Local moving
Moving within the Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, Salt Lake City or Utah County area?
Bailey's Moving & Storage local moves are billed by the hour for the time our crew and truck work on your move. Loading, transportation, unloading and equipment are included. Local moves include a fuel surcharge that changes with current fuel prices; your written estimate shows the amount.
Six steps, from the first survey to the day you would need a claim.
In your home is best; a phone estimate or virtual survey works too. Your estimator lists what is moving and checks tight corners, long carries, access and where the truck can park.
You get the estimate in writing, with packing or other services added if you want them.
When you book, you sign the contract and a move coordinator calls to confirm your move and its details. For local moves, book at least 10–14 days ahead; about 30 days is ideal.
Setting up protection is the first thing the crew does: floor protection always, plus corners and banisters where there will be a lot of traffic. Every home is a little different, so they adjust it to yours. Then they load, drive and unload.
Items are checked off an inventory sheet as they are placed, anything taken apart is put back together, and debris is removed then or later if you need time.
If something is damaged, start at File a Claim.
Local moves are billed by the hour, so the total depends on how long the job takes. Compare the total cost between movers, not the hourly rate.
Usually not. Between movers with similar rates, $10 an hour on an 8 to 10 hour move comes to less than $100 in most cases. Training and speed matter more: a better-trained crew at a higher rate can finish faster and cost you less than a cheaper crew that takes longer. Very cheap budget movers are often new companies, a few years or even months old, without the resources to solve problems in your home. Established movers have warehouses, tenure and crews trained by people with 40 or more years in the business. Bailey's Moving & Storage is a carrier, not a broker: our own crew and truck do your move.
Public reviews from real customers that mention a local move.
We did a local move with Bailey’s. Efraim, John and Samuel did a great job. On time, responsive and careful of our house and belongings, especially in the rain. Lincoln and Rachel were also on point and responsive from the office. This is our second move with Bailey’s and we definitely would use them again!
Mike Bender · Salt Lake City, UT · Google
Used Bailey Movers for a local move earlier this month. From estimate to finish, the experience was great. Jamie was super friendly and thorough in the estimate and gave me some good tips. In move day, Chris, Isaiah, and Josiah were extremely prompt, organized, efficient polite, and extremely friendly. Would totally use them again!
Thomas Lloyd · Grand Junction, CO · Google
I used Bailey's for a local move in Colorado Springs. Thanks to Jack, Desmond, & Joe for your great service. All my things were carefully wrapped and loaded efficiently. Thanks again to this Bailey's crew.
David Powers · Colorado Springs, CO · Google
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Local moves are billed by the hour for as long as the crew and truck are working, with a usual four-hour minimum plus travel or drive time. The total depends on how much you have and how long it takes. Local moves start around $1,000, with a typical estimate around $3,300.
Read: how much does a local move cost in Denver?By the hour. The hour covers loading, transportation and unloading, with all equipment included. Local moves include a fuel surcharge that changes with current fuel prices; your written estimate shows the amount. Travel or drive time is charged. Packing and unpacking are priced separately.
Yes. Local moves usually have a four-hour minimum.
We use about 50 miles as a guideline. At 50 miles or under, a move is likely priced by the hour; the farther past 50 miles, the more likely it is priced by weight and miles. It is not a firm rule: we quote whatever fits your move best.
In-state movingFor local moves, book at least 10–14 days ahead; about 30 days is ideal.
No. Bailey's Moving & Storage is a carrier and never brokers your move. Inside Colorado and Utah we operate on our own authority.
Read: van lines vs. brokersIf you're packing yourself, have every box packed and ready (if we're packing, that's done before the truck is loaded). Have someone there to show the crew what goes and where. And be ready to stop living in the home for the day: the crew loads everything, and it goes faster than most people think.
Read: what to expect on moving dayTake valuables and plants with you. Explosives, ammunition and corrosive materials should stay with you too: the crew will not load them.
Read: everything your movers won't moveNo. Full Value Protection is extra: it is priced for your move, not free. Your estimator quotes it with your estimate.
Read: why is valuation extra for my move?Get pricing
Tell us where you're moving from and to. An estimator surveys your home and puts the estimate in writing, so you know what drives the hours before moving day.
