Frequently Asked Questions

Birmingham Moving Company serves Birmingham and the surrounding metro, including Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Greystone, Inverness, Cahaba Heights, Indian Springs Village, Chelsea, Helena, and Alabaster, across Jefferson and Shelby counties.

Yes. Birmingham Moving Company is a licensed and insured carrier, so your shipment is covered from the moment loading begins. A licensed carrier issues written estimates, protects belongings with proper materials, and stands behind a clear claims process.

Birmingham Moving Company offers residential moving, commercial moving, long-distance moving, apartment moving, packing services, white glove service, and interior design logistics. Each service is delivered by the same trained crew under one written estimate.

We run full-time crews rather than day labor, so the same trained movers who quote your job are the ones who complete it. This keeps handling, accountability, and quality consistent from the first box to the last.

Local moves are priced by the hour based on crew size and truck time, while long-distance moves are priced by shipment weight and mileage. Birmingham Moving Company provides a written, itemized quote before the job starts, so the approved price is the final price.

Yes. Birmingham Moving Company provides a free, no-obligation quote before any work begins. You describe your move, and the crew returns a written estimate that lists services, materials, and the total price.

The size of the move, the distance, the number of movers, and access factors such as stairs, elevators, and long carries all affect the total. Added items or services requested on moving day can also change the price.

Any deposit or payment terms are stated in your written estimate or booking confirmation. This keeps the terms clear and agreed before moving day, with no surprises.

Book two to four weeks ahead for local moves and four to six weeks ahead for long-distance moves. Summer weekends and month-end dates fill first, so earlier booking secures your preferred window.

Booking starts with a free quote. Call or request a quote online, describe the size of your move and your pickup and delivery addresses, and the crew will confirm your date and provide a written price.

Yes. Contact us as early as possible if you need to reschedule or cancel, since dates fill quickly. Any cancellation terms will be stated in your written estimate or booking confirmation.

Yes. The crew offers full-home or fragile-only packing and supplies quality boxes, wrap, and padding. Packing can be booked on its own or added to any moving service.

Yes. Large and delicate items are handled through white glove service, which includes custom crating, blanket-wrapped transport, and careful placement in the exact spot you choose.

Yes. Storage can be arranged when your move-out and move-in dates do not line up, so your belongings are held securely until the delivery date. Storage terms are included in your written estimate.

Yes. The crew handles stairs, elevators, tight hallways, reserved loading docks, and certificate-of-insurance requirements common in apartments, condos, high-rises, and walk-ups.

Disconnect appliances and electronics, set aside items that are not part of the booked service, and confirm any building requirements such as elevator reservations or a certificate of insurance. Clear access to both locations helps the move stay on schedule.

The crew arrives on time, pads and wraps your furniture, loads the truck, and transports everything to the destination. At the new home, the crew unloads, reassembles furniture, and places each item where you want it before the job is complete.

Yes. The crew handles long-distance moves from Birmingham across state lines. Long-distance moves are federally regulated and priced by shipment weight and distance rather than by the hour, with an agreed delivery window.