Pearland, TX Movers, Family-Owned and Houston-Based Since 2012
Blue Ox Moving & Storage has moved Pearland families since 2012, from Shadow Creek Ranch to Old Townsite. We are a family-owned company out of northwest Houston, licensed under Texas DMV No. 006708702 and USDOT 2378720.
Fill out the short form or call (832) 934-2583, and a moving consultant will send you a written estimate, usually the same day.
- Priced by the hour, 2-hour minimum, no fuel surcharge
- Pickup and delivery dates put in writing
- Pads and shrink-wrap on every piece, every move
Moving Services in Pearland
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Residential Moving in Pearland
Master-planned homes in Shadow Creek Ranch and Silverlake, older houses in Southdown and Old Townsite, apartments along Broadway. Pads and shrink-wrap are included on every residential move.
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Packing and Unpacking
Whole-house packs or just the kitchen and breakables by our packing crew, usually the day before the truck arrives.
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Moving and Storage
When your Pearland closing and your move-out don’t line up, your goods wait in sealed wooden vaults in our climate-controlled warehouse. See moving and storage.
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Senior Moves and Downsizing
From a Pearland house to a smaller home or a senior community, paced for the family. See our senior moving services.
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Office Moves
Offices and medical suites along SH 288, Broadway and Pearland Parkway, moved after hours or over a weekend. See office moves.
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Long-Distance Moves
Pearland to Dallas, Austin, San Antonio or out of state, quoted as one price rather than by the hour.
How Much Do Movers Cost in Pearland?
In Pearland we bill by the hour for the time the crew works, with a 2-hour minimum.
Hourly rates — crew and truck
| Crew + truck | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| 2 movers | $150/hr |
| 3 movers | $225/hr |
| 4 movers | $300/hr |
Pads, shrink-wrap and the truck are included, and there is no fuel surcharge. Monday–Wednesday moves from May through August run $15/hr lower.
Typical totals — 2-hour minimum and 1-hour trip charge built in
| Home | Crew | Hours on site | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | 2 movers | 2–4 | $450–$750 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 movers | 3–5 | $600–$900 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers | 6–8 | $1,575–$2,025 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 movers | 8–10 | $2,700–$3,300 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 movers | 10–12 | $3,300–$3,900 |
Gun safes, pianos and second-floor game rooms add hours, and your moving consultant prices them from your actual inventory, not a guess. Compare typical Houston prices by home size or read how our free estimates work.
Pearland Neighborhoods We Move Every Month
We move families in and out of every part of Pearland, including:
- Shadow Creek Ranch (77584) — master-planned community west of SH 288 along Shadow Creek Parkway, Alvin ISD
- Silverlake (77584) — along Pearland Parkway by Southwyck Golf Club, Pearland ISD
- Southern Trails (77584) — guarded entries off Southern Trails Drive, south of Broadway
- Southdown (77584) — established homes on tree-lined streets near South Hampton Park
- Sedona Lakes (77584) — larger lots on the west side toward FM 521
- Westwood Village and the Broadway corridor (77584) — central Pearland, with the apartments and townhomes around Pearland Town Center
- Green Tee Terrace (77581) — golf-course homes on the east side near Clear Creek
- Lakes of Highland Glen (77581) — off Pearland Parkway east of Highway 35
- Old Townsite (77581) — the original Pearland around Main Street and Broadway
- Riverstone Ranch and the 77089 side (77089) — Houston addresses north of Beltway 8 that call Pearland home
We also cover Friendswood, Manvel (Pomona, Sedona Lakes), Brookside Village and Meridiana in Iowa Colony. Moving within Pearland, say from an apartment off Broadway to a house in Shadow Creek Ranch, is a short local job we do often.
Moving in Pearland: What Our Crews Plan For
Moving in Pearland comes with a few local wrinkles. Here is how our crews handle them:
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HOAs and Gated Sections
Shadow Creek Ranch runs a master association with village sub-associations, and Southern Trails has guarded entries. Many Pearland HOAs set move-in hours and truck parking rules, and some bar containers in the driveway. Send us the rules and add Blue Ox to the gate list; your moving consultant builds the day around them.
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Apartments and Townhomes Along Broadway
The complexes around Pearland Town Center and SH 288 want an elevator or loading-zone reservation and a certificate of insurance from your mover. Book the elevator when you book us and we send the certificate.
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SH 288, Beltway 8 and Broadway Traffic
288 backs up at the Medical Center and Broadway crawls at FM 518 and Pearland Parkway in the afternoon. We load early and route by Highway 35 or Pearland Parkway when 288 is stuck.
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Creek Flooding and Summer Storms
Clear Creek and Mary’s Creek neighborhoods know what a hard rain does. We watch the forecast, protect floors, wrap furniture inside and keep electronics in the cab.
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Two School Districts
Pearland ISD covers most of the city; Shadow Creek Ranch and the west side are Alvin ISD, with the line near McHard Road and Kingsley Drive. Families moving before August book June and July first, so reserve 2 to 4 weeks ahead.
Tips for Your Pearland Move
- Reserve 2 to 4 weeks out. Summer Saturdays and the end of the month go first.
- Know your district before you enroll. Pearland ISD east and central, Alvin ISD on the Shadow Creek side.
- Ask your HOA for the move-in window and gate procedure a week ahead; Shadow Creek Ranch and Southern Trails both have one.
- In an apartment, reserve the elevator or loading zone and ask us for the insurance certificate your office needs.
- Expect heat and a pop-up storm. Floors get runners and furniture gets wrapped every time.
Your Dates, Guaranteed
When you book, your pickup and delivery dates go in writing, and we keep them. The crew shows up on the day we promised.
Getting to Pearland
Our trucks leave 6355 Clara Rd in northwest Houston and take Beltway 8 around to SH 288 or Highway 35, about 40 miles to Broadway. The 1-hour trip charge at your crew’s hourly rate covers that drive; there is no mileage or fuel charge on top. We schedule around the SH 288 crunch at the Medical Center and take Pearland Parkway or FM 518 to the east side.
Frequently Asked Questions About Movers in Pearland
How much do movers cost in Pearland, TX?
By the hour: $150 for 2 movers, $225 for 3, $300 for 4, with a 2-hour minimum and a 1-hour trip charge for the drive down from northwest Houston. A 3-bedroom Shadow Creek Ranch or Silverlake home usually lands between $1,575 and $2,025; a 4-bedroom between $2,700 and $3,300.
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How far ahead should I book movers in Pearland?
Do you handle HOA and gated communities like Shadow Creek Ranch and Southern Trails?
Can you move me into an apartment or townhome near Pearland Town Center?
Which Pearland neighborhoods and ZIP codes do you serve?
Do you pack, and can you store my things between homes?
Do you do long-distance moves out of Pearland?
When is the cheapest time to move in Pearland?
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Nearby Areas We Serve
Blue Ox also moves families and businesses near Pearland in Missouri City · Bellaire · Sugar Land · Houston Heights · Uptown & the Galleria. See all areas we serve.
Planning your move? See what a move costs in Houston, how our free estimates work, packing services, moving and storage and residential moving.
Family-owned and licensed since 2012. Texas DMV No. 006708702 · USDOT 2378720