Too many mover options make it hard to know who's reliable, fairly priced,
and actually worth calling. These best moving companies in Utah are based on the
things that matter most when you're choosing a mover.
The best movers in Utah should make it easy to understand what you're paying for. You
should know the estimated cost, what's included, and where extra charges could come from before you
book.
You shouldn't have to keep chasing your movers for updates. Good Utah movers keep
you informed about timing, services, pickup details, and any changes along the way.
You should also be able to tell whether a company actually fits your move. The best moving companies
will have the proper licensing, the services you need, and a track record you can check.
Recommendation
Our Recommended Movers
These are our recommended movers from the companies reviewed on this page.
We selected these based on overall service quality, customer satisfaction,
pricing transparency, and available moving options. To learn more, check our
How We Select and Review Movers page.
These are our recommended movers from the companies reviewed on this page. We selected these
based on overall service quality, customer satisfaction, pricing transparency, and available
moving options.
Detailed Review
Detailed Review of the Best Moving Companies in Utah
Every company below was scored on verified reviews, pricing transparency, FMCSA
licensing, and service quality. Select a mover to read our full breakdown.
Big Ben's Moving And Storage is based in
Saint George, Utah
and operates under USDOT #3721445and MC #1310039
. The company has an Active FMCSA status.
Big Ben's Moving And Storage currently holds a 5 rating on
our platform, with 100% positive feedback and
0% negative reviews.
The average reported cost is $4,784, so
you have a starting point for what customers have actually paid.
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Average Cost
Based on costs reported by customers, the average cost of moving with
Big Ben's Moving And Storage is
$4,784. Your actual cost may differ depending on
the move size, distance, and services you need.
Detail
Cost
Average Cost
$4,784
Lowest Cost
$2,800
Highest Cost
$7,420
Reported Cost Range
$2,800–$7,420
Note: These prices are only
estimates based on customer-reported costs, not final quotes. Your actual
moving cost may be different depending on move size, distance, and services.
Customer Reviews & Experience
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Mike Holt
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Connor, Ian, & Ethan moved my family and I from our 3rd floor apartment to our new 3rd floor condo (not a small task). They did a great job and were awesome to work with!
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Janeen Seamons
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Andrew, CJ and Tyler made my move so easy. On time, professional, concerned about me and the “stuff”. I have used other moving companies, these gents are A number 1.
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Caroline Brown
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Andrew, Conner, and Ryker did a fantastic job with my move! They treated the furniture well and wrapped it and were efficient and easy to work with!
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gloria shakespeare
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Vincent and Jaden came and moved three rooms of furniture for us as we needed to have our carpets stretched in those rooms They arrived right on time, and they were pleasant and professional. We wer...
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Shelley B
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Andrew and Britten came over this morning to move a couple of things for me, and I was so impressed! They were very quick, very efficient, and very careful. I highly recommend Big Ben's as well as the...
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Daniel Rincon
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Nothing but a good experience with these guys. They are courteous and friendly, responsive, and have made the move up to Utah Valley a comfortable one with helping us with moving totes, setting us up...
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Kasey Shakespear
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Dawson and Andrew were great to work with. They were careful moving things and got the furniture in quickly. They made moving things a lot easier.
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Breanna Henderson
5/5 ·
2 years ago
I highly recommend Big Ben’s moving and storage. We had a group of 4 men Andrew, Ben, Britten, and Luke they were excellent! They worked fast and efficient! They listened to our room placement and as...
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Gina Taualii
5/5 ·
2 years ago
The crew that moved my house into the storage unit was amazing!!! They were fast and friendly!! Nothing but great things to say!!
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Jan Arrasmith
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Ethan, Jake, and Vince were super courteous and helpful. Delightful, strong individuals. Were quick at loading. Recommend them for moving anytime!
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Portabox Storage Salt Lake City is based in
Salt Lake City, Utah
and operates under USDOT #Nulland MC #Null
. The company has an Active FMCSA status.
Portabox Storage Salt Lake City currently holds a 5 rating on
our platform, with 100% positive feedback and
0% negative reviews.
The average reported cost is $4,027, so
you have a starting point for what customers have actually paid.
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Average Cost
Based on costs reported by customers, the average cost of moving with
Portabox Storage Salt Lake City is
$4,027. Your actual cost may differ depending on
the move size, distance, and services you need.
