Top 3 Moving Companies in Raleigh, NC

Porch Pro Headshot Family Movers Express
Movers must have an NCUC number in NC to be licensed. Family Movers Express is a BBB-accredited, licensed and insured, moving company in Raleigh. They provide, local, Long distance moving, storage, and packing.
3208 Spottswood St Ste 101, Raleigh, NC
919-650-4610
Porch Pro Headshot Move Quick Inc
(224)
"These guys packed our apartment and moved us last week. Extremely responsive office with clear communication throughout the process. The crews showed up on time, worked really efficiently, handled everything with care, and were nice guys. Great experience and I'd trust them again to move us!"
600 NE 185th St, Miami, FL
888-294-9484
Porch Pro Headshot Bull City Movers Plus
We are a local and lond distance moving company that do both Residential and commercial moves. We also load and unload pods, trucks, ABF, storages and other containers. We give eyes on free estimates and offer flat and hourly rates.
511 Latta Rd, Durham, NC
919-756-1281

More Moving Companies in Raleigh, NC

Porch Pro Headshot Superior Moving Systems, Inc.
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
(138)
"My move was scheduled from 8 in the morning and they showed up exactly at that time, no delay, how professional they are! First of all I had email correspondence with Anthony and he phoned me within short response. He was cooperative throughout the move. The moving crew had the same attitude like A...Read more about Superior Moving Systems, Inc.
"My move was scheduled from 8 in the morning and they showed up exactly at that time, no delay, how professional they are! First of all I had email correspondence with Anthony and he phoned me within short response. He was cooperative throughout the move. The moving crew had the same attitude like A...Read more about Superior Moving Systems, Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Suggs and Sons Moving
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
(123)
The name speaks for itself. After many years of providing moving needs for the community, relatives, friends and local companies in RDU (Raleigh- Durham) , years of moving experience & customer service expertise, Rickey Suggs Jr. decided to begin Suggs & Sons© in North Carolina. Between working, fa...Read more about Suggs and Sons Moving
The name speaks for itself. After many years of providing moving needs for the community, relatives, friends and local companies in RDU (Raleigh- Durham) , years of moving experience & customer service expertise, Rickey Suggs Jr. decided to begin Suggs & Sons© in North Carolina. Between working, fa...Read more about Suggs and Sons Moving
Porch Pro Headshot Sandhill's Moving & Storage
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
(172)
Dependability Delivered Sandhill's Moving & Storage is a full service moving company that specializes in the transportation and storage of household goods, computerized equipment and other commodities. We serve individual consumers as well as corporations and various government agencies in local, lo...Read more about Sandhill's Moving & Storage
Dependability Delivered Sandhill's Moving & Storage is a full service moving company that specializes in the transportation and storage of household goods, computerized equipment and other commodities. We serve individual consumers as well as corporations and various government agencies in local, lo...Read more about Sandhill's Moving & Storage
Porch Pro Headshot Hilldrup
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
(206)
Porch Pro Headshot New Home Casa Nueva Movers
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
(1)
We are professional movers dedicated to improving the moving industry. We are based in Minnesota providing local moving, long distance moving, and professional moving labor. Need Moving Labor Help In Another State? We cover 48 states when it comes to loading and unloading your truck rental, portab...Read more about New Home Casa Nueva Movers
We are professional movers dedicated to improving the moving industry. We are based in Minnesota providing local moving, long distance moving, and professional moving labor. Need Moving Labor Help In Another State? We cover 48 states when it comes to loading and unloading your truck rental, portab...Read more about New Home Casa Nueva Movers
Porch Pro Headshot JBC mobile home transport and setup
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
(33)
We are JBC mobile home transport and setup. We offer quality work at a price you can afford. With over 25 years of experience we have the skills and equipment to handle any of your needs big or small hive us a call today 252 456 1188 or cell 252 820 2473 Relevel Block Tie down Skirting Transport...Read more about JBC mobile home transport and setup
We are JBC mobile home transport and setup. We offer quality work at a price you can afford. With over 25 years of experience we have the skills and equipment to handle any of your needs big or small hive us a call today 252 456 1188 or cell 252 820 2473 Relevel Block Tie down Skirting Transport...Read more about JBC mobile home transport and setup
Porch Pro Headshot Faithful Movers Company
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
(39)
Are you interested in working with a professional moving Company? We supply all the equipment, tools and skills necessary to tackle just about every type of job our clients have for us, no matter how big or small it may be. We’re committed to providing consistently reliable service in a timely and p...Read more about Faithful Movers Company
Are you interested in working with a professional moving Company? We supply all the equipment, tools and skills necessary to tackle just about every type of job our clients have for us, no matter how big or small it may be. We’re committed to providing consistently reliable service in a timely and p...Read more about Faithful Movers Company

