Movers in Garland

Garland provides residential water, sewer and sanitation, and Garland Power & Light is the sole electricity provider for about 85% of residents. If your new address is outside GP&L's area, you choose a retail provider instead. Confirm which applies before move-in day by emailing custserv@garlandtx.gov.

Getting rid of furniture in Garland

Garland collects bulky items weekly on your trash day. Set them at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before. You can also haul bulky waste free to the Transfer Station or Hinton Landfill with a driver's license and current utility bill; untarped loads pay a $20 surcharge.

TxDMV doesn't regulate moving prices and suggests shopping around. HomeGuide's national figures (November 2025) put a local move under 50 miles for a 2- to 3-bedroom home at $900 to $2,800, with $50 to $100 or more per mover per hour and a 3- to 5-hour minimum. A long-distance move of the same home runs $1,300 to $9,500.

Before loading, the mover must give you a written proposal with the maximum you could be required to pay. A binding proposal states the exact price; a not-to-exceed proposal caps it. Be ready to pay that maximum at delivery. More detail is in our Texas movers guide.

Getting an accurate Garland moving quote

TxDMV says an accurate estimate needs a list of every item and notice of stairs, long carries or elevators. Licensed movers must hand you TxDMV's "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move in Texas" before loading, and they can't add charges after you sign the contract unless both sides agree in writing. A mover may charge for a descriptive inventory only if you agreed to one.

• Look the mover up on TxDMV's Truck Stop. An "Active" certificate means it's licensed. Moving goods for pay without registration is a Class C misdemeanor.
• Call TxDMV Enforcement at 1-888-368-4689 for the mover's complaint history.
• Check the truck. It should show the company name and TxDMV number on both sides; TxDMV calls unmarked or rental trucks a warning sign.
• Know the liability level. At 60 cents per pound, a lost 50-pound TV is reimbursed $30, so consider transit insurance.

File any damage claim in writing within 90 days of delivery. If the mover's answer falls short, TxDMV offers free mediation when you ask within 35 days of it. Moves across state lines fall under FMCSA instead.

Plan the move-out clean with cleaning service in Garland, read the Garland city page for local rules, or compare movers in Mesquite.