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Moving Companies in Houston: 9 Best for 2026

TenBestFind ranks 9 moving companies in Houston, TX. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 9 because only 9 met them. The list was last reviewed on November 11, 2026.

The best moving companies in Houston for 2026, by our checks, are 3 Men Movers, Simple Moving Company, Power Movers, Einstein Moving Company, A Better Tripp Moving & Storage, Johnnie T. Melia Moving & Storage, Ameritex Movers, College Hunks Central Houston and Ward North American. Each has a real office or warehouse inside Houston city limits, at least 4.7 stars on Google, a Texas household goods number on its site, and an active federal record where one is published. Pick A Better Tripp, JT Melia or Ward if you are leaving Texas, since they hold or work under interstate household goods authority.

Written by Priya Nathan9 companies reviewed9 rankedHow We Rank

The Ranking

Our top 9 moving companies in Houston

Moving in Houston has its own set of problems. Summers are long and humid, so crews start early and a July move can stretch longer than the estimate if the truck has to wait in the heat for an elevator. Hurricane season runs from June through November, and a storm in the forecast can push back bookings across the city. The end of the month is the busiest time for apartment moves, so book two to three weeks ahead for a Saturday in summer. If you live in a high rise or a large apartment complex, call the building first. Most require you to reserve a freight elevator and loading dock, and many ask the mover for a certificate of insurance naming the building before move day. Ask your mover to send it early. The City of Houston limits where a moving truck can sit. Large vehicles, which the city defines as over 8 feet tall or 22 feet long, may not park on residential streets except while actively loading or unloading, and are barred from parking on public streets between 2 am and 6 am. A crew that is loading is exempt from the two hour limit, but an unattended truck can be ticketed, so plan for the truck to arrive when the crew does. Every mover that moves household goods inside Texas for pay needs a TxDMV certificate number, and you can look it up on the TxDMV Truck Stop site before you sign. Texas movers must give you a written proposal before loading. A binding proposal states the exact price. A not to exceed proposal states the most you will pay and allows the mover to charge less. For moves to another state, the mover also needs a USDOT number with household goods authority on the FMCSA system, and several firms on this list are licensed only for moves inside Texas. Basic liability on most moves is set by weight, often 60 cents per pound per item, which will not replace a television or a sofa. Ask what full value coverage costs before you book. TxDMV lists the warning signs of an unlicensed mover: a price far below everyone else, no local business address, unmarked trucks and no written proposal or contract. A large cash deposit before anything is loaded is another reason to walk away.

  1. 01

    Best for full home moves

    3 Men Movers

    4.9(7840 Google reviews)
    Best forFull home moves where you want to pick your crew
    In business41 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    3 Men Movers holds 4.9 stars from 7,840 Google reviews and has run from the same Houston yard since 1985, with active federal household goods authority.

    What we like

    • 4.9 stars across 7,840 Google reviews
    • Federal record matches its Houston yard address
    • Crew leaders you can request by name

    Things to consider

    • Three mover minimum makes small apartment moves pricier

    Services

    • Local moving
    • Long distance moving
    • Storage
    • Packing services
    Key details
    Best for
    Full home moves where you want to pick your crew
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    6805 Sands Point Dr
    Years in business
    41 years
    Credentials
    Texas household goods carrier certificate
  2. 02

    Best for posted hourly pricing

    Simple Moving Company

    4.9(78 Google reviews)
    Best forApartment and small home moves with a price you can check
    In business8 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Simple Moving Company has 4.9 stars from 78 Google reviews, posts its hourly rates and charges no deposit, from an East End office that matches its carrier record.

    What we like

    • Rates from $109 an hour posted online
    • No deposit or cancellation fee
    • Supplies like pads and wrap included

    Things to consider

    • Short local track record with 78 reviews

    Services

    • Local moving
    • Packing services
    Key details
    Best for
    Apartment and small home moves with a price you can check
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    5301 Polk St Bldg 14 Ste 26
    Years in business
    8 years
    Credentials
    Texas household goods carrier certificate
  3. 03

    Best for evening and weekend moves

    Power Movers

    4.9(1048 Google reviews)
    Best forEvening and weekend moves in the Heights and north side
    In business9 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Power Movers holds 4.9 stars from 1,048 Google reviews and keeps long hours seven days a week from its Independence Heights base.