Frequently asked questions about moving companies

There are a lot of great moving companies out there, but a moving business can also be a guise for a scam meant to extort money from innocent people by holding their belongings hostage. There are some tried and true ways to avoid having this happen to you. To keep your move stress-free and honest, keep an eye out for the following red flags when you’re vetting movers:

  • Read online reviews. When you type in a search term like “Moving companies near me,” you’ll get many results. This initial search is your first chance to browse and shortlist companies with good reviews. Chances are, if there is an overwhelming amount of negative reviews, the company is either a scam or has poor business practices that you don’t want to experience first-hand. A small number of poor reviews (depending on the issue) is common, and if you’re looking for a mover with only 5-star reviews, you might be looking for a while.Another tool for vetting movers is to search for complaints filed with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. If your mover has held or currently holds a license, any complaints registered against them will be logged for transparency.
  • Assess websites and social media. The quality and amount of information on a company’s website can tell you much about its legitimacy. Questionable businesses often won’t publish an address, making it difficult for you to follow up in person when there are issues. Likewise, you should expect to see an outline of available services, testimonials, and links to any social media profiles.
  • Don’t trust a company that gives you a quote without an on-site visit. Some movers will give you an enticingly low quote to reel you in. While this might seem tempting, it often indicates a company that isn’t upfront about how they bill, at best — or is an outright scam.
  • Sign (and read) an agreement. Make sure you read the fine print and never trust a mover that tries to move forward without having you sign an agreement that protects both of you.
  • Call or visit a storefront before signing an agreement. Once you have a list of two or three potential professional movers, take the time to call or visit a storefront. That call or visit can tell you a couple of important things. First, they have public premises and are a legitimate business. Second, they answer the phone with the company's name and not a generic greeting, which can be a red flag.
  • Investigate third-party insurance. Be wary of movers who tell you their insurance will cover all your things. This explanation often isn’t the case, and you should ensure you have the right coverage from a third-party insurance agency.

If you're hiring a mover for an interstate move, they’ll need a US Department of Transportation (USDOT) license. For local movers, requirements will vary based on your state. Some states still require movers to hold a valid license from the USDOT, but not all do. Check with your local or county consumer affairs office or your state attorney general’s office to know the rules in your area.

Once you know if your state requires movers to have a USDOT license, you can check for a list of registered movers to ensure your chosen moving company complies.

If you’re moving internationally, be sure to ask if the company is registered with an international movers’ federation. If they are registered with a federation, ask to see proof of that membership as well as the company’s Federal Maritime Commission number.

Long-distance moves can be within the same state, but often this term is used to mean a move that crosses state lines. If that’s the case for you, you’ll need to take extra steps to ensure your moving company has the licenses needed to transport your things from one state to another. Local moving companies may need licenses but have fewer requirements than long-distance movers.

It’s okay to be overly skeptical if you ask a mover if they handle long-distance or interstate moves and you get an answer like “We can” or “That should be fine.” There are specific rules around interstate moves, and your mover should be confident in their answer, indicating that they’ve done this before and have the required certifications and licenses.

Smaller moving companies can be great to work with when you hire movers. However, you may want peace of mind with a recognizable, big-name company for long-distance moves.

