Expert Local Movers in Dallas

In general, a move is referred to as a local move when it’s made between two locations that are fewer than 50 miles apart.

A move from one location to another that is 50 or more miles apart but still in the same state is referred to as an "intrastate" move, while an "interstate" move is when a move crosses state lines. This comes up often in Texas, so it’s important to ask your moving company how they classify your move.

You may not think about hiring a company for a local move, but professional moving companies offer more than just long-distance moves. If you're considering a do-it-yourself move, here are a few things to know about the advantages of letting professional local movers such as Daryl Flood handle your move:

Expertise

Whether your new home is on the other side of town or around the corner, experienced local moving companies know how to move your belongings safely and efficiently. At Daryl Flood, our crew members are trained in the best and latest packing and moving methods to protect your items and your property from damage. We also take a complete inventory of the belongings that we move out of your home.

For additional peace of mind, your local move will include a Standard Valuation Protection Package that covers your belongings if damage occurs. You can even take advantage of full-value protection for high-value items at an additional cost if needed.

Competitive Pricing

Because professional moving companies have well-trained crew members and efficient processes, they can offer surprisingly fair pricing for local moves. It's always a good idea to compare prices by obtaining several moving quotes but be sure the quotes are based on virtual or in-home consultations to help ensure accuracy.

When you choose Daryl Flood, our expert estimators will provide a free, transparent moving quote so you'll know how much your local move will cost.

Range of Services

All local moves are different, and many customers require some services that go beyond simply putting their items in boxes and loading them on a truck. Most professional local movers have the capabilities and/or partners needed to handle special items that need to be moved, such as pool tables or hot tubs that may be too large or heavy for a DIY move. They also know how to safely wrap, pad and pack sensitive or fragile items, such as antiques.

Another service that can help make your local move easier is storage. You can use Daryl Flood's storage services to store your items if, for example, your new home isn't quite ready for all of your belongings or if you want more time to declutter or organize your items.

If you need secure storage, our estimator will be glad to provide you with pricing on the services that will meet your needs.

Convenience

Handling your local move yourself means you will need to purchase packing supplies, rent a truck and perhaps obtain storage space. When you work with a professional local moving company, you'll benefit from a one-stop shop for everything, including any third-party services you may need for appliance disconnection or custom crating for specialty items.

At Daryl Flood, you'll have all of the above and more, including a personal move coordinator who will keep you informed throughout your move and be your single point of contact.

Each situation is different. Factors that can play a role in the pricing include:

• How many items need to be transported
• How many heavy items you’ll move
• How many fragile items you’ll move
• The mileage involved in your move
• Which moving services you choose to use, such as packing/unpacking

To reduce your costs, consider what you really need to have transported. If, for example, you're thinking about giving a friend or relative that heavy dining room table or a delicate heirloom, it can make sense to do so before the move, not after. If you’re not sure what you want to do with certain items, consider putting them in storage. We offer competitive storage rates in state-of-the-art facilities.

To get an estimate from our local moving company, please fill out our quote form or call (844) 350-4284.

You have your choice of hundreds of movers in the Dallas area, from full-service, well-known companies to a small crew with one truck. While it may be tempting to make a decision based on the lowest price, there’s a lot to consider when you’re preparing to trust a moving company with all of your belongings.

Here are some tips for how to make the choice that’s right for your needs:

• Ask friends, family members, neighbors, and colleagues for recommendations based on their personal experiences with local Dallas moving companies. Ask people in your social media circles as well.
• Check moving company reviews online. Although most companies are likely to have the occasional less-than-perfect review, most reviews should be overwhelmingly positive.
• Visit consumer protection sites such as movingscam.com and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s protectyourmove.gov.

As you're researching residential moving companies in Dallas, these questions can help you determine which ones are the most reliable and professional:

• How long has your company been in the moving business?
• Do you do background checks on your employees?
• What type of training do your employees receive?
• How do you determine the price for a move?
• What items are not included in your moving quote?
• How would you handle my claim if something is missing or damaged?
• How do you protect household belongings during the move or while they are in storage?

There are several things you can look for when choosing a local moving company. Cross companies from your list if you encounter these red flags:

• If the company insists on full payment up front or asks to be paid in cash.
• The company doesn’t do a video or visual survey to accurately assess how much your household goods weigh. This is needed for an accurate estimate.
• The company doesn’t offer pricing transparency, which could result in hidden or last-minute fees and charges.
• They can’t provide any insurance or DOT information, which proves they are a registered local moving company.
• If you can’t find any long-standing online presence complete with third party customer reviews.

It might not be possible to schedule movers well in advance, but when it is, four to six weeks ahead of your desired moving date should be sufficient. Keep in mind, however, that there is a busy season for moving that coincides with the break between school years. If you plan to move between May and September, you will need to get on your preferred local mover’s schedule as far in advance as possible.

