Shreveport Metro · Caddo/Bossier · Q4 2025 – Q1 2026
Shreveport: Mobile Home Moving Costs
Shreveport Metro • Q4 2025 – Q1 2026 Market Data
Single-Wide Avg
$7,500
Full-service, <30mi
Double-Wide Avg
$17,000
Full-service, <30mi
Per-Mile Rate
$6–$15
After base charge
vs. National
−15%
Shreveport discount
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Component Cost Breakdown
Itemized line items by home type for Shreveport Metro. SW total: $8,000–$15,550. DW total: $13,550–$26,800.
Single-Wide
local_shipping
Cost item
Transport Base
Typical range
$2,700 – $3,500
Average: $3,100
settings
Cost item
Setup & Anchor (Zone I)
Typical range
$1,450 – $2,300
Average: $1,875
water
Cost item
Utility Reconnect
Typical range
$1,500 – $4,000
Average: $2,750
construction
Cost item
Skirting
Typical range
$630 – $1,550
Average: $1,090
description
Cost item
Permits & Fees
Typical range
$200 – $500
Average: $350
directions_car
Cost item
Escort Vehicles
Typical range
$300 – $1,200
Average: $600
build
Cost item
Teardown at Origin
Typical range
$500 – $1,000
Average: $750
construction
Cost item
Steps / Decks
Typical range
$500 – $1,200
Average: $850
Double-Wide
local_shipping
Cost item
Transport Base
Typical range
$4,500 – $7,000
Average: $5,750
settings
Cost item
Setup & Anchor (Zone I)
Typical range
$2,250 – $4,200
Average: $3,225
link
Cost item
Marriage Line
Typical range
$2,500 – $4,500
Average: $3,500
water
Cost item
Utility Reconnect
Typical range
$1,500 – $4,000
Average: $2,750
construction
Cost item
Skirting
Typical range
$1,100 – $3,000
Average: $2,050
description
Cost item
Permits & Fees
Typical range
$300 – $600
Average: $450
directions_car
Cost item
Escort Vehicles
Typical range
$600 – $2,000
Average: $1,200
build
Cost item
Teardown at Origin
Typical range
$800 – $1,500
Average: $1,150
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How much does it cost to move a single-wide mobile home in Shreveport?
In the Shreveport metro area, moving a single-wide mobile home typically costs between $4,000 and $8,000 for a full-service move under 50 miles, with an all-in realistic average around $11,000 including skirting, steps, and utilities.
What is the average cost to move a double-wide mobile home in Shreveport?
A full-service move for a double-wide mobile home in Shreveport usually ranges from $10,000 to $18,000 for local moves, with all-in costs of $14,550–$29,100 including marriage-line work, anchoring, and utilities.
Does distance affect mobile home moving costs in Louisiana?
Yes. Costs increase with distance. Movers charge a base rate plus $6 to $15 per mile all-in blended rate. Interstate moves to Texas add $40/section TxDMV permit, Arkansas $10/trip ArDOT, Mississippi $10/trip MDOT.
What is the cheapest time of year to move a mobile home in Shreveport?
January and December are the cheapest months at 18% below baseline. The most expensive is July at +25%. A midweek January move booked 4–6 weeks ahead saves 25–30% vs. a late-July weekend move.
Are there hidden costs when moving a mobile home in Shreveport?
Yes. The quote-to-reality gap is $3,000–$8,000 for a single-wide and $5,000–$12,000 for a double-wide. Common hidden costs include Red River flood zone elevation ($14,000–$84,000), Moreland clay foundation work ($3,000–$15,000+), utility hookups, skirting, and septic systems.
How much does it cost to move a single-wide mobile home in Shreveport?
In the Shreveport metro area, moving a single-wide mobile home typically costs between $4,000 and $8,000 for a full-service move under 50 miles, with an all-in realistic average around $11,000 including skirting, steps, and utilities.
What is the average cost to move a double-wide mobile home in Shreveport?
A full-service move for a double-wide mobile home in Shreveport usually ranges from $10,000 to $18,000 for local moves, with all-in costs of $14,550–$29,100 including marriage-line work, anchoring, and utilities.
Does distance affect mobile home moving costs in Louisiana?
Yes. Costs increase with distance. Movers charge a base rate plus $6 to $15 per mile all-in blended rate. Interstate moves to Texas add $40/section TxDMV permit, Arkansas $10/trip ArDOT, Mississippi $10/trip MDOT.
What is the cheapest time of year to move a mobile home in Shreveport?
January and December are the cheapest months at 18% below baseline. The most expensive is July at +25%. A midweek January move booked 4–6 weeks ahead saves 25–30% vs. a late-July weekend move.
Are there hidden costs when moving a mobile home in Shreveport?
Yes. The quote-to-reality gap is $3,000–$8,000 for a single-wide and $5,000–$12,000 for a double-wide. Common hidden costs include Red River flood zone elevation ($14,000–$84,000), Moreland clay foundation work ($3,000–$15,000+), utility hookups, skirting, and septic systems.
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