    What we like

    • Office open until 8 pm most days
    • Founded by a former Houston police officer
    • Four years as the rodeo moving company

    Things to consider

    • Federal record shows one truck and no interstate authority

    Services

    • Local moving
    • Long distance moving
    • Packing services
    Key details
    Best for
    Evening and weekend moves in the Heights and north side
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    1310 E 29th St
    Years in business
    9 years
    Credentials
    Texas household goods carrier certificate
  4. 04

    Best for a guaranteed arrival window

    Einstein Moving Company

    4.9(1161 Google reviews)
    Best forPlanned home moves with a guaranteed arrival window
    In business14 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Einstein Moving Company has 4.9 stars from 1,161 Google reviews in Houston, a guaranteed two hour arrival window and an active Texas fleet of about 80 trucks.

    What we like

    • Two hour arrival window guaranteed
    • No deposit and free cancellation
    • $2,000 damage coverage included

    Things to consider

    • Intrastate only and no storage of its own

    Services

    • Local moving
    • Long distance moving
    • Packing services
    Key details
    Best for
    Planned home moves with a guaranteed arrival window
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    3011 Crossview Dr
    Years in business
    14 years
    Credentials
    Texas household goods carrier certificate
  5. 05

    Best for long distance moves

    A Better Tripp Moving & Storage

    4.8(476 Google reviews)
    Best forLong distance moves and storage in transit
    In business30 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    A Better Tripp holds 4.8 stars from 476 Google reviews and is one of the few local firms with its own active interstate household goods authority and storage.

    What we like

    • Own interstate household goods authority
    • Climate controlled storage in transit
    • Founder and family still run it

    Things to consider

    • Small fleet, so book weeks ahead

    Services

    • Local moving
    • Long distance moving
    • Storage
    • Packing services
    Key details
    Best for
    Long distance moves and storage in transit
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    5400 Mitchelldale St Ste B1
    Years in business
    30 years
    Credentials
    USDOT number, active interstate household goods carrier (MC 316547)
  6. 06

    Best for moves with storage

    Johnnie T. Melia Moving & Storage

    4.8(260 Google reviews)
    Best forStorage and moves for long time Houston homeowners
    In business57 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Johnnie T. Melia has 4.8 stars from 260 Google reviews, its own vault warehouse and active federal household goods authority after 56 years under one Houston family.

    What we like

    • Own vault warehouse in Houston
    • Same family since 1969
    • Federal household goods authority

    Things to consider

    • Office closed on Sundays

    Services

    • Local moving
    • Long distance moving
    • Storage
    • Packing services
    Key details
    Best for
    Storage and moves for long time Houston homeowners
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    2527 Fairway Park Dr
    Years in business
    57 years
    Credentials
    USDOT number, active household goods carrier (MC 303554)
  7. 07

    Best for southwest Houston moves

    Ameritex Movers

    4.7(3059 Google reviews)
    Best forApartment and office moves in southwest Houston
    In business25 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Ameritex Movers has 4.7 stars from 3,059 Google reviews, an office open every day and an active Texas carrier record at its southwest Houston address.

    What we like

    • More than 3,000 Google reviews
    • Office open seven days
    • Federal record matches its Houston office

    Things to consider

    • Licensed for moves inside Texas only

    Services

    • Local moving
    • Long distance moving
    • Packing services
    Key details
    Best for
    Apartment and office moves in southwest Houston
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    9200 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
    Years in business
    25 years
    Credentials
    Texas household goods carrier certificate
  8. 08

    Best for moves with a cleanout

    College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving Central Houston

    4.7(1616 Google reviews)
    Best forMoves where you also need to clear out junk
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    College Hunks Central Houston has 4.7 stars from 1,616 Google reviews and can move your furniture and clear out junk in the same visit.

    What we like

    • Moving and junk hauling on one visit
    • More than 1,600 Google reviews
    • Booking line open around the clock

    Things to consider

    • No USDOT number on its local page

    Services

    • Local moving
    • Long distance moving
    • Packing services
    Key details
    Best for
    Moves where you also need to clear out junk
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    4800 W 34th St Ste B2
    Credentials
    Texas household goods carrier certificate
  9. 09

    Best for corporate and cross country relocations

    Ward North American

    4.8(300 Google reviews)
    Best forCorporate relocations and moves across the country
    In business50 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Ward North American has 4.8 stars from 300 Google reviews and backs Houston moves with North American Van Lines authority and 80,000 square feet of local warehouse space.

