Professional movers load your stuff, ship it to your new home, and unload it all for you. It’s the easiest—but most expensive—option. Learn more.
The Best Professional Movers in Durham
Whether you’re moving across town or cross country, we’ve found the best moving companies for you. We analyzed the services, customer reviews, and costs for more than 20 movers in Durham. These are our top picks.
Best long distance mover
Best container mover
Best local mover
Best truck rental
What type of moving company is right for you?
Professional movers
They handle it all.
Containers
You load, they ship.
You load up all your belongings, but the movers transport your container to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost. Learn more.
Moving truck rentals
You do all the work.
Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You do it all—and save a lot. Learn more.
Moving company | Customer Rating | Services | Phone | Learn More |
| - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Packing services - Office moving | Call (866) 854-4629 | Check Prices | |
| - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Storage services - Office moving | Call (919) 419-1059 | Check Prices | |
| - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Packing services - Storage services | Call (919) 682-2300 | Check Prices | |
| - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Office moving - Packing services | Call (919) 475-3248 | Check Prices | |
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| - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Packing services - Office moves | Call (919) 504-2203 | Check Prices |
Moving company | Move.org rating | Avg. cost for local move | Avg. cost for long-distance move | Phone | Learn more |
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| $1,370 | $4,300 | 866-229-4120 | Get a Quote | |
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| $1,940 | $4,240 | 800-722-5728 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,500 | $3,880 | 888-947-7974 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,870 | $5,030 | 844-362-5303 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,730 | $4,100 | 800-468-4285 | Get a Quote |
Brand | Avg. local rental price** | Car trailers/tow dollies available | Website |
| $27.61 |  Yes | Get a Quote | |
| $324.07 |  No | Get a Quote | |
| $38.70 | Yes | Get a Quote | |
| $129.77 | No | Get a Quote | |
| $328.09 | Yes | Get a Quote |
All data current as of publish date.
*Prices averaged for 5 home sizes across 6 distances over 100 miles. Mileage included in long-distance quotes.
**Prices averaged for 5 home sizes (when different trucks were available) for a distance under 100 miles. Prices do not include mileage rates.
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What to know about moving in Durham
When you’re estimating how much it costs to move in Durham, you’ll need to consider many factors, such as when you’re moving, how far you’re moving, how much stuff you have, and the type of moving service you need.
Here are some national moving cost averages,1 which will help you gauge your own moving costs in Durham:
- Full-service moves: $9,060
- Moving and storage containers: $3,800
- Moving van rentals: $1,128
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all of your belongings when you’re getting ready to move. So if you’re wanting to get rid of a few things, we don’t blame you. Luckily, Durham offers several options for donating, recycling, or disposing of things you don’t want to move.
Consider these local recycling centers, landfills, thrift stores, and junk removal companies:
Recycling Centers
Junk Removal
Thrift Store Donation Centers
- Durham Rescue Mission Thrift Store Chapel Hill Blvd
- TROSA Thrift Store and Donation Center
- Scrap Thrift
Durham is a vibrant, growing city that’s considered one of the best places to live in North Carolina.2 If you’re looking for an affordable cost of living, plenty of job opportunities, great education, and a moderate climate, Durham is the place for you. It’s full of local history, plenty of parks and green spaces, and a great sports scene, thanks to its close proximity to several major universities.
Durham has a competitive housing market, with a median home value of $422,306.3 From August 2021 to August 2022, home values rose 28.3%. The average sale price per square foot is $225,4 which increased 15.9% from 2021 to 2022.
Best local movers in Durham
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Sources
- Colin Holmes, Move.org “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Published June 6, 2022. Accessed September 7, 2022.
- Uphomes.com, “10 Things To Know BEFORE Moving to Durham, NC” Published June 5, 2022. Accessed September 15, 2022.
- Zillow.com, “Durham Home Values” Accessed September 15, 2022.
- Redfin.com, “Durham Housing Market,” Accessed September 15, 2022.
