Firefighter owned. Veteran operated. Trusted across Plano since 2001 for local moves, long distance moves, and everything in between.
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 Plano, TX. We have handled local moves, long distance moves, and full service relocations across Plano since 2001. Our movers in Plano are uniformed, background checked, and trained to handle everything from Legacy West high rises to established homes in West Plano. 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 Plano carry your furniture out of a longtime family home or into a corporate relocation near Legacy West.
Plano sits primarily in Collin County, with part of the city extending into Denton County. More than 290,000 people live here, and the city is home to more than 70 global and Fortune 1000 companies, including Toyota Motor North America’s headquarters, Liberty Mutual Insurance, JPMorgan Chase, Boeing Global Services, Capital One, NTT DATA, Frito-Lay, Samsung, and JCPenney. A move here can mean a corporate relocation into a Legacy West high rise apartment one week and a family home in an established West Plano neighborhood the next, or a heritage property near Historic Downtown Plano.
Our uniformed, background checked movers cover all of Plano. We never broker your move out to another company, and we never bring in day labor. The movers who give your quote are the same movers who show up on moving day.
Licensed and insured: TX DMV No. 006924557C. US DOT 2783472. MC #1016781.
Cost of Local Movers in Plano
Hiring local movers in Plano, Texas typically starts around $130 per hour for a standard two person team. Your final rate depends on the size of your home, the number of movers and trucks needed, and how many hours the job takes. These 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 | Movers | 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 |
What Your Estimate Includes
- The movers and the truck
- Loading and unloading
- Pad wrapping and blanket protection
- Dollies and moving equipment
- Basic disassembly and reassembly of standard furniture
- 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, and televisions
- Full Value Protection, if you choose to upgrade your coverage
Why two Plano moves with the same size home can cost different amounts. It usually is not the square footage. A one story home in an established West Plano neighborhood where the truck parks right at the driveway moves fast. A Legacy West high rise apartment where the truck stops at an assigned loading dock, one elevator is reserved for a set window, and a certificate of insurance has to be on file, takes more coordination. Access changes the price more than room count does. Tell us the building, the floor, and any elevator or HOA requirements when you request an estimate.
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.
Moving Services in Plano
Full service moving under one roof, from packing to storage, for homes and businesses across Plano.
Residential Moves
From Legacy West high rises to established homes in West Plano, our Dallas area residential movers pad wrap furniture and protect floors on every job.
Local Moves Inside Plano
Our local movers bill by the hour and match the number of movers to your home, your stairs, and any HOA or elevator rules.
Long Distance Moves
Relocating out of Plano? Our long distance movers handle the full inventory and a clear delivery window.
Corporate and Office Relocations
Plano is home to more than 70 global and Fortune 1000 companies. Our commercial movers relocate offices and corporate campuses with minimal downtime.
Packing and Specialty Items
Full or partial packing services, plus trained handling for pianos, gun safes, and fine art.
Climate Controlled Storage
When a closing date shifts or a corporate relocation timeline changes, our storage keeps belongings safe from Texas heat.
Approved military movers. Plano families facing a PCS move can rely on us as an approved military moving provider, held to the standards service members expect.
What Our Movers Plan For in Plano
Plano has a few things that make it different from other suburbs. Here is what our movers check before moving day.
- 1Legacy West and corporate relocations.With Toyota’s North American headquarters, JPMorgan Chase, Liberty Mutual, Boeing, and dozens of other major employers based here, corporate transfers are routine. High rise apartments often require a certificate of insurance and a reserved elevator window, which we arrange in advance.
- 2West Plano’s HOA governed neighborhoods.Established communities off Custer Road, Preston Road, and around Willow Bend often have HOA move in rules and gate codes. We confirm these ahead of time.
- 3Historic Downtown and older East Plano homes.The blocks around Historic Downtown Plano include the city’s original rail era core, with narrower lots than the newer developments to the west. We protect original floors and trim on these jobs.
- 4Tollway and highway timing.The Dallas North Tollway, US 75, and the Sam Rayburn Tollway all cut through Plano, and rush hour backups are real. We plan truck routes and arrival windows around peak traffic.
- 5A city that spans two counties.Plano sits mostly in Collin County but extends into Denton County on its western edge. We confirm the exact location rather than assuming based on the ZIP code.
- 6Plano ISD’s school calendar.Family moves get scheduled around the school year where possible, since a mid semester move is harder on kids than a summer one.
Why Plano Trusts Firefighting’s Finest
When you let movers into your home or office, who they are matters. Everyone on your Plano move is a uniformed, background checked, drug tested employee. We do not use subcontractors or day labor. We are fully licensed and insured under TX DMV No. 006924557C, US DOT 2783472, and MC #1016781, and we run our company on five values we call S.E.R.V.E: Safety, Excellence, Relationships, Value, and Ethics. Our record has been recognized well beyond a single BBB rating.
- Ft. Worth Texas Magazine Moving Company of the Year, 2015, 2016, and 2017
- Ft. Worth Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year, 2016
- Angie’s List Super Service Award, 2016 and 2017
- Best of Fort Worth, 2017
- AMSA Independent Mover of the Year Award, 2018
- Ft. Worth BBB Torch Award for Marketing Ethics
- Three time Winner of Distinction, Houston BBB
- Southwest Movers Association Pinnacle Mover status
- ProMover, American Moving and Storage Association
- ESGR Pro Patria Award for military employer support
See our full list of awards, read our story, or meet the Dallas team.
Plano Moving FAQs
How much does it cost to hire movers in Plano?
Hiring local movers in Plano typically starts around $130 per hour for a standard two person team. Your final rate depends on home size, the number of movers, and how many hours the move takes.
Can you handle a corporate relocation into Legacy West?
Yes. Employees relocating to or from Plano’s major employers, including Toyota’s North American headquarters, are moved regularly. High rise buildings often require a certificate of insurance and a reserved elevator window, both arranged in advance.
Do you handle HOA governed communities in West Plano?
Yes. Established neighborhoods around Custer Road, Preston Road, and Willow Bend often have HOA move in rules and gate codes, which are confirmed ahead of time.
Can you move a home near Historic Downtown Plano?
Yes. Extra care is taken with older homes near the historic core, and truck parking is planned around the tighter lots common in that part of the city.
Do you offer storage between homes?
Yes. Short term and long term climate controlled storage is available, which also helps with corporate relocation timelines.
What areas of Plano do you serve?
All of Plano, on both the Collin County and Denton County sides of the city, including Legacy West, West Plano, and Historic Downtown. We also serve the surrounding DFW metroplex from our Dallas and Fort Worth locations.
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Tell us about your home or business and your timeline, and our movers will build a plan that fits your budget.
