Lafayette Moving FAQ:
Your Questions Answered

We proudly provide local moving services across Lafayette, Youngsville, Broussard, Carencro, Scott, Opelousas, and St. Martinville. We also specialize in long-distance moves throughout Louisiana – including Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and New Orleans – as well as nationwide, out-of-state relocations.

We are a full-service moving company. We handle residential and commercial moves of all sizes. In addition to the heavy lifting, we also offer professional packing and unpacking services to make your transition as smooth as possible.

Absolutely! We understand that you might be out of town or handling other business on moving day. As long as we have access to the property and a plan in place, we can handle the entire move remotely.

We recommend booking 2 to 4 weeks in advance, especially during peak moving season (March through September) and around the first or last days of the month. However, we always do our best to accommodate short-notice requests when availability allows.

We understand that plans change.

48+ Hours Notice: No problem. If you let us know at least 48 hours in advance, we can reschedule you without issue.

Less Than 48 Hours: We will do everything we can to accommodate your new date, but we cannot guarantee availability.

We charge an hourly rate. You only pay for the time our crew is working on your move. This is generally the most transparent and fair way to price local moves.

This is one of the most common questions we get! Tipping is entirely up to you. However, our guys work very hard, so tips to reward a job well done are certainly appreciated.

General Rule of Thumb: Generally speaking, we see average tips fall between 15% to 20% of the total bill. Of course, you can adjust this up or down as you feel appropriate based on the service you received.

Yes. To reserve your specific moving date and crew, we require a 25% deposit. This ensures that we dedicate our resources to you and turn away other requests for that time slot.

Yes! Acadiana Movers is fully licensed and insured for both local moves (LPSC certified) and interstate moving (USDOT registered).

We take extreme care with your items, but accidents can happen.

Basic Liability: By default, your move includes regulatory valuation coverage at $0.60 per pound per article.

Complete Value Protection: For peace of mind, we offer It on every move. This provides much more comprehensive coverage for your valuables. Ask your move coordinator for details on adding this to your quote.

Yes! We offer full-service packing, partial packing (such as fragile kitchenware or artwork), and custom crating. We also deliver premium moving boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, and tape directly to your home in Lafayette and surrounding areas.

Yes! We have specialized equipment, heavy-duty dollies, and trained crews to safely move upright pianos, baby grands, heavy gun safes, and medical equipment across Lafayette and Acadiana.

For safety and liability reasons, there are specific items we do not touch or transport. These include:

Liquids: We cannot transport cleaning fluids, open bottles, or other liquids that could spill and damage other items.

Granite: We generally do not move loose granite slabs due to the high risk of cracking.

Unique High-Value Pieces: We may decline to move certain unique, high-dollar furniture pieces or large, specialized items that require crating or handling beyond standard moving capabilities.