the continental United States through a network of licensed, insured movers and local removal partners.
Common questions
- How much does removal through Banyan cost?
- Nothing to the property owner. The home is donated, Banyan covers the moving expenses in full when the home qualifies, and the owner may be eligible for a charitable tax deduction. Banyan also coordinates the movers, permits, and paperwork, which it says saves the owner hours of arranging.
- What does it normally cost to move a mobile home?
- Banyan's FAQ puts a local move at several thousand dollars, and moves beyond roughly 45 miles regularly at $10,000 or more depending on the circumstances. It cites a national average of $7,000 for a standard full-service move as of late 2022.
- What does it cost to demolish a mobile home instead?
- Banyan's FAQ gives $4,000 to $8,000 for average conditions, and notes that demolition pricing depends on location and the specifics of the job. Size, weight, obstacles around the home or restricting access, and a rural location all push the price up.
- How many dumpsters does a mobile home demolition need?
- Three to six, according to Banyan's FAQ: roughly three large roll-off dumpsters for a single-wide and six for a double-wide, packed with no debris above the top edge. An excavator with a capable operator and a helper is also needed for one to two days.
- Which mobile homes qualify for free removal?
- Single-wide and double-wide manufactured homes that meet basic safety and transport requirements. The site states that only homes built in 1980 or newer are accepted. Banyan reviews the home's age, condition, and construction after the owner submits a qualification form and photos, and sends an inspector to confirm the condition.