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Last Updated: February 25, 2025
No one likes moving – it's stressful and busy, and you might feel like there are always half a dozen jobs that need your attention. Even if your area has less traffic than other places (like Charleston), you may still have many anxieties related to your moving day. In the cooler months, cold temperatures may make your move a little less fun.
Let our guide to the best movers in Charleston help you eliminate your stress and get you excited for your new home.
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Helps educate customers
Punctual service
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Our Rating
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Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Good customer service
Services Offered
Our Rating
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Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Our Rating
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Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on moving companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
The first step in choosing a company is determining whether a local or national mover better fits your needs. As outlined above, different types of moves benefit from different movers. Movers can further be split into full-service and self-service. Full-service moving companies provide packing and loading services, which can be well worth it if you're someone who hates packing boxes. A self-service mover will provide a truck and a driver, but you'll be expected to have all your items packed when they arrive. Once you know what you need, learn which Charleston movers meet South Carolina's licensing requirements for movers. Other easy ways to research a company's credibility include reading online reviews and checking its rating on the BBB website. All of the companies on our list of the best movers in Charleston are well-reviewed and selected by our experts. Once your list is down to just a few companies, you can start reaching out to them. We recommend reaching out to at least a couple of the moving companies from our list above. Be sure to review all the services you're going to need when asking for an estimate. Also, check that you've received a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
Something that a lot of people worry about as they prepare to move is the cost. In Charleston, the typical hourly cost for movers is:
The best mover in Charleston, according to Today's Homeowner, are R&S Movers.
We use various different criteria to determine which movers in Charleston are the best ones. They include:
A few signs that you shouldn't use a specific mover include:
If you're moving to a different home in Charleston, choose a local company. They will be more familiar with the area and could offer you faster service. If you're moving to Charleston from afar, a national company is best, as they have more tools and experience to handle long-distance moves.
To ensure you get your desired pickup and delivery times, you should book moving services as early in advance as possible, ideally four to six weeks before your moving day.
High temperatures in Charleston can reach 74°F. The area has above-average daily rainfall and low to no snowfall in the winter months.
Charleston's cost of living index is 119.0. This figure considers mortgage or rent payments, food, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. (100.0 is the national average.)
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