Best Moving Companies in North Carolina

While it’s usually cheaper to move yourself by handling the packing, loading, and transportation of your belongings, hiring a moving company can save hours of work. Whether you are moving to or from Raleigh, Asheville or anywhere in between, we have found some of the best movers in North Carolina to help make your move stress-free.

If you want or need some extra hands for your move, keep reading for the best moving companies in North Carolina, including information on getting free moving quotes.

Through in-depth research, we determined that the following are the best moving companies in North Carolina:

• International Van Lines: Best Overall Full-Service Mover
• American Van Lines: Most Experienced Moving Labor
• Moving APT: Best Customer Service
• JK Moving Services: Most Customizable Full-Service Mover
• Allied Van Lines: Best for Vehicle Relocation
• North American Van Lines: Best for Claims

International Van Lines

Our Take: Best Overall Full-Service Mover

International Van Lines (IVL) is our top choice for a full-service North Carolina mover. IVL can handle every step of your move, including packing and unpacking your belongings, loading and unloading your items, and transporting your items. IVL’s trained moving team can also handle your more delicate or difficult-to-move items, such as pianos, antiques, and fine art.

Pros & Cons

✔ Offers full-service moving
✔ Offers international moves and vehicle transportation
✔ Can handle fragile items, including pianos

✘ Isn’t our top choice for local moves
✘ Rates can be on the expensive side

Services

International Van Lines offers full-service moving, meaning it can take care of every step of the moving process for you. Learn more about IVL Services.

Cost

Our estimate for an in-state move in North Carolina was $4,200–$6,150, although this price can vary based on your move. For the most accurate price estimate, we recommend getting a free online quote from IVL by filling out this online form.

Learn More: International Van Lines Review

American Van Lines

Our Take: Most Experienced Moving Labor

American Van Lines is our recommendation for anyone seeking an experienced moving company that will provide expert care for your belongings, including any fragile and high-value items. American Van Lines only hires its moving crew members as full-time employees. Once hired, they must complete ongoing training and certification in specific areas related to moving. The company even has specialized moving crews for antiques and pianos, providing added peace of mind that these items will be in good hands.

Pros & Cons

✔ Honors lower quotes from competitors
✔ Directly handles all local moves (50 miles or less) within North Carolina
✔ Delivers moving shipments Monday through Sunday

✘ Doesn’t offer instant online quotes
✘ Charges a deposit as high as 50% of your total moving package price

Services

American Van Lines offers full-service moving plans and fragile-only packages in North Carolina and across the contiguous United States. Services are not available in Alaska or Hawaii. American takes an a la carte approach to moving plans, allowing customers to select from an impressive menu of add-on options. The company’s optional services include vehicle transport, custom crating of electronics, and long- and short-term storage.

Cost

American Van Lines gives binding estimates—moving quotes that aren’t subject to any additional or hidden fees—only after completing a virtual walk-through of your home and review of your belongings. This means you won’t be able to get a quick quote on the company’s website or over the phone. However, American did give us a general starting price for a 700-mile relocation, which is about the distance from Charlotte, North Carolina, to New Orleans. Moving a three-bedroom home that distance would cost at least $3,000.

To find out how much your move with American Van Lines would be, take this quick questionnaire.

Learn More: American Van Lines Review

Moving APT

Our Take: Best Customer Service

Moving APT is unique in that it is the only moving broker in this guide, meaning it pairs customers with movers rather than directly handling their requests. The company also stands out for providing quality customer service. Using a network of more than 2,500 independent moving companies, Moving APT can take some of the guesswork out of the moving process by matching you with a reliable mover in your area that can provide the services you need. The added benefit of using a brokerage such as Moving APT is that it will guide you through each step of the moving process and will be available to handle any complaints or questions you may have.

Pros & Cons

✔ Provides multiple discounts, including ones for senior citizens and customers who book in advance
✔ Can leverage its access to a large network of movers to find you the lowest price possible
✔ Uses DashCam technology to monitor your moving shipment while in transit

✘ Doesn’t cover damages caused by its third-party movers
✘ Is aggressive in its online marketing, with pop-up chat windows on every page of its website

Services

Moving APT provides local and long-distance moves nationwide through its network of third-party agents. The company can accommodate partial-packing requests supported by a variety of add-on options, such as furniture disassembly and reassembly, storage, vehicle shipping, and contents coverage plans.

Cost

According to Moving APT’s online quote tool, it would cost anywhere from $4,307 to $8,807 to relocate the contents of a three-bedroom home from New Orleans to Charlotte, North Carolina. For a more specific price, you will need to contact Moving APT and share more details about your moving needs.

Get your free instant online quote using Moving APT’s website.

Learn More: Moving APT Review

JK Moving Services

Our Take: Most Customizable Full-Service Mover

JK Moving is a customizable full-service mover, meaning it can handle every step of your moving process, but you can also choose to perform certain tasks, such as packing, on your own. JK Moving will take care of your belongings and home by protecting floors, banisters, and door jambs with professionally trained movers.

Pros & Cons

✔ Each move is assigned a personal move coordinator
✔ All moving professionals are drug-tested and background-checked
✔ All JK storage facilities have 24/7 surveillance

✘ Price information is not offered online
✘ Local moves aren’t available everywhere

Services

JK Moving will tailor its service plan to fit your needs. It can offer full-service options, including packing and unpacking, or it allows you to handle the packing on your own. Learn more about JK Moving services.

