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Why Should You Pick Self-Service Moving?

Self-service moves are great for people who:

  • Want to save money on labor
  • Know how to pack your things
  • If you don't mind doing heavy lifting or have friends who can assist
  • You are in charge of loading, packing, transporting and unloading, giving you full control over your move and helping you save money

How Does Self-Service Moving Work?

1. You Pack It

You can pack up and get your things ready whenever you want. You can even fill up a moving trailer, container or pods.

2. Your Rent a Moving Truck

You can rent a moving truck to transport your belongings

3. You Save

Don't pay for full-service, just pay for truck rental and other packing material.

Self-Service vs. Full-Service Movers: How Much Do They Cost?

Move Type Who Packs & Loads? Who Drives? Avg. Cost (Local Move) Avg. Cost (Long Distance)
Self-Service Move You You $300 – $800 $900 – $2,500
Full-Service Move Moving Company Moving Company $700 – $1,800 $2,500 – $7,500+

Note: Prices change based on the size of the move, how far it is and the season.

Sample Self-Service Moving Prices

Move Size Distance Estimated Cost
Studio Apartment Local (Under 50 mi) $250 – $500
1–2 Bedroom Apt 200–500 miles $600 – $1,200
3-Bedroom Home Cross-country $1,500 – $2,500

If you use our Moving Cost Estimator, you can get a custom price based on the size of your move and where you're going.

Benefits of Moving Self-Service

Spend less

You'll only have to pay for truck rental or packing material not hourly wages.

Stay Flexible

You should be able to pack and load at your own pace.

Feel in Control

Keep an eye on how your things are treated.

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A New Way of Moving!!

What is WEHAUL?

WeHaul moving is the easiest, move cost-effective, option for your moving and storage needs.

What Could be Easier?

We drop off one of our containers at your location... you pack and load. Then, we take it from there. We deliver the container for you-where you want it, when you want it!

Experience. Reliability. Trust.


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We Drive. You Save.

The "You Pack, We Drive, You Save"® moving alternative is an affordable way to save money on your out-of-state move.

  • YOU PACK and load the trailer that ABF® delivers to your home.
  • WE DRIVE the trailer to your new destination.
  • YOU SAVE money! You can even save thousands of dollars over full-service movers, since you pay only for the space you use.

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Movex-A Leader in Nationwide Self-Service Moving

Movex helps you blend the convenience of a full service mover with the cost savings of a rental truck. Movex provides a fully equipped truck with ramps, furniture pads and a dolly. You load the moving van, and a professional Movex driver transports it to the destination.

Movex is a two-time honoree on Inc. Magazine's list of Fastest Growing Companies


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Are you moving OUT OF STATE?

SelfMoves USA self service moving provides the answer for the self movers who want to save money on their next move. For do-it-yourself movers, we combine the advantages of full service moving with the rewarding low prices of a truck rental.

At SelfMoves USA, we can arrange a SIMPLE, RELIABLE and ECONOMICAL program to move your household goods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Self-service moves can save you 40–60% over full-service moves because you don't have to pay for manpower.

Your belongings can be moved in a truck or a movable storage container (like a PODS or U-Pack) depending on your convenience.

Yes. You can hire manpower / labor for heavy lifting but still want to pack your own things, many self-service movers offer labor only services.

It's best to book at least two to four weeks ahead of time, especially in the summer. One of the good things about self-service moving is that you can set your own hours.

Usually, it comes with basic liability insurance. For extra peace of mind during long or expensive moves, you can check with a trucking company and purchase insurance.

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