Be sure to research long-distance move insurance options. Be clear that your goods must be insured from the start to the end of the journey. Be sure to ask your moving company for a free moving valuation. Finally, always ask for three different cost estimates. An in-person estimate not only provides you with financial considerations, but allows you to evaluate the professionalism of the company. Once you choose a moving company, you have made a commitment. It makes sense to do research up front to make the move safe and efficient.

The worst-case scenario when you hire movers is paying a large upfront deposit and then your belongings disappear. Calls and emails go unreturned for days or weeks, and finding an address for the company is difficult or impossible. Some scams demand more money for the safe return of your property, which could be damaged if you even get it back.

Taking the precautions we’ve outlined will help you avoid this situation. Still, suppose you have a bad experience with your moving company. In that case, you can take steps to help others avoid having the same experience as you:

  • Submit a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB is a resource for consumers when vetting a potential business and filing a complaint if they encounter misleading advertising, poor business practices, or scams.
  • File a complaint with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The USDOT and FMCSA are the regulating bodies responsible for licensing moving companies in the US. If you run into trouble with your mover, file a complaint here and with the BBB.
  • Post an online review. Google Reviews is becoming a more powerful tool for consumers, requiring businesses to be accountable for their irresponsible or illegal actions by potentially losing business. Trolls aside, posting a review online is a great way to let others know what to expect if they choose to work with the same company, or at least — what your experience was.
  • Take to social media. Social platforms have influence, and using that to let others know about a scam — or just a negative experience — can help the business improve its practices and future customers to sidestep the same situation you encountered.

Below is a handy list of times to get in touch with moving companies to have the smoothest moving experience.

  • If you’re moving all of your property long-distance. Unless you have independent access to a moving truck and several days to drive, you’ll likely want to hire professional movers for bigger jobs. Another option is to hire furniture movers for more oversized items like your sofa, sitting chairs, dining room table, etc., and take the smaller or more fragile items yourself.
  • With as much lead time as possible. Leaving plenty of time is particularly important for long-distance and interstate moves. The logistics for these types of moves take time to coordinate, and the further the distance, the more time your mover will want to get plans in place. It’s possible that you can schedule a long-distance move at the last minute, but you’ll likely pay a premium that you could’ve avoided by booking in advance.
  • Before choosing a moving company. Once you do your initial online search for “movers near me,” read reviews, and shortlist a few companies, it’s time to get in touch. This step will let you verify the legitimacy of the moving company you chose so you can avoid any potential headaches from scams.
  • When you’re ready to schedule an on-site walk-through. Good moving companies will require a walk-through of most homes. Some exceptions are if you live in a smaller space, like a one or two-bedroom apartment, and can give your mover a reasonably accurate list of how much you have to move.

As you’re planning a long-distance move, consider all the options available.

Hire professional movers for everything.

This is the easiest option. Having pros move your things frees you to travel to your new location on your timeline. Maybe you take a vacation on your way or visit family or friends!

However, having professional movers take on an end-to-end job is the most expensive option. Your property will be out of your sight and control during the move and you’ll need to pay for third-party insurance.

Rent a moving truck and pack it yourself.

If you’re looking for the cheapest way to move long distances, this is it! You get to keep your things with you during your whole move and if you plan your route well, you can make some fun road trip stops.

While this is the least expensive option, you’ll need to invest the time to load your moving truck, which is a labor-intensive job. Plus, someone needs to drive the truck, which can be an experience if you’ve never driven a large vehicle before.

Rent a moving truck, but hire movers to help load and unload.

This option allows you to leave the heavy lifting to the pros and since movers charge by the hour, if you’re well-organized, you can have them in and out in a few hours for a reasonable price. Movers also come prepped with plastic wrap and will disassemble furniture like your bedframe or dining room table if you don’t have time to do it yourself.

If you choose this option, make sure you label all boxes by room so you can avoid a chaotic unpacking experience. Remember, you’ll still need to have someone onboard used to driving a large moving truck and you won’t have the same flexibility to travel on your schedule since you’ll be paying by the day for your rental truck.

