11 Best Moving Companies in Austin, TX

To figure out which movers in Austin are the best, our team asks a lot of questions, including:

• Does the company have a large service area? Can they handle moves between states or countries?
• What extra services does the company offer, like packing assistance or electronics setup?
• What is the quality of the company's insurance options?
• Does the mover have BBB accreditation, excellent user reviews, and a good reputation among others in the industry?

When you're thinking about when to move, you'll want to take both cost and convenience into consideration. Moving during the summer tends to be more expensive, due to how many people move during this time. You also might encounter more traffic during these months. You will probably want to avoid moving in May or August specifically, as the 81,131 college students attending school within 15 miles of Austin will be moving in those months as well.

Don't forget to think about the weather, too. Austin's temperatures tend to be hot. Your move will likely be inconvenient and possibly dangerous if you move on a day where the weather is too hot.

To check a mover's reputation, you can:

• investigate ratings from past customers and the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
• ask for references from friends and family who have used a particular mover in the past
• visit the mover's website to get an idea of their customer service philosophy
• ask the mover for their licensing and insurance information

A few signs that you shouldn't use a specific mover include:

• The company dodges questions about its insurance, experience, and licensure.
• The company offers promotions, discounts, or quotes that sound too good to be true.
• The company can't provide you with references.
• The company demands that you pay upfront.
• The company has complaints against them at the Better Business Bureau or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Agency.

Compared to a national average of 100.0, the cost of living index for Austin is 137.4. This index considers housing payments, childcare, food, transportation, and other crucial expenses.

The average annual high in Austin can get up to 80°F, and the area is in the middle third of the country when it comes to daily rainfall. Winters here yield extremely low (if any) snowfall.