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 McKinney, TX. We have handled local moves, long distance moves, and full service relocations across McKinney since 2001. Our movers in McKinney are uniformed, background checked, and trained to handle everything from historic homes near the square to new construction in Craig Ranch. 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 McKinney carry your furniture out of a home near the historic square or a new build in one of the city’s master planned communities.
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McKinney is the county seat of Collin County and sits about 32 miles north of Dallas along US 75. More than 236,000 people live here, and the Census Bureau ranked McKinney as the fourth fastest growing large city in the country between 2010 and 2019. The city was incorporated in 1848 and named after Collin McKinney, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Its historic downtown square is nationally recognized and is one of the largest historic districts in Texas. McKinney is also home to Medical City McKinney, corporate offices for 7-Eleven, and fast growing master planned communities like Craig Ranch.
Our uniformed, background checked crews cover all of McKinney. 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 McKinney
Hiring local movers in McKinney typically costs between $650 and $3,200. 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 McKinney, 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 McKinney, 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 fine art
- Full Value Protection, if you choose to upgrade your coverage
Why two McKinney 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 Craig Ranch where the truck parks right at the driveway moves fast. A home near the historic square with a narrow street and no direct parking, or a house behind a gated HOA that requires advance notice, 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 McKinney
Residential Moves Near the Historic Square and Craig Ranch
Whether you are moving into a historic home near downtown, a new build in Craig Ranch, or a townhome close to Adriatica Village, our Dallas area residential movers protect what matters. We lay down floor runners, pad wrap furniture, and take extra care with older doorways and narrow staircases.
Local Moves Inside McKinney
A lot of our McKinney work stays within the city, from an apartment near US 75 to a family home off Virginia Parkway. Our local movers bill by the hour and match the crew size to your home, your stairs, and any gate or HOA rules.
Long Distance Moves Out of McKinney
Relocating out of McKinney 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.
Corporate and Office Moves in McKinney
McKinney is home to corporate offices, healthcare facilities like Medical City McKinney, and a growing number of employers along US 75 and State Highway 121. Our commercial movers relocate offices and equipment on a schedule that keeps downtime low, including evenings and weekends.
Packing and Specialty Items
Historic homes and larger properties are often full of pieces that need extra care. Our packing services cover full or partial packing, and our crews are trained to handle specialty items like pianos, gun safes, antiques, and fine art.
Storage for McKinney Moves
If your closing date shifts or new construction is not quite finished, our climate controlled storage keeps your belongings safe from Texas heat and humidity, for a few days or a few months.
Approved military movers. McKinney 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 McKinney
McKinney has a few things that make it different from other suburbs. Here is what our crews check before moving day.
- The historic downtown square. McKinney’s square is one of the largest historic districts in Texas, with narrow streets, older buildings, and regular events. We plan truck parking around square events and take extra care with original floors and trim on older homes.
- Craig Ranch and other master planned communities. Newer developments often have HOA move in rules, gate codes, and construction traffic from ongoing building nearby. We confirm these details ahead of time.
- US 75 and State Highway 121 traffic. Both roads carry heavy commuter traffic through McKinney. We plan truck routes and arrival times around peak hours instead of fighting them.
- New construction growth. McKinney has been one of the fastest growing cities in the country for over a decade. New neighborhoods sometimes have unfinished roads or limited street signage, so we confirm exact addresses and access before the move.
- McKinney 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.
McKinney in Numbers
- 236,001 residents estimated in 2025, up from 195,308 in the 2020 census
- 4th fastest growing large city in the United States from 2010 to 2019
- 1848 founding, named after Collin McKinney, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence
- Since 2001, founded by two off duty firefighters, now four Texas locations
Why McKinney Trusts Firefighting’s Finest
When you let a crew into your home, who they are matters. Everyone on your McKinney 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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McKinney Moving FAQs
How much does it cost to hire movers in McKinney?
Hiring local movers in McKinney 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 the historic square?
Yes. We take extra care with older homes and plan truck parking around narrow streets and square events.
Do you handle moves in Craig Ranch and other HOA communities?
Yes. We confirm gate codes and HOA move in rules before the day so nothing holds up the crew.
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 McKinney in?
McKinney is the county seat of Collin County, Texas, about 32 miles north of Dallas.
What areas of McKinney do you serve?
All of McKinney, including the historic downtown square, Craig Ranch, and neighborhoods near US 75 and State Highway 121. We also serve the surrounding DFW metroplex from our Dallas and Fort Worth locations.
Nearby Cities We Serve
Dallas, Frisco, Allen, Plano, Prosper, Melissa, Princeton, Fairview
Get Your Free McKinney Moving Estimate
Planning a move in McKinney? 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 McKinney, TX and the DFW metroplex. TX DMV No. 006924557C. US DOT 2783472. MC #1016781.
