Best movers in Arlington, Texas

If you're planning a move in or around Arlington, Texas, one of your first steps should be finding a reliable moving company. We scoured through thousands of reviews for dozens of moving companies in Arlington and the surrounding area, using a custom algorithm to objectively rank them. We then cut the list to the top five movers using 14 weighted scoring criteria, ranging from Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation to licensing and moving permits in Texas and customer reviews. We then spoke with each company on the list to get information on their hourly rates, travel fees and other factors to help you make a better decision.

Quick overview

The best moving company in Arlington for YOU

You can prepare as much as possible for an upcoming move, but it's always a tall task. You still have to call multiple companies for quotes and research their reputations. This guide is meant to take on some of that work for you, but we recognize that no one company will fit everyone's needs.

The best overall moving company in Arlington is King Moving Co. The company offers a wide range of services and carries a solid reputation with hundreds of positive reviews on Google and Yelp. It's also one of the oldest companies on this list at 28 years old. Its rates are very affordable for the area at $149 per hour for a three-person crew. There's also a base fee of $169 for every move, but you don't have to pay a deposit to book your move date. The company is also BBB accredited with an A+ rating and no registered complaints, which is notable for such an old company.

As you consider the companies on our list, it's wise to keep a couple of important factors in mind. Your budget is likely to be the most important because it sets the limit on which companies you can afford. Carefully consider each company's hourly rates and added fees before choosing one. If budget is your main concern, King Moving Co. also offers the best value among companies on our list, though Great White and Phoenix Express are tied for a close second.

Availability is another major factor. Moving companies are generally busiest in the summer months, along with the start and end of each month and on weekends. If you're flexible with your move date, you stand the best chance of hiring your preferred company. If you have a last-minute or emergency move, Firehouse Movers and Rescue Moving Services are your best options.

Table of contents

• Best overall Arlington mover

• Best emergency mover

• Best national moving company

• More best moving companies

• Why you can trust Yahoo Local

• Arlington moving FAQs

• Methodology

Best moving companies in Arlington, Texas

King Moving Co. is the best overall Arlington mover

King Moving Company is one of the longest-running companies on this list, first opening shop in 1995. While it initially started as a company that only moved art and antiques around the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, it grew to become a full-service moving company with a stellar reputation. Over its nearly 30 years in business, King Moving Co. has earned more than 1,000 positive reviews while keeping prices low, making it one of the best bang-for-your-buck moving companies in Arlington.

Whether you have a move to or from Arlington, King Moving Co. has the experience to know how to navigate it and the surrounding metro area for local moves. It also takes on long-distance moves all over Texas and the rest of the country. You can also hire it to move gun safes, pianos, antiques, and other specialty items, though they'll incur an additional fee.

King Moving Co. quoted us a rate of $149 per hour for a crew of three movers, making it the cheapest mover on our list. There is a 1.5-hour minimum for every job, which is below the more common two-hour minimum you see from most moving companies. That means you can expect to pay at least $223.50 in labor with your move, though most homes will take longer.

Services offered

• Local and long-distance moves

• Residential and commercial moves

• Packing/unpacking

• Specialty and large item moves

In addition to its hourly fee, King Moving Co. charges a one-time "base fee" of $169 for each move, which bumps the total minimum you can expect to pay to $392.50 for any job. The company doesn't charge a deposit to secure your move date, but it asks that you give as much notice as possible if you have to cancel services.

King Moving Co. is BBB-accredited with an A+ rating and no registered complaints. It also has 4.9 stars on Google (328 reviews) and 4.9 stars on Yelp (399 reviews). King Moving Co. told us it doesn't background check its employees, but the representative we spoke with assured us that most people on the team have been with the company for years. The company doesn't use day laborers and all of its movers are full employees.

King Moving Co. is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. It's closed on Sundays. The office is located at 6632 Shadow Crest Dr., Plano, Texas, 75093. You can call 972-672-1800 or visit its website to book your move.

Customer testimonial

I originally had planned to oversee the entire process as I was moving into my new home and didn't want to damage it during moving. Without me having to say a word, the guys were being more careful and cautious than I would have been. I had such a fantastic experience with King Moving overall, I even told my wife that we are only moving with King Moving in the future. I will be recommending this business to who ever is in need of moving. - Al H., Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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Firehouse Movers is the top alternative Arlington moving company

Firehouse Movers lives up to its name, being founded by former firefighter Brian Purcell, who co-owns the company with his wife, Nikki Purcell. The company has been in business for more than 20 years, operating all over the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Arlington. It has earned thousands of positive reviews over that time, helping it make its spot as the top alternative on Yahoo Local's list of the best Arlington movers.

