Loading-only movers in Houston

Loading-only movers in Houston help when you rent your own truck, pod or trailer. Our crew loads it tightly with pads and straps so nothing shifts. You drive, and we do the heavy part.

When loading-only help makes sense

  • You rented a truck or container
  • You are moving long distance and driving yourself
  • You have heavy furniture and no helpers
  • The truck must be loaded by a set time
  • You want items packed in the right order
  • You are tired and have a long drive
  • You want straps and pads used correctly

How loading-only service works

  1. 1Tell us the truck sizeWe plan the crew and time for the truck or container.
  2. 2We arriveCrew checks the truck, ramp and path.
  3. 3Load tightHeavy items go first. We pad, strap and fill gaps.
  4. 4Final walk-throughWe check the home for leftovers and sign the inventory.

Loading-only prices in Houston

2 movers, loading$100–$170 per hour (typical)

Small truck or studio.

3 movers, loading$140–$230 per hour (typical)

A typical 15 to 26 foot truck.

4 movers, loading$190–$300 per hour (typical)

Fast load of a larger home.

Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.

What changes the price

  • Size of the truck and amount to load.
  • Stairs and long carries.
  • Heavy items.
  • Whether the truck is parked close.
  • Minimum hours.

See the full cost guide →

Good to know in Houston

Houston summer heat makes loading a truck hard work, so crews start early. Heat can also warm a closed truck, so we avoid loading items that melt or warp, like candles and vinyl records, until the end.

Texas movers of household goods are regulated by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). You should get a written proposal and the TxDMV rights brochure before anything is loaded.

Questions about loading only

Do you load pods and containers?

Yes. Tell us the size and where it is parked.

Do you bring pads and straps?

Yes. Pads, straps and a dolly are on the truck.

Is there a minimum?

Usually two hours. Your proposal shows the minimum.

Can you also unload?

Yes. Unload-only help is a separate option.

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