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Compare the Top 4 Council, NC Movers

According to thousands of honest reviews in your area, these are the top-rated movers as of Friday, November 1, 2024.

$138/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Cape Fear Provisioners of NC LLC

4.9 1,093 verified reviews

Leland, NC

3,262 moves with HireAHelper

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$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Express Movers Wilmington, NC

4.9 105 verified reviews

Wilmington, NC

437 moves with HireAHelper

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Here at Express Movers we are experienced movers who are also students at UNCW. We are very reliable workers a… read more

$140/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

A & M Friendly Movers

4.8 77 verified reviews

Calabash, NC

466 moves with HireAHelper

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A & M Friendly Movers LLC offers Quality service at an affordable price. The only Licensed & Insured Company i… read more

$95/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Smart Move, LLC

4.8 4,278 verified reviews

Wilmington, NC

16,281 moves with HireAHelper

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Smart Move Moving & Storage has over 30,000 moves completed! 2018 HireAHelper Dream Team Award. Nationally s… read more
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Council Mover Reviews

Robert R from Wilmington, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The guys showed up and were ready for work. That let me work with them, we’re very diligent about making sure everything was packed well and all my items would fit in. They showed flexibility toward my wishes. Felt like friends helping me move. Highly recommend! Thank you!

Reviewed on: 10/12/2024
Sydney S from Wilmington, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were so fast & communicative! Could even accommodate my last min request.

Reviewed on: 10/2/2024
Wendy B from Supply, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These guys were friendly and fast. They took great care in handling our items. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on: 10/27/2024
Laurie Fields M from Sparta, TN
(5 out of 5 rating)
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My husband and I were so overly impressed with this marvelous crew of hard working men!! A large crew of guys that hustled and worked non stop achieving their goals of moving everything we needed. ?????????? We recently moved cross country and had two 16’ containers filled with our personal belongings. Each of them were gracious, professional, and an extremely kind crew of men. With every arm full that rolled out of the two huge storage containers, they enquired where every box, piece of furniture, and miscellaneous items needed to go (in which room of the house). We couldn’t have done this large job on our own and would highly recommend this company to anyone in need of help moving anything that is needed!!!!

Reviewed on: 11/1/2024
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Local Moving Resources for Council

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

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

When is it cheapest to move in Council?

July

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

What day is it cheaper to move in Council?

Saturday

Saturday is the cheapest day to move in Council.

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

9 AM - 10 AM

People who save the most on their move in Council started it at 9 AM - 10 AM.

How far in advance should I schedule my appointment?

40 days

People in Council tend to book their move at least 40 days in advance.

How much do movers in Council cost?

$660

Hiring a moving company in Council costs $660 on average.

How long does moving in Council take?

6 hours

Council movers take 6 hours per job, on average. Check the best times to move in Council.

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

2 movers

Most people moving in Council 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 Council?

24' Truck

Most people in Council need a 24' moving truck. Compare rental trucks and find your perfect size.


Advice for Moving in Council or Anywhere.

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

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Empty Nesting: Downsizing and Moving to a Smaller Home
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Study: How Much Does Moving Cost in 2023?
Key Findings Based on our projections, the cost of moving in 2023 will be 2% lower than in 2022 Moving costs are 4% higher so far in 2023 than in the same period last year The average cost of a move is projected to peak at $421 by August 2023, 7% lower than last year’s […]
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940 Council Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 287,995 verified customer reviews

Bruce O from Wilmington, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Corey and Brady showed up on time and worked very diligently to complete job. They were very careful and packed everything in a well thought out manner. They were also polite and accommodating.

Reviewed on: 8/24/2024
Angela R from Burgaw, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Excellent job! Mike and Chris were a friendly, professional and capable crew that handled my stuff carefully yet expediently. I would use them again for any move I may have in the future and I’d gladly recommend them to anybody in their service area.

Reviewed on: 10/11/2024
Janet H from Bolivia, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Rob & Russ arrived on time and got to work quickly. They were very respectful and efficient, asked questions when boxes were not labeled with a location. I highly recommend their services!!!

Reviewed on: 10/11/2024
Lee B from Wilmington, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Oh my goodness, they were rock stars! On time, polite, very hard working and they worked fast. They fit a 10x15 storage unit into a 16ft pod when I thought it couldn’t be done. Thank you Rob and Hampton!

Reviewed on: 10/2/2024
Scott S from Lake Waccamaw, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The two young men showed up on time and moved everything I asked them carefully without damage. They took directions well and worked hard the whole time they were there.

Reviewed on: 10/14/2024
Christine J from Wallace, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Rob and Zac were wonderful, friendly, polite, helpful, respectful of our belongings, and went out of their way to be helpful…even adjusting front door.

Reviewed on: 8/17/2024
Megan W from Leland, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The crew arrived on time, and I unfortunately was running behind, but they were extremely gracious and patient and even helped me figure out the best place to park to get to my apartment. They all were friendly, fast, and personable. I had a large amount of items and they got it done without a hitch. Definitely recommend!

Reviewed on: 10/15/2024
Deborah E from Wilmington, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The two young men were very courteous and did an excellent job moving my furniture. They used their time efficiently. I was very happy with their service and I will recommend Cape Fear Provisioners of NC.

Reviewed on: 9/20/2024
Philip L from Wilmington, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The three young men who arrived to fill my POD moving crate were friendly, courteous, and super-efficient. I had booked them for three hours, and I wasn't sure if everything I had was going to fit... Well, in 90 minutes they had everything loaded and there was even some room to spare! I wouldn't hesitate to book them for another job.

Reviewed on: 10/7/2024
Chris H from Wilmington, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Amazing job. 2 great guys did wonderful job unloading the truck and made sure to take extra care of the belongings inside. I would highly recommend them in the future.

Reviewed on: 9/1/2024

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