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Compare the Top 2 Athens, WV Movers

According to thousands of honest reviews in your area, these are the top-rated movers as of Saturday, December 21, 2024.

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Miles Away Moving

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Christiansburg, VA

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Since 2018, Miles Away Moving has been the first choice to handle all of your residential and commercial movin… read more

$151/hr

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V-Haulers Transport & Moving

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Christiansburg, VA

2 moves with HireAHelper

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"V-Haulers Transport & Moving offers residential and commercial moving services. Their team of experienced mov… read more
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Local Moving Resources for Athens

HireAHelper compiles data from hundreds of moves in the greater Athens area to share with you, so you can have accurate, up-to-the-minute timelines and prices for West Virginia movers near you.

Avg. Athens move books:
2 movers/hr.
Avg. Athens move takes:
3 hours
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Frequently asked moving questions in Athens

When is it cheapest to move in Athens?

March

Of all months of the year, the cheapest time to move in Athens is March. Get your personalized moving quote.

What day is it cheaper to move in Athens?

Saturday

Saturday is the cheapest day to move in Athens.

The best time of day to move in Athens is...

12 PM - 1 PM

People who save the most on their move in Athens started it at 12 PM - 1 PM.

How far in advance should I schedule my appointment?

9 days

People in Athens tend to book their move at least 9 days in advance.

How much do movers in Athens cost?

$479

Hiring a moving company in Athens costs $479 on average.

How long does moving in Athens take?

3 hours

Athens movers take 3 hours per job, on average. Check the best times to move in Athens.

How many movers do I need for my move in Athens?

2 movers

Most people moving in Athens hire 2 movers to come out on moving day. Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

What size truck do I need when moving in Athens?

20' Truck

Most people in Athens need a 20' moving truck. Compare rental trucks and find your perfect size.


Advice for Moving in Athens or Anywhere.

Because we know a little about moving, we've written some need-to-know articles that can help make moving in Athens, or anywhere really, as easy as can be.

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119 Athens Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 291,467 verified customer reviews

Petrea D from Blacksburg, VA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The gentlemen who unloaded the truck for me were absolutely wonderful… The only snafu was, I did not realize that you have to go through the actual corporate page to make any changes so anything that occurred was definitely on me not on them. I hope to be able to use them again when I actually move into my place in Virginia because they were really really good at taking care of my belongings..

Reviewed on: 10/29/2024
Alistaire M from Blacksburg, VA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The guys were great! They got my couch moved in no time and were very professional. If I'm in need of moving labor again, I'll definitely be calling them!

Reviewed on: 10/19/2024
Petrea D from Christiansburg, VA
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Roanoke Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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So happy with this move… Guys were on time for the loading and followed me to final spot for unloading. Polite and fast. I still am amazed at how smoothly everything went. If I need to, I will definitely use them again. Very impressed and very satisfied!

Reviewed on: 12/12/2024

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