Movers in New Braunfels

Registration applies whatever the size of the truck, from van lines to a local crew with a trailer, and moving goods for pay without it is a Class C misdemeanor that rises with repeat convictions. Run the company through TxDMV's Truck Stop lookup: an Active certificate status means it is licensed. TxDMV's Enforcement Division will give you its complaint history at 1-888-368-4689.

• Truck and ads. The company name and TxDMV number belong on both sides of the truck, and print ads must show a Texas street address and the TxDMV No. Unmarked or rental trucks are a warning sign.
• Federal number. Texas-registered movers also need a federal identification number such as a USDOT number.
• Insurance. Household goods carriers carry cargo coverage of at least $5,000 per load and $10,000 per vehicle.
• Low-ball quotes. TxDMV warns that unlicensed movers quote low, then raise the price once your goods are loaded.

Leaving Texas changes the regulator: interstate moves fall under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, whose consumer site is protectyourmove.gov.

Before loading, a Texas mover must hand you TxDMV's rights and responsibilities document and a written proposal that states the most you could be asked to pay. A binding proposal gives the exact price; a not-to-exceed proposal gives a ceiling and allows less. List every item and mention stairs, long carries or elevators, since TxDMV says estimates depend on it. No charges can be added after signing unless both sides agree in writing.

New Braunfels moving prices

TxDMV does not set movers' fees. 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. Long-distance moves of the same size run $1,300 to $9,500. Collect two written proposals so you can compare them line by line. The Texas movers guide has the full cost breakdown.

Liability and claims after a New Braunfels move

If you agree to a 60-cents-per-pound-per-item limit, a lost 50-pound TV is worth $30 to the mover, so price transit insurance before move day. Damage or overcharge claims go to the mover in writing within 90 days of delivery. It then has 23 days to acknowledge, 30 days to inspect and 90 days to pay, deny or offer. If the answer falls short, TxDMV mediates for free when asked within 35 days.

New Braunfels Utilities supplies electricity, water and wastewater, and it also bills for the city's garbage and recycling, so setting up NBU covers four services. There is no retail electric plan to pick. If the home has a sprinkler system, note that NBU is in Stage 2 (since August 10, 2026): once a week by the last digit of your address, before 10 a.m. or after 8 p.m.

For what doesn't make the truck, the city holds a free Bulky Goods Day once a quarter at four sites, taking furniture, mattresses and car tires; the next listed date is Saturday, December 5. If you bought the home, file the homestead exemption with the Comal Appraisal District (Guadalupe County side: that county's district).

Book a New Braunfels move-out cleaning for the place you are leaving. City rules are summarized on the New Braunfels hub, and San Antonio movers covers a move from the south.