Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated April 2024
Moving is frequently a hectic and anxiety-inducing time, and it's not on anyone's list of favorite life events. Even if you're moving to a smaller town (like Lafayette) with more space, you might have some concerns about navigating around with a cumbersome moving truck. Any move has a lot of moving parts, and you may find yourself frequently worrying.
Luckily for you, our carefully crafted guide to the best movers in Lafayette can help you find the right experts and remove a lot of the stress.
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Reliable service
Free quotes
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Free quotes
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Good customer service
Services Offered
Free quotes
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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 moves are best handled by different movers. The first step in hiring a moving company is determining whether a national or local company will work best for your needs. You'll also want to determine if you want to hire a full-service or self-service moving company. If you dread the thought of packing boxes, a full-service company that offers packing services may be right for you. If you don't mind taking care of the packing on your own, you might prefer a self-service mover, which will provide a truck and driver but not help pack your things.
Next, you can look to see which movers near you meet the licensing requirements for movers in Louisiana. You can also read online reviews and look at the company's rating on the BBB. All of the companies on our list of the best movers in Lafayette are well-reviewed and picked by our team of experts.
Once you've narrowed down your list, you can begin talking to companies. We recommend that you discuss your move with at least one or two of the movers from our list for estimates. Be sure that you explain all of the services you may need for your move. Also, verify that your estimate is a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
One of the biggest questions you have is how much your move will cost. The usual hourly fee for moving in Lafayette is as follows:
We've determined the top mover in your area to be A & L Movers.
We use various different criteria to determine which movers in Lafayette are the best ones. They include:
When picking a date to move, you'll want to consider both cost and convenience. Moving during summertime is usually more expensive, as this is when most people move. Traffic may also be heavier during these months. You will probably want to avoid moving in May or August specifically, as the 19,688 college students attending school within 15 miles of Lafayette will be moving in those months as well.
You'll also want to think about the weather. Temperatures in Lafayette tend to be hot. Your move will likely be inconvenient and possibly dangerous if you move on a day where the weather is too hot.
A few signs that you shouldn't use a specific mover include:
The best time to book your move is four to six weeks in advance. If you book later, you may have a harder time finding available movers, or pay more for their services.
The average annual high in Lafayette can get up to 77°F, and the area is in the top third of the country when it comes to daily rainfall. Winters here yield extremely low (if any) snowfall.
Compared to a national average of 100.0, the cost of living index for Lafayette is 99.2. This index considers housing payments, childcare, food, transportation, and other crucial expenses.
