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Compare the Top 5 Columbia, VA Movers
According to thousands of honest reviews in your area, these are the top-rated movers as of Saturday, February 22, 2025.
$110/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minRent The Help
Richmond, VA
453 moves with HireAHelper

$120/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minOn the Go Moving LLC.
Chesterfield, VA
454 moves with HireAHelper

$195/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minOn The Fly Moving Guys, LLC
Henrico, VA
242 moves with HireAHelper

$100/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minLoaders Moving
University Of Richmond, VA
940 moves with HireAHelper

$100/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minAll A-list movers
Ashland, VA
454 moves with HireAHelper

Columbia Mover Reviews

They did an amazing job. I would most def call them again!

Wayne and Greg were phenomenal in helping me in a pinch. They exuded the upmost courteous and professional job. I am forever grateful for them!!!!

They did an excellent job of unloading a pod and taking about half of it to an apartment and half in storage.

Joshua and Shaquan were Excellent,Dedicated,Motivated and all around Awesome Young Men that made moving less of a chore. I would use these two exclusively if ever there was a need again.

These guys were amazing!

Local Moving Resources for Columbia
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Frequently asked moving questions in Columbia
When is it cheapest to move in Columbia?
July
Of all months of the year, the cheapest time to move in Columbia is July. Get your personalized moving quote.
What day is it cheaper to move in Columbia?
Saturday
Saturday is the cheapest day to move in Columbia.
The best time of day to move in Columbia is...
9 AM - 10 AM
People who save the most on their move in Columbia started it at 9 AM - 10 AM.
How far in advance should I schedule my appointment?
12 days
People in Columbia tend to book their move at least 12 days in advance.
How much do movers in Columbia cost?
$510
Hiring a moving company in Columbia costs $510 on average.
How long does moving in Columbia take?
2 hours
Columbia movers take 2 hours per job, on average. Check the best times to move in Columbia.
How many movers do I need for my move in Columbia?
2 movers
Most people moving in Columbia 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 Columbia?
17' Truck
Most people in Columbia need a 17' moving truck. Compare rental trucks and find your perfect size.
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1,221 Columbia Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 295,054 verified customer reviews

Greg and Jerry were great! They are hard workers, Very efficient! They moved our furniture out of the house into a POD for our home renovation to be done and then moved our furniture back in when the home renovation was completed a month later. I would definitely use them again!!

Fantastic job! I have no idea what magic they used but they made an enormous amount of furniture and boxes fit in our already half full pod. They padded everything with our furniture blankets and everything is safe and secure. Would absolutely use them again!

I truly had the dream team unloading my 16' POD last week. No matter how difficult my move was (extra heavy weight) they figured it out. I'm hiring them again next week to unload my next POD! Thank you Wayne for sending such conscientious & respectful men to help me. See you guys again soon! Jo Kenison

Wayne and Trey showed up a bit late but they advised us of delay. Cold day, 20° and windy. Both men did an excellent job of unloading the POD. Nothing damaged, bed assembly was good. They brought four wheel truck and two wheel hand truck which helped speed unloading.completely satisfied with both men.m

These two are brothers and are amazing people! They work hard and really pay attention to protecting your things during the move. We highly recommend them. Mark & Jenny H.

We secured unloading a Pod storage unit with an 2-day window. The price is very affordable and Our movers were on time , professional and courteous. I would highly recommend this company for your move and will be using them again soon since this move was only temporary.