Moving FAQ: Answers Without the Runaround

Most HHG Movers local moving services are typically priced hourly with a 2-hour minimum. The current public truck rates are $224 per hour for 3 movers and $295 per hour for 4 movers.

Planning examples for straightforward local moves include a studio / 1-bedroom apartment from about $448, a 2-bedroom apartment from about $672, a 2-bedroom house from about $896, a 3-bedroom apartment from about $952, a 3-bedroom house from about $1,344, and a 4-bedroom house from about $2,508.

Local moving service using an HHG Movers truck has a 2-hour minimum. Labor-only service, where you provide the rental truck, trailer, POD or container, has a 3-hour minimum.

Labor-only is $195 per hour for 3 movers or $295 per hour for 4 movers, with a 3-hour minimum. That makes the minimum $585 for 3 movers or $885 for 4 movers. After the minimum, time is billed in 15-minute increments.

Labor-only is for customers supplying the transportation. Full-service cargo protections are not automatically part of labor-only service.

No. HHG Movers does not weigh your household goods after loading in order to determine the final bill. Georgia moves over 50 miles and interstate moves are quoted as written flat-rate moves after we review the actual inventory, access, distance and services.

Yes. Long-distance and interstate moves are quoted as a written flat rate after the move is reviewed. The final authority is the written quote, not a scale ticket and not a number generated only from bedroom count.

Show us what is actually moving and show us the access. The standard and preferred method is a video walkthrough. Include rooms, closets, garages, outside storage areas, stairs, elevators, parking or long carries, and any piano, safe, pool table, exercise equipment or unusually large piece.

In-person estimates are available when video is not practical or when HHG Movers determines an on-site review makes sense.

Because the quotes may not include the same thing. Compare the actual inventory, crew size, transportation, packing, furniture preparation, protection, storage, specialty handling and access assumptions. A lower number is not a better deal if half the job is missing from the scope.

Stairs matter because they affect time, manpower, equipment and what can be handled safely. HHG Movers does not use stairs as a surprise add-on after the fact. Tell us about them during the estimate so the move can be staffed and planned correctly.

Tell us as soon as possible. A written quote is based on the inventory and services included when it was prepared. Adding furniture, packing, a storage stop, difficult access or specialty items can change the work and therefore the price.

Two to three weeks is generally a comfortable planning window. Earlier planning helps around end-of-month, summer, holidays and other busy periods. Short-notice moves may be possible when the schedule allows.

Monday through Friday is our standard workweek, and crews are generally planned to be finished by 5:00 p.m. Weekend work is not standard; if HHG Movers chooses to accept a weekend date, it is quoted individually and may carry premium pricing.

The deposit is 10% of the accepted estimate to secure the move date. The normal flow is: review the estimate, sign it, then complete the deposit step.

HHG Movers accepts cash, certified check and credit card. Your written quote or payment instructions control if a particular job has different requirements.

For local moves, the remaining balance is generally due at completion. For moves of 50 miles or more, the remaining balance is generally due on arrival at the destination unless the written quote states otherwise.

No. Tips are never required. If you believe the crew did an excellent job, gratuity is appreciated, but it is completely up to you.

Call us as soon as you know. Depending on the schedule, we may be able to adjust the move date, plan the move in stages, temporarily hold the household goods, or coordinate storage between homes.

• Finish anything you are packing yourself.
• Clearly separate items that are not moving.
• Clear walkways, entrances and the planned loading area.
• Secure pets and keep children away from active work areas.
• Disconnect appliances or utilities that require customer or professional disconnection.
• Keep medications, cash, jewelry and important documents with you.
• Let us know about gates, elevators, loading docks, parking restrictions or narrow access before moving day.

The cheapest minute of moving labor is usually the minute you do not need. Finish self-packed boxes before arrival, label them by destination room, clear walkways, separate the items that are not moving, decide where major furniture will go, reserve elevators or loading areas in advance, and make sure the truck can get reasonably close to the property.

Decluttering before the estimate can help too. There is no benefit in paying movers to pack, carry and transport things you already know you do not want.

Lightweight clothing may sometimes remain in appropriate dresser drawers. Heavy, loose, fragile or valuable contents should be removed. Some furniture needs to be emptied completely because of its construction or weight.

Keep cash, jewelry, medications, identification, important records, keys, irreplaceable personal items and anything you will need immediately with you. A simple first-night bag with chargers, toiletries, clothing and basic necessities is also a good idea.

Yes. The customer or an authorized decision-maker should be available when the crew needs direction about what is moving, what is staying, and where things belong at the destination.

Yes. We can pack as much or as little as you need. Whole-home planning estimates currently run about $360 for a studio / 1-bedroom apartment, $630 for a 2-bedroom apartment, $936 for a 3-bedroom apartment, $900 for a 2-bedroom house, $1,350 for a 3-bedroom house, and $1,800 for a 4-bedroom house.

