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Clear hourly rates with a simple 2‑hour minimum—know the rules before you book.
San Antonio & Austin Local Movers
Local Moving Made Simple
Clear hourly pricing, careful movers, and fast estimates for homes and businesses.
Pay Only for the Crew You Need
$149/hr for 2 movers + $50/hr for each additional mover (We add movers only if it makes your move faster.)
Fast, Accurate Estimates
Get your estimate within 1 hour (Mon-Fri (9 AM–5 PM)).
What To Expect
A smooth move from start to finish
Tell us your addresses and a few quick details. We’ll build an estimate using your route, access, and inventory. You’ll get it within 1 hour during business hours (Mon-Fri (9 AM–5 PM), daily).
Local Moving Options
Residential and commercial help, done right
Apartments, houses, offices, and storage units. Choose loading-only, unloading-only, or full-service moving. Add packing help if you want.
Apartments, Townhomes & Houses
Residential Moving
Need residential movers in San Antonio or Austin? Lucky Mule Moving helps with apartments, homes, townhomes, seniors, and small moves. Our local team packs, loads, and unloads with care so your home move feels organized and low-stress.Learn more about our Residential MovingOffices, Retail Stores & Warehouses
Commercial & Office Moving
Commercial movers for offices, stores, and facilities in San Antonio and Austin. Lucky Mule Moving provides local moving with careful crews, clear timelines, and simple pricing to reduce downtime on move day.Learn more about our Commercial & Office Moving
Next up: simple pricing.
See local moving pricesPricing Transparency
How Your local moving pricing works
We charge by the hour based on crew size, plus a one-time Travel Fee calculated from your pick-up and drop-off addresses. 2-hour minimum applies.
- Typical time rangeBased on a 2‑Mover Crew
- Studio/1BR: 2–4 hours
- 2BR: 3–6 hours
- 3BR+: 5–9+ hours
- How pricing worksHourly + Travel Fee
- What affects the estimateAccess & inventory
- • Stairs or no elevator
- • Long walk from door to truck
- • Tight parking, gates, or elevators
- • Large, fragile, or heavy items
- • Multiple stops
- Typical commercial move timesBased on a 2‑Mover Crew
- • Small office: 3–6 hours
- • Medium office: 6–10+ hours
- • After-hours moves available (when scheduled)
- How commercial pricing worksHourly + Travel Fee
- What we need to quote fastDetails that matter
- • Building access (dock/elevator)
- • Parking and carry distance
- • Inventory list (desks, chairs, file cabinets)
- • Electronics handling needs
- • Your preferred time window
Get your 1-Hour Quick Estimate
Submit your details. We’ll send your estimate within 1 hour (Mon-Fri (9 AM–5 PM)).
Here’s how move day works.
View the processOur Moving Process
What to expect on moving day
A simple step-by-step process so you know exactly how your move will go.
Arrival & Walk-Through
We arrive within your scheduled window, introduce the crew, and do a quick walk-through to confirm what’s moving and what needs extra care.
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Confirm stairs, elevators, parking, and long carries
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Identify fragile, heavy, or specialty items
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Confirm rooms at the destination
- Ensure that everything was prepared correctly (See FAQ)
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Protect & Prep
We prep the space and protect your items before lifting anything. This helps prevent damage and keeps the move efficient.
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Pads/blankets and wraps are used as needed
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Basic disassembly for everyday items (beds, tables)
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Clear a safe path for carrying
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Load With a Plan
We load the truck in a smart order to protect your belongings and make unloading faster and smoother.
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Heavy items secured first
- Fragile items protected and separated
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Boxes stacked for stability
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Transport & Unload
We transport your items safely, then unload and place them where you want them—room by room.
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Furniture placed in the correct rooms
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Reassembly for everyday items as needed
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Quick adjustments if you want to swap placement
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Final Check & Wrap-Up
We conduct a final walk-through with you to ensure nothing is missed, then we wrap up and close out the job.
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Final “nothing left behind” check
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Confirm item placement and special-care pieces
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Simple close-out and next steps if needed
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Quick answers below.
Jump to FAQsLocal moving FAQs
Quick answers about hourly rates, travel fees, timing, and what to expect on move day.
We keep local moving pricing simple. You pay an hourly labor rate based on crew size, plus a one-time Travel Fee.
Hourly labor:
- $149/hr for 2 movers + Truck & Gas
($50/hr for each additional mover) (See FAQ)
Travel Fee:
- Calculated automatically from your addresses using time and distance (based on the nearest Lucky Mule location). (See FAQ)
We’ll confirm the details in your 1-Hour Quick Estimate so there are no surprises on moving day.
