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400 FMCSA-registered movers serving Richmond, VA — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
This page lists the moving companies operating in Richmond, VA, together with typical local and long-distance prices, delivery times and the routes people most often search when leaving the city.
Local moves inside Richmond are quoted by the hour: expect around $135 per hour for two movers and a truck, $180 for three, and $230 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 215 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 290 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is plentiful.
At 3,783 people per square mile, Richmond mixes apartment districts with single-family neighborhoods; ask your mover whether stairs, elevators or long carries apply at either address, since those are the most common surcharges here.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $570 | $700 | $850 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $690 | $840 | $1,020 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,120 | $1,370 | $1,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,630 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,680 | $3,270 | $3,990 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,560 | $1,910 | $2,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,600 | $3,180 | $3,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,170 | $5,080 | $6,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,730 | $6,990 | $8,530 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,940 | $2,370 | $2,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,910 | $3,550 | $4,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,850 | $5,920 | $7,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,770 | $9,470 | $11,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,680 | $13,020 | $15,890 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,130 | $3,810 | $4,650 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,690 | $5,720 | $6,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,810 | $9,530 | $11,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,500 | $15,250 | $18,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,190 | $20,960 | $25,580 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
400 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Tforce Freight INC
Legal name: The Wes Stewart Corporation
Legal name: Rcs Moving LLC
Legal name: D1 Moving LLC
Legal name: Centre Carriers Corp
Legal name: Nbf Richmond LLC
Legal name: All My Sons Moving & Storage (va) LLC
Legal name: Trans Links Incorporated
Legal name: Wayforth Transportation LLC
Legal name: Hunks Moving LLC
Legal name: Eagle Transport Of Richmond INC
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290 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 215 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Richmond run $2,910–$4,330 for a one-bedroom and $7,770–$11,550 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Richmond typically charge about $135 to $230 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $570 to $850, a two-bedroom $1,120 to $1,670 and a four-bedroom $2,680 to $3,990.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $4,850 to $7,220 and a three-bedroom $7,770 to $11,550. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 400 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Richmond, of which 215 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.