Those are planning estimates. Kitchens, glassware, collections, unusually packed homes and special handling can change the final packing quote.

Yes. Partial packing is often the best middle ground. Customers may pack most of the house while we handle kitchens, dishes, artwork, mirrors, TVs, fragile collections or other areas they would rather leave to the crew.

When HHG Movers provides the packing service, appropriate cartons, paper and packing materials are part of that scope. Customers packing themselves can use standard moving cartons from their preferred retailer.

Label the destination room first, then add a short description when useful: “Kitchen — Pots & Pans” or “Primary Bedroom — Bedding.” Clear labels reduce questions during unloading and help boxes land where they belong.

On full-service moves, protection can include moving blankets, stretch/plastic wrap, floor runners, entry and door-frame protection, cardboard or carpet protection, corner guards, mattress protection and TV boxes as appropriate to the job.

Cloth furniture is commonly stretch-wrapped; wood furniture is commonly blanket-wrapped. We protect the property as well as the furniture because the move path matters too.

Televisions should be in the factory box, a proper TV box, or an HHG Movers quick crate. Tell us about large or unusually mounted TVs before the move so we can plan the right protection.

Not necessarily. Valuation and responsibility can differ when contents are packed by the customer because the mover did not control or inspect the packing method. Review the valuation and packing terms in your written moving paperwork for the move you booked.

Yes. Normal moving-related disassembly and reassembly can include beds, tables, sectionals, shelving, exercise equipment and other furniture that can be safely taken apart and put back together. Our crews bring normal moving tools.

We evaluate the item and the route before forcing anything. Sometimes removing legs, doors or another component solves the problem. Sometimes a different route works. If the only remaining option creates unreasonable risk to the home, furniture or crew, we will not simply force it through.

Yes. Refrigerators should be emptied and prepared for transport. Customers are responsible for disconnecting water lines and arranging qualified help for gas, hard-wired electrical, plumbing or other specialized utility work when required.

We can transport many household appliances after they are properly disconnected. Movers are not a substitute for a plumber, electrician or gas technician. Specialized utility disconnection and reconnection should be completed by the appropriate professional.

Yes. HHG Movers moves upright, spinet, console, studio, baby grand, grand, concert grand and digital pianos when the route can be handled safely. Up to five steps is within our normal piano standard. We do not perform full stair carries beyond five steps, and we do not hoist pianos through windows or balconies.

See our Piano Moving service page for the full planning process.

We can move many safes when weight, dimensions, access and flooring are appropriate. Safe moves are ground-level only. We do not carry safes up or down stairs. Safes may need to be emptied and unbolted before the move.

We can handle many pool-table moves when the table, disassembly requirements and route are appropriate. Tell us the exact type of table and show it during the video walkthrough so we can confirm the scope before booking.

Yes, when the item and route can be handled safely. Identify valuable, fragile or irreplaceable pieces during the estimate so protection, packing and placement can be planned before moving day.

Yes. Many treadmills, bikes, weight systems and other exercise pieces can be moved. Some need partial disassembly before they can safely pass through doors, halls or turns.

No. HHG Movers does not move hot tubs or spas.

No. We do not hoist household goods through windows or over balconies. If an item cannot be safely moved through the available route, we will discuss other practical options rather than improvise a risky lift.

Hazardous, flammable, explosive, illegal or unstable materials should not be packed into the household-goods shipment. Common examples include gasoline, propane cylinders, explosives and certain chemicals. Perishable food, leaking/open liquids and similar items should generally be handled separately.

Also keep cash, jewelry, medications and important documents with you. If you are unsure about firearms, ammunition, alcohol, plants or another regulated/special item, ask us before moving day.

The crew reviews the work and move path, confirms what is moving, begins property and furniture protection, performs appropriate disassembly, then loads systematically. At the destination, items are unloaded, placed where requested and appropriate furniture is reassembled.

HHG Movers does not sell a 2-mover crew as a standard menu item. A standard labor-only crew is 3 movers. Larger or more complicated jobs can be staffed with additional movers when the inventory, access, specialty items or available work window make that the better plan.

Bedroom count alone cannot answer that. The real drivers include the amount of household goods, packing readiness, disassembly, stairs, elevators, walking distance, parking, truck access, crew size, specialty items and distance between locations.

Light rain does not automatically cancel a move. We can work weather gaps and use appropriate protection when conditions are reasonable. We will not ask a crew to work in conditions we consider unsafe, including severe storms or other dangerous weather.

Yes. At the destination, tell the crew where furniture belongs as it comes in. If you already know the layout, that speeds unloading. During the final walkthrough, ask for reasonable rearranging while the crew is still there instead of discovering after departure that the sofa belongs on the opposite wall.