Hire furniture movers and drive the smaller items in your vehicle.

This option allows you to hire out moving the cumbersome things, saving your time (and your back) and if you coordinate with your moving company, you can have all your furniture delivered when you arrive, making the move-in process more pleasant.

Be aware that long-distance furniture movers charge by weight, so if you have lots of heavy wood furniture, it can get costly. Also, fragile items, like glassware, need lots of packing material, so they don’t break during travel. You might end up with more boxes than you can fit in your vehicle.

Recent reviews for Raleigh Movers

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I DO NOT RECOMMEND. They were late, broke 2 pieces and never apologized. Terrible customer service. And... My bill was also more than what we agreed to.

- Linda D
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New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
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New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
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New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
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New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
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New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
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New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
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New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
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We hired Superior Moving Systems, and do not regret that decision at all. I would HIGHLY recommend Superior to anyone...not only were they prompt and careful, but they even came in under the estimate and were VERY Honest and Fair in pricing!! Remember to ...

- Gerald Tatum
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Jason exceeded my expectation right from wrapping my belongings to loading and then to the actual move. I was overwhelmed with the effort that the workers put into their allocated duties. It was a breath of fresh air after our last horrible moving experie...

- Zach Blevins
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They made a real five star move. They were reasonably priced, and there was no hidden charge. Superb service and friendly team. I filled out their online form and got reply within a few hours. I requested them to be at my apartment at 8 am, and they actua...

- James Bronson
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This was our best move ever. The entire team was fantastic. From the first phone call to the office to the time the movers left, everyone was unbelievably helpful and great. The movers were fast, helpful, professional and good. Also, the price was very co...

- Ashley Gray

Everything You Need to Know About Raleigh Moving Companies

Moving Services isn’t exactly what I’m looking for. Are there more specific services similar to movers available in Raleigh?

If you’ve determined that moving services are not quite what you were looking for, or if you had a specific project in mind that is similar to moving services, we can still help you find the right professional in Raleigh.

Raleigh has 50 mover professionals that can help you with your moving services job. Head to our Pros Page to find specific movers-pros in Raleigh.

Will Moving Services work in Raleigh require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

Whether you’re mover job is in Raleigh or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring movers. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the mover performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the moving services folks that everything is in order.

How many movers does Raleigh have?

There are around 50 companies throughout Raleigh to help you with your next moving services job.

  • 16 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.
  • mover companies in Raleigh have an average rating of 5.00/5.
    • 1 companies have a rating of 5.

