Average Cost of Movers in Houston
Based on the price calculation of 9 reviews, we estimate that a move within Houston should very roughly cost $3470.
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197 movers in Houston
Advanced Apartment Movers
"I was satisfied with the moving crew, although they did show up 2 hours late and therefore finished loading well into the night. I tipped them the standard 10%. Upon delivery the next day when the driver came to settle with me and collect payment,..."
Saddle Up Movers
"Movers appeared lethargic. Movers didn’t not provide full services as in setup bedroom mirror /dresser. Movers left without me knowing. Movers used my bathroom without flushing . AND I JUS REALIZED I HAVE NO GLASSES/CUPS -IM MISSING SOME BOXES! Ve..."
A & H Transportation
"I purchased a vehicle in Alabama and was transported by Sonic to Maryland although delayed a couple times due to the driver had other pick up issues. I was always informed of the delay. Andy and Alex were very friendly and assured me my vehicle wo..."
1st Class Moving co
"Very happy with our move. They gave me a good price, got us moved and set up without damage to anything. I will recommend them for sure."
Samson Power Movers LLC
"We had a different moving company cancel on us at 7 PM the evening before we were to move! I got on Google and found Samson Power Movers and gave them a call. Samson answered at 7:30 PM and I explained the situation to him and that we needed someb..."
Aggie Movers Co
"My TV was broken during the move. The screen was scratched and pierced and it no longer works. They agreed to reimburse the damaged TV at first but they no longer respond later. I assume that they refuse to compensate the damage. They asked me to..."
Arm Strong Quality Movers
"Certainly had the A Team for our move. Guys did a fabulous job with everything arriving in great condition. Had one large bookcase that couldn’t go down the stairs so they levered it off the balcony! Very friendly and accommodating. A pleasure to ..."
Copper Palm Moving Company
"I can't believe I used SOMEONE ELSE to move my items into a Round Rock storage unit. I should have used Copper Palm for that part. The other company was more expensive and packed so poorly that things were broken just from NW AUSTIN house to Rou..."
Square Cow Movers
"Worst moving experience I have ever had! I was in the hospital for an organ transplant, but my lease was ending and i had to move. I contacted Square Cow and they were GREAT on the phone. I explained that I needed my entire house packed up and mov..."
Covered Wagon Moving
"UsDot is number is expired and not allowed to do Moves in Texas legally. If you have used them, you need to report them. They charge me $500.00 more than estimated price. And stolen stereo equipment worth $600. I would not recommend using this com..."
Einstein Moving Company
"This was an experience from hell. If I could leave a negative rating, I would. I booked for a full service (incl packing and unpacking) for $175/ hour move from a 2bed (800sqft) to 1bed (700+ sqft) apartment located just 15-20 mins away from each..."
Come and Take It Moving
"Scheduled this clown company one month before move. Due to family death, rescheduled to a Sunday.. M. assured & verified he could get crew. Moving day comes, no movers, they forgot. Crew finally arrived at 6:00pm. Workers on phone, lazy, shoved bo..."
ICANN Moving & Packing
"Following our experience with ICANN moving, I must say that I am extremely disappointed and frustrated. For anyone interested in movers, I highly suggest you AVOID this company at all costs. We agreed to hire ICANN to pack our house and move every..."
Above All The Rest Moving
"CAUGHT THE OWNER WATCHING PORN IN THE BATHROOM. He was in their for a really long time so I went to the door. I clearly heard it and knocked on the door. He acted weird the rest of the move. He knows I heard him. It was very loud.I wanted the move..."
Busy Bee Movers
"Short, across town move turned into minor disaster. Movers were switching out washer - removing old one from the new place and putting in mine. Plumbers were in the bldg and had turned the water off while they were working on a project in another ..."
Major Van Lines
"My son moved from North Carolina to Ohio. The move went smoothly. However, after the movers left, my son noticed that the knob on his washing machine had gotten broken during the move. Major Van Lines indicated that they would pay for the damages...."
Presidential Moving Services
"Beware of this "moving shark" company. They set up this over the phone quote to try and count the items without a rep coming over to physically count the items (red flag but I didn't realize this was a problem until later on as I was clueless to t..."
Frontier Van Lines, LLC
"1) My first point is "Frontier Van Lines LLC, TX " are an agent, not a moving company. 2) On my moving day, Penske came over and estimated all my items. They asked $2000 more on what Frontier Van line estimated. I didn't agree on the cost and I ..."
Quality Moving Services LLC
"This company has different locations, but all have the same DOT number. I spoke to Justin Brown, and he assured me the cost would not exceed his quote. I was very specific and clear about the dimensions of the move. Three days before the move, the..."
Independent Van Lines
"The move was not particularly far like across the country, but instead we faced other challenges which were just as challenging if not more difficult our delivery needed to happen around Christmas so many movers turned us down. Independence van li..."
Big Dream Movers
"7/27/2021 we sign a contract with Colonial Van Lines, who brokered our move to BIG DREAM MOVERS HOUSTON, TX, to move our belongings from Washington to Tennessee. We were told that the packers would show up on 8/15 at 8:00am, no show. Called coordi..."
C&M Moving and Storage Moving Company
"The driver ran into my entrance gate which had to be repaired, about $7500. The owner refused to pay for the damage."
Nationwide Movers Inc
"Our belongings were picked up June 7th and here we are July 5th with no estimated time of delivery. We only have two pairs of clothing for a month now and when we call we get responses like we do not have enough drivers. Well why would you take al..."
Movers of Houston
"Please do not use this company! They are not part of Movers of San Antonio. They moved me on Saturday and since then it has been a nightmare. They damaged my friends vehicle, they charged me for time when they were not working including when they ..."
What to know when moving to Houston, TX
Embracing diversity and opportunity, Houston is a dynamic metropolis with a rich culture and booming job market. The city boasts the iconic Space Center Houston, a testament to its storied aerospace legacy. Weather-wise, expect hot summers and mild winters, ideal for year-round outdoor activities.
Enjoy close proximity to other major cities like Austin and Dallas, yet with a more affordable cost of living. Community spirit thrives in Houston's many distinct neighborhoods, each with unique charm. For up-to-date local insights, check Visit Houston.
Where do people move from Houston?
People move long distance from Houston to popular cities like Los Angeles CA, Denver CO and Seattle WA.
Popular destinations within Texas include San Antonio, Dallas and Austin.
Here are other popular long distance destinations:
- New York, NY
- Miami, FL
- Boston, MA
- Chicago, IL
- San Francisco, CA
- Nashville, TN
- Sydney, NSW
- Toronto, ON
- Calgary, AB
- London, Greater London
- Atlanta, GA
See all popular local, long distance and international moving routes from Houston here.