Cost

JK Moving does not provide cost information without an extensive inventory list and in-home tour. However, it does emphasize that financing is available on its website. Instead of paying for your move upfront, you can get pre-approved and enjoy affordable monthly payments with as low as zero percent financing. To learn more, get a free quote from JK Moving by filling out this online form.

Learn More: JK Moving Review

Allied Van Lines

Our Take: Best for Vehicle Relocation

As the longest-running moving company in the U.S., Allied Van Lines has an extensive network of agents available in all 50 states and 130 countries to provide full-service moving locally, long distance, and internationally. Allied also offers partial assistance for do-it-yourselfers and optional add-ons like short- and long-term storage and transportation shipping.

Allied ships most vehicles—including cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, and boats—using either open or enclosed car carriers. Since enclosed carriers provide maximum protection, they’re an optimal solution if you need to ship a classic car or other highly valued vehicle.

Pros & Cons

✔ Offers customized moving plans
✔ Provides guaranteed quotes with an in-home visit
✔ Helps with disconnecting and reconnecting major appliances

✘ There are reports of potential discrepancies in policies and procedures among agents within the network
✘ Add-ons can increase your moving costs to beyond competitor pricing

Services

Allied’s list of services includes:

• Packing and unpacking
• Loading and unloading
• Debris removal
• Moving kits and supplies
• Fragile-only packing
• Shipment tracking
• Full-valuation coverage

Cost

The cost to move with Allied Van Lines depends on how far you’re moving, when your move is scheduled, and the amount and weight of items being moved, among other factors. Add-on services such as crating, vehicle relocation, and storage will increase your total. For example, moving a two-bedroom home from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Phoenix, Arizona, at the start of the winter season would cost between $7,617 and $8,710.

Get a free quote from Allied Van Lines by filling out this online form.

Learn More: Allied Van Lines Review

North American Van Lines

Our Take: Best for Claims

North American Van Lines is a full-service moving company with a network of more than 500 local moving agents nationwide. North American has simplified the claims process with separate domestic and international claims tabs on the homepage of the company’s website. Claims can also be filed by phone; North American has dedicated claims support lines for faster service.

Pros & Cons

✔ Available in all 50 states and 130 countries
✔ Offers comprehensive moving options to suit customers’ individual needs
✔ Has extensive online resources on moving-related topics in a variety of formats (whitepapers, videos, blogs, etc.)

✘ Customer complaints commonly note broken or damaged items
✘ Storage options are based on local availability

Services

North American’s list of services includes:

• Packing and unpacking
• Loading and unloading
• Moving calculator
• Discount programs for American Legion and union members
• Online moving calculator
• Fragile-only packing option

Cost

North American’s prices are based on how many items you have to move and when and where you’re moving. The company also factors any special handling requests into a quote. Prices start at $6,720 to move a three-bedroom home with a large quantity of items from Asheville, North Carolina, to Chicago, Illinois, in early November. For a free, personalized quote from North American Van Lines, complete this quick online form.

Learn More: North American Van Lines Review

North Carolina residents looking for a moving company have dozens of excellent options.

See how the best NC moving companies stack up.

If you’re moving to a new town in North Carolina, there are several additional home services that could be useful to you. To protect your new home, we recommend doing research on the best home warranty companies, homeowners insurance companies, and pest control companies in your area. This way, you’ll be better prepared for any challenges in your new home.

Below are some helpful resources for North Carolina residents:

• Top Real Estate Agents in Raleigh
• Best Home Warranty Companies in North Carolina
• Best Homeowners Insurance in North Carolina
• Best Renters Insurance in North Carolina
• Best Pet Insurance in North Carolina
• Best Pest Control Companies in Raleigh
• Best Lawn Care Services
• Best Home Security Systems

Each provider in this article is best suited to handle different types of moves. If you’re willing and able to pack and unpack your own belongings, a container transport service may be an ideal option. If you’re willing to spend a few extra dollars, or if you’re short on time, we recommend a full-service mover, such as International Van Lines or Allied Van Lines.

For the most accurate pricing and to find the best deal, we recommend getting free quotes using your own information from several of the providers listed in this review.

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Top Car Shipping Pick for NC: Montway Auto Transport

If you’re just looking to ship your vehicle to or from North Carolina, we recommend checking out Montway Auto Transport. Montway ships vehicles to and from any state in the country, plus it can work with you to ship your car internationally. We view Montway as a great auto shipping option for its wide service selection, strong industry standing, and positive customer reviews.

Pros & Cons

✔ Works with over 15,000 vetted car shipping carriers
✔ Cheaper cost than the industry average
✔ Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 on the Better Business Bureau by over 2,000 customers

✘ No guaranteed pricing
✘ Cancelation fee of $199

Our Rating Methodology

The This Old House Reviews Team backs up our moving company ratings and recommendations with a detailed rating methodology to objectively score each company. We conduct research by reading through the company websites, analyzing customer reviews, conducting consumer surveys, requesting quotes, and speaking with customer representatives. We then score each moving company against our review standards for services, contents coverage, scheduling, trailer and container options, additional benefits, and reputation to arrive at a final score out of 100.

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