Choosing a Ready-to-Move (RTM) home is one of the most efficient ways to build your dream residence without the unpredictability of on-site construction. However, for many Saskatchewan families, the most common question isn’t about the floor plan or the finishes—it’s about the journey. How does a fully finished, high-quality home travel from our construction yard in Hague to your specific lot? At Zak’s Building Group, we’ve refined a precision-engineered moving process designed to protect your investment and ensure your home arrives as flawlessly as it was built.
Built to Move: Engineering for the Saskatchewan Landscape
A common misconception is that an RTM home is less durable than a site-built house. In reality, the opposite is true. Because an RTM Home in Saskatchewan must withstand the stresses of highway transport, it is engineered with superior structural integrity. We utilize advanced framing techniques and point-load reinforcement that exceeds standard building codes. This ensures that whether your lot is in the Qu’Appelle Valley or the flat plains of the West Central region, your home’s structure remains rigid and secure throughout its transit.
The Logistics of the Lift
The moving process begins long before the wheels turn. Our team coordinates extensively with specialized house movers who understand the unique geography of Saskatchewan. We manage the complex logistics of route planning, which includes securing permits from the Ministry of Highways and coordinating with SaskPower and SaskTel to temporarily move overhead lines. By the time your home is ready to leave our yard, every turn and bridge on the route has been accounted for.
The Journey: Precision on the Highway
On moving day, your home is carefully lifted using a synchronized hydraulic jacking system and placed onto heavy-duty, multi-axle trailers. These trailers are designed to distribute weight evenly, minimizing vibration and stress on the finishes. Our experienced moving partners travel at controlled speeds, carefully navigating Saskatchewan’s weather conditions—whether it’s the high winds of the prairies or the shifting spring temperatures—to ensure the interior drywall and exterior siding remain pristine.
Setting the Foundation
Once your home reaches your site, the final ‘placement’ occurs. Whether you have opted for a full concrete basement or a screw-pile foundation, the home is meticulously guided into position. Our team works in tandem with the movers to lower the structure onto the foundation with millimeter precision. Once secured, your home is ready for final utility hookups, making the transition from a construction project to a liveable home incredibly rapid compared to traditional builds.
The RTM process is a testament to modern engineering and logistical expertise. By building in our dedicated RTM yard and utilizing a proven transport method, Zak’s Building Group delivers high-performance homes to any corner of the province without the typical delays of rural construction. Understanding this journey is the first step toward realizing that your dream home isn’t just a possibility—it’s a mobile reality.
Ready to see how an RTM home fits your lifestyle and your lot? Contact our expert team today for a free quote or book a consultation to tour our current builds in progress.