Moving Companies in Plano, TX
When does the clock start?
Most Plano local moves under 50 miles are billed by the hour for the crew and truck. The meter often starts with a travel fee equal to one hour of labor, or a flat trip charge, just to bring the truck from the yard to your door and back. Reputable companies also enforce a two- or three-hour minimum, so even a 45-minute studio job pays for that block.
How do weekdays and weekends change the rate?
Fridays, Saturdays, and the last few days of the month are the busiest times in the DFW area. Rates can rise $20–$40 per hour or carry a higher minimum on those peak days. A Tuesday or Wednesday move, especially in the middle of the month, usually lands at the lower end of the quoted range.
What size crew should I book?
A one-bedroom apartment in Plano typically runs $350–$600 total and takes about three to four hours with a two-person crew. A two- to three-bedroom home usually falls between $600 and $1,200 or more. Two movers and a truck generally cost $130–$180 per hour, while three- or four-mover crews run $200–$250 or more per hour.
Access issues that stretch the clock
Third-floor apartments without elevators, long walks from the parking spot to the front door, and tight stairs can all add hours or surcharges. Booking as early as possible also gives you a better shot at a morning crew that avoids both traffic and afternoon heat.
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Who's moving to Plano, TX
Federal tax-filer migration data for Collin County.
59% arrived from elsewhere in Texas. Most arrivals are in-state moves, so a regional company will usually cover it — check interstate authority only if you're crossing a state line.
See licensed movers56% of departures stayed under 50 miles. Short local moves are usually priced by the hour, so a regional company is often the cheaper call.
See the full picture — 5-year trend, state flows and top routes
Each bar shows that state's in/out split — rows are ranked by total volume.
Households arriving from another state report $115,111 in average annual income; those relocating from elsewhere in Texas report $94,627. Long-distance arrivals are the higher-budget half of the market.
How this works: IRS SOI County-to-County Migration Data, 2022-2023. The IRS compares the address on consecutive tax returns, so every move here is a real filed household. The catch: it publishes annually with about a two-year lag, counts Collin County rather than city limits exactly, misses people who don't file a return, and leaves 12% of moves unattributed to a specific county, because flows too small to publish are grouped into regional buckets instead. See the whole state on the Texas migration page →
How much truck space do you need?
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Industry rules of thumb — about seven pounds per cubic foot, and published rental-truck capacities. Not our carrier records, not a quote. Bring both numbers to the call and what you get back will finally be comparable.