Our team prides ourselves on flexibility and making the local moving process as easy as possible for you. Many local moving customers in Dallas would like to request a certain day, and because of our breadth of service and the size of our crews, we can typically accommodate those requests.

Our best advice is always to schedule your local move at the earliest possible time, and we advise reaching out ideally 3-4 weeks in advance for a local move, and as early as three months ahead of time. March through September is generally peak moving season in Dallas, as kids are out of school and the real estate market is heating up. If you expect to be moving around that time, we encourage you to reach out on the earlier side in order to secure your desired date.

Start as early as possible, even if your move is still months away. This will give you the maximum amount of time to prepare and will reduce or eliminate the stress associated with rushing to meet deadlines.

Whittle your belongings down to those you want to keep. Throw out expired spices, worn-out towels, and shoes with broken heels. If you’re going to have a rummage sale, choose what you’re going to sell; price everything appropriately, and strategically pick the date and time for your sale. Every item you sell benefits you in two ways: it reduces what you’ll have to move and it puts money in your pocket. Give away or donate items in decent shape that you just don’t want or need anymore, including duplicate items.

Book your date with your local moving company of choice. Once you know you’ve chosen the right local movers and that you have your date booked, this can remove unnecessary stress.

Decide what services you’d like from your household movers. Are you looking for local packers and movers, or do you plan to pack and unpack your own belongings? At Daryl Flood, we offer partial and full-service moves to fit your specific needs and budget.

If you’ll do your own packing and unpacking, make sure you have enough boxes and supplies, such as bubble wrap, tape, markers, and more. Create a labeling system, writing down the room where a box should go on the box itself or by assigning each room a certain color of stickers. If you label all sides of your boxes, you’ll know where each one should go, no matter how you set the box down. Consider marking boxes containing important items with an “I” for “important” or “H” for high priority.

Think beyond your actual move, too, handling all change of address forms, transferring utilities, and so forth.

Lastly, here are a few more steps you can take to prepare for your local move and make it go more smoothly:

• Empty refrigerators and freezers and defrost freezers 48 hours ahead of your move day. If your refrigerator has a water dispenser, we recommend having a trained appliance servicer turn off the water supply, cap the water line, empty the lines of all water and properly disconnect the icemaker.
• Make sure items in your attic or crawl space are moved to an accessible area for the driver.
• Clear driveways and walkways of any hazards, such as mud, snow or ice.
• Remove any personal items from vehicles or boats that our movers will be transporting.
• Keep children and pets in a safe area while our moving crew is packing, loading, and unloading your belongings.
• Let your move coordinator know in advance if you have items that will require special packing, handling, or servicing, such as pool tables, flat-screen TVs, or specialty beds.
• Drain any power equipment, such as lawnmowers, of all oil and fuel.

Please note that our moving crews cannot remove anything that is permanently attached. This includes electrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures, shelving, and carpeting.

If you have any questions about preparing for your local move, your move coordinator will be glad to answer them.

Begin packing around a month in advance of your local move. This will give you plenty of time to go through items and give away or donate what you don’t need. If you find you need help in a certain area of your home, Daryl Flood provides full or partial professional packing services.

Our trained team can come in and either pack up your entire home in advance of your move, or pack only certain areas, such as a kitchen or the bedrooms. This way, you can focus less on the stress of moving and more on the excitement of transitioning to a new home.

Our local moving services are flexible, so we can customize your move to meet your needs. We can pack your entire home or take care of packing only a few rooms where you need assistance. Your dedicated move coordinator will be glad to go over all your expert full and partial packing options.

Daryl Flood has state-of-the-art facilities in Dallas all outfitted with security systems and a variety of options that will allow someone to work within their budget and make sure that if there are any special requirements, we have the logistical ability to handle it.

We are able to store your items for long or short-term, with your items expertly pad wrapped and contained for security. When you’re ready for your items to be delivered to you, we can place them in your new home with ease. Learn more about our local Dallas storage options.

We make every effort to cover all the surfaces of your furniture to protect it during your move. We use a time-tested pad wrapping method, which includes wrapping your furniture in padded blankets and securing it with clear packing tape. We also use shrink-wrap, micro foam, padded paper wrap, and other materials as needed for additional protection.

When you have fragile items that need to be moved, we offer professional crating by coordinating with a trusted third-party crating service partner to build custom crates.

Our team will also apply door and floor protection where needed in your home to ensure it looks the same when we leave as it did when we first arrived.

We know that no matter how well our customers may have planned their moves, unexpected events can get in the way of a smooth moving process. With Daryl Flood as your local mover, you'll have the option to have us safely store your belongings in our secure Dallas warehouse. Whether you need storage for just a few days or for much longer, our storage solutions are ready when you are.