Local Moving Companies
Whether it’s across town or across the block, book your local movers with iMoving.
Simple and Streamlined Local Moves with iMoving
Finding the right mover can be tough, and repetitive. When you’re shopping for quotes, you’ll have to enter your info and make calls to get an accurate estimate, and you’ll have to do it for every moving company on your list.
We know how annoying it can be to re-enter all your contact information and moving details, and we know how stressful it can be making cold calls and cleaning house before a moving agent pays you a visit.
That’s why iMoving makes it easy. We’re the only place that lets you shop for movers, fill out your detailed inventory list, and book a move entirely online. No house calls, no phone calls, and no stress.
Connecting You with Top-Tier, Verified Movers
Relax with peace of mind, knowing you're in the hands of our trusted, expert movers.
Door-to-Door Professionals
When you book with iMoving, we connect you with the best movers in your area.
Vetted and Verified
We do extensive research on the movers in our network, checking their reviews, services, and availability.
Strict Standards
iMoving has strict standards for the movers in our marketplace. If a mover doesn’t make the cut, we don’t include them in our network.
Top Rated Local Moving Companies
As of May 2025
We grade our local movers based on professionalism, respect, reliability, transparency and honest pricing.
It’s how we grade ourselves as well.
Your All-In-One Solution for Stress-Free Local Moving
Residential Moving
Our residential moving services provide a hassle-free and efficient move, ensuring your home relocation is smooth and worry-free.
Commercial Moving
Our pros can help you minimize downtime and get your company relocated without missing a beat.
Packing
Packing can be a pain. That's why iMoving can organize your packing services so you don't have to.
Packing Supplies
Use iMoving to get the right packing supplies for the job - and the pro movers who know how to use them.
Moving Labor
If you can DIY the packing but aren’t a fan of heavy lifting, book moving labor to take care of the big stuff.
Auto Transport
Don’t load your Lambo with a bunch of moving boxes. Use iMoving to find the best auto transporter for your garage queen or garage project.
What Counts as a Local Move?
In the moving industry, there are local moves and long distance moves. But what’s the difference?
Local moves: These moves are under 100 miles, and within the same state. Local movers charge per mover, per hour. For reference, each room of your house will take about two movers to pack up.
Long distance moves: Long distance moves are over 100 miles or anything across state lines. Even if you live right on the border, you’ll need long distance movers to handle it. The cost of these moves comes down to distance traveled and weight of belongings..
When you’re looking for the right moving team, make sure you have the right type of mover on hand. Fortunately, iMoving makes it easy to find the right carrier for the job.
Here’s How iMoving Can Help
Plan Your Move and Check out our Marketplace
One and Done
Most moving companies require a bunch of personal information and moving details before you get a quote - and you have to jump through all those hoops for every mover. With iMoving, it’s a one-time process. Enter your moving details, and cut straight to a whole marketplace of quotes.
Unbeatable Rates
iMoving connects you with the best movers in the business, and competitive prices are just a click away. Our detailed marketplace lets you find and compare quotes from over 1000 movers in our network.
No House Calls, No Phone Calls
iMoving is the only place you can search, compare, and book a move entirely online. Unlike other companies that require in-house estimates or phone interviews to figure out your inventory, we put the entire process on our website. Build up your own inventory list, or just go straight to the movers in your area.
Local Moving FAQ
Any move within a 50-mile radius is considered a local move. For local moves, moving companies usually charge per hour. Local moves are also the most common type of move.
A local move can take a few hours up to a whole day depending on the size of the house/apartment.
If proper planning and organization is completed beforehand, it significantly lowers the time.
Services included in a local move typically encompass packing, unpacking, and transporting your belongings.
However, the specific services offered may vary by company, so it's important to confirm what's included in your moving package.
The cost of a local move can vary widely. Many companies charge by the hour, with rates ranging from $40 to $300 per hour depending on the size of your home and the number of movers.
For example, a move for a 1-bedroom home might start around $275, while a move for a 4-bedroom home could be up to $1,500. Some companies may also offer pricing based on the number of bedrooms.
Yes, many moving companies have a minimum charge for local moves. It’s often based off of hours or a flat rate, regardless of how short the move is.
Tipping isn’t required, but always appreciated by the movers. A common practice is $5 - $10 per hour for tips.
Moving companies can be shady sometimes with the extra fees, so make sure to ask on the call with your representative.
They can charge for services like VIP packing and unpacking, disassembly & reassembly of furniture, appliance handling, or specialty items.
2-3 months before your moving date you should start to look and research different moving companies.
Get some quotes and shop around to find the best deal. If you’re not moving during the summer, booking 2-4 weeks before you move is common.
The short answer - a lot. Commit to either a DIY move or hiring a professional moving company, purge your belongings, gather moving supplies, start packing early, transfer your records, take inventory of valuables, and label boxes.
When considering a moving company, ask questions such as: “What is your cancellation policy?”, “How long will the move take?”, and “Are there any additional fees?”.
These questions will help you understand the company’s policies and avoid unexpected costs.
A moving company is responsible if something gets damaged along the way. File a claim with the moving company to request financial compensation for the damaged item.
Yes, most local moving companies offer packing materials and supplies like boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, packing tape, furniture covers, labels and markets, and much more.
Most moving companies have policies in place for items they can’t move like hazardous materials, equipment and special items, perishable items, personal or highly valuable items, and pets or weapons.
The first thing you should do when your moving date changes is to contact your mover and confirm the new date/time.
After doing so, update all paperwork such as leases and bank accounts so that everything is up-to-date.
