Cost to move a mobile home in Lafayette, LA
Few Acadiana movers post prices, because every move depends on the home and the two sites. National data is the best starting point. This Old House puts transport alone at $1,000 to $5,000 and a full-service move with setup at about $6,500 for a single-wide and $11,500 for a double-wide.
| Type of move | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Transport only (any size) | $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Single-wide, transport and setup | About $6,500 |
| Double-wide, transport and setup | About $11,500 |
National averages from This Old House, 2026 mobile home moving cost guide. Your quote depends on distance, the home and both sites.
Single-wide vs double-wide
A single-wide travels as one load. A double-wide is split into two sections that travel separately, then gets reassembled at the new lot, which is why the full-service average nearly doubles. Ryecroft Freight's pricing examples show the same pattern for transport alone: on a 272-mile Texas route, its engine priced a single-wide at $2,505 and a double-wide at $5,011, with escorts, permits and fuel included (Ryecroft Freight mobile home transport guide). The double-wide page covers the two-section move and the Louisiana escort rules in more detail.
What changes the price
Distance
Truck time is billed by the mile, and long moves can cross into other states' permit and escort rules. A move from Lafayette to Broussard won't cost what a move to north Louisiana does.
Size and weight
This Old House says bigger homes need heavier equipment and may need extra permits or escort vehicles.
Escort vehicles
States decide how wide a load can be before it needs a pilot car, and Ryecroft notes escorts are often the second-largest line on a quote.
Site access and condition
Tight driveways, soft ground, trees and power lines slow the job down. An older home may need repairs before it can travel safely.
Setup work
Blocking, leveling, tie-downs, rejoining sections, skirting and reconnecting utilities are where a transport-only price and a full-service price split apart. Ask which of these each quote covers.
How to compare quotes
- Confirm the mover's Louisiana installer or transporter license.
- Ask whether DOTD permits, escorts and local permits are included.
- Ask who handles utility disconnect and reconnect.
- Get the insurance details in writing before the home leaves the lot.
Sources: This Old House, 2026 mobile home moving cost guide; Ryecroft Freight mobile home transport guide. Prices are averages, not quotes.
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