How much do movers cost in Dallas, TX?

Local Dallas moves are normally charged by the hour for a truck and crew, so the total depends on how much you're moving, stairs or lifts at either end, and how much packing you want the crew to do. Long-distance moves out of Dallas are priced on shipment weight and mileage. Getting two or three written estimates is the only reliable way to see your real price.

Do I need an interstate mover to leave Texas?

Yes. Any mover crossing a state line must be registered with the FMCSA and carry a USDOT number. For a move that stays inside Texas, a local in-state mover is all you need.

When is the cheapest time to move in Dallas?

Midweek dates in the middle of the month, outside the May-to-September peak, are usually the cheapest. Booking three to six weeks ahead also gives you more choice of crews.

How far in advance should I book Dallas movers?

Four to six weeks is comfortable for a local move. Allow six to eight weeks for a long-distance move or any move landing on a month-end or summer weekend.

Movers in Dallas, TX

Moving to or from Dallas? See what local and long-distance moves cost, what to check before you book, and get quotes without calling around.

Dallas has an estimated population of 1,302,868 (US Census Bureau, 2023).

Moving around Dallas

Dallas sits on the Trinity River in North Texas and forms half of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. I-35E, I-30 and I-45 meet near Downtown, I-635 (the LBJ Freeway) loops the north side, and the Dallas North Tollway runs up through Uptown toward Plano and Frisco. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport lies between the two central cities, with Dallas Love Field closer in.

Uptown, Downtown and the Design District lean toward apartments and mid-rise buildings, where a service lift and a loading area usually need to be booked in advance through building management. Lakewood, Oak Cliff, Preston Hollow and the suburbs of Plano, Frisco, Richardson, Irving and Garland are more often single-family homes with driveways, which generally makes loading straightforward.

Summer heat is the main seasonal factor, with long stretches above 95 degrees from June through September, so early start times are common. Local moves frequently run across the metroplex between Dallas, Fort Worth and the northern suburbs, and long-distance moves often connect with California, Illinois, New York and Florida.

Sources: City of Dallas, Texas Department of Transportation, DFW International Airport, National Weather Service Fort Worth, US Census Bureau.

What moving in Dallas actually looks like

Dallas is the 3rd largest city we cover in Texas, home to roughly 4.3% of the state's residents, spread over about 339.7 square miles of land (US Census Bureau Gazetteer, 2023). In areas built at this density, homes are usually a mix of houses and apartments. As a general rule, stairs, narrow streets and parking on move day tend to affect an hourly quote more than the furniture does, so confirm access at both ends with your mover.

Movers serving Dallas generally cover the surrounding area too, so a quote for Dallas is usually valid for a move to or from nearby towns. Distances below are straight-line, measured between Census centre points.

Garland, about 11 miles
Hutchins, about 11 miles
Addison, about 12 miles
Sunnyvale, about 12 miles
Duncanville, about 13 miles
Irving, about 13 miles

What a move in Dallas costs

A local move inside Dallas is usually quoted hourly: a two- or three-person crew, a truck, and travel time. The size of your home drives the hours, and packing services, stairs, long carries and bulky items such as pianos or safes add to them.

A move from Dallas to another state is priced differently, on the weight of your shipment and the distance it travels, plus any packing, storage or specialty handling. Ask every mover for the estimate type in writing: binding, non-binding, or binding not-to-exceed.

Local move or long-distance move?

Staying inside Texas? That’s an in-state move and a local crew can handle it. Crossing the Texas state line makes it an interstate move, which needs a carrier registered with a USDOT number. Our call line routes you to the right kind of mover once you tell us which one you’re doing.

Before you book a Dallas mover

Get at least three written estimates so you can compare like with like.
Check the mover’s USDOT or state licence number and current insurance.
Confirm what valuation coverage is included and what an upgrade costs.
Ask how they handle stairs, lifts, long carries and parking at both ends.
Never pay a large deposit in cash before the truck arrives.

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Common questions about moving in Dallas

How much do movers cost in Dallas, TX?: Local Dallas moves are normally charged by the hour for a truck and crew, so the total depends on how much you're moving, stairs or lifts at either end, and how much packing you want the crew to do. Long-distance moves out of Dallas are priced on shipment weight and mileage. Getting two or three written estimates is the only reliable way to see your real price.
Do I need an interstate mover to leave Texas?: Yes. Any mover crossing a state line must be registered with the FMCSA and carry a USDOT number. For a move that stays inside Texas, a local in-state mover is all you need.
When is the cheapest time to move in Dallas?: Midweek dates in the middle of the month, outside the May-to-September peak, are usually the cheapest. Booking three to six weeks ahead also gives you more choice of crews.
How far in advance should I book Dallas movers?: Four to six weeks is comfortable for a local move. Allow six to eight weeks for a long-distance move or any move landing on a month-end or summer weekend.

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