Mobile home moving questions from Lafayette homeowners
How much does it cost to move a mobile home in Lafayette?
This Old House puts transport alone at $1,000 to $5,000. A full move with setup averages about $6,500 for a single-wide and $11,500 for a double-wide. Those are national numbers; a short move inside Lafayette Parish and a move across the state will price very differently. See the cost guide.
Why does a double-wide cost so much more?
A double-wide moves as two separate sections, so you're paying for two loads, and then the crew has to join the halves back together at the new site. That's why the full-service average roughly doubles. See moving a double-wide.
What permits are needed to move a mobile home in Louisiana?
The mover needs a Louisiana DOTD oversize permit for the trip. DOTD charges $10 per trip, and the permit covers one trip of up to 72 hours with no extensions (Louisiana DOTD, Regulations for Trucks, Vehicles and Loads (2026)). At the new site, Lafayette Consolidated Government requires a mobile home permit application and approval before it issues a permit (Lafayette Consolidated Government, building permits). Other parishes and towns have their own rules. The permits page has more.
Does the mover need a license?
Yes. Louisiana licenses manufactured home installers and transporters. The licensing used to sit with the Louisiana Manufactured Housing Commission and is now run by the Office of State Fire Marshal (Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal). Ask any mover for their license number and check it before you sign.
Does the home need Louisiana registration to be moved?
DOTD's rules say a mobile home moved from a Louisiana starting point must have a valid Louisiana registration certificate. A home coming from another state can travel on its home-state registration (Louisiana DOTD, Regulations for Trucks, Vehicles and Loads (2026)).
Can you move it in bad weather?
Usually not. DOTD tells permitted loads to stop for weather that creates a hazard, and it gives a mobile home in wind as an example (Louisiana DOTD, Regulations for Trucks, Vehicles and Loads (2026)). Leave some slack in your schedule.
Who are you, and do you move homes?
No. We're a free quote-request service for Lafayette and Acadiana. You fill out one form, and we pass it to a local mover who serves your area, when one is available for your job. The mover quotes you directly, and any contract is between you and them.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. There's no charge for the request and you don't have to hire anyone.
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Only your name and phone are required. A local mover follows up with you.