How much does a moving company cost?
James M in Arlington, Texas asked:
I am considering hiring a moving company to move my things but have no idea how much it costs. I am moving within 5 miles of where I currently live and don’t need them to move too many things. Items I need moved are my bed, a dresser, bed table, TV, computer desk, coffee table and some other things like clothes, etc. If doing it myself I could fit everything in a small Uhaul and still have room. Any idea how much this would cost?
December 6th, 2010 at 2:25 am
Moving company – 3 hours at $100 an hour
Uhaul – $150 deposit + $19.95 intown + cost of gas $20
Moving company will pack up, move, and set up in your new house – probably in less than 3 hours.
Uhaul depends on you loading, you unloading, and you returning Uhaul to shop with a full tank of gas. Could be an all day event.
So it’s a matter of convenience because they are within $150 price wise.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:01 am
If you are not going to do it yourself, look in the phone book under moving companies. many areas have a company called Two men and a Truck that do this type work.