Detail
Cost
Average Cost
$4,027
Lowest Cost
$3,500
Highest Cost
$4,780
Reported Cost Range
$3,500–$4,780
Note: These prices are only
estimates based on customer-reported costs, not final quotes. Your actual
moving cost may be different depending on move size, distance, and services.
Customer Reviews & Experience
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Holly Longen
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Couldn't have been easier! I will definitely use PortaBox again in the future. Arrived on time with great attitudes.
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Monica Florez
5/5 ·
2 years ago
I used Portabox to store my office furniture during the pandemic, and then to move into my new office. They have been easy to work with and affordable. I will definitely use them in the future.
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Mark Currey
5/5 ·
2 years ago
If you are looking for a temporary storage solution for an affordable price, these guys are great. The pods were delivered on time and picked up on time. There were a few minor issues with one of the...
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Hot Tub Movers is based in
Salt Lake City, Utah
and operates under USDOT #3521042and MC #1168736
. The company has an Active FMCSA status.
Hot Tub Movers currently holds a 4.6 rating on
our platform, with 77.8% positive feedback and
0% negative reviews.
The average reported cost is $4,176, so
you have a starting point for what customers have actually paid.
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Average Cost
Based on costs reported by customers, the average cost of moving with
Hot Tub Movers is
$4,176. Your actual cost may differ depending on
the move size, distance, and services you need.
Detail
Cost
Average Cost
$4,176
Lowest Cost
$3,200
Highest Cost
$5,200
Reported Cost Range
$3,200–$5,200
Note: These prices are only
estimates based on customer-reported costs, not final quotes. Your actual
moving cost may be different depending on move size, distance, and services.
Customer Reviews & Experience
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Thomas Giglio
5/5 ·
2 years ago
I was anxious about relocating my pricey aquarium to my new home. But it was under lock and key by these moving team professionals. Much obliged to them!
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Johnnie Chappelle
5/5 ·
2 years ago
I moved into a new condo with my brother, and the service was lit. The workers carefully packed our every item and reassembled our bedframes. It was an amazing experience
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Harry Munoz
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Beginning with our first phone call and continuing through the packing and storage of our garage and shed, Hot Tub Movers was nothing short of outstanding. The movers were working under difficult cond...
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Joseph Dobbs
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Choose Hot Tub Movers when you require first-rate moving services. I had no concerns because Jeffrey and their team worked promptly and meticulously. Coleman & Jose provided excellent customer servi...
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Christopher Sprankle
3/5 ·
2 years ago
I was amazed at how carefully Donald , James, and Dennis packed my couch and dinner table. They were very careful as they carried them down the steps and put them in the van. One minus thing was, I as...
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James Gallagher
3/5 ·
2 years ago
The movers Donald and Gallagher helped us move and pack up two huge chairs. I asked them to help me reassemble my bookshelf, but they refused and left by saying that they would charge more for this.
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Kerry Green
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Really good service. Nice man that did the job, kept us informed of what we needed to do to help the lift etc ……. Very reliable,turned up earlier than expected let us know his location all the way her...
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Jodie Stackhouse
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Super awesome guys, they showed up on time and got my hot tub into a tight space with no problems, great company highly recommended
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Phil Hinchcliffe
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Fantastic service from start to finish. Arrived bang on time and loaded my hot tub without fuss or problems and delivered it the same way. Really made something I was stressing about really easy and w...
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Life Storage is based in
Salt Lake City, Utah
and operates under USDOT #Nulland MC #Null
. The company has an Active FMCSA status.
Life Storage currently holds a 4.5 rating on
our platform, with 87.5% positive feedback and
12.5% negative reviews.
The average reported cost is $6,909, so
you have a starting point for what customers have actually paid.
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Average Cost
Based on costs reported by customers, the average cost of moving with
Life Storage is
$6,909. Your actual cost may differ depending on
the move size, distance, and services you need.
Detail
Cost
Average Cost
$6,909
Lowest Cost
$3,850
Highest Cost
$15,300
Reported Cost Range
$3,850–$15,300
Note: These prices are only
estimates based on customer-reported costs, not final quotes. Your actual
moving cost may be different depending on move size, distance, and services.
Customer Reviews & Experience
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Waynetta
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Maurice customer service is excellent. The facility is always clean. He is very helpful and always pleasant.
