Looking for Austin movers who show up on time and keep the price they quote? Our crews move Austin every day, from Downtown high-rises and Hyde Park bungalows to family homes in Circle C and Mueller, with one written price before the first box moves.
Your Austin price can go up when a move has:
Two hour minimum on every Austin local move, plus travel time. Moves over 50 miles are priced flat, not by the hour. Interest-free financing through Wisetack: 0% APR, soft credit pull, no fees. A 2.5% fee applies to final balances paid by card.
| Home size | Crew | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or one bedroom | 2 Movers | $150 / hr |
| Large one to three bedrooms | 3 Movers | $210 / hr |
| Three to four bedrooms | 4 Movers | $310 / hr |
| Five bedrooms or specialty jobs | 5 Movers | $360 / hr |
Sample not-to-exceed quote
| 4 bedroom, Allandale to Circle C Ranch, 4 movers × 6 hrs | $1,860.00 |
| Truck, fuel, travel time | $0.00 |
| Pads, stretch wrap, wardrobe boxes | $0.00 |
| Stairs and long carry | $0.00 |
| Not to exceed | $1,860.00 |
Leaving Austin for Dallas, Houston, or another state? You get one flat price in writing before load day, built from real crew hours, miles, and any overnight stop. Your things ride on our own truck with our own movers, never a shared load passed between strangers. The crew that wraps your Austin home is the same crew that unloads it whenever the route allows.
Long Distance Movers
Austin moves often come with a short lease window and a busy work week. Our packers bring new boxes, paper, tape, and wardrobe cartons, wrap dishes and art one piece at a time, and label every box by room. Choose a full pack, the kitchen only, or just the fragile things. At the new place we can unpack and haul the empty boxes away for you.
Packing Services
Tech offices at The Domain, clinics along MoPac, and shops on South Congress can move without losing a workday. We plan the move around your hours, send night or weekend crews, and tag desks, monitors, and files by room. One coordinator runs the whole job, so your team walks in the next morning, finds everything in place, and gets straight back to work.
Commercial Movers
Pianos, gun safes, and heavy gym equipment need the right tools and enough strong hands. We bring piano boards, padded straps, and extra movers, and we check stairs, balconies, and elevator sizes before move day. Whether it is a baby grand in Tarrytown or an upright in a third floor walk-up, your piece arrives safe and your floors and walls stay protected.
Piano Movers
Rented a truck or a moving pod on your own? Our labor only crew loads or unloads it for you anywhere in Austin, with dollies, pads, and straps included. We stack the load tight and tie it down so nothing shifts on I-35 or MoPac. It is a popular choice for students and budget moves, and trained movers still handle the heavy lifting.
Labor Only Movers
Austin leases rarely line up to the day, and new builds in Pflugerville or Leander often finish late. We pick up your things, keep them wrapped in secure storage, and deliver when your new home is ready. Store for a week or a few months. Storage is billed by the month, usually $550 to $1,200 depending on space, and every charge is listed on your written quote.
Storage SolutionsCompare
Both kinds of quotes are common in Austin. Before you choose, ask each mover what happens to your total if the day runs long.
| Factor | Evolution not-to-exceed | Open hourly (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| How the price is set | Your inventory, access, and services | Crew size times hours on the clock |
| Best fit | Most home moves and every long distance move | Tiny jobs or very unclear ones |
| Slow traffic on I-35 or MoPac | Your cap stays the same | You pay for the extra time |
| Extra items on the day | Added only with a new written scope | Simply adds more hours |
| When you know the total | Before move day | After the last box is in |
| What we need first | A video or in-home walkthrough | Clear details on stairs, parking, and crew size |
Every Move Includes
Your own written quote is the final word for your move. The items below come standard on every Evolution local move in Austin.
Extras you can add: full value protection above basic coverage, custom crates, junk haul-away, and outside work like appliance hookups. Each one shows its own price on your quote before you sign.
What’s Included
Serving Greater Austin and Travis County
Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun by appointment
Evolution was founded in 2013 by two brothers from Texas State University who got their start in the moving business right here in Austin. Our Austin crews run out of the Central Texas branch and cover the whole metro, from Downtown and East Austin to Round Rock, Cedar Park, and the Hill Country. We know which high-rises need a certificate of insurance and an elevator booking, how UT move-in week fills the streets around campus, and when MoPac and I-35 back up.
Your Austin quote is based on:
Your price only changes if the job changes, such as more items, a new address, another stop, or harder access than planned. We write the change down, and you approve it before any extra work starts.