Your hourly rate covers the moving crew, the truck, and standard moving equipment needed to do the job safely and efficiently, including:
- Professional moving equipment (dollies, straps, moving pads/blankets)
- Basic tools for disassembly/reassembly of common items (beds, tables, etc.) when needed
- Careful loading, transport, unloading, and placement at your destination
If your move includes specialty items (safes, pianos, oversized pieces) or challenging access (stairs, elevators, long carries, tight parking), we’ll confirm those details when you fill out the 1-Hour Quick Estimate form.
The travel fee is a flat fee that covers the crew’s travel time and truck costs based on your addresses. It’s calculated automatically using time and distance, and we confirm it with you up front.
In simple terms, the travel fee is used to cover:
- Travel time and normal truck operating costs are tied to your route
- Calculated up front and included in your estimate before you approve anything
- If your addresses or stops change, the Travel Fee may change because the route changes
To keep it simple: once we have your pickup and drop-off addresses, our system automatically calculates the travel fee, which we include in your 1-Hour Quick Estimate.
Time starts when we begin work at the first location and stops when the last item is unloaded at the final destination.
- 2-hour minimum: all local moves have a 2-hour minimum.
- After the minimum: time is prorated in 15-minute increments
That means you only pay for the time we’re working.
We’ll confirm the crew size, travel fee, and the details of your move in your 1-Hour Quick Estimate so you know what to expect before moving day.
We work hard to prevent damage—but if something gets damaged because of how we handled it, we don’t play games.
Included Damage Coverage: Every move covers up to $2,000 to repair, replace, or provide a cash settlement based on the item’s fair market value when our crew causes damage during the move.
How it works (simple):
- We confirm the claim in writing.
- We collect photos and details.
- We resolve it using the fastest, fairest option (repair first when possible).
Important limits (so it stays fair):
- Owner-packed boxes: If you packed the box yourself, damage to the contents is moved at the owner’s risk. For those contents, liability is limited to the standard released valuation of $0.60 per pound per item.
- Pre-existing damage: We can’t cover damage that existed before the move.
- High-risk services: Appliance disconnect/reconnect, and any plumbing/electrical risks require a separate waiver and are not covered unless specifically approved in writing.
To report damage: Tell us as soon as you notice it and send photos. We’ll confirm receipt and walk you through the next step. Learn more on the Lucky Mule Care Coverage page.
The better you prep, the faster (and cheaper) your move usually is. Here are the rules we recommend so moving day stays smooth and efficient. For the full checklist, see our guide: How to Pack for a Move.
Pack all small items (no loose stuff):
- Everything small should be in boxes or sealed bins (no loose piles, no open bags).
- All boxes must be fully closed, taped, and labeled by room.
- Don’t overpack boxes—keep them liftable.
Empty furniture and drawers:
- Please empty drawers completely unless we tell you otherwise in your estimate.
- Remove loose items from dressers, desks, nightstands, and shelves.
TVs and fragile electronics:
- TVs should be in the original box when possible.
- If you don’t have the box, we can provide a TV box and pack it on moving day for an added cost.
- Tell us how many TVs you have before moving day so we can bring the right supplies (we don’t normally carry TV boxes on every move).
Appliances:
- Washers and dryers must be empty.
- Let us know in advance if appliances are being moved so we can plan the right crew size and equipment.
Access and parking (this matters a lot):
- Please move vehicles out of the driveway and garage and park down the street when possible.
- We need clear access for the moving truck to load and unload safely and efficiently.
Kids and pets:
- For everyone’s safety, please keep kids and pets safely in a separate room, with a friend/family member, or off-site during the move.
- Our crew can’t supervise pets or children while carrying furniture and heavy items.
If you’re not fully packed, no problem. Just tell us during your 1-Hour Quick Estimate. We can recommend the right option, including packing help and supplies.
Because we hold your date, crew, and truck, deposits are non‑refundable. We understand that things come up, though. With 24 hours’ notice, we’re glad to offer a one‑time courtesy reschedule when availability allows.
Fill out our online form, and we’ll follow up fast—often within 1 hour (Mon-Fri (9 AM–5 PM))—to confirm your personal estimate and schedule your service. Once you sign the agreement and pay the $200 deposit, your date is locked in.
These don’t add “fees,” but they can add time. We ask about access up front so your estimate is realistic. Common time-drivers include:
- Multiple flights of stairs or slow elevators
- 100+ ft long carries
- Parking far from the entrance
- Very heavy or oversized items
We use our own Lucky Mule trucks and crews—no brokers, no subcontractors, and no random day labor.
Let’s lock in your move.
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