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Local Mover Cost

How Much Does a Local Mover Cost?

low costLow: $100-$450
low costMedium: $600-$1,800

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Moves are considered local when they are within 100 miles and stay inside the state of origin. Local movers generally charge around $25 per hour, per mover, broken into quarter hours. Moving time varies according to the size of the unit, amount of contents and whether the movers are hired to load and unload only or also handle the packing.
 
Typical costs:
  • A studio apartment takes two movers--at $25 each per hour--an average of 2-4 hours to load, transport and unload for a price of $100 -$200.
  • The same service for a 900-square foot two-bedroom apartment with three movers will take 4-6 hours and cost $300 -$450.
  • Price for a three-bedroom, 1,750-square foot house using four movers who load, transport and unload, runs $600 -$900 and takes about 6-9 hours.
  • A larger home with more than 5,000-square feet will take six or more movers 8-12 hours and is priced around $1,200 -$1,800.
What should be included:
  • Loading, transport and unloading of all household goods should be included, except for very heavy or fragile pieces -- like big screen TV's -- which require special packing techniques.
  • Tip: AboutPhoenix.com offers Help with packing.
Additional costs:
  • Packing and unpacking services are available for $25 -$35 per hour, plus the cost of packing material.
  • Plasma TVs may be shipped locally for no extra cost if they are in their original packaging. If that is not available a special plasma TV packing box is available for rent at around $50. Older style large screen, non-plasma TVs may require extra manpower to load, which would increase the cost by about $25 per hour.
  • Summer and weekends are priced from 20% higher.
  • Stairs, long or difficult distances from the truck to the door are priced higher.
  • Tipping is common for movers and runs $3 -$5 per hour or 7-15% of the total move cost.
  • Insurance for a move runs about 30 cents per pound.
Shopping for a local mover:
  • The American Moving and Storage Association explains how to plan a move and what to do before getting estimates.
  • Moving companies may be checked for past complaints through the Better Business Bureau and each state's Public Utilities commissions can verify if movers are licensed and insured.
Article updated June 2007
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments
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Amount: $1,050.00
Posted by: a user in Denver, CO.Posted: April 14th, 2010 10:04PM
Mover: First Class Movers
These men were unbelievable. Ian and Justin worked all day non-stop 3rd floor apt. like superheros.
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Great Denver Movers
Amount: $2,500.00
Posted by: Bob G. in Highlands Ranch, CO.Posted: May 18th, 2010 08:05PM
Mover: Stallion Moving Services LLC
Prompt Affordable Service also means great care when you work with these folks. I hired Stallion Moving Services on very short notice to completely pack and load my entire 6 bedroom home into boxes and then 5 pods. Not only did it come together remarkably fast, but not a thing was damaged. These guys worked incredibly hard at a steady pace. They have my highest recommendation.
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Great Experience with Stallion Movers in Denver
Amount: $735.00
Posted by: Andrew Trume in Denver, CO.Posted: August 9th, 2010 09:08PM
Mover: Stallion Moving Services
These guys did an outstanding job for our family during our move. They were courteous, efficient, hardworking, and nice.
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A Lacal Move (3 miles away)
Amount: $350.00
Posted by: KE in Troy, MI.Posted: January 3rd, 2011 10:01PM
Mover: Two Men and a Truck
$99/hour for two men and a truck. The stop watch started when they left their office. They used various items to protect furniture and moved them very carefully. They worked hard but not remarkably. Since I had moved all moving boxes and disassembled all large items by myself beforehand, it was nicer if they could finish within 2.5 hours. I moved from 2 bedroom townhouse to a similar property.
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moving great
Amount: $4.00
Posted by: antdog in Gulf Breeze, FL.Posted: July 13th, 2011 02:07PM
Mover: chosen one movers
The move was $90 an hour. The way the guys worked made it seem like they were not working by the hour. They were very and did not damage any of my items. I moved into a storage and I when I move into my new home, I will be using them.
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Amount: $300.00
Posted by: A user in Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV.Posted: March 29th, 2012 07:03PM
Mover: Dee's Moving Service
I needed movers A.S.A.P. (call was short notice.)Those guys worked fast but carful. Nothing damaged so i was very pleased.$50 for two workers, i couldn't beat that with a 5 hour job. When i need to again are friends i will tell them about Dee's Moving Service
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