Reviewed by Pat Dodson, Executive Vice President
Pat has 17 years in moving and storage and serves as an engineer with the Fort Worth Fire Department. A U.S. Navy veteran, he oversees operations across all four Texas locations. Last reviewed 2026.
Firefighting’s Finest Moving and Storage is a trusted moving company serving Garland, TX. We have handled local moves, long distance moves, and full service relocations across Garland since 2001. Our movers in Garland are uniformed, background checked, and trained to handle everything from older homes near downtown to newer homes close to Firewheel and Lake Ray Hubbard. We are owned and operated by off duty firefighters and military veterans, and we hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
You trust firefighters to protect your home in an emergency. The same standard applies when our moving services in Garland carry your furniture out of a longtime family home or a new build near the lake.
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Garland sits mostly in Dallas County, with part of the city reaching into Collin and Rockwall counties. More than 246,000 people live here, making it the third largest city in Dallas County and the 13th most populous city in Texas. Garland was formed in 1887 when two rival communities, Duck Creek and Embree, were combined around a new post office and named after U.S. Attorney General Augustus Hill Garland. The city was incorporated in 1891. Today Garland is a major manufacturing and distribution hub in North Texas, and Lake Ray Hubbard runs along its eastern border with boating, fishing, and lakefront parks. The Firewheel area on the northeast side of the city is home to Firewheel Town Center and a growing mix of newer homes and retail.
Our uniformed, background checked crews cover all of Garland. We never broker your move out to another company, and we never bring in day labor. The crew that gives your quote is the same crew that shows up on moving day.
Licensed and insured: TX DMV No. 006924557C. US DOT 2783472. MC #1016781.
Cost of Local Movers in Garland
Hiring local movers in Garland typically costs between $130 and $225 / hour. The price depends on the size of your home, the number of movers and trucks needed, and how many hours the job takes. The table below shows our standard local move range across the Dallas Fort Worth area, including Garland, along with the hourly rate that range works out to for each crew size. These numbers are planning estimates based on typical job totals, not a fixed hourly rate card. Your written estimate will depend on your inventory, your access, and the distance.
| Home size | Crew | Total range | Hours | Estimated hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 2 movers | $650 to $900 | 4 to 5 hrs | roughly $130 to $225/hr |
| 2 bedroom | 2 to 3 movers | $900 to $1,500 | 5 to 6 hrs | roughly $150 to $300/hr |
| 3 bedroom | 3 to 4 movers | $1,500 to $2,200 | 6 to 8 hrs | roughly $188 to $367/hr |
| 4 bedroom | 4 to 6 movers, 1 to 2 trucks | $2,200 to $3,200 | 8 to 10 hrs | roughly $220 to $400/hr |
| 5+ bedroom | 5+ movers, 2+ trucks | $3,200 and up | 10+ hrs | $320/hr and up |
Typical local moving costs in Garland, TX. The hourly rate column is calculated from the total range and hours shown, not a published flat rate. Request a written estimate for your address.
What Your Estimate Includes
- The crew and the truck
- Loading and unloading
- Pad wrapping and blanket protection
- Dollies and moving equipment
- Basic disassembly and reassembly of standard furniture. Our crews cannot break down or assemble cribs under any circumstance.
- Texas standard released value protection at $0.60 per pound per item
What Costs Extra
- Packing services and packing materials
- A fuel or travel fee based on total distance
- Specialty item handling for gun safes, pianos, televisions, and boating equipment
- Full Value Protection, if you choose to upgrade your coverage
Why two Garland moves with the same size home can cost different amounts. It usually is not the square footage. A one story home in a newer part of Firewheel where the truck parks right at the driveway moves fast. A longtime family home near downtown with a detached garage and a long carry to the street, or a home behind a gated community near Lake Ray Hubbard, takes longer. Access changes the price more than room count does. Tell us your street and your parking situation when you request an estimate, so the number you get matches the invoice.
How you pay. Our rates are generally quoted with a cash or check discount. We accept credit cards, but the discount does not apply to card payments. A service deposit is due at booking. Your written estimate is what counts. Ask your moving consultant to confirm crew size, hours, and coverage before you book.
Moving Services in Garland
Residential Moves Near Firewheel and Lake Ray Hubbard
Whether you are moving into an established home near downtown, a newer build in Firewheel, or a property close to Lake Ray Hubbard, our Dallas area residential movers protect what matters. We lay down floor runners, pad wrap furniture, and take extra care with older doorways and detached garages.