Firehouse Movers is ready to meet the needs of practically any local, residential or apartment move in and around Arlington. While it isn't licensed to take on moves across state lines, the company can handle long-distance moves anywhere in Texas. It also offers packing services, along with specialty moving for pool tables and single pieces of furniture.

Firehouse Movers quoted us a rate of $209 per hour for a three-person crew, which is the highest hourly rate among companies on this list. The good news is that price includes everything for your move, so you don't have to worry about any hidden fees. There's a 1.5-hour minimum for every job, which means you can expect to pay at least $313.50.

Services offered

• Local and statewide moving

• Packing and unpacking

• Emergency services

• Furniture moving

• Pool table moving

• Storage

• Moving supplies

There is no deposit to book your move, but Firehouse Movers requires at least 48 hours of notice to cancel your move. If you cancel within that 48-hour window, there's a $150 cancellation fee.

One handy service Firehouse Movers offers is emergency moving. If you have a last-minute move crop up, Firehouse should be able to accommodate you. The company also has two storage locations that you can use to temporarily store your stuff, with climate-controlled storage units available.

Firehouse Movers background checks all of its employees. The company is BBB-accredited with an A rating and three registered complaints. While complaints are always notable, the company has responded to and resolved them. It also has a 4.9-star rating on Google (3,369 reviews) and 4.5 stars on Yelp (226 reviews).

You can call 972-412-6033 or visit the Firehouse Movers website to book your move. The company is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is closed on weekends. Its office is located at 2535-B E. State Hwy 121, Suite 140, Lewisville, Texas, 75056.

Customer testimonial

I recently completed a move with Firehouse movers and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Gerardo and his crew were great! Friendly, quick and considerate, they completed my move in record time despite an initial delay due to a storm. I highly recommend using this company as they price fairly and have great workers. Thank you for making my move quick and painless! Now to unpack these boxes… - Chanel C., Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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Rescue Moving Services is the best emergency mover in Arlington

Rescue Moving Services got its start in 2007, opening shop to offer full-service moving services to people relocating around the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Arlington. Focused on local and commercial moves, the company has earned an excellent reputation over its 25 years in business through hundreds of reviews. In fact, it has nearly perfect scores across Google, Yelp and Angi.

You can hire Rescue Moving Services for house and apartment moves in and around Arlington. The company can also handle moves to other cities in Texas, though it isn't licensed to take on interstate moves. It also offers labor-only services ranging from packing and unpacking to loading and unloading rental moving trucks.

Pricing for Rescue Moving Services is a little on the high side at $197 per hour for a three-person crew. There's also a three-hour minimum for every job, which is tied for the highest minimum time commitment with two other movers on this list. With the minimum, you can expect to pay at least $591 in labor costs for your move.

Services offered

• Local and statewide moves

• Residential and commercial moves

• Packing/unpacking

• Transparent pricing

• Antique and specialty item moves

• Emergency moves

In addition to the hourly rate, Rescue Moving Services also has a $150 truck charge and a travel fee equal to one hour of its labor rate. There's no deposit, though the company requests that you notify it as soon as possible if you cancel your move.

Beyond its regular moving services, Rescue Moving offers specialty moving for pianos, antiques and appliances, which may require a delicate touch. The company will also rearrange your furniture if you need an extra hand. With wide availability, this mover makes a great choice for emergency moves as well.

Rescue Moving Services isn't BBB-accredited , but it carries an A+ rating with zero registered complaints. It also has a 4.9-star rating on Google (172 reviews) and 4.7 stars on Yelp (17 reviews). The company doesn't background check its employees, but they receive extensive training to be moving experts who can answer any questions you might have during your move. 

You can call 972-249-8233 or visit its website to book your move. Its office is located at 125 Simpson Ct., Lewisville, Texas, 75067 and is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Customer testimonial

So impressed with Rescue Moving Service. The crew arrived early. They took great care to wrap and not damage any items. They are professional and above-board. Thanks RMS, for making our move stress free! - Jo A., Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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BLVD Moving is the best national moving company

At Yahoo Local, we're focused on helping people make confident, informed choices. We love putting a spotlight on local businesses, but depending on your situation, a national mover might be a better fit. If you're still deciding, check out our comparison of local versus national moving companies . If you're going with a national provider, our top recommendation is BLVD Moving .