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Renee Varsane
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Natalie Battle at the Doraville Location has awesome customer service. She has gone above and beyond to help with any questions I have and finding me the perfect size unit. She smiled her entire way t...
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Angel FARACHIO
5/5 ·
2 years ago
I just moved last weekend. This company is very professional. They arrived on time and in three hours they did all the job.
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Grace A
1/5 ·
2 years ago
I rented a storage back in 11/4/223 at ************************************. Within 48 hours, there was a burglary incident happened. My stolen items were worth over $10k. I purchased worth $2k insura...
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Amoy B
5/5 ·
2 years ago
I was given a movie in special for the month of November and my monthly rent for December and ******* was less than what I was paying at Public storage. I knew there would be some kind of increase ove...
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Liz D
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Easiest rental Ive ever done, friendliest people to work with. Couldnt be happier with the unit, very clean. Extra space is great, so happy that we could get a climate controlled unit here.
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Troy M
5/5 ·
2 years ago
I had very good customer service by the store manager, Demetria. Managers like her make places better for the community.
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Julie & Steve D
5/5 ·
2 years ago
This is the cleanest storage facility I’ve ever seen. Floors are immaculate. We needed a large space for an upcoming move and the Manager, Rick, was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and organized. Re...
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Neighbor Storage is based in
Lehi, Utah
and operates under USDOT #2244434and MC #678837
. The company has an Active FMCSA status.
Neighbor Storage currently holds a 4.3 rating on
our platform, with 83.3% positive feedback and
16.7% negative reviews.
The average reported cost is $5,238, so
you have a starting point for what customers have actually paid.
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Average Cost
Based on costs reported by customers, the average cost of moving with
Neighbor Storage is
$5,238. Your actual cost may differ depending on
the move size, distance, and services you need.
Detail
Cost
Average Cost
$5,238
Lowest Cost
$2,250
Highest Cost
$6,520
Reported Cost Range
$2,250–$6,520
Note: These prices are only
estimates based on customer-reported costs, not final quotes. Your actual
moving cost may be different depending on move size, distance, and services.
Customer Reviews & Experience
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Francine P
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Great connection and true to pictures. The person we are renting from is great to work with and true to their statements.
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Marsha P
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Host is very in tune and adamant on keeping our property safe. Very easy to get ahold of if we have any concerns
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Elaine P
1/5 ·
2 years ago
I started to sign up to rent out a space at my house but then realized it actually wasn't available enough so I never finished completing the application. Since that time, I have had numerous phone ca...
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Mark O
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Great platform offering a convenient way to find storage solutions. My host has been wonderful at providing a safe place for me to store my camper. Easy communications and means of payment. Highly rec...
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M
Mark C. E
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Easy peasy. Simple and provides solutions for a crib for your Hot Rod without paying a kings ****** for a auto shelter. Excellent execution in screening of landlords. Im a car guy for 55 years and I r...
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Matt F
5/5 ·
2 years ago
Love Neighbor! Great app and platform all around - easy to communicate with folks that want to rent the space as well.
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UTAH Directory
Browse More Moving Companies in
Utah
Our Utah movers directory gives you more
companies to look through in one place, so you can compare ratings, reviews, pricing, and company
details before choosing.
The overall cost of movers in Utah mostly depends on your home’s size and the amount of labor you need. Many moving companies in the state charge around $172 per hour , and most Utah moves fall between $613 and $5,172.
If you’re looking for an exact figure, you can use our moving cost calculator to get a detailed estimate.
Note: These are average reported costs for moves within Utah. Your final price can change depending on the company, the services included, and the time of year you move.
Route Costs
Long Distance Moving Cost
Below are the average costs for moving a two- or three-bedroom home on common routes from Utah.
✓Decide Where You’re Moving: Research
your new city or state, cost of living, and housing options.
✓Set Your Budget: Estimate moving
costs of an interstate move from Utah, including movers, travel
expenses, and
potential overnight stays.
✓Get Multiple Quotes: Request and
compare quotes from at least 2–3 licensed long-distance movers in Utah.
Comparing
their estimates will help you choose the most cost-effective option.
✓School Enrollment: If you have kids,
start the enrollment process with their new school district to avoid last-minute
delays.
1 MO
Final Prep
✓Transfer Records: Arrange to transfer
medical, dental, and vet records to your new providers.
