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# Best Moving Companies in Durham, NC - DurhamTopRated.com

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# Best moving companies in Durham, NC

Verified Durham moving companies for local and long-distance moves, packing, loading, and storage - serving Southpoint, Hope Valley, Brier Creek, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Hillsborough and beyond.

Rankings updated October 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

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## How to pick a moving company in Durham

The best movers give a written binding estimate, carry real cargo and liability coverage, and are properly licensed. Avoid anyone who quotes low then holds your things for more.

The other anchor of the Triangle, where mill-era bungalows sit next to new build and both keep the same crews busy. When you compare moving companies in Durham, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing.

Searching for moving companies near me in Durham? Everyone ranked below serves Durham and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Southpoint, Hope Valley, Brier Creek, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Hillsborough. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

How we rank these Durham businesses

Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else.

- **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all.

- **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so.

- **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today.

- **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month.

- **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Durham to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road.

- **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else.

- **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase.

**What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site.

How much each kind of review counts

- 1.6x**Verified job**

A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job.

- 1.2x**Verified account**

A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job.

- 1x**Google**

A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted.

- 0x**Unverified**

Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing.

Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/).

## The full Durham ranking

Show independents only

1

[Dogwood Moving Co. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dogwood-moving-co/)

★★★★★ 5 · 2540 Google reviews · 510 Pylon Dr

[View profile](/biz/dogwood-moving-co/) [Call](tel:+19196561426) [Website](https://www.dogwoodmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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2

[Capital Moving & Storage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/capital-moving-storage/)

★★★★★ 5 · 970 Google reviews · 1230 Kirkland Rd

[View profile](/biz/capital-moving-storage/) [Call](tel:+19198871781) [Website](https://capitalmovingnc.com/capital-moving-storage-raleigh/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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3

[Dogwood Moving Co - Durham Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dogwood-moving-co-durham/)

★★★★★ 5 · 506 Google reviews · 1800 Williamsburg Rd Apt 13L

[View profile](/biz/dogwood-moving-co-durham/) [Call](tel:+19192475377) [Website](https://www.dogwoodmoving.com/durham/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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4

[Coastal Carrier Moving and Storage](/biz/coastal-carrier-moving-and-storage/)

★★★★★ 5 · 357 Google reviews · 409 Airport Blvd C 100

[View profile](/biz/coastal-carrier-moving-and-storage/) [Call](tel:+19193430545) [Website](https://coastalcarrier.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[A+ Moving and More Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/a-moving-and-more/)

★★★★★ 5 · 352 Google reviews · 2310-A Sparger Rd

[View profile](/biz/a-moving-and-more/) [Call](tel:+13366756418) [Website](https://aplusmovingnc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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6

[Carolina Moving and Storage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/carolina-moving-and-storage/)

★★★★★ 5 · 289 Google reviews · 510 Pylon Dr Ste 1

[View profile](/biz/carolina-moving-and-storage/) [Call](tel:+19199064899) [Website](https://carolinamovingandstorage.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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7

[WellKnown Moving Company Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/wellknown-moving-company/)

★★★★★ 5 · 171 Google reviews · 2104 Ravenglass Pl

[View profile](/biz/wellknown-moving-company/) [Call](tel:+19842094944) [Website](https://wellknownmoving.com/nc/raleigh-movers?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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8

[J.E. Ladd & Son Transfer Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/j-e-ladd-son-transfer/)

★★★★★ 5 · 95 Google reviews · 113 N Benjamine St

[View profile](/biz/j-e-ladd-son-transfer/) [Call](tel:+19195962469) [Website](http://www.laddmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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9

[NuWay Relocation Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/nuway-relocation/)

★★★★★ 5 · 75 Google reviews · 4819 Emperor Blvd Suite 471

[View profile](/biz/nuway-relocation/) [Call](tel:+19192750314) [Website](https://nuway-relocation.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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10

[Carolina Shift Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/carolina-shift/)

★★★★★ 5 · 53 Google reviews · 3701 Fernwood Dr

[View profile](/biz/carolina-shift/) [Call](tel:+19198991100) [Website](http://www.carolinashift.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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11

