DFW House Moving Cost Database
What it really costs to move a home in Dallas–Fort Worth — by house size, square footage, crew and truck. Real flat-rate pricing from a licensed Texas mover. Free to use and cite.
House Moving Cost by Size (DFW)
| Home Size | Square Footage | Crew | Truck | Time | Est. DFW Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / small 1-BR apt | up to 700 sq ft | 2 movers | 16 ft | 3–4 hrs | $400–$550 |
| 1 bedroom | 700–900 sq ft | 2 movers | 16–20 ft | 4–5 hrs | $500–$700 |
| 2 bedroom | 900–1,300 sq ft | 3 movers | 20–26 ft | 5–6 hrs | $800–$1,200 |
| 3 bedroom house | 1,300–2,000 sq ft | 3–4 movers | 26 ft | 6–8 hrs | $1,200–$1,800 |
| 4 bedroom house | 2,000–2,800 sq ft | 4 movers | 26 ft + trailer | 8–10 hrs | $1,800–$2,400 |
| 5 bedroom / large home | 2,800+ sq ft | 5 movers | two trucks | 10–12 hrs | $2,400–$2,800+ |
All-in local-move estimates (labor + truck + $99 travel), move-ready home. Full packing, stairs and specialty items add to the total — see below.
RatesHourly Crew Rates
| Crew | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2 movers | $135/hr |
| 3 movers | $185/hr |
| 4 movers | $225/hr |
| 5 movers | $265/hr |
What Changes Your Price
| Factor | Typical Add | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing service | +$300–$1,200 | Boxing a whole home adds crew-hours and materials |
| Stairs / multi-story | +0.5–1.5 hr | Every item carried between floors |
| Long carry / gated / no driveway | +0.5 hr | Distance from truck to door |
| Specialty items (piano, safe, gym) | +$150–$650 | Dedicated equipment and crew |
| Cross-metro or same-day | varies | Distance and scheduling premiums |
Sources & Methodology
Cost figures are Moving Company Guys' own published DFW rates, based on thousands of local home moves as a licensed Texas carrier (USDOT 3918729 · TxDMV 009567347C). Square-footage and time ranges assume a move-ready home on typical access; actual quotes depend on volume, stairs and distance. Updated 2026-07-03.
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House Moving Cost — FAQ
A 3-bedroom house typically runs $1,200–$1,800 for a local Dallas–Fort Worth move — a 3–4 mover crew, a 26-ft truck, and 6–8 hours at our flat rates. Full packing, stairs and specialty items add to that.
Two movers for a studio or 1-bedroom, three for a 2-bedroom, three to four for a 3-bedroom, and four to five for larger homes. More movers finish faster, which often costs about the same.
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