Moving Services in Roanoke, VA

Complete Moving Services in Roanoke, VA

Collegiate Movers offers complete moving services in Roanoke and across Southwest Virginia, and has done so since 1999. Whether you need a crew for a few hours to load a truck or a full team to pack, move and set up an entire home, we build the move around what you need. Every service below is handled by our own trained crews, and every move comes with a clear written estimate before moving day.

This page explains each of our moving services in Roanoke in detail, so you can choose the right mix for your home, your budget and your schedule. If you are not sure what you need, call (540) 992-1414 and we will help you decide.

Local Moving Services in Roanoke

Local moves are the most common job for our crews. We move apartments, condos, townhomes and houses within Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, Vinton, Cave Spring, Hollins and the surrounding communities. Most local moves are finished in a single day.

What Is Included in a Local Move

• A crew sized for your home and a clean, well-equipped moving truck.
• Furniture pads and wrap to protect your belongings.
• Taking apart and putting back together beds, tables and other furniture that needs it.
• Careful loading, transport and placement in the rooms you choose.

Learn more on our local moving company page.

Long Distance Moving Services

When you are leaving the Roanoke Valley, our long distance movers handle moves across Virginia and to other states. Long moves need more planning, so we confirm a pickup date and a delivery window in writing, load the truck to keep everything secure for the trip and keep you updated along the way.

Planning a Long Distance Move

Start planning six to eight weeks ahead if you can. Sort your belongings early, because every item you leave behind lowers the cost of the move. Our guide How Long Does a Cross-Country Move Take? explains timing, and How to Pack for a Long Distance Move covers packing for the road.

Commercial Moving Services

Our commercial movers relocate offices, shops, warehouses and other businesses. A business move is about more than furniture. Downtime costs money, so we plan the move around your hours, label everything by room or department and set up desks and furniture so your team can start working again quickly.

How We Plan an Office Move

• A walkthrough of your current space and your new space.
• A floor plan and labeling system so every item lands in the right place.
• Scheduling after hours or on weekends when that keeps your business running.
• Careful handling of computers, files, furniture and equipment.

College Moving Services

Our crews are made up of collegiate and athletic professionals, so college moving services are a natural fit. We help students and parents move into and out of dorms, apartments and shared houses at schools across the region, including Virginia Tech, Radford University, Roanoke College, Hollins University, Liberty University and the University of Lynchburg. Move-in and move-out weeks fill up fast, so book early.

Moving Services for Seniors

Downsizing or moving into a senior community is a big change. Our moving services for seniors are patient and unhurried. We help decide what fits in the new space, pack carefully, coordinate with family members and set up furniture so the new home feels familiar from the first night.

Packing and Unpacking Services

Packing is the most time-consuming part of any move. Our packing team can pack your whole home, pack only certain rooms or handle just the fragile items like dishes, glassware, artwork and electronics. We use quality boxes, packing paper and wrap, and we label every box by room.

Full Packing

We pack everything, from the kitchen to the closets. This is the fastest and easiest option, and it is popular for long distance moves and busy families.

Partial Packing

You pack the easy items such as books, clothes and linens, and we pack the rooms or items you choose, often the kitchen and fragile pieces.

Unpacking

At your new home we can unpack boxes, place items in the rooms you choose and remove the packing materials, so you can settle in faster.

Specialty Item Moving

Some items need extra planning, equipment and hands. Tell us about them when you request a quote so we can plan the right crew and materials.

• Large appliances: refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers.
• Heavy furniture: wardrobes, armoires, sectional sofas and solid wood dining sets.
• Fragile pieces: mirrors, glass tabletops, artwork and antiques.
• Exercise equipment: treadmills, weight benches and home gym machines.
• Garage and basement items: tools, shelving, outdoor furniture and storage bins.

Loading and Unloading Help

If you have rented a truck or a moving container, our crew can load or unload it for you. Good loading matters: heavy items go first, weight is balanced and everything is padded and secured so it does not shift on the road. This labor-only service is a smart choice when you want to drive yourself but do not want to carry heavy furniture.

Moving Services for Every Type of Home

Apartments and Condos

Apartment moves bring elevators, stairwells, shared hallways and limited parking. We plan the truck position, protect common areas and work within your building’s move-in hours. Ask your property manager early about elevator reservations and loading areas, and let us know what they require.

Single-Family Homes

House moves usually include basements, attics, garages and sheds. We plan enough crew and time for every part of the home, including outdoor furniture, grills, tools and storage shelving, so nothing is left behind at the end of the day.

Townhomes

Townhomes often have narrow stairways and tight turns between floors. Our movers wrap and carry large pieces carefully and take apart furniture when it will not fit safely up or down the stairs.

Lake and Rural Homes

Homes around Smith Mountain Lake and in rural parts of Bedford, Botetourt and Franklin counties can have long gravel drives, steep slopes and multiple levels. Photos or a short description help us choose the right truck and crew for these moving services.

How to Prepare for Your Movers

A little preparation makes any of our moving services in Roanoke faster and smoother, and it can lower your cost.

