Manufactured Home Coach

Home Buying Process & Land

Can a mobile home be delivered where I live in Alabama?

The short answer

Maybe. Delivery depends on the manufacturer’s service area, the route to the property, local requirements, and whether the site can accept the home.

What must be checked

The route may need to be reviewed for road width, bridges, turns, grades, trees, power lines, and setup access. The property must also meet zoning, permit, utility, and installation requirements.

The last part of the route matters

Provide the actual property location, not just the nearest town. Share anything you already know about narrow entrances, steep drives, gates, low branches, or a private bridge. Let the transporter decide what needs a site visit or route review.

Ask whether the delivery estimate includes getting the home from the public road to its final position. Do not arrange tree work, utility-line changes, or access improvements until the responsible professionals have identified what is needed and who can authorize it.

Prepare for the site visit

Save a map pin for the entrance and explain which driveway reaches the proposed homesite. If there are several entrances, tell the transporter which one is intended for delivery. Ask whether gates, parked vehicles, or stored materials must be moved before arrival. The site-readiness checklist below helps organize that conversation without asking you to judge clearances or move utility lines yourself.

Related printable resource

Homesite Ready for Delivery Checklist (PDF)