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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated June 2024
Moving is a stressful and complicated time, and it's not a job that anyone really enjoys. Even smaller towns and cities like Lafayette have headaches of their own to deal with. Depending on when you move, low temperatures could interfere with your plans, resulting in more stress.
Let our carefully crafted guide to the best movers in Lafayette help reduce your stress and get you excited for your new home.
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Punctual service
Free quotes
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Punctual service
Good customer service
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Punctual service
Free quotes
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Free quotes
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Punctual service
Good customer service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on moving companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
Different types of movers are better for different types of moves. The first step in picking a moving company is determining whether a local or national company is best. Movers can also be divided into full-service and self-service movers. Full-service moving companies provide packing and loading services, which can be great if you loathe packing boxes. Self-service moving companies provide a truck and driver, but you're expected to have all your items packed when they arrive. Once you know what you need, learn which Lafayette movers meet California's licensing requirements for movers. Other ways to research a moving company's credibility include searching for reviews online and checking its rating on the BBB website. Every company on our list of the best movers in Lafayette is well-reviewed and picked by our expert team. Once your list is down to just a few companies, you can start reaching out to them. We recommend reaching out to two or more of the moving companies on our list above. Make sure to review all the services you need when you get an estimate. Also, check that you receive a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
You may be wondering how much you should expect to spend when you move. In Lafayette, the normal hourly cost for movers is:
The best mover in Lafayette, according to Today's Homeowner, are Johnson & Daly Moving and Storage.
To decide which movers in Lafayette are the best, our team asks a lot of questions, including:
To check a mover's reputation, you can:
A few signs that you shouldn't use a specific mover include:
You should choose a local mover if you would prefer a more personal experience. Local movers know the Lafayette area better and can offer more tailored services. However, national and international moving companies usually have more resources, better insurance, and a wider variety of services.
High temperatures in Lafayette can reach 71°F. The area has below-average daily rainfall and low to no snowfall in the winter months.
The median home price in Lafayette is 1914728, while the average monthly rent is about $4,225.