Do a final room-by-room walkthrough. Check closets, cabinets, garages, sheds, attics and storage areas at origin. At destination, make sure furniture is where you want it and tell the crew about reasonable rearranging before the final walkthrough is complete.

Mileage for classification is based on origin to destination, not our office to your house.

No. We do not sell your move to another moving company. HHG Movers performs the moving service you hired HHG Movers to perform.

A dedicated move means the truck and schedule are planned around your relocation rather than treating your household goods like a shared shipment with unrelated customers. Current dedicated-truck planning examples include $1,800–$2,500 for load-and-deliver same day, about $3,400 for load today and delivery before noon tomorrow, and about $4,000 for two full days of load, drive and delivery.

Those are planning ranges. Your final rate comes from the written quote after the video walkthrough.

Yes. HHG Movers performs interstate relocations both out of Georgia and into Georgia when the move fits our operating schedule and scope.

Yes. We offer climate-controlled household-goods warehouse storage. The current online fully furnished planning estimates are:

Use the Storage service page and Rate Planner for the latest planning information.

It is an on-site storage option that can be placed on a suitable driveway or property. Pricing is $300 up front for empty delivery plus eventual empty pickup, then $150 per month.

That works out to $450 for 1 month, $600 for 2 months and $750 for 3 months.

No. Our on-site storage box stays on the property while loaded. HHG Movers does not transport it with household goods inside.

Yes. When move-out and move-in dates do not line up, warehouse storage can bridge the gap. We can plan the move into storage and the later delivery so you are not coordinating a different mover for every stage.

Yes. Labor-only service can include loading, unloading, rearranging and similar moving labor for customer-provided transportation. Tools, moving blankets and dollies are included for the crew's work.

Labor-only is different from a full-service move using an HHG Movers truck. The full-service cargo protection package is not automatic when your belongings remain in your own rental truck, POD, trailer or container. Ask us about the exact scope before the job if you need additional materials or preparation.

Yes. Labor-only can be used for furniture rearranging, moving items between rooms, post-renovation placement, warehouse labor and other moving-related projects that do not require HHG Movers transportation.

Tell us about stairs, elevators, loading zones, parking restrictions, gate codes, long walks from the truck, move-in windows, building rules and any Certificate of Insurance requirement. Those details can matter as much as the apartment size.

Tell us before the move is scheduled. Apartment, condo and commercial buildings may control elevator times, loading docks, parking, move-in hours or insurance documentation. Missing one of those requirements can delay a perfectly prepared crew, so confirm the building rules at both origin and destination as early as possible.

Yes. We move offices, schools, universities, retail operations, warehouses, medical offices, churches and other commercial or institutional spaces. Commercial work may include sequencing by department, furniture and FF&E, packing, storage, phased moves, loading docks and coordination around business downtime.

See Commercial Moving.

Yes. Senior moves may combine packing, selected furniture, storage, downsizing-related physical work and coordination with family members. An authorized family member can help make decisions and coordinate the move when appropriate.

Yes. Student moves can include apartments, houses, storage and other housing transitions. Small does not always mean simple: stairs, tight halls, parking and limited move-in windows can still matter.

Yes. HHG Movers can perform private-pay and customer-arranged relocations for families connected with Moody Air Force Base and Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. We are not TMO and do not claim to be the government-assigned household-goods carrier for a military shipment.

Our three core markets are Valdosta, Tifton and Albany. Dedicated city pages also cover Hahira, Thomasville, Moultrie, Douglas, Cordele and Leesburg. We perform moves elsewhere in Georgia and interstate when the job fits our service area and schedule.

See the full Service Areas guide.

HHG Movers was founded in 2015. What started as a small Tifton moving operation grew into a South Georgia moving company serving customers through the Valdosta, Tifton and Albany markets.

Read the HHG Movers story.

HHG Movers uses its own employees rather than staffing moves with day labor. Our employee standards include training, background screening and drug testing. We also carry workers' compensation, commercial auto and liability coverage appropriate to our moving operation.

• USDOT: 2792009
• MC: 86750
• Georgia State License: HHG8757

We encourage customers to verify the licensing and insurance of any mover they are considering, not just take a website's word for it.

Do not compare only the bottom-line number. Before hiring any mover, ask:

The applicable valuation and claims terms depend on the type of move and the written moving documents. Released-value protection and additional valuation options are not the same thing as ordinary homeowners insurance. Review the valuation section of your estimate, bill of lading and other move paperwork carefully.

If you believe something was damaged, report it promptly and follow the claim instructions and deadlines in the paperwork for your specific move. We intentionally do not replace your signed contract with a generic website deadline.