Typical Cost
The rate card gives the hourly price. This table shows what real Austin-area local moves cost, the middle half of our billed jobs, so you can check any quote before you sign.
| Home size | Typical hours | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or one bedroom | About 3 hours | $400 – $650 |
| Two to three bedrooms | About 5 hours | $650 – $1,350 |
| Four bedrooms or more | About 6 hours | $900 – $2,600 |
Before Moving Day
Book the building early
Downtown, Rainey Street, and The Domain towers usually need an elevator reservation, a certificate of insurance, and set move hours. Ask your building for their rules, and we send the insurance certificate for free.
Work around the big weekends
SXSW in March, ACL Fest in October, race weekend at the Circuit of the Americas, and Longhorn home games close streets and fill hotels. Tell us your date and we will plan a route and start time around them.
Confirm HOA and building rules
Ask both places about:
Plan for UT move-in week
In mid to late August, thousands of students move into West Campus and North Campus at once. If you live near UT, book early and expect tight parking on move day.
Check the hills and the drive
West Austin, Westlake, and the Hill Country edge of town have steep drives and narrow streets. Send us a photo of the drive, and we will plan the right truck or a smaller shuttle truck.
Beat the heat
Austin summers pass 100 degrees for weeks at a time. Our crews start early, and heat-sensitive things like candles, vinyl records, and electronics go on the truck last and come off first.
Service Area
Our crews cover every part of Austin and the fast-growing towns around it. Access changes from street to street, but the rate card stays the same.
All of Austin and Travis County, plus nearby Williamson, Hays, and Caldwell County towns. Not sure you are covered? Call and we will tell you in a minute.
Coverage
Basic released value coverage comes free on every Austin move. Upgrades are flat prices, not a percentage of what you own, and most customers choose the $100 tier.
| Coverage tier | Price | Protects up to |
|---|---|---|
| Worry Free Basic | $100 | $2,000 |
| Worry Free Plus | $200 | $5,000 |
| Worry Free Premium | $300 | $10,000 |
| Worry Free Platinum | $1,000 | $50,000 |
| Worry Free Platinum | $2,500 | $100,000 |
Choose your tier before you sign the bill of lading, and ask how boxes you pack yourself are covered.
Evolution Moving Reviews
Our Process
Send both addresses, your date, and what is moving. It takes about two minutes.
We look at your home by video or in person and check stairs, elevators, and parking.
You receive one not-to-exceed total with every line listed. A one-hour deposit holds a local date.
The crew protects floors, wraps furniture, loads, drives, and unloads. Your coordinator is one text away.
We walk the new home with you, rebuild what we took apart, and you pay the price you were quoted.
Watch the Process
See how an Evolution crew protects a home, loads the truck, and finishes at the price we promised.
Watch the full video on YouTubeEvolution Moving Cares
A good move comes down to the people carrying your things. Our Austin movers are full-time Evolution employees who train together and work as a team, not day labor found the night before.
They know how to fit a sectional into a Downtown freight elevator, how to carry a dresser up a narrow Hyde Park porch, and why an early start matters in an Austin August.
The names you see in our reviews, like Xavier, Garrett, and Brady, are the same kind of people who show up at your door.
Flat rate, a delivery window in writing, and one crew where the route allows. Transit times are typical for trips leaving Austin, and any trip over 250 miles includes an overnight stop.
Local Information
Quick facts people ask us about before they pick an Austin neighborhood.
| Measure | Austin |
|---|---|
| Population | About 994,000 |
| Median home value | About $571,000 |
| Median household income | About $90,430 |
| Moved in the last year | About 21.6% of residents |
| State income tax | None |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024. Refresh yearly.
Austin is one of the fastest growing big cities in the country, and about one in five residents moved in the last year. Home values run close to double the Texas median, so many families look at Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Kyle for more space for the money.
Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes fund local services and school districts, so plan for that line in your yearly budget.
A 10-mile hike and bike trail loops the lake through the middle of downtown.
A spring-fed pool in Zilker Park that stays cool all year.
From Sixth Street to the Continental Club, there is live music almost every night.
March and October festivals that bring huge crowds and street closures.
The Forty Acres shapes the whole city calendar, from August move-in to football Saturdays.
The main routes across town, and the ones to avoid at rush hour on move day.
Austin mixes a big tech economy with a laid-back, outdoor lifestyle. Young professionals, families, and students all move here for the jobs, the music, and the Hill Country at the edge of town.
Getting around. I-35 runs north and south through the middle of the city, with MoPac to the west and US 183 and SH 130 to the east. Rush hour can be slow, so many people plan their commute around it.
Picking a neighborhood. Downtown and East Austin offer high-rises and walkable streets. Hyde Park, Travis Heights, and Tarrytown have older homes with character, while Mueller and Circle C are newer planned communities. Check which school district your address falls in, since the lines change block by block.
Weather. Summers are long and hot, and heavy spring rain can flood low-water crossings fast. Never drive through a flooded road, and keep valuables off the floor during storm season.
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