Local Moves Inside Garland
A lot of our Garland work stays within the city, from an apartment near a DART Blue Line station to a family home off Broadway Boulevard. Our local movers bill by the hour and match the crew size to your home, your stairs, and any gate or parking rules.
Long Distance Moves Out of Garland
Relocating out of Garland for a new job or a move to another state? Our long distance movers handle the full inventory, secure loading, and a clear delivery window.
Commercial and Warehouse Moves in Garland
Garland is a major manufacturing and distribution hub in North Texas. Our commercial movers relocate offices, warehouses, and equipment on a schedule that keeps downtime low, including evenings and weekends.
Packing and Lake Property Items
Homes near Lake Ray Hubbard often have items that need extra care, from boating equipment to outdoor furniture. Our packing services cover full or partial packing, and our crews are trained to handle specialty items like pianos, gun safes, and fine art.
Storage for Garland Moves
If your closing date shifts or you need space during a remodel, our climate controlled storage keeps your belongings safe from Texas heat and humidity, for a few days or a few months.
Approved military movers. Garland families facing a PCS move can rely on us as an approved military moving provider, held to the standards service members expect.
What Our Crews Plan For in Garland
Garland has a few things that make it different from other suburbs. Here is what our crews check before moving day.
- Lake Ray Hubbard properties. Homes near the lake on Garland’s eastern side sometimes have long driveways, steep grades, or private dock access. We look at the property ahead of time so the truck has a clear path.
- Firewheel traffic and events. The Firewheel area near the President George Bush Turnpike sees heavy retail and event traffic, especially around Firewheel Town Center. We plan truck routes around peak shopping hours.
- Three counties, one city. Most of Garland sits in Dallas County, but part of the city crosses into Collin and Rockwall counties. We confirm your exact address so we know which county rules apply.
- Older neighborhoods near downtown. Many homes near central Garland were built decades ago and have detached garages, alley access, or narrower driveways than newer builds. We check access ahead of time.
- DART access. Garland has two DART Blue Line stations, and some neighborhoods near the stations have limited street parking. Tell us if your street is close to a station.
- Garland ISD calendar. We schedule family moves around the school year when we can, so a move does not land in the middle of a semester unless it has to.
- Texas heat. For summer moves and gaps between closings, we recommend climate controlled storage over a standard metal unit so heat and humidity do not damage wood, electronics, or artwork.
Garland in Numbers
- 246,018 residents as of the 2020 census, the 13th most populous city in Texas
- 3rd largest city in Dallas County by population
- 3 counties, mostly Dallas County, with parts of the city in Collin and Rockwall counties
- Since 2001, founded by two off duty firefighters, now four Texas locations
Why Garland Trusts Firefighting’s Finest
When you let a crew into your home, who they are matters. Everyone on your Garland move is a uniformed, background checked, drug tested employee. We do not use subcontractors or day labor. We have held an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau for more than twenty years. We are recognized as a Southwest Movers Association Pinnacle Mover, and we are fully licensed and insured under TX DMV No. 006924557C, US DOT 2783472, and MC #1016781. We run our company on five values we call S.E.R.V.E: Safety, Excellence, Relationships, Value, and Ethics.
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Garland Moving FAQs
How much does it cost to hire movers in Garland?
Hiring local movers in Garland typically costs between $650 and $3,200. The price depends on your home size, crew size, and how many hours the move takes.
Can you move a home near Lake Ray Hubbard?
Yes. We check driveway length and grade before the move so the truck has a clear path to the door.
Do you move homes in the Firewheel area?
Yes. We plan truck routes around Firewheel Town Center traffic and confirm any HOA rules ahead of the move.
Do you offer storage between homes?
Yes. We offer short term and long term climate controlled storage that protects your items from Texas heat.
What county is Garland in?
Most of Garland is in Dallas County. Parts of the city extend into Collin County and Rockwall County.
What areas of Garland do you serve?
All of Garland, including neighborhoods near downtown, the Firewheel area, and properties close to Lake Ray Hubbard. We also serve the surrounding DFW metroplex from our Dallas and Fort Worth locations.
Nearby Cities We Serve
Dallas, Mesquite, Rowlett, Sachse, Richardson, Rockwall, Sunnyvale
Get Your Free Garland Moving Estimate
Planning a move in Garland? Tell us about your home and your timeline, and we will build a plan that fits your neighborhood and your budget. Request a free moving estimate today, or call the number below to talk with our team.
Firefighting’s Finest Moving and Storage, DFD Movers, Inc. Serving Garland, TX and the DFW metroplex. TX DMV No. 006924557C. US DOT 2783472. MC #1016781.
