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Mobile home movers in Lafayette, LA

A full-service single-wide move under 50 miles in Lafayette averages about $6,500; a local double-wide averages about $16,000 (LocalMovers.com, Q1 2026). The mover needs a $10 Louisiana DOTD trip permit, and Lafayette Parish usually needs a placement permit before setup. Send one request and a local mover will call you with a free quote.

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A white single-section manufactured home on a tow rig with a WIDE LOAD banner, rolling along a two-lane road
A single-section manufactured home being moved in Pauma Valley, California, in 2007. Photo: Amanda Bicknell, FEMA, public domain.

What a mobile home move costs

National averages. The cost guide has Lafayette figures.

Type of moveTypical cost
Transport only (any size)$1,000 to $5,000
Single-wide, transport and setupAbout $6,500
Double-wide, transport and setupAbout $11,500

National averages from This Old House, 2026 mobile home moving cost guide. Your quote depends on distance, the home and both sites.

What a full move includes

See Louisiana permits and choosing a licensed mover.

Before the move

Utilities off, skirting and tie-downs out. A double-wide is split in two.

Transport

Each section rides its own toter truck under a DOTD permit.

Setup

Blocked, leveled and tied down to Louisiana wind-zone rules.

Permits

The mover gets the trip permit. The new lot may need a placement permit.

Watch: how a mobile home move works

About 90 seconds on prep, the two Louisiana licenses, the DOTD permit, setup and local costs. Captions are on.

Play the video: How a mobile home move works in Lafayette, LA, with captions,length 1:32
Photos: FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, all public domain. The narration is a text-to-speech voice.
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A Louisiana mobile home move is two jobs: hauling the home, then setting it up. Get ready before moving day. Check the flood map for the new lot, and decide who handles the utilities. An older home may need repairs before it can travel. Louisiana licenses those jobs separately. A transporter hauls the home. An installer blocks, levels and ties it down, and joins the two halves of a double-wide home. If setup is included, ask for the installer's license number and check it. The home is an oversize load, so the mover needs a DOTD trip permit: $10 a trip, good for up to 72 hours. DOTD can also set the route, escorts and timing. In Lafayette Parish, the new site needs its own mobile home permit. For used homes without the maker's instructions, state law sets the tie-downs, with anchors rated for 4,725 pounds. After setup, look for the state installation sticker. It costs $20. In Lafayette, LocalMovers.com puts a full-service single-wide move under 50 miles at about $6,500. A local double-wide averages about $16,000. Distance, escorts, site access and setup move the price most, so have every mover price the same lines. Get free quotes at lafayettemobilehomemovers.com.

How it works

  1. Tell us about the move

    Home size and both addresses. Only name and phone are required.

  2. We pass it to a local mover

    One mover on that route, or up to 3.

  3. They quote and you decide

    They price the move. Saying no is free.

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Common questions

More in the full FAQ.

How much does it cost to move a mobile home in Lafayette?

LocalMovers.com’s Lafayette data (Q1 2026) puts a full-service single-wide under 50 miles at about $6,500. A local double-wide averages about $16,000. See the cost guide (LocalMovers.com, Lafayette mobile home movers (Q1 2026 data)).

What permits are needed to move a mobile home in Louisiana?

The mover needs a Louisiana DOTD oversize trip permit ($10, one trip up to 72 hours). Lafayette Consolidated Government also needs a mobile home permit before placement (Louisiana DOTD, Regulations for Trucks, Vehicles and Loads (2026); Lafayette Consolidated Government, building permits).

How long does a mobile home move take?

LocalMovers.com says transport is usually one day, with 1 to 2 days of breakdown and 1 to 3 days of setup, so the full process is often about a week (LocalMovers.com, the mobile home moving process). Louisiana’s trip permit covers up to 72 hours of travel (Louisiana DOTD, Regulations for Trucks, Vehicles and Loads (2026)).

Does the mover need a Louisiana license?

Yes. Louisiana licenses manufactured home transporters and installers through the Office of State Fire Marshal. Ask for the license number before you sign (Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal).

Do I need a new title when I buy a used mobile home in Louisiana?

Yes, for a home that stays titled as movable property. Louisiana OMV lists the title fee at $68.50 plus an $8 handling fee. See the title transfer guide.

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