Moving companies in Shreveport, LA.

For a local move within Shreveport or between Shreveport and Bossier City, most movers charge hourly rates in the range of $100–$150 per hour for a two-person crew with a truck. A typical 2BR apartment move runs 3–5 hours, putting the total at roughly $350–$800 depending on distance, stairs, and the amount of furniture. Long hallways in older Highland-area rentals or stairs in South Highlands bungalows will add time.

April, October, and November offer the best combination of mild weather, lower demand, and competitive pricing. Shreveport summers (June through August) are brutally hot and humid, which slows crews and adds risk to sensitive items. The peak season driven by military PCS orders and school-year moves runs May through August. If you must move in summer, schedule the earliest possible start time — 7 a.m. is not unusual.

In most suburban Shreveport neighborhoods — Broadmoor, Pierremont, south Shreveport — you generally don't need a formal permit for a moving truck parked on a residential street for a few hours. However, in denser areas like the Highland neighborhood, downtown loft buildings, or anywhere you need to block a lane of traffic, you should contact Shreveport Public Works for a temporary street-use permit. In Bossier City, contact their separate Public Works department. Plan 3–5 business days ahead.

PCS moves to Barksdale AFB in Bossier City are typically government-arranged through the Transportation Management Office (TMO) at the base. Service members should contact the Barksdale TMO early to arrange government bill of lading shipments. If hiring a civilian mover separately, ensure they can pass base access requirements — the mover's vehicle and driver must be pre-cleared, which can take 5–7 business days. Many local movers have experience with Barksdale procedures and handle base access regularly.

Yes — parts of Shreveport near the Red River, Cross Lake, and low-lying bayous are in FEMA-designated flood zones. Neighborhoods like parts of Queensborough, areas along the Red River levee, and some blocks near Cypress-Black Bayou carry genuine flood risk. Before renting or buying, check FEMA's flood map (msc.fema.gov) for the specific address. Homes in high-risk zones require flood insurance, and some first-floor units have restrictions on valuable stored goods.

As of recent market conditions, a studio in Shreveport runs roughly $650–$850/mo, a 1BR typically $800–$1,150, and a 2BR apartment $1,050–$1,500 depending on neighborhood and amenities. South Shreveport near Youree Drive tends to command slightly higher rents for newer construction, while areas like Queensborough and Allendale are more affordable. Bossier City, just across the river, runs similar or slightly higher for new apartment complexes near the casino corridor.

During peak season (May–August), especially around the May 31–June 15 military PCS window, booking 4–6 weeks out is advisable for weekend moves. During the off-season (November through February), 1–2 weeks is usually sufficient. Month-end dates (especially the last few days of any month) book fastest year-round because lease turnovers cluster there. If you're moving into or out of a Barksdale-area property, add extra lead time for base access paperwork.

Shreveport sits at the junction of I-20 (east-west, connecting to Dallas and Monroe/Jackson) and I-49 (north-south, connecting to Texarkana and to I-10 near Lafayette). US-171 heads south toward Lake Charles. Most long-distance moves west go I-20 toward Dallas, most moves south use I-49 toward Baton Rouge and New Orleans, and moves northeast use I-30 toward Little Rock. Movers familiar with these corridors know the weigh stations, rest areas, and seasonal construction delays on each.

Modern mid-rise and downtown loft buildings in Shreveport and Bossier City typically do require advance elevator reservations. Many limit moves to a freight elevator and assign specific time blocks — often 8 a.m. to noon or noon to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Showing up without a reservation can result in waiting for another tenant to finish or being rescheduled entirely, which means paying your movers to stand by. Contact property management at least a week in advance.

Shreveport's summers are among the most heat-intensive moving conditions in the South — daytime highs above 95°F with humidity pushing heat indexes above 105°F from June through August. Schedule your move to start at 7 or 8 a.m. to get the bulk of loading done before midday. Keep cold water and sports drinks available for the crew. Don't leave electronics, candles, vinyl records, or wood instruments in a hot truck longer than necessary, and protect dark wood furniture from direct sun during staging.

South Highlands and Highland are two of Shreveport's most desirable historic neighborhoods, but older homes built in the 1920s–1950s come with narrow hallways, tight stairwells, low doorframes, and original hardwood floors that scratch easily. Discuss these features explicitly with your mover before booking. Request furniture padding on all floor contact points and ask about disassembly for oversized pieces. Parking is on-street only in many blocks, so a smaller shuttle truck may be needed if the main 26-foot truck can't fit on the street.

Louisiana requires intrastate movers to be licensed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) for household goods transport. Out-of-state movers operating on interstate moves must hold a valid USDOT number and FMCSA authority. When hiring in Shreveport, ask for the mover's LPSC certificate number for local moves or their USDOT number for interstate moves. Verify these on the LPSC or FMCSA websites. Basic liability (released value at $0.60/lb) is included by law; full-replacement valuation is an add-on worth considering for high-value items.