• Sort before you pack. Donate, sell or recycle items you no longer use. Less to move means a shorter, lower-cost move.
• Pack and label by room. Write the room and a short list of contents on each box, and mark fragile boxes on several sides.
• Empty drawers of heavy or loose items. Clothes can usually stay in dressers, but remove anything heavy, breakable or loose.
• Prepare appliances. Defrost and dry the refrigerator and freezer a day before the move, and disconnect washers and dryers if you can.
• Set aside what travels with you. Keep medications, documents, valuables, chargers and a change of clothes in a bag that rides in your car.
• Plan parking. Keep space in front of both homes clear for the truck, and check building or neighborhood rules.
• Measure the new home. Check that large furniture will fit through doorways and into the rooms you plan for it.

How We Protect Your Home During the Move

Good moving services protect more than your furniture. Our crews take care around floors, walls, door frames, banisters and stairways in both homes. Furniture is wrapped in moving pads before it is carried out, mattresses and upholstered pieces are covered to keep them clean, and heavy items are moved with dollies and the right lifting techniques. Inside the truck, items are loaded tightly and secured so nothing shifts during the drive.

Garage, Basement and Attic Moves

Garages, basements and attics often hold more than people expect. Tools, holiday decorations, bikes, sports gear, shelving and storage bins all need boxes or wrapping. Go through these spaces early, because they take longer to sort than any other room. Remember that movers cannot transport hazardous materials such as gasoline, propane tanks, paint thinner and pool chemicals, so plan to use them up or dispose of them safely before moving day.

How Long Do Moving Services Take?

Timing depends on the size of the home, the amount of furniture, the distance and the access at both addresses. As a general guide for local moving services in Roanoke:

• Studio or one-bedroom apartment: usually a few hours with a small crew.
• Two or three bedroom home: often most of a day.
• Large home with packing: may need a separate packing day before moving day.

Stairs, elevators, long walks from the door to the truck, and items that need to be taken apart all add time. Having everything packed, labeled and ready when the crew arrives is the single best way to keep your move on schedule. For long distance moves, the drive time and the delivery window are confirmed in your written estimate, and our article on cross-country timing explains what affects them.

If your move has a tight deadline, such as a lease ending or a closing date, tell us when you book. We plan the start time and crew size so the move fits your schedule.

How Our Moving Services in Roanoke Work

1. Request a quote. Call (540) 992-1414 or use our quote form. Tell us your addresses, your date, the size of your home and any special items.
2. Get a written estimate. We explain what is included and how the price is calculated.
3. Plan the move. We choose the crew, the truck and the start time, and plan for stairs, elevators and parking.
4. Packing day, if needed. Our packers arrive before moving day for larger homes.
5. Moving day. The crew protects your furniture, loads carefully and moves your belongings safely.
6. Setup. We place furniture where you want it and put beds and tables back together.

How Much Do Moving Services in Roanoke Cost?

Moves with Collegiate Movers start from $350. Every move is different, so your estimate is based on:

• The size of your home and how much you are moving.
• The distance between your current and new home.
• Stairs, elevators, long walks and parking at both addresses.
• Packing services and packing materials.
• Specialty items that need extra crew or equipment.
• Your moving date, since summer, weekends and the end of the month are busiest.

To keep your cost down, sort and donate items you do not need before the move, pack the easy items yourself and choose a weekday or mid-month date if you can. Read When Is the Best Time of Year to Move? for more ideas.

Choosing the Right Moving Services for Your Move

Small Apartment or Dorm

A small crew and a local move are usually enough. Many students pack themselves and book our crew for loading, transport and setup.

Family Home

Larger homes often benefit from partial or full packing, a larger crew and, for big homes, a separate packing day before the move.

Long Distance Move

Professional packing helps boxes survive days on the road, and a written delivery window helps you plan your travel and first nights in the new home.

Office or Business

Commercial moves need a floor plan, labeling and often after-hours scheduling. Talk to us early so we can plan around your business.

Why Choose Collegiate Movers for Moving Services in Roanoke

• Since 1999: decades of moves across the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia.
• Trained crews: every staff member is trained on the proper methods for moving your belongings.
• Licensed and insured: USDOT 861003. You can check any mover on the FMCSA Protect Your Move site.
• Written estimates: you know what is included before you book.
• Local office: 84 Executive Cir, Roanoke, VA 24012, open Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm.

Before you book any mover, our guide What to Look for in Long Distance Movers lists the questions to ask.

Moving Services FAQs

How far ahead should I book moving services in Roanoke?

Two to four weeks ahead works for most local moves. For summer, the end of the month, college move weeks and long distance moves, book six to eight weeks ahead.

Can I book only some services?

Yes. You can book loading only, packing only, a local move without packing or a full-service move. We build the estimate around the services you choose.

Do you take apart and set up furniture?

Yes. Our crew takes apart beds, tables and other furniture that needs it and puts them back together at your new home.

What can movers not take?

Hazardous materials such as gasoline, propane, paint, chemicals and fireworks cannot go on the truck. We also recommend you carry valuables, medications and important documents yourself.

Do you move on Saturdays?

Yes. We are open Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm.

Areas Where We Provide Moving Services

Our moving services in Roanoke reach the whole region, including Salem, Vinton, Cave Spring, Bedford, Lynchburg, Botetourt County, Smith Mountain Lake and the New River Valley. See every town on our service areas page.

Book Your Moving Services in Roanoke

Ready to plan your move? Call (540) 992-1414, Monday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm, or request your free quote online. We will answer your questions and send a written estimate for your move.