Service · Long-distance
Long-distance moves from Los Angeles
Flat-rate quotes in writing — no hourly clock running across state lines. We've moved Angelenos to Phoenix, Las Vegas, Portland, Seattle, Austin, Denver, Nashville, and beyond.
Flat rate, in writing
Long-distance moves are different from local hourly moves: instead of billing the clock, we give you a flat rate in writing based on inventory, mileage, and any specialty services (packing, stair carries, long carries, certificates of insurance). The price you sign is the price you pay.
- Iron-clad flat rateYour written quote is the binding price for the move, not a "we'll see" estimate.
- Free wardrobe serviceWardrobe boxes provided on the truck — hang in, transport, hang out at destination.
- Premises insurance$1–3M premises insurance covered; certificates of insurance available at no charge.
- One crew, end to endNo re-handling between brokers — the same family-business team loads and unloads.
Common destinations from LA
Most of our long-distance work moves Angelenos to the rest of the West and Southwest. Recent destinations include Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, Salt Lake City, Denver, Portland, Seattle, Boise, Reno, Austin, Dallas, and Nashville. We also handle return loads from those cities back to LA when scheduling allows — ask about backhaul pricing.
How a long-distance move comes together
- Inventory. We need an accurate inventory — every piece of furniture and every box. A walk-through (in person, by video call, or via your room-by-room list) gets us there. The carton guide helps if you're unsure about box counts.
- Written quote. You receive a flat-rate price for door-to-door service, plus any optional packing, materials, or specialty handling.
- Dates and deposit. Long-distance dates are typically a 1–3 day pickup window. We confirm with a deposit and lock the calendar.
- Pack, load, transport, unload. Same crew loads the truck, drives to the destination, and unloads. Packing is optional — many customers self-pack and we move the loaded boxes.
- Final walk-through. We don't leave until you've checked everything against the inventory.
What affects long-distance pricing
- Total volume / weight — the single biggest factor. Cubic feet drives truck space; cubic feet × ~7 lbs is a reasonable weight estimate.
- Distance — round-trip mileage from our yard.
- Access — stairs, long carries, elevator-only buildings, parking restrictions, and shuttle trucks (if the standard truck can't reach the destination).
- Specialty items — pianos, pool tables, gun safes, oversized art, large gym equipment.
- Packing — full-pack, partial-pack (kitchen + fragiles), or none.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book a long-distance move?
Four to eight weeks is comfortable. Summer (June–August) and end-of-month dates are tightest. If you have a hard date — a closing, a lease start — book as early as you can confirm the dates.
Is the price truly fixed?
Yes, provided the inventory you give us matches what we load. If the actual load is larger than what was quoted, we'll re-quote on the spot — but that's the only thing that changes a flat rate.
How long will delivery take?
Depends on the route. West-coast destinations (Phoenix, Las Vegas, Portland) are typically same-day or next-day. Mountain West (Denver, Salt Lake City) is 2–3 days. East-of-the-Rockies (Texas, Tennessee, the Midwest) is 3–7 days. We give a delivery window when you book.
Do you handle the loading and the driving, or do you broker it out?
Same crew, same truck, same family — we don't broker. That's the whole point of using a 50-year family business.
Long move? Plan early.
Four to eight weeks of lead time gets you the best schedule and the best rate.