Blue Ox Moving Company Houston, Texas
Moving looks different in every part of Houston, from a walk-up in Montrose to a new build out in Katy. Our Houston movers have handled that range since 2012, with a 4.8-star Google rating to back it up.
Whether you’re relocating to a cozy corner in The Heights, moving to a spacious home in the suburbs, or transitioning to a high-rise downtown, we’re here to make your move easy.
We know these neighborhoods because we drive them every day, from Bellaire to The Woodlands to Sugar Land. That local footprint is why we can make a fast call if something needs to change on move day, instead of routing you through a corporate call center.
Houston Moving Rates, Up Front
Local Houston moves are billed by the hour for the crew and truck. Every move has a 2-hour minimum plus one 1-hour trip charge for the drive from our Clara Road warehouse, and your hourly rate is locked once you book.
Hourly rates — crew and truck
| Crew + truck | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| 2 movers | $150/hr |
| 3 movers | $225/hr |
| 4 movers | $300/hr |
Pads, shrink-wrap and the truck are included, with no fuel surcharge or mileage fee. Packing is $159/hr for a crew of 3 packers, materials extra. 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 |
Stairs, long carries from the truck, packing and heavy items like pianos or safes add time. Your moving consultant gives you a written estimate with your crew size and hours.
What We Offer: Moving, Packing & Storage
Loading the truck is the easy part. What actually matters is everything around it: the packing plan, the fragile items, the day your new home isn’t quite ready yet.
Full-service packing, partial packing of just the kitchen or the one closet everyone dreads, special handling for temperature-sensitive items. We build the plan around what you actually need, not a package tier.
If a fire or water loss brought you here, we also clean and restore contents using Xactimate, the same software insurance adjusters use, so there’s no back-and-forth translating the estimate.
Knowing that each move is unique, our team can create an estimate based on your actual inventory, not a generic formula, available as an in-person, virtual, or phone estimate.
Why Homeowners Choose Blue Ox
| Our Service | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Employee movers only (no day labor) | Working with our GPS-tracked trucks, our team is background-checked, trained, and entirely in-house |
| Locked-in hourly rate | You know your price and hours, so we won’t change our rate once your move is booked |
| Family owned & operated since 2012 | As local Houstonians, we can act fast and make locally-based decisions if something needs to happen fast on move day |
| In-home, virtual, or phone estimates | Our in-house Moving Consultant builds your custom estimate around your actual inventory and needs, not a generic formula |
| Full-service line of offerings | We offer local & statewide moving, with packing, unpacking, contents cleaning, senior moving, commercial moving, and fire or water damaged contents cleaning. All under one roof |
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At Blue Ox Moving...
I know firsthand that moving is a stressful time. When my wife and I used home moving companies to move our first home, the company's staff scratched the furniture, broke dishes, and lost our wedding photos… OUR WEDDING PHOTOS!
That day, I realized that it’s not only about your household items —it’s your life that is being upended. After that, I brought home our first moving truck, and Blue Ox Moving & Storage was born.
Why Houston Families Trust Us
Trust isn’t something we ask for, it’s something we build: a call after you book, a call the day before to confirm details, a text when the crew is en route, and a mid-day check-in on move day itself. If something needs attention, you’ll hear it from us directly, not find out after the fact.
Contact Us for a FREE moving and storage estimate, and we’ll design a custom moving package for your needs!
Our Home Moving & Storage Process
We have designed The Blue Ox Moving & Storage moving process to make your transition into your new home as straightforward as possible. We start with a consultation that allows us to get a clear picture of your move. We offer a suite of moving services.
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Your Home Moving Estimate
Your Home Moving and Storage Estimate, held in-person or virtually, involves determining the essential details. We assess your home's size and the number of rooms and identify any cumbersome or delicate items that might need extra care, like your piano or large appliances.
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Schedule A Move Date
Next, we schedule a convenient move date for you, including the dates for packing and your actual move date. We recommend that you create an inventory list and use labels to indicate where each box or piece of furniture will need to be placed, using a layout of your new home to color-code your boxes for a more efficient move.
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Your Packers Arrive
We usually arrive the day before the move if you ordered packing services. Our professional team will help you complete the packing process, even if you have already started independently.
We recommend you get a good night's sleep and a good meal the night before the big day!
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Your Move Date
When moving day arrives, our friendly staff of moving experts will greet you. The team will walk you through the process to know what to expect and answer any questions you may have about our moving services.
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Enjoy Your New Home
Upon reaching your new home, our team will unload and place your belongings in the appropriate room. It is helpful to have your inventory list available so everything ends up in the right place in your new home. The day following your big move, if you've purchased a full-unpacking service, our team will be there to help you and get to living comfortably in your new home as quickly as possible.
We look forward to being an integral part of your home moving transition!
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I contact a Houston moving company?
Most people don’t know exactly when they will move, so they can’t schedule their move in advance. We recommend contacting your moving company as soon as possible, but at least a month in advance is recommended. Contacting movers early gives you more time to research moving companies and schedule your move for the desired day.
We welcome you to also read our guide on knowing your rights as a Texas mover here.
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Moving Within Houston, Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Our crews head out every morning from our warehouse on Clara Road in northwest Houston. Each part of town comes with its own logistics, so here is what we plan for, area by area.
Inner Loop
The Heights, Montrose, Washington Avenue, Rice Military, Midtown and Downtown.
Bungalows on narrow streets, three-story townhomes and high-rises. For a high-rise we reserve the freight elevator with your building and send the certificate of insurance ahead.
River Oaks to the Galleria
River Oaks, Upper Kirby, Greenway, Tanglewood, Uptown and the Galleria.
Large homes full of art and antiques, and towers with set loading-dock hours. Crews bring extra padding and wrap, and we schedule around each building's move rules.
West Houston
Memorial, Spring Branch, Briar Forest, Westchase and the Energy Corridor.
New builds next to 1950s ranch homes, gated townhome communities and I-10 traffic. We time arrivals around rush hour and set up gate access before move day.
Southwest Houston
West University, Bellaire, Meyerland, Braeswood and the Texas Medical Center.
Small lots, two- and three-story rebuilds and some homes raised above flood level, which all mean more stairs. We also store furniture while you tear down and rebuild.
Northwest Houston
Oak Forest, Garden Oaks, Timbergrove, Champions and Willowbrook.
The neighborhoods closest to our warehouse. Older cottages are giving way to two-story homes, and HOA neighborhoods like Champions may limit where a truck can park.
Not Sure We Cover Your Street?
We move families and businesses all over Houston and in the suburbs listed below.
