Free moving help
Moving soon? Plan it with a clear head - then get matched with vetted movers.
A move is a fresh start, not a fire drill. MoveLantern gives you a calm, ordered plan, shows you what a move really costs, and matches you - free - with licensed, vetted local and long-distance movers.
Always free for people moving
Your move
Your move, step by step
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Set your dates and budget
Pin down your move-out and move-in dates and a rough budget. Even an approximate window helps you book the right help at the right price.
- 2
Decide local or long-distance
A local move is usually priced by the hour. A long-distance or interstate move is priced by weight and distance - and your mover must be FMCSA-licensed.
- 3
Declutter, then count rooms
Donate or sell what you won't carry into the next chapter. The less you move, the less you pay. Then count the rooms so estimates are accurate.
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Get real estimates in writing
Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey. A verbal number with no walkthrough is a guess, not a quote.
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Get matched with vetted movers
Tell MoveLantern about your move and get matched, free, with licensed, vetted local and long-distance movers. You choose who to hire.
Local moving - fast, in-town moves done right
What a local move involves, how movers usually charge by the hour, what a fair crew size looks like, and a free way to find licensed, vetted local movers.
ServiceLong-distance and interstate moving, explained
How long-distance and interstate moves are priced by weight and distance, why your mover must be FMCSA-licensed, and a free way to find vetted carriers.
ServicePacking services - from a few fragile items to your whole home
Full-pack, partial-pack, and fragile-only options, what packing usually costs, how to protect your things, and a free way to find vetted movers who pack.
ServiceStorage during a move - bridging the gap between homes
When short-term and long-term storage make sense, the difference between storage-in-transit and self-storage, costs, and a free way to find movers who store.
ServiceSpecialty moving - pianos, safes, art, and the awkward stuff
How specialty movers handle pianos, safes, gym gear, and fragile art, why it's priced separately, and a free way to find vetted specialty movers.
ServiceLabor-only help - movers for the muscle, you bring the truck
When labor-only loading and unloading saves money, what it typically costs per hour, what it does and doesn't include, and a free way to find vetted help.
Free for you
People who are moving never pay MoveLantern. Participating movers pay a flat fee to join the network - never a percentage of your move.
Licensed & vetted
We match you only with movers who are licensed, insured, and - for interstate moves - registered with the FMCSA.
In your language
Read every step in 10 languages, and we can often find a mover who speaks yours.
A move goes smoother with a plan. Start yours.
Free for people who are moving. No pressure. You choose who to hire.