HONEST PRICING
Pricing Guide
Honest hourly pricing. You only pay for time we’re working for you. Not sure what to budget? Read how much it costs to hire movers.
Simple, Hourly Pricing
Every local move, and every service we offer except long-distance moving, is billed by the hour. Your rate depends on your crew size and your location, and we give it to you in writing before moving day. No surprises.
Our Local Hourly Rates
Every local move is billed by the hour, and your rate depends on how many movers you need. Each rate includes the truck.
| Crew | Trucks | Local Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers | 1 truck | $150 per hour |
| 3 movers | 1 truck | $225 per hour |
| 4 movers | 2 trucks | $300 per hour |
| 5 movers | 2 trucks | $375 per hour |
Your exact rate is confirmed in writing with your free quote and can vary by location. The 3-hour minimum applies, and we bill in 15-minute increments.
Typical Local Move Cost by Home Size
Not sure what to budget? Here is what most local moves cost, based on our hourly rates and typical move times.
| Home Size | Typical Crew | Typical Time | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1-bedroom apartment | 2 movers | 2 to 4 hours (3-hour minimum) | $450 to $600 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 2 to 3 movers | 3 to 5 hours | $450 to $1,125 |
| 2-bedroom house | 3 movers | 4 to 6 hours | $900 to $1,350 |
| 3-bedroom house | 3 to 4 movers | 5 to 8 hours | $1,125 to $2,400 |
| 4-bedroom house | 4 movers | 7 to 10 hours | $2,100 to $3,000 |
| 5+ bedroom house | 4 to 5 movers | 9 to 12+ hours | $2,700 to $4,500+ |
| Single items or a few rooms | 2 movers | 3-hour minimum | From $450 |
These ranges multiply our hourly rates by typical move times and cover the move itself: loading, driving between homes, unloading, and taking apart and putting back together your furniture. Packing, boxes and supplies, and specialty items are extra. Your exact rate is confirmed in writing with your free quote and can vary by location.
See average move times for what makes a move faster or slower, or compare local and long-distance pricing.
How the Clock Works
- The clock starts when we arrive at your home. Not when we leave our office. Plenty of movers charge you for the drive to your house. We don’t.
- The clock stops when we finish at your final destination, after your furniture is reassembled and in place.
- We bill in 15-minute increments, so you pay for the time we actually work, not rounded up to the next hour.
- 3-hour minimum. Small jobs still get a full, careful crew.
Included at No Extra Charge
- Taking apart and putting back together beds, tables and other furniture
- Wrapping and padding all of your furniture
- A licensed, insured, background-checked W-2 crew. No day laborers or subcontractors
- A certificate of insurance for your building, if you need one
- Free rescheduling, for any reason
Services Billed Hourly
- Local moves: houses, apartments and condos
- Loading and unloading help (you rent the truck, we do the heavy lifting)
- Packing and unpacking
- Moving furniture within your home, home staging and rearranging
- Furniture assembly and single-item moves
- Office and commercial moves
Box and supply orders are priced per item in our Box Shop.
Long-Distance Moves: One Price, Guaranteed
Long-distance moves are not billed hourly. You get a binding estimate, a flat price that will not change after booking, even if you add a few things. You get your own truck, the same crew from door to door, and a guaranteed delivery date. Payment is due after loading.
What Affects the Cost of a Local Move
- How much you’re moving. Home size and how full it is matter more than square footage.
- Access. Stairs, elevators, long walks from the door to the truck and tight parking all add time.
- Packing. Boxes packed, taped and labeled before we arrive make the biggest difference.
- Drive time between homes. The drive from your old home to your new one is part of the move.
- Specialty items. Pianos, safes, pool tables and hot tubs need extra hands and equipment.
See Average Move Times for typical hours by home size.
Ways to Save
- Pack and label everything before moving day. Use our packing checklist.
- Reserve parking close to the door, and reserve the elevator if you have one.
- Empty dresser drawers of anything heavy or breakable.
- Ask about our 5% military discount.
- Referred by a past customer? Referral customers save $100 on a local move.
Deposit and Payment
A $100 deposit reserves your date and is applied to your move. Local moves are paid after the move is done. We accept credit cards, debit cards, personal checks and certified checks. We do not accept cash.
Pricing Guide Topics
Go deeper on any part of your moving budget.
- Local vs. Long-Distance Moving Costs: how each is billed
- Hourly vs. Binding Pricing: what each means for your total
- Packing Service Costs: pack it yourself, partial or full
- Specialty Item Moving Costs: pianos, safes, pool tables and hot tubs
- Storage Pricing: short-term, long-term and climate controlled
- Moving Insurance and Valuation Coverage: what is covered and how to file a claim
- Why Some Movers Seem Cheaper: how to compare quotes fairly
- How Much Does It Cost to Hire Movers?
- Average Move Times
- How Much to Tip Movers
How to Get the Most Accurate Quote
The more we know up front, the closer your quote will be. Have these ready:
- A list of what is moving, including large or specialty items
- Stairs, elevators, parking and the walk from the door to the truck at both homes
- Whether you want packing help, and for which rooms
- Your move date and any timing limits, such as building or HOA rules
Prefer to skip the visit? Get a virtual estimate by phone or video, or read how our moving estimates work. Call 910-758-0081.
Pricing FAQs
Our local rates are $150 per hour for 2 movers and a truck, $225 per hour for 3 movers and a truck, $300 per hour for 4 movers and 2 trucks, and $375 per hour for 5 movers and 2 trucks. Your exact rate is confirmed in writing with your free quote and can vary by location. Call 910-758-0081 or request a quote online.
When our crew arrives at your home. You are never charged for our drive from the office to your house.
Yes, there’s a 3-hour minimum. After that, time is billed in 15-minute increments.
No. Disassembly, reassembly, and wrapping and padding your furniture are all included on local moves.
With a binding estimate: one flat price that won’t change after you book, even if you add items.
A $100 deposit reserves your date and is applied to your move. Local moves are paid after the move is complete. Long-distance moves are paid after loading.
Moving Cost Guides by Area
Local rules, typical move times and what drives the price where you live.
How Much Do Movers Cost in Pennsylvania?
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Moving Cost Guides by City
Looking for numbers closer to home? These guides cover typical rates, move times and local factors in our busiest cities.
How Much Do Movers Cost in Wilmington, NC?
What local movers charge in Wilmington and the Cape Fear coast: how hourly pricing works, what changes the final price and how to keep your move cost down.
How Much Do Movers Cost in Myrtle Beach, SC?
What local movers charge in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand: how hourly pricing works, what changes the final price and how to keep your move cost down.
How Much Do Movers Cost in York, PA?
What local movers charge in York and the surrounding area: how hourly pricing works, what changes the final price and how to keep your move cost down.
How Much Do Movers Cost in Lancaster, PA?
What local movers charge in Lancaster and the surrounding area: how hourly pricing works, what changes the final price and how to keep your move cost down.
Get Your Price in Writing
Call 910-758-0081 or request a free quote. An owner or our office will call you back within 15 minutes, 8am to 8pm.
Ready to start your stress-free move? Contact us today to Get a free moving quote and let the A & M family make your moving experience a delightful one!