How Much Does It Cost to Move a House in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Home Moving Cost by Size in DFW (2026)

Here's what a local full-service home move actually costs at our rates (including the $99 travel fee). Almost no DFW mover publishes a size-by-size matrix like this — most hide pricing behind a quote form:

These are real DFW ranges, not teasers. Your exact price comes down to how packed-and-ready you are, stairs and access, and the distance between homes.

Our Published Hourly Rates

Home moving is billed by the hour and crew size — the truck, fuel, and all equipment included:

Every move includes a 2-hour minimum and one flat $99 travel fee, then bills by the quarter-hour — no stair, elevator, or fuel surcharges.

How Much to Move a 3-Bedroom House in Dallas?

It's the most-asked home-moving question in DFW, so here's the real math: a typical 3-bedroom house takes a 4-mover crew about 6–8 hours at $225/hr, which works out to roughly $1,350–$1,800 in labor plus the $99 travel fee — call it $1,450–$1,900 all-in for a local move. A smaller, single-story 3-bedroom with everything packed and ready can come in under that; a two-story home with stairs, a long carry, or lots of heavy furniture runs toward the top. Add packing service if you want us to box everything, and add drive time if the two homes are far apart. We'll quote your exact 3-bedroom move before the crew rolls out.

Moving a 2-Bedroom or 4-Bedroom Home in DFW

A 2-bedroom home or apartment typically takes a 3-mover crew about 4–6 hours at $185/hr — roughly $800–$1,200 all-in including the travel fee, depending on stairs and how much you own. A 4-bedroom or larger home usually needs a 4–5 mover crew for 8 hours or more at $225–$265/hr, landing around $1,800–$2,800 for a local move; large two-story homes with heavy furniture, lots of stairs, or a long carry run toward the top of that range. Adding full packing service shifts either up, while a well-packed, decluttered home moves faster and cheaper. The honest truth most movers won't tell you: the single biggest lever on your bill is how ready your home is when the crew arrives.

What Drives Your Home Moving Cost

• Home size & how much you own — the biggest driver; more rooms and furniture means more hours.
• Stairs & access — two-story homes, long carries from door to truck, and tight driveways add time.
• Packing — boxes packed and sealed before we arrive move fast; we can pack for you, but DIY saves money.
• Distance — drive time between the old and new home is billed.
• Specialty items — pianos, gun safes, appliances, and oversized pieces may need extra hands or equipment.

How DFW Compares to the National Average

The DFW market average for a local move runs roughly $150–$200/hr for a 2–3 person crew, and national whole-house moves often land $1,000–$2,500+ depending on size — with coastal metros far higher. Our published rates sit at or below the local average, with no hidden fees, and because we're a real local company with three DFW offices (not a national marketplace skimming a commission), what you pay goes to the crew on your job. You also get the one thing the hidden-price brands won't give you: an actual number, in writing, before you book.

How to Lower Your Home Moving Bill

• Pack and seal every box before move day — or book packing as an add-on.
• Disassemble beds and large furniture ahead (we include basic disassembly).
• Declutter and donate first — every item you don't move is money saved.
• Move mid-week, mid-month for the calmest, least-rushed crews.
• Clear pathways and reserve parking near both doors.
• Right-size the crew — under-staffing a big home costs more in hours than the extra mover would.

Real DFW Home Moving Cost Examples

Five common local moves at our rates (all include the $99 travel fee):

Your move won't match these to the dollar, but they show how home size, crew, and access drive the price — not hidden fees.

What's Included in Full-Service Home Moving

Every full-service home move includes the truck and fuel, a trained crew with a crew leader, moving blankets and shrink wrap, dollies and hand trucks, floor and door-frame protection, basic furniture disassembly and reassembly, and basic valuation coverage on your belongings. There's no stair surcharge on the first couple of flights, no fuel surcharge, and no elevator fee. The only add-ons — full packing service or a specialty item like a piano or gun safe — are quoted clearly up front, so the number you're given is the number you pay.

Full-Service, Labor-Only, or Packing

We offer three levels so you only pay for what you need. Full-service: we bring the truck and do everything (the all-in pricing above). Labor-only: you rent a truck, POD, or U-Pack trailer and we load and unload by the hour at $135/hr for 2 movers + a $60 travel fee — typically 30–50% less than full-service. Packing service: we pack your whole home, or just the fragile rooms, added to either option. Most families choose full-service for the convenience; budget movers with a rental truck choose labor-only. We'll quote whichever fits honestly.

How Long Does It Take to Move a House?

As a rule of thumb: a single-story 3-bedroom with everything packed runs about 5–6 hours with a 4-mover crew; a two-story home with disassembly and stairs runs 7–8 hours; a 4-bedroom+ home runs 8 hours or more. Pre-packing every box can save 1–3 hours, disassembling beds and tables ahead saves another 30–60 minutes, and clearing pathways plus reserving parking keeps the crew moving. The more ready you are, the shorter the clock — which is exactly why our hourly model rewards preparation instead of hiding it in a flat fee.

Long-Distance & Out-of-State House Moves

Moving your home out of DFW, or in from another state? Long-distance moves are priced on the weight or volume of your belongings and the distance, as a binding written estimate rather than an hourly rate. A 2–3 bedroom home moving across the country typically runs $4,000–$8,000+ depending on distance and how much you own. We're a licensed motor carrier (USDOT #3918729), not a broker, so your move is handled by our own crew with a binding quote. For a budget long-distance move, a U-Pack trailer plus our labor-only loading help is often the cheapest route. Call (972) 528-0385 with your origin, destination, and home size.

Tipping Home Movers in DFW

Tipping is optional and appreciated. Most DFW families tip $20–$50 per mover (or 5–10% of the total), in cash at the end, based on care and effort — a big two-story home in the Texas heat earns the higher end. Never required.