Movers in Carrollton

Moving household goods for pay in Texas without TxDMV registration is a Class C misdemeanor. Look the mover up on TxDMV's Truck Stop motor carrier lookup: "Active" means licensed. TxDMV's Enforcement Division will also tell you a mover's complaint history at 1-888-368-4689.

• The number. Ads show the registered name, a Texas street address and a "TxDMV No.", and trucks show the company name and TxDMV number on both sides.
• The truck. TxDMV calls unmarked or rental trucks a warning sign of an unlicensed mover.
• The price. Very low advertised prices that rise after loading are another warning sign TxDMV lists.
• The federal number. Texas movers also need a USDOT or similar FMCSA number. A move out of state falls under FMCSA, not TxDMV.

TxDMV doesn't set moving prices, so shop around. HomeGuide's national figures from November 2025 are $900 to $2,800 for a local move under 50 miles from a 2- or 3-bedroom home, with crews at $50 to $100 or more per mover per hour and a 3- to 5-hour minimum. Long-distance moves of the same size run $1,300 to $9,500.

Before loading, a Texas mover must give you a written proposal that is either binding (an exact price) or not-to-exceed (a ceiling). Be ready to pay that maximum at delivery. For an accurate number, list every item and tell the mover about stairs, long carries and elevators. The full checklist is on the Texas movers guide.

Carrollton moving coverage

Liability can be as low as 60 cents per pound per item, so a lost 50-pound TV would bring $30. If that's too little, buy transit insurance and get proof before the truck is loaded.

1. Electricity. Oncor delivers power in ZIP 75006, and you choose the retail provider, so pick a plan and set the start date before move-in day.
2. Water and trash. Call the city to start water service, and ask how bulk pickup works for moving boxes and furniture you're leaving behind.
3. Homestead exemption. File with the appraisal district for your county (Dallas, Denton or Collin), generally before May 1.
4. Claims. File any damage or overcharge claim with the mover in writing within 90 days of delivery. If the answer falls short, TxDMV offers free mediation when you ask within 35 days of it.

Renters leaving a home can book Carrollton cleaning services for a move-out clean. Local details are on the Carrollton hub, and movers next door are under Lewisville movers.