Raleigh, North Carolina · Moving Companies

The 5 best moving companies in Raleigh, NC

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

5 firms ranked Updated October 2026

Raleigh is served by local service businesses indexed below. Local and long-distance movers handle residential, commercial, and piano or safe moves, packing services and storage typically available.

We indexed 5 moving companies serving Raleigh and surrounding neighborhoods, including Asbury, Brier Creek, Caraleigh, Crabtree Valley, Depot Historic District, Five Points. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the moving companies niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 5 moving companies listed for Raleigh, 3 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 5 publish a phone number and 3 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Raleigh, NC and need a moving company, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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Pannell

45 /100 data score Based in Cary, serves Raleigh

In their words
Our residential moving services are available for household, apartment, condo and townhome moves, locally or long distance. We also offer commercial moving services in Cary, NC and the surrounding areas.

(919) 345-0336
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Last verified October 2026

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How we rank moving companies in Raleigh

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the moving companies category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring moving companies in Raleigh: what the local data says

  • 50% of occupied homes in Raleigh are rented and the median rent is $1,661 a month. Renters booking a move or a move-out clean should check what the lease requires and get the quote in writing.
  • Raleigh gets about 51 inches of precipitation a year and about 5 inches of snow, and September is typically the wettest month. Ask a mover how they protect floors, doorways and boxes in rain; the wettest month is when it matters.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Raleigh, NC, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Moving Companies around Raleigh: what this page found

1 of the 5 moving companies on this page is listed under Raleigh itself; the other 4 serve Raleigh from Cary and Durham.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Cary (3 ranked), Durham (5 ranked), Greensboro (3 ranked).

Common questions

Moving Companies in Raleigh: quick answers

How are the moving companies in Raleigh ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the moving companies category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best moving company in Raleigh?

Use this list to shortlist two or three moving companies, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a moving company's license in North Carolina?

Licensing in North Carolina runs through the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, with electricians, plumbers and HVAC licensed by their own state boards. Before hiring anyone in Raleigh, ask for the license number and verify it in the board's public lookup (nclbgc.org for general contractors; the State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors or the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors for those trades). Jobs under $40,000 do not require a general contractor license, so ask about insurance either way. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which moving companies serve Raleigh?

This page lists Two Men and a Truck, American United Vanlines, Goggin Moving and Storage, Pannell and DeHaven's, in ranked order. All of them publish a phone number, so you can call directly.

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Directories & guides for moving companies in Raleigh

Third-party roundups and multi-business directories covering this area. Not curated by us; included for reference.

What to look for when hiring a moving company in Raleigh

  • Ask for the NCUC Certificate of Exemption (a C number). In North Carolina, moving companies need it from the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Verify it at the official North Carolina license lookup before signing. For moves within North Carolina, get a written estimate on a Commission-approved form; damage claims must be filed within nine months of delivery.
  • Written estimates. Any moving company who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A moving company who's done work in Asbury or Brier Creek will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular moving companies neighborhoods in Raleigh

The moving companies on this page serve all of Raleigh and surrounding areas, including Asbury, Brier Creek, Caraleigh, Crabtree Valley, Depot Historic District, Five Points. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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