Best 5 Movers in Hattiesburg, MS

How to Choose the Best Local Mover in Hattiesburg

A few factors to consider when choosing a moving company include licensing, cost, services offered, and customer reviews.

Determine Your Budget

According to our research, the average mover in Hattiesburg charges $48 per hour. The average cost overall is $4,151 for two-bedroom homes. Your move date, home size, move distance, and any additional services you need will determine your actual cost.

You should get quotes from three or more reputable movers in your area. Ask for written estimates that detail the total cost, including the flat fee or hourly rate. Keep your mover's estimate readily available until the move is done to ensure fair pricing.

Read Customer Reviews

Moving companies depend on good customer reviews. Read customer reviews on platforms such as Trustpilot, Yelp, the Better Business Bureau, social media, and Google Reviews to find movers that prioritize positive customer experiences.

Ensure Proper Licensing

Moving companies in Hattiesburg must follow different licensing requirements depending on their service area. If you are moving from one Mississippi city to another, your mover needs a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to operate in the state. The Mississippi Department of Transportation handles intrastate mover licensing.

If you're moving across state lines, the regulations are different. Interstate moving companies must be licensed with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and must carry active United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Motor Carrier (MC) numbers. You can use these numbers to look up a mover’s registration status and complaint history on the FMCSA’s mover registration search tool.

Services

Assess whether the mover provides the specific services you need when requesting quotes. Get ready for the quote process by taking a detailed inventory of your belongings and writing down any services you might require. Additionally, tell your moving company representative about any extra services you may need to assess the company's ability to provide suitable service.

Types of Moving Services

For basic moves, full-service movers will include the following moving services in the starting cost:

• Basic wrapping materials for furniture protection
• Loading and unloading
• Released liability coverage for loss or damage

When asking for a quote from your moving company, discuss any services you need. The following services may lead to increased pricing for your move:

• Crating for art or antiques
• Extra flights of stairs
• Long carries
• Packing
• Moving a piano
• Storage
• Unpacking
• Vehicle shipping

Tips To Consider When Moving in Hattiesburg, MS

Keep the following in mind before moving to, from, or within Hattiesburg.

Schedule an Early Move

Hattiesburg gets hectic during rush hour. Navigating it can be more difficult in a moving truck compared to a personal-use car. Movers caught in traffic may result in delays and a higher cost since local moving companies charge hourly. We advise planning before morning rush hour, which ensures the movers beat the traffic and finish the move before evening.

Avoid Busy Season

The busiest time for movers—between May and September—coincides with Hattiesburg's hottest time of year. This can affect your move if you begin looking too late and can't find a moving company with availability. If you plan far enough in advance, you should be able to schedule with your preferred mover regardless of the season. However, your movers may be hampered by the heat.

Pack in Advance

Begin packing approximately six weeks before your move so you won't have to rush at the last minute. You can pack a few boxes each day to make the process less stressful. Most movers handle same-day packing requests similarly. In many cases, movers won't move loose items that haven’t been packed by the time your move is scheduled to begin.

How Much do Movers Cost in Hattiesburg, MS

Movers in Hattiesburg cost $2,609 on average for moves less than 250 miles. It can cost up to $6,817 to move a larger 4 bedroom house the same distance. See the chart below for more moving estimates, and contact a moving company for a more accurate quote specific to your situation.