✓Change of
Address: Make sure to notify USPS, your bank, and any subscription
services before your move.
✓Schedule Utilities Disconnection:
Arrange to turn off gas, electric, and internet at your Utah home after
your move
date.
✓Start Packing Non-Essentials:Label boxes
clearly and set aside items you’ll need for travel.
DAY
Make It Smooth
✓Confirm With Movers: Double-check
your long distance moving details the day before to avoid any last-minute issues.
✓Travel Essentials: Keep important
documents, valuables, and travel bags with you — not on the moving
truck.
✓Unpack in Stages: Focus on essentials
first, then settle in to your new state at your own pace.
Company vs Broker
What’s the Difference Between a Moving Company and a Moving Broker?
You’ll probably see terms like moving broker
and moving company when getting quotes. Here’s what they really mean, and which one you should trust
with your move.
✓Moving
Company
A moving company owns its own trucks, employs its own movers, and physically
handles your relocation from start to finish. When you hire a licensed long-distance
moving company in Utah, you’re dealing directly with the team who will
pack, load, transport, and deliver your belongings.
✓You can check
real customer reviews for their crews and long-distance track record.
!Moving
Broker
A moving broker is a middleman; they don’t own trucks or hire movers.
Instead, they collect your move details and sell them to an actual moving company that does the
job. You may not know which company will show up until the last minute.
-Does not
handle your move themselves.
-Quality varies
depending on which company they hire for you.
-Some brokers
are licensed, but they’re not required to guarantee service quality.
-Not all
brokers are transparent about costs and final arrangements.
Which One Should You Choose?
You should usually work directly with a licensed and insured moving company. They're registered with
the FMCSA and are responsible for your belongings during the move, which gives you more
accountability than working through a broker.
Choose a broker only if you want help finding a mover and are comfortable working through a
middleman.
Find Verified Movers Near You.
Explore trusted nationwide movers and read real customer reviews.
A moving scam can cost you money, time, and a lot of stress. A few careful steps can help
you deal with a problem and avoid the same situation later.
Save all records: Keep your estimate, contract, receipts, emails, texts,
and photos. These records can support your complaint, prove what happened, and help recover
money later if needed.
Contact the mover first: Ask the company to explain the problem and fix
it in writing. A clear paper trail gives you evidence if the issue becomes serious
later.
Report the company if needed: File a complaint with the FMCSA or another
consumer agency if the mover refuses to help. It can protect other customers too.
Verify the mover before booking: Check the company’s USDOT number,
license, address, and insurance before paying. This confirms the mover is legitimate and
helps you avoid fake companies and scams.
Get the price in writing: Ask for a written estimate that explains
charges, services, and possible extras. Clear pricing makes sudden price changes easier to
question and dispute later too.
Be careful with large deposits: Avoid movers asking for unusually large
upfront payments, especially in cash. Smaller deposits and traceable payments give you more
protection if something goes wrong later.
Check reviews from different sources: Read reviews on several websites
and look for repeated complaints about pricing, damage, delays, or communication. Patterns
can reveal problems before you choose a mover.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about hiring movers in
Utah, from licensing and services to timing and cost.
01
How do I find licensed movers in Utah?
Check the mover's USDOT number and FMCSA registration before booking an
interstate move. You should also confirm the company name, address, insurance, and
operating status.
02
What services do moving companies in Utah offer?
Most moving companies in Utah offer residential moving,
packing, loading, unloading, long-distance moving, and storage. Available services can
vary by company.
03
How far in advance should I book movers in Utah?
Try to book two to six weeks ahead. You may need more time during
summer, weekends, holidays, and other busy moving periods.
04
Are there movers in Utah for interstate moves?
Yes. Interstate movers in Utah can handle moves from
Utah to another state, but they must have the proper federal registration
to transport belongings across state lines.
05
Do Utah movers provide packing services?
Many Utah movers offer full or partial packing services.
Some can also provide packing supplies, unpacking, furniture disassembly, and
reassembly.
06
What is the best time of year to move in Utah?
Spring and fall can offer more comfortable weather and less demand than
peak summer months. Your best time will also depend on your schedule and budget.
07
Should I choose local or long-distance movers in
Utah?
Choose local movers in Utah for shorter moves within the
area. For moves across state lines or much longer distances, use properly registered
long distance movers in Utah.
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