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Move with less stress with local full-service. Your professional movers will handle the loading, transporting, and unloading so you can settle into your new home with ease.
Save money on your long distance move. We'll drop off a semi-trailer, and you load your belongings at your pace—only pay for the square footage you use. Learn more about how long-distance moving works with MovingPlace.
MovingPlace has built partnerships with trusted, licensed movers in the Durham area—so you can book confidently, knowing your move will be handled by professionals who treat you and your belongings with care.
Full-service moves in Durham average around $1,067.39, but timing can affect pricing. You might save money by moving on a Monday or during September.
Your full-service moving quote covers labor to load and unload boxes and furniture, plus a truck and driver to haul everything to your new home.
Check out the table below for more details on the cost of local full-service moving in Durham, NC.
| Move Size | Average Cost | Number of Movers | Number of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $838.95 | 2 movers | 4 hours |
| Medium | $1,137.57 | 3 movers | 5 hours |
| Large | $1,613.30 | 3 movers | 6 hours |
MovingPlace uses data from thousands of real moves to estimate costs in your area. We combine our first-party data and proprietary methodology to analyze national trends and adjust for local market factors—providing you a reliable estimate for your move. Learn more about the methodology for our local moving cost averages.
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Keep in mind: many factors can affect the actual cost of your move—like the time of year, current demand, number of stairs, heavy items, and more. The best way to get accurate pricing for your specific move is to use our simple, 3-step quote tool. You can compare pricing from multiple providers, customize your move, and ultimately book the mover that best fits your needs.
When you book with MovingPlace, you're already on track to save—our platform works behind the scenes to match you with the mover that offers the best value for your needs. Want to save even more? You can opt for a labor-only move, a great choice if you're comfortable renting your own truck or container. It’s a bit more hands-on, but the cost savings can add up.
In Durham, NC, the average cost of labor-only move help is $407.94, compared to $1,067.39 for a local full-service move.
James and Simaj were amazing. Fast, courteous, and efficient. If all their employees are as good as them you can't go wrong with these loaders
— Christopher C.
Movers | Smart Move, LLC
Our Smart Move crew was quick, courteous, and careful with our things. Highly recommend.
— Lindsey K.
Movers | Smart Move, LLC
We couldn't be happier with Tip Top Movers. They came on time and finished the job of loading our furniture and other belongings into the container in about an hour. They were respectful and careful and clearly knew what they were doing. Everything was very smooth. I would gladly hire them again.
— Frank M.
Movers | Tip Top Movers
Mark and Marc were fantastic movers. I cannot say enough nice things about them and their work ethic!
— Rhonda P.
Movers | Tip Top Movers
Kenny and Mark were AMAZING! I highly recommend them for any job in the future
— Emily C.
Movers | Tip Top Movers
Juan and Ezekiel were very efficient and friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend!
— Marsha B.
Movers | Gotta Move LLC
DJ and Javis from Smart Move were exceptional and we request them for the move in job in January
— Indira E.
Movers | Smart Move, LLC
great job. very friendly
— Emma S.
Movers | Irongate Movers LLC
Fast and personable. Glad I got these two to help me.
— Jennifer J.
Movers | Irongate Movers LLC
They were skilled and worked efficiently, with care. Not a cubic inch of space in my container went to waste and they gave me useful advice about furniture reassembly for my future unpacking.
— Emily P.
Movers | Tip Top Movers
Joshua and Robert did such an excellent job loading my POD, and I made it more complicated than it would normally be because I was going to need to access the POD in storage and so I had things I needed to be placed closer to the door. And it all still needed to fit. They made it work and everything stayed in place, so they secured it well to boot. Really nice guys and they worked so hard that day. I definitely recommend them!
— Barbara L.
Movers | Loaders Moving
Everyone I was in contact with was super nice and took care of my move with care!
— Jessica H.
Movers | Irongate Movers LLC
I had 2 movers to help move my some furniture and quite a bit of boxes from my apartment on the second floor to my apartment located below the first floor (so another flight of stairs). These young men were promptly on time, made use of every minute, loaded the truck like a live version of Tetris while taking great care of my property and arrive at my final destination to unload all under 2 hours. Very professional and will definitively recommend and use their services in the future. Thank you for your service!
— Deidre J.
Movers | Smart Move, LLC
Such nice guys that did such a great job! They packed everything securely and had my whole 3rd floor apartment moved and packed in under 2 hours. Definitely would recommend!
— Grace L.
Movers | Full Faith Movers
Great movers!
— John B.
Movers | Full Faith Movers
Excellent! Prompt, speedy, and took great care of my items. Definitely would hire this crew again any time.
— Michael M.
Movers | Irongate Movers LLC
Professional and friendly! We don’t plan on moving again anytime soon but would definitely use them again!
— Sarah A.
Movers | Loaders Moving
Very nice, mostly ok to good
— James B.
Movers | Guzman Moving & Storage
Very helpful and fast.
— Michael H.
Movers | Full Faith Movers
Great movers, very professional and on time. Will use again for sure.
— Agnes C.
Movers | Tip Top Movers
Mark and Marc are total pros. Communication before and during the job was outstanding. They were courteous and respectful of my property. They arrived when promised, took stock of what was needed, executed exactly to my instructions, and got the job done quickly. They even offered suggestions to make my next move easier on me. Hire these guys!
— Cate P.
Movers | Tip Top Movers
Both movers were very professional and did a great job! Would highly recommend!
— Ryan M.
Movers | Full Faith Movers
They were very professional and respectful. They made our move so much easier.
— Marianne L.
Movers | Smart Move, LLC
Sam and Jesse were great movers. They had it all handled and a great system. They were a little behind arrival due to a job before running long, but once they got there they never stopped working! They took care with all of our stuff and did great work.
— Jennifer A.
Movers | We Haul Movers
Joey and Tori were efficient, careful, and personable. I would recommend them for your next move.
— David K.
Movers | Capital Movers
Excellent job ! Careful with my things and went above and beyond !! 20/10 would recommend
— Geneva L.
Movers | Full Faith Movers
my two helpers were great and timely.
— Richard C.
Movers | Full Faith Movers
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After thousands of moves, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a move go smoothly. These local insights from Durham can help you plan smarter and stress less.
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