    What we like

    • 80,000 square feet of Houston warehouse space
    • Van line network for interstate moves
    • Moving customers since 1976

    Things to consider

    • Likely pricier for a small local move

    Services

    • Local moving
    • Long distance moving
    • Storage
    • Packing services
    Key details
    Best for
    Corporate relocations and moves across the country
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    8820 Clay Rd Ste 100
    Years in business
    50 years
    Credentials
    USDOT number (North American Van Lines), active with household goods authority

Side by Side

Compare the top moving companies in Houston

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 9 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
013 Men MoversFull home moves where you want to pick your crewLocal moving, Long distance moving, StorageHouston4.9(7840)Not listedView
02Simple Moving CompanyApartment and small home moves with a price you can checkLocal moving, Packing servicesHouston4.9(78)Not listedView
03Power MoversEvening and weekend moves in the Heights and north sideLocal moving, Long distance moving, Packing servicesHouston4.9(1048)Not listedView
04Einstein Moving CompanyPlanned home moves with a guaranteed arrival windowLocal moving, Long distance moving, Packing servicesHouston4.9(1161)Not listedView
05A Better Tripp Moving & StorageLong distance moves and storage in transitLocal moving, Long distance moving, StorageHouston4.8(476)Not listedView
06Johnnie T. Melia Moving & StorageStorage and moves for long time Houston homeownersLocal moving, Long distance moving, StorageHouston4.8(260)Not listedView
07Ameritex MoversApartment and office moves in southwest HoustonLocal moving, Long distance moving, Packing servicesHouston4.7(3059)Not listedView
08College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving Central HoustonMoves where you also need to clear out junkLocal moving, Long distance moving, Packing servicesHouston4.7(1616)Not listedView
09Ward North AmericanCorporate relocations and moves across the countryLocal moving, Long distance moving, StorageHouston4.8(300)Not listedView

Coverage

Moving companies serving Houston and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Texas and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

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Nearby rankings

Service coverage across Houston. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best moving companies in Houston

We searched Google Maps through DataForSEO on 11 November 2026 for moving company Houston, movers Houston and local movers Houston, then ran follow up searches for moving and storage, long distance, apartment and neighborhood movers. Google Places was not used today. Companies are listed in Google order: first those found in the three main searches, then those found in the follow up searches. To make the list a company needed a street address inside Houston city limits, checked with the US Census geocoder, a commercial parcel in Harris County Appraisal District records, at least 4.5 stars and 50 reviews, its own trucks, a working website and at least four real photos. We rejected virtual and coworking offices, apartment and home addresses, self storage units, brokers and lead pages, and any second office of the same brand. USDOT numbers were checked on FMCSA SAFER. TxDMV numbers are as published by each company. No company paid to be included.

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Hiring

How to choose a moving company in Houston

  1. Get an in-home or video survey

    A price given without anyone seeing your belongings is a guess. Ask for a survey, in person or by video, before you compare quotes.

  2. Ask for a binding estimate

    A binding or not-to-exceed estimate caps what you pay. A non-binding one can grow on moving day.

  3. Check the registration

    Long-distance movers in the US need a USDOT number you can look up. In Canada, check the company's provincial registration and reviews.

  4. Understand the valuation coverage

    Basic coverage often pays by weight, not by value. Ask what full-value protection costs and what it excludes.

  5. Read the contract before moving day

    Stairs, long carries, packing materials and storage are the usual extra charges. They should be on the page in advance.

  6. Keep a list of what goes on the truck

    The inventory is what any damage claim will rest on, so check it before you sign it.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • A quote given over the phone with no survey
  • A large cash deposit before the move
  • No physical address or registration number
  • A price that rises once your things are on the truck
  • Blank spaces in a contract you are asked to sign

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FAQ

Moving companies in Houston FAQs

How do I check if a Houston mover is licensed?

Ask for the mover's TxDMV certificate number and look it up on the TxDMV Truck Stop lookup. A licensed Texas mover shows an active certificate. For a move to another state, also check the USDOT number on FMCSA SAFER and make sure it shows household goods authority.

How do moving estimates work in Texas?

A Texas mover must give you a written proposal before loading. A binding proposal states the exact price of the move. A not to exceed proposal states the maximum price and lets the mover charge less. Get it in writing, with the crew size, hourly rate or flat price and every fee listed.

Can a moving truck park on my street in Houston?

Yes, while it is loading or unloading. Houston bars large vehicles, those over 8 feet tall or 22 feet long, from parking on residential streets except during active loading or unloading, and from public streets between 2 am and 6 am. Plan for the truck to arrive with the crew.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
November 2026
Last reviewed
November 2026
Companies evaluated
9

Priya Nathan

Staff writer, remodeling and moving

Priya writes the remodeling, moving and cost guides. She spends most of her time reading contracts and estimates, which is where the differences between two apparently identical quotes usually turn up.

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