Movers in Austin, TX
From Rainey Street high-rises to 1940s bungalows in Hyde Park, Austin moves are decided by parking, elevators and lease dates more than by furniture.
Moving in Austin: what to expect
Downtown and Rainey Street
High-rise buildings with reserved freight or service elevators, loading docks with time slots and building move rules. Many offices ask the mover for paperwork in advance.
West Campus and the UT area
Student leases turn over around mid-August, and that week is the tightest on the calendar. Book as early as you know your dates.
Hyde Park, Travis Heights, Bouldin Creek, Clarksville
Older homes on narrow streets, street parking and tall porch steps. A truck standing in a public street may need a right-of-way permit from the City of Austin.
Mueller and East Austin
Newer three-story townhomes with internal stairs, and garages too low for a box truck. We plan the carry from the street.
Circle C, Avery Ranch, Steiner Ranch, Allandale, Crestview
Suburban houses with driveways, HOAs and easier truck access. These are usually the quickest moves per room.
Before move day
- Ask your building for its move rules early: elevator booking, allowed hours and loading-zone time.
- For a truck on a public street in central Austin, check whether you need a right-of-way permit (City of Austin, 3-1-1).
- End-of-month weekends and mid-August fill first.
Related: Apartment Moving
Price
Pricing preview. These rates are being finalized and will match the tariff we file with the Texas DMV. Your written not-to-exceed quote is the price that counts.
The same published rates as everywhere we work. Plus one flat $99 travel charge to bring the truck to you inside the Austin area. Lake Travis, Highland Lakes and other Hill Country addresses get their travel charge written into the quote before you book.
| Crew | Hourly rate | Minimum | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 movers + truck | $149/hr | 3 hoursthen 15-minute steps | $447 |
| 3 movers + truck | $209/hr | 3 hoursthen 15-minute steps | $627 |
Austin questions
Do you charge a travel fee inside Austin?
One flat travel charge, shown on the pricing page, written into your quote.
Can you handle a high-rise with a reserved elevator window?
Yes. Send us the building rules and the window; we size the crew so the job fits inside it.
Moving in Austin?
Phone first, then four quick questions. You see an estimate as soon as you send it.