Local Moving
How Local Moving Rates Work
Local moves are billed by the hour, based on the size of the crew and the number of trucks your move needs. Time covers loading, driving between your addresses and unloading, plus travel time to and from our warehouse. Packing materials used during the move are added at the rates on our packing page. Weekday moves have a two-hour minimum and weekend moves have a three-hour minimum.
A one-bedroom apartment typically needs two or three movers and one truck, while a three- to four-bedroom house typically needs four or five movers and two trucks. If you are not sure what size crew you need, describe your home and belongings when you request a quote and we will recommend one.
Local Moving Rates
| East Coast | Hourly (plus travel time and materials) | West Coast | Hourly (plus travel time and materials) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two people and a truck | 130 | 155 | |
| Three people and a truck | 170 | 200 |
|
| Four people and a truck | 225 | 240 | |
| Four people and two trucks | 245 | 270 | |
| Five people and two trucks | 255 | 280 |
Notes
- Prices subject to change depending on availability and time of year
- Time billed with a two hour mimimum Mon. – Fri. and with a three hour minimum on the weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
- For local moves traveling out of town, travel time may be charged to and from warehouse
- Other conditions may apply, please check Bill of Lading and / or any estimate for final terms and conditions
- StorageTransit acts as a local booking and interstate moving agent of Dowdy Five Star Moving, Inc.
- StorageTransit has referral relationships with numerous other moving companies, agents and brokers to handle local, interstate and international transportation work
What Affects the Cost of a Local Move
- How much you are moving. More furniture and boxes take more time and may call for a larger crew or a second truck.
- Access at each address. Stairs, elevators, long walks from the truck to the door and limited parking all add time.
- Distance. The drive between your addresses and to and from our warehouse sets your travel time.
- Packing. Having our crew pack for you adds time and materials. Boxes that are packed, taped and labeled before we arrive keep the move efficient.
- Heavy and specialty items. Pianos and gun safes need extra movers and equipment. See piano moving and gun safe moving for details.
- Date and season. Weekends, the end of the month and summer book up fast, and rates may vary with availability and time of year.
How to Prepare for Your Local Move
- Book early, especially for weekend and end-of-month moves.
- Declutter before moving day so you are not paying to move things you no longer want.
- Pack and label boxes by room, and finish packing before the crew arrives.
- Reserve elevators and loading zones, and save a parking spot near the door for the truck.
- Take apart beds and tables ahead of time, or let us know so we can plan time for the crew to do it.
- Set aside valuables, medications, important papers and anything you plan to move yourself.
- Tell us about stairs, elevators, heavy items and parking when you request a moving quote.
For more planning advice, see our helpful moving hints.