BLVD Moving started in 2000 and is run by a team with decades of moving experience. It only has four locations in California, but it offers both local and long-distance moving services across the country. It's a family-run, independent business with its own fleet and movers. That said, its policies do mention the use of subcontractors or agents for certain moves, which is pretty common in the moving industry, especially during busy seasons.

We got a quote from BLVD Moving for a 500-mile relocation that involved about 1,340 cubic feet of household items — close to what you'd expect for a three-bedroom house without major appliances. The estimate came in at roughly $6,700, which is in line with what other national movers charge. It requires a 33% deposit to book, with half of the remaining balance due at pickup. The final payment is collected at delivery.

Services offered

• Local and long-distance moves

• Residential, office and commercial moves

• Packing services

• Storage

• Financing

If you need to cancel, BLVD Moving gives you a full refund on your deposit as long as you cancel at least two full business days before your scheduled pickup. Its delivery timeframe ranges from two to 21 business days, depending on distance. That window starts from your preferred delivery date — so once you're ready to receive your shipment, you could be waiting just over a month.

It's best to book your move about a month in advance — or even earlier during high-demand times like summer or the beginning and end of the month. (For more details, check out our full guide to the best and worst times to move .) Getting a quote is simple: you can either do a virtual walkthrough or fill out an inventory form online to speed things up. BLVD also offers financing to qualified customers, with interest starting at 0%.

BLVD Moving is accredited by the BBB and holds an A rating , with 75 complaints on file. That may sound like a lot, but it's fairly typical for a company that operates nationally. It has a 4.4-star average rating on Google (860 reviews) and a 2.3-star average on Yelp (340 reviews). All movers are direct employees and go through background checks.

The main office is located at 21622 Plummer St., Chatsworth, Calif. 91311. Business hours run daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. You can call 844-274-0500 or head to its website for a quote.

Customer testimonial

Armando and his crew were fantastic, they wrapped and packed my entire home in one day and were very courteous and accommodating. The movers got here around 9am and worked until about 4pm wrapping and packing everything nice and neat into the truck. We just had our items delivered and the delivery crew were also fantastic. Same process but reversed, they did a wonderful job and even helped us remove some unwanted furniture to the curb. 100% recommend! - Nathan S., Google Reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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Great White Moving Company is the best Arlington mover with no extra fees

Great White Moving has served Arlington and the surrounding areas since 2003. Focused on local and statewide moves, Great White has earned nearly perfect scores on Google, Yelp and Angi in the decades since it first opened its doors. It's done so while keeping its rates low as well, though it isn't the cheapest mover on this list.

If you have a move in Arlington or anywhere else in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, Great White Movers has plenty of experience navigating the area. You can hire the company for long-distance moves to anywhere in Texas as well, though it isn't licensed for interstate moves. It also offers professional packing, along with specialty moves for things like pool tables, gun safes, and pianos.

Great White Moving quoted us a rate of $175 per hour for a three-person crew. There's a three-hour minimum for each job, which means you can expect to pay at least $525 for your move. That's a relatively high hour minimum for the area, but the rate is all-inclusive so you won't have to face any hidden charges.

Services offered

• Local and statewide moving

• Packing and unpacking

• Specialty item moving

• Packing supplies

You must pay a $103 deposit to book your moving date, though it's refundable as long as you cancel a week in advance. That's both a relatively high deposit for the area and a lengthy notice period among moving companies in general. If you think you may have to cancel, do so as early as possible.

Great White Moving sells packing supplies in addition to offering its regular suite of services. You can purchase Bubble Wrap, boxes of various sizes, tissue paper and tape as you're packing your stuff. The company also includes basic moving supplies in its truck with every move.

The company is not BBB-accredited , though it has an A+ rating and no registered complaints. It also carries a 4.9-star rating on Google (143 reviews) and 4.4 stars on Yelp (14 reviews). Great White Moving background checks all of its movers.

You can call 817-858-6500 or visit its website to book your move. Its office is located at 3520 Bernie Anderson Ave. No. 200, Fort Worth, Texas, 76116. It's open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week (including weekends).

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Customer testimonial

These guys were FAST! They were respectful of my belongings, and weren't trying to run up the clock on us. Top notch moving company. The best moving experience!!! Call them.- Kk Stan, Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Phoenix Express Moving is the best special ty Arlington mover

Phoenix Express Specialty Moving & Delivery started as a courier company in 1999, founded by childhood friends Jeff Young and Beau Danielson. It soon expanded to a full-service moving company, offering services for home and apartment movers around the Dallas area, including Arlington. Over its decades in business, the company has earned a solid reputation with hundreds of positive reviews.

