Lafayette Cleanup and Restoration

Restoration in Lafayette

Lafayette is known for its culture, music, and food. It's also the home of the University of Louisiana, which offers powerful research opportunities and cultural events like Da Festival International de Louisiane et des Cultures Afro-Caribéennes et Musiques du Monde. The climate in the area is humid subtropical, with cool winters and hot summers. Lafayette has a diverse population from many different countries. It has a rich history that includes a variety of cultures and traditions. Lafayette is very unique in that it is located next to a sugar cane plantation where you can experience sugar cane harvesting in firsthand. 

History of Lafayette, LA

The Attakapa Native Americans lived in now-Lafayette before European settlers found this area. The French created "Petit Manchac," a trading post in this area along the Vermilion River. The area was initially developed by Europeans for agriculture, primarily sugar plantations. Once known as Vermillionville, this area was renamed after General Lafayette, a french aristocrat, in 1884. By 1898, the university put down its roots in Lafayette and opened in 1901. The university changed its name to the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1960, and its current name was solidified in 1999. 

Homeowners, property managers or renters alike in Lafayette go through unexpected disasters. That's why SERVPRO can help anyone in this community after water, fire or mold damage. We're here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year in Lafayette Parish!