All Moving Companies in Raleigh, NC

Porch Pro Headshot Empire Moving and Storage
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
(39)
"Without a doubt, this was the best moving experience we have ever had. These guys are so reasonable in their price, and so courteous and prompt that we found it almost unbelievable. If you are thinking about a local move in the NC area, you cannot go wrong with this pick. If you desire more inf...Read more about Empire Moving and Storage
"Without a doubt, this was the best moving experience we have ever had. These guys are so reasonable in their price, and so courteous and prompt that we found it almost unbelievable. If you are thinking about a local move in the NC area, you cannot go wrong with this pick. If you desire more inf...Read more about Empire Moving and Storage
Porch Pro Headshot Peak Performance Movers
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
Professionalism and efficiency are what make all the difference in a moving customer's experience. Peak Performance is not only a culture, but the standard to which each team member is held to. We are committed to executing with excellence throughout every aspect of each client's experience. Offerin...Read more about Peak Performance Movers
Professionalism and efficiency are what make all the difference in a moving customer's experience. Peak Performance is not only a culture, but the standard to which each team member is held to. We are committed to executing with excellence throughout every aspect of each client's experience. Offerin...Read more about Peak Performance Movers
Porch Pro Headshot American Moving & Storage
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
At American Moving & Storage, we understand that big moves follow important decisions. Whether you’re moving to another state or relocating around the world, a residential or corporate move brings big changes for you and your family. But those changes don’t have to be overwhelming, especially when y...Read more about American Moving & Storage
At American Moving & Storage, we understand that big moves follow important decisions. Whether you’re moving to another state or relocating around the world, a residential or corporate move brings big changes for you and your family. But those changes don’t have to be overwhelming, especially when y...Read more about American Moving & Storage
Porch Pro Headshot Frontier Quality Movers
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
Frontier Quality Movers is a family owned licensed and Insured moving provider, we offer Packing,loading and unloading of your truck, driving your truck, trash removal, and clean out for your house or apartment for move-in ready!!
Frontier Quality Movers is a family owned licensed and Insured moving provider, we offer Packing,loading and unloading of your truck, driving your truck, trash removal, and clean out for your house or apartment for move-in ready!!
Porch Pro Headshot Arbor Barber, Gutter Busters, Yard Guards
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
Gutter busters is a fully insured, professional gutter experts company safely operating out of Raleigh and surrounding areas. When your leaves fall.. who you gonna call!? Arbor barbers is a local tree pruning and removal service as well as brush removal and stump grinding service. Fully insured, saf...Read more about Arbor Barber, Gutter Busters, Yard Guards
Gutter busters is a fully insured, professional gutter experts company safely operating out of Raleigh and surrounding areas. When your leaves fall.. who you gonna call!? Arbor barbers is a local tree pruning and removal service as well as brush removal and stump grinding service. Fully insured, saf...Read more about Arbor Barber, Gutter Busters, Yard Guards
Porch Pro Headshot Marrins' Moving Systems, Ltd.
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
We understand that moving to a new home or a new city can be both the most exciting and the most overwhelming of experiences. This is why we are proud to offer our customers a unique, personalized level of service that specifically caters to the needs of every single family we serve. We want to ma...Read more about Marrins' Moving Systems, Ltd.
We understand that moving to a new home or a new city can be both the most exciting and the most overwhelming of experiences. This is why we are proud to offer our customers a unique, personalized level of service that specifically caters to the needs of every single family we serve. We want to ma...Read more about Marrins' Moving Systems, Ltd.
Porch Pro Headshot Electrified Movers
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
We have a small moving company; Been in business more than 10yrs. We provide moving services for office, commercials, houses, apartments and local and long distance moves. Also we do haulings, demolitions and furniture removal.
We have a small moving company; Been in business more than 10yrs. We provide moving services for office, commercials, houses, apartments and local and long distance moves. Also we do haulings, demolitions and furniture removal.
Porch Pro Headshot Prestige Worldwide Moving
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
(66)
Porch Pro Headshot Anthony Tillman Jr Home Innovation
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
" A Higher Standard Of Work At The Best Price" 5 Years Of Experience - Moving Furniture - Maintenance - Landscaping - Painting - Deck & Fence Staining
" A Higher Standard Of Work At The Best Price" 5 Years Of Experience - Moving Furniture - Maintenance - Landscaping - Painting - Deck & Fence Staining
Porch Pro Headshot Source One Movers
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
(16)
Porch Pro Headshot Prestige Turf &Landscapes
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
At Prestige Turf & Landscapes, our mission is to provide a better lawn care and landscape service for our customers that will never sacrifice quality work, in order to turn a profit. Your time is valuable and shouldn't be spent on yard work. With Prestige, take your lawn to the next level and make y...Read more about Prestige Turf &Landscapes
At Prestige Turf & Landscapes, our mission is to provide a better lawn care and landscape service for our customers that will never sacrifice quality work, in order to turn a profit. Your time is valuable and shouldn't be spent on yard work. With Prestige, take your lawn to the next level and make y...Read more about Prestige Turf &Landscapes
Porch Pro Headshot HireAHelper
Movers
Serves Raleigh, North Carolina
(26)
We are a national company with a brick-and-mortar headquarters located in Oceanside, CA. To ensure your move goes smoothly, you can reach a real person here 7 days a week.
We are a national company with a brick-and-mortar headquarters located in Oceanside, CA. To ensure your move goes smoothly, you can reach a real person here 7 days a week. Learn more at HireAHelper.com.

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