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Residential moving
Moving to a new home? Compare residential movers.
A useful quote depends on a complete inventory, honest access details, and a written explanation of services. Learn how local and interstate estimates differ, what valuation protection means, and which questions reveal missing fees.
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Commercial moves
Moving your office or business? Compare commercial movers.
Office moves need building coordination, equipment planning and a written scope of work. Compare complete quotes instead of lump-sum guesses.
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Long-distance & vehicle transport
Moving across the country? Compare long-distance movers and car shipping.
Long-distance quotes can differ on delivery windows, access fees, car transport type and insurance coverage. Know what's included before pickup.
What to compare
- Delivery window
- Access or shuttle fees
- Open vs enclosed car transport
- Insurance coverage
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Reviewed October 2026
Before you hire a mover
Interstate household-goods movers must be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and have a USDOT number. Before you sign anything, run through this checklist.
Five checks before you book
Ask for the company’s legal name and USDOT number, in writing. The name and number on your estimate should match the ones on the mover’s documents and truck.
Verify the registration with the federal government before you pay a deposit. Search the USDOT number on the FMCSA website yourself.
Get a written estimate based on an inventory of your belongings, ideally after a video or in-person survey. Be cautious of quotes given sight unseen or well below every other quote.
Ask for the federal “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move” booklet. An interstate mover should provide it, and it explains estimates, payment, delivery and claims.
Never sign blank or incomplete forms, and be wary of any mover that demands a large cash deposit up front.
Use this list when comparing the movers you’re matched with.
Local planning guides
Moving in a major city? Read our local moving guides.
Each guide covers typical costs, the best times to move, parking and permits, and neighborhood notes.
Florida
Georgia and Carolinas
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
In this guide
- Typical costs
- Best times to move
- Parking and permits
- Neighborhood notes
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Moving labor
Not hiring a full mover?
Some people rent their own truck or container and only need an extra set of hands. That's what moving labor is: helpers for the lifting, loading, and unloading — usually without a truck or a driver. It can fit well when the move is short, you've packed everything yourself, and you already have a vehicle lined up. A full-service mover is usually the better choice when the distance is long, the timeline is tight, or you don't have a truck at all — they handle the driving, the equipment, and the heavy lifting end to end. Either way, compare a few options before you book and read what's actually included.
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