You can hire Phoenix Express for both local and long-distance moves. The company takes on moves to anywhere in Texas, but it's also licensed to offer interstate moving services. The company also has standalone packing and loading services available.

Phoenix Express' pricing is affordable for the area at $175 per hour for a crew of three movers. There's a three-hour minimum for every job, which is tied for the highest on this list. That means you can expect to pay at least $525 for your move, though a full house move will likely take longer.

Services offered

• Local and long-distance moving

• Packing and unpacking

• Labor-only services

• Fine art and large item moving

• Furniture pickup and delivery

Beyond its hourly rate, Phoenix Express quoted a $175 travel fee and $40 fuel charge for our move. The company doesn't require a deposit to book your move, though it did request you give as much notice as possible if you need to cancel.

If you have specialty belongings to move, Phoenix Express is an excellent choice for bulky and delicate items. The company uses specialty moving equipment to safely handle fine art, pianos, and large furniture pieces. You can also hire Phoenix Express as a delivery service for new furniture purchases.

Phoenix Express Specialty Moving & Delivery is BBB-accredited with an A+ rating and no registered complaints, which is worth noting for a company of its age. It also has a 4.9-star rating on Google (481 reviews) and 4.9 stars on Yelp (193 reviews). The company background checks all of its employees. 

The Phoenix Express office is located at 1327 Chemical St., Dallas, Texas, 75207. It's open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday. You can call 469-375-0400 or visit its website to book your move.

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Customer testimonial

Unquestionably the absolute best moving experience ever. The owner runs a top notch professional business. He is very organized and honest. He communicates in an effective and timely manner. The movers were so great. They packed and wrapped everything meticulously and were very organized, courteous, clean and professional. Highly recommend.- St McD, Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

You can count on Yahoo Local moving advice, and this is why

We have decades of experience providing trustworthy information on local businesses at Yahoo. And we put in the work to show you why you should trust us instead of just telling you. Our proprietary rankings system, for example, incorporates reviews from multiple established sources of user ratings and weights them to deliver what we believe is the most authoritative local business ranking system. We provide details on what goes into our rankings so you can decide on trustworthiness, which are listed below. Unlike some competitors, Yahoo Local never takes payment for inclusion or placement, and our independent picks aren't "sponsored" or otherwise influenced by external parties. Want more details? Visit our full methodology page .

• 47 movers evaluated

• 17,893 customer reviews and ratings from five sources

• 14 ranking criteria incorporated

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• Independent price quotes sourced from all six featured moving companies

• Independently researched and fact-checked by Yahoo

• Recommendations are maintained and updated regularly

Arlington Moving FAQs

What info should you have when requesting an estimate?

Most moving companies will ask for certain types of information when you call for a quote, so it's handy to have it ready. Write down your addresses and zip codes for both sides of your move. This allows companies to determine any travel fees they may charge.

Also take note of basic facts about your home size. Be prepared to provide the number of bedrooms and square footage of your home. Movers use this information to determine how many movers you may need and how large your moving truck must be.

Finally, create a list of large furniture items you plan to move, such as beds and dressers. Some companies may require a full inventory of these items before they're able to give you an accurate quote. Also note any specialty items, like pianos and gun safes, that require special handling and may incur an extra charge.

For more, read our list of questions to answer before you hire a mover .

What should you know about packing and storage in Arlington?

Heat and humidity are both areas of concern when you're packing and storing your belongings. Keep your boxes in a cool, dry place while waiting to move them, and always opt for climate-controlled storage if you need to store any sensitive belongings. You can learn more by checking out our guide to items that require climate-controlled storage .

What's different about condo and apartment moving in Arlington?

If your move involves an apartment or condo with multiple floors, you may need to reserve an elevator. Speak with your building manager to find out your building's policy on using an elevator for moves. There may be a dedicated freight elevator to move your stuff as well.

Do you need moving permits or licenses to move in Arlington?

You don't need a special license to move as an individual. Moving companies in Texas, however, must be licensed to operate under Texas Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

You might need to get a parking permit from your city or county if you need to use a public parking space for an extended period while loading or unloading your moving truck. For more, read our guide to moving licenses and regulations in Texas .

How much should you tip movers in Arlington?

You aren't required to tip moving companies. However, it's a nice way to show appreciation to your movers if they do an exceptional job. In general, it's recommended to tip between 10% and 20% of your total moving cost. You can tip your movers directly or some companies may allow you to put it on your final bill.

Check out our guide to tipping movers in 2025 for more tips.

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