The Woodlands Movers, Family-Owned Since 2012
Blue Ox Moving & Storage has moved Woodlands families for more than a decade, from Alden Bridge to Grogan’s Mill. We are family-owned, based in northwest Houston since 2012, and licensed with Texas DMV No. 006708702 and USDOT 2378720.
Tell us about your move below, or call (832) 934-2583. A moving consultant builds your written estimate, usually the same day.
- Hourly rates, a 2-hour minimum, no fuel surcharge
- Your pickup and delivery dates guaranteed
- Furniture pads and shrink-wrap on every move
Moving Services in The Woodlands
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Residential Moving in The Woodlands
Houses, townhomes, and Waterway apartments and condos, from Grogan’s Mill to Creekside Park. Furniture pads and shrink-wrap come with every residential move.
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Packing and Unpacking
A full home or just the kitchen. Our packing crew comes the day before or the morning of your move.
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Moving and Storage
Sealed wooden vaults in our climate-controlled Houston warehouse when your closing dates don’t line up. See moving and storage.
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Senior Moves and Downsizing
Moves into The Woodlands’ senior living communities, paced for the family. See our senior moving services.
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Office Moves
Hughes Landing, Town Center and Research Forest offices, scheduled around your business hours. See office moves.
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Long-Distance Moves
From The Woodlands across Texas and out of state. Long-distance moves are quoted separately, not by the hour.
How Much Do Movers Cost in The Woodlands?
Local moves are billed by the hour for the time your crew works, with a 2-hour minimum.
Hourly rates — crew and truck
| Crew + truck | Hourly rate |
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| 2 movers | $150/hr |
| 3 movers | $225/hr |
| 4 movers | $300/hr |
Pads, shrink-wrap and the truck are included, and there is no fuel surcharge. Monday–Wednesday moves from May through August run $15/hr lower.
Typical totals — 2-hour minimum and 1-hour trip charge built in
| Home | Crew | Hours on site | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | 2 movers | 2–4 | $450–$750 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 movers | 3–5 | $600–$900 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers | 6–8 | $1,575–$2,025 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 movers | 8–10 | $2,700–$3,300 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 movers | 10–12 | $3,300–$3,900 |
Pianos, safes, stairs and elevator waits add time. Your moving consultant builds your written estimate from your actual home. See typical prices by home size or how our free estimates work.
Woodlands Villages We Move Every Month
We move families in and out of every village of The Woodlands, including:
- Alden Bridge (77382) — the largest village, between Research Forest Drive and Kuykendahl Road
- Sterling Ridge (77382) — along Woodlands Parkway west of Kuykendahl, including the gated Carlton Woods
- Grogan’s Mill (77380) — the original village, along Grogans Mill Road next to Town Center
- Town Center, Hughes Landing and East Shore (77380) — apartments, condos and high-rises on The Woodlands Waterway and Lake Woodlands
- College Park (77384) — north of Research Forest along FM 1488, near Lone Star College–Montgomery
- Panther Creek (77381) — on the south shore of Lake Woodlands
- Cochran’s Crossing (77381) — off Research Forest Drive, north of Lake Woodlands
- Indian Springs (77381 and 77382) — south of Woodlands Parkway, west of Panther Creek
- Creekside Park (77389) — the Harris County village west of Gosling Road, zoned to Tomball ISD
- Harper’s Landing (77385) — the one village east of I-45
We also move within The Woodlands, for example from a Grogan’s Mill starter home to Creekside Park or from a Town Center apartment to Alden Bridge. The Woodlands Township covenants and many village associations set truck parking rules and limit how long a container can sit in the driveway, and gated sections such as Carlton Woods and East Shore need your movers on the gate list. Send us your rules and your moving consultant plans the day around them.
Moving in The Woodlands: What Our Crews Plan For
A Woodlands move has a few wrinkles that catch movers from outside the area. Ours plan for them:
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Township Covenants and Gated Villages
The Woodlands Township covenants and many village associations set truck parking rules and limit how long a container can sit in the driveway. Gated sections such as Carlton Woods and East Shore need your movers on the gate list. Send us your rules and your moving consultant plans the day around them.
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Town Center and Hughes Landing High-Rises
Waterway apartments, condos and high-rises need a loading-dock or elevator reservation and usually a certificate of insurance from your mover. Reserve the elevator when you book and we will send the certificate your building asks for.
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I-45, Woodlands Parkway and Research Forest Traffic
Our trucks come up Beltway 8 and I-45, or SH 249 and the Grand Parkway for Creekside Park and the west side. We plan around I-45 rush hour and use the Hardy Toll Road when it is faster.
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Heat, Humidity and Summer Storms
Summer heat and sudden rain are normal here. We wrap furniture, protect floors and keep electronics and artwork out of the weather on every move.
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School Calendars
Most of The Woodlands is Conroe ISD; Creekside Park is Tomball ISD. Summer and month-end Saturdays fill first, so book 2 to 4 weeks ahead if you are moving around the school year.
Tips for Your Woodlands Move
- Book 2 to 4 weeks ahead. Summer and month-end Saturdays fill first.
- Reserve the elevator. Town Center, Hughes Landing and Waterway buildings need a loading-dock or elevator reservation and usually a certificate of insurance from your mover. Ask us for ours when you book.
- Check your school district. Most of The Woodlands is Conroe ISD; Creekside Park is Tomball ISD.
- Get covenant and gate approval early. Send your village association your move date and truck details, and add Blue Ox to the gate list in Carlton Woods, East Shore and other gated sections.
- Plan for weather. Summer heat and sudden rain are common. We wrap furniture and protect floors on every move.
Your Dates, Guaranteed
We guarantee your pickup and delivery dates. Your moving consultant confirms them in writing when you book, and your crew shows up on the day we promised.
Getting to The Woodlands
Our trucks leave our warehouse at 6355 Clara Rd in northwest Houston, about 35 miles from Town Center. We reach The Woodlands by Beltway 8 and I-45 north, or by SH 249 and the Grand Parkway (SH 99) for Creekside Park and the west side. We plan around I-45 rush hour and use the Hardy Toll Road when it is faster.
Every local Houston move includes a 1-hour trip charge at your crew’s hourly rate. There is no separate fuel charge.
Frequently Asked Questions About Movers in The Woodlands
How much do movers cost in The Woodlands, TX?
Local moves are hourly: $150/hr for 2 movers, $225/hr for 3 and $300/hr for 4, with a 2-hour minimum and a 1-hour trip charge. A typical 3-bedroom Woodlands home runs about $1,575 to $2,025; a 4-bedroom about $2,700 to $3,300.
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Do you move into gated communities like Carlton Woods and East Shore?
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Do you offer packing and storage?
Can you move me from The Woodlands to Dallas, Austin or another state?
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Nearby Areas We Serve
Blue Ox also moves families and businesses near The Woodlands in Spring · Conroe · Magnolia · Tomball. See all areas we serve.
Planning your move? See what a move costs in Houston, how our free estimates work, packing services, moving and storage and residential moving.
Family-owned and licensed since 2012. Texas DMV No. 006708702 · USDOT 2378720