The Best Moving Companies for Small Moves

Atlas Van Lines is one of the U.S.'s leading moving companies, thanks to the wide variety of services it provides for domestic (all 50 states) and international moves. Atlas Van Lines even operates a specialized small moves service called SimplCity that allows you to move in a matter of days, not weeks. Your inclusive SimplCity price covers materials, transport, and equipment. 

Once your move is set in motion, take all the details with you using Atlas’ mobile app. Atlas prides itself on technological advancements such as virtual estimates and digital inventory. It’s also a hub for keeping all your moving needs in check. For example, the app’s customer portal allows you to connect with your customer service representative and van operator, track your items while they’re in transit, pay your bill, sign up for text updates, and more. 

Getting a quote from Atlas Van Lines is quick and easy. All you need to do is submit an Instant Quote, but you can also directly contact an Atlas mover in your area. The Instant Quote process is made up of three easy steps: pick what type of move you need, fill out your personal information, and tell Atlas when you want to move. And if anything changes in terms of your needs, you can easily add on any other services you’d like.

Need a little more flexibility when it comes to your small move? You’re in luck because PODS’ goal is to keep things the least burdensome—you have complete control of the timeframe of your move. When it comes time to start packing, PODS will drop off its storage container and pick it up when you’re ready within a few days or weeks afterward. 

Since PODS are rented on a monthly basis, there’s no need to rush. You can easily change your moving date once your container is dropped off and keep your container for as long as you like for a monthly fee. And if you need extra help, the company will also be happy to provide loading and unloading on the big day.

To get started with PODS, choose whether you need the container for moving, storage, or both with the choice of 8-, 12-, or 16-foot containers. PODS also offers affordable options for where you keep the container; it can stay in your future driveway to simplify unpacking, or you can store your items at a local PODS facility ahead of your small move.

Do your things your way with U-Pack, the best DIY moving company for small moves. With U-Pack, you take charge of packing, loading, and unloading, and it takes care of the driving—whether you’re moving down the road or cross country. U-Pack operates in all 50 states (yes, even Hawaii) and will also transport your items across the border into Canada.

U-Pack prides itself on only charging customers for the space they use. And since you’re planning a small move, you’re bound to get a huge deal. Simply reserve a few of U-Pack’s ReloCubes, which fit into one standard parking space, or a U-Pack trailer. Regardless of what you choose, rest assured that U-Pack’s experts will only measure the trailer space you fill up.

Because U-Pack is solely focused on the transport of your items, you can expect a quick, professional transit within one to three business days of pickup. You don’t even have to wait for U-Pack to pick up your things; start driving to your new home whenever you’re ready, and it will handle the rest. Plus, each U-Pack quote includes fuel, so you won’t have to agonize over any additional gas costs.

Distance makes the heart grow fonder, especially if you book United Van Lines for your small move. United Van Lines is committed to safely transporting your items, no matter where your next home is. And for small moves specifically, it operates a moving program called Snapmoves that downsizes everything great about United Van Lines’ full-service moves into a tiny package.

Moving your belongings across the country (or world) can be quite the stressor. But each Snapmoves quote includes Full Value Protection, meaning United Van Moves will compensate you if your items are lost or damaged in transit. Unlike insurance, you don’t have to prove negligence. United Van Lines will assume responsibility for the entirety of your small move. 

Requesting a quote only takes a few seconds. Start by selecting whether you’re moving within the U.S. or internationally, and then pick your move-out date. Finish up by providing how big of a home you’re moving from in addition to your contact information. Before you click “submit,” let United Van Lines know if you need any additional services like packing, waste disposal, or unpacking.

Sometimes, life doesn’t give you as much time as you need. Maybe another moving company canceled at the last minute, or you have to relocate quickly. Regardless of the circumstance, Bellhop is here to help you when you have to move within a short timeframe. Its reliable short-notice movers are professionals at accommodating the wildest of timelines and have even completed same-day moves before.

Bellhop charges an hourly rate for local moves and a flat rate for long-distance moves. But it also provides the option for a more customizable move through Bellhop’s Build Your Own package. This will allow you to price out your move or customize your needs within your customer dashboard. Bellhop even accepts Apple Pay, so no need to scramble to find your wallet once your last-minute move is complete. 

To get started, click “Book a Move” on Bellhop’s website and tell the Bellhop team when go-time is; whether or not you need a truck, movers, or both; and where you’re going. After you submit your request, take a deep breath and start packing. If you wake up the next day and find you have more time than you originally thought, you can cancel for free within 48 hours of booking.

1-800-Pack-Rat not only helps you move your items but can also help you downsize. Maybe you’re moving to a smaller place in a more expensive city, or perhaps you’re simply trying to declutter. Whatever your needs—or goals—are, 1-800-Pack-Rat provides professional moving and storage solutions for all customers looking to relocate within the U.S.

1-800-Pack-Rat’s storage containers are designed to keep your items safe throughout the process: from being in transit, stored in a climate-controlled 1-800-Pack-Rat facility, or leaving the container in your driveway to unpack on your own time. And speaking of transit, when it’s time to get going, 1-800-Pack-Rat will include $10,000 in protection for long-distance moves!

You can request a quote for moving, storage, or both online and receive a quote in a few minutes. Simply choose which services you want, where you want to store your items, and provide your contact information to get the ball rolling with 1-800-Pack-Rat. And when you book your moving services online, you’ll even receive $50 off.

Great news! You’ve signed the lease on a new commercial space for your business. Wheaton World Wide Moving is here to help. No matter what industry you work in—from hospitality to  food service to IT to retail—Wheaton World Wide Moving wants to be part of your business’ next chapter. 

The way Wheaton works is through a nationwide network of agents. Each agent independently owns and operates their own moving company, therefore operating on behalf of Wheaton. This allows customers to have expansive access to moving agents across the U.S. And with Wheaton’s accolades behind their name, you can trust that they will provide the service that is expected nationwide. 

For packing, Wheaton offers full-service packing services, in addition to assistance with a few specialty items. It carries all the moving supplies needed for the move and offers reduced-priced packing supplies if you’re packing on your own. 

Get started with your small commercial move by finding your local Wheaton agent via your zip code or by submitting a contact form on their website. You’ll have the option to request an in-home estimate or a virtual survey, providing customers with more flexibility. Wheaton also promises to get back to you on your request within 24 business hours. You can also call or email Wheaton at any time or request a ballpark estimate before getting in touch.

The world is at your fingertips on your mobile device, so why shouldn’t you be able to manage your upcoming move that way? Not only does Colonial Van Lines have 50 years of experience in the moving industry, but they’ve also created an industry-first moving service app to help movers everywhere take care of business on the go.

The Colonial Van Lines app allows you to submit videos and/or pictures of your small load in order for the company to accurately forecast your moving estimate. You can also order packing boxes directly in the app, manage your virtual inventory, and check items off your Colonial Van Lines-provided moving checklist without ever having to log on to your computer.

Get started with Colonial Van Lines by submitting a quote online in three steps. Provide the company with the size of your current home, the date you want to move, and your contact information. Colonial Van Lines quotes are always free, even for long-distance/cross-country moves. You can also request a binding estimate by calling its customer service team.