[Athens Moving Experts Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/athens-moving-experts/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 1336 Google reviews · 6601 Hillsborough St #111

[View profile](/biz/athens-moving-experts/) [Call](tel:+19197607774) [Website](https://athensmovingexperts.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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12

[Undergrads Movers Raleigh Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/undergrads-movers-raleigh/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 466 Google reviews · 117 Park Ave

[View profile](/biz/undergrads-movers-raleigh/) [Call](tel:+19194151194) [Website](https://undergrads.com/movers-raleigh-nc/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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13

[No Sweat Services Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/no-sweat-services-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 417 Google reviews · 246 Royal Tower Way

[View profile](/biz/no-sweat-services-inc/) [Call](tel:+19198992689) [Website](https://nosweatservicesinc.com/movers/cary-nc/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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14

[Truckin' Movers Corporation Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/truckin-movers-corporation/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 295 Google reviews · 1031 Harvest St

[View profile](/biz/truckin-movers-corporation/) [Call](tel:+19196822300) [Website](https://truckinmovers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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15

[Wolf Moving Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/wolf-moving/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 281 Google reviews · 150 Dominion Dr Ste. C

[View profile](/biz/wolf-moving/) [Call](tel:+19199448637) [Website](https://wolfmovingraleigh.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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16

[Mainstream Movers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/mainstream-movers/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 173 Google reviews · 9591 Chapel Hill Rd

[View profile](/biz/mainstream-movers/) [Call](tel:+19199141962) [Website](http://mainstreammovers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[Better Life Moving](/biz/better-life-moving/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 122 Google reviews · 211 Ashe Ave Apt 48

[View profile](/biz/better-life-moving/) [Call](tel:+19846460591) [Website](https://mybetterlifemoving.com/locations/movers-in-raleigh/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[Suggs & Sons Moving & Storage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/suggs-sons-moving-storage/)

★★★★★ 5 · 27 Google reviews · 1510 Pycroft Ct

[View profile](/biz/suggs-sons-moving-storage/) [Call](tel:+19193969552) [Website](https://www.suggssonmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[Octopus Moving and Storage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/octopus-moving-and-storage/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 108 Google reviews · 2702 Cartier Dr

[View profile](/biz/octopus-moving-and-storage/) [Call](tel:+19199138997) [Website](https://www.myoctopusmoving.com/raleigh/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[Chapel Hill Moving Company Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/chapel-hill-moving-company/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 65 Google reviews · 7401 Rex Rd #104

[View profile](/biz/chapel-hill-moving-company/) [Call](tel:+19199296683) [Website](http://chapelhillmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[M&L Moving & Junk Removal LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/m-l-moving-junk-removal-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 52 Google reviews · 8041 Brier Creek Pkwy Ste. #1057

[View profile](/biz/m-l-moving-junk-removal-llc/) [Call](tel:+19199081907) [Website](http://www.mlmovingandjunk.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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22

[College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Raleigh](/biz/college-hunks-hauling-junk-and-moving-raleigh/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 1547 Google reviews · 6129 Westgate Rd

[View profile](/biz/college-hunks-hauling-junk-and-moving-raleigh/) [Call](tel:+19197277438) [Website](https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/raleigh/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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23

[Ken's Pack and Move Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ken-s-pack-and-move/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 639 Google reviews · 1903 N Harrison Ave Ste 200

[View profile](/biz/ken-s-pack-and-move/) [Call](tel:+19196375862) [Website](https://kenspackandmove.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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24

[Miracle Movers](/biz/miracle-movers/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 349 Google reviews · 5104 Chin Page Rd

[View profile](/biz/miracle-movers/) [Call](tel:+19194436763) [Website](https://www.miraclemoversusa.com/nc/durham-movers/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral#utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=GMB)

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25

[WorkSpace Moving Solutions Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/workspace-moving-solutions/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 16 Google reviews · 3831 S Alston Ave

[View profile](/biz/workspace-moving-solutions/) [Call](tel:+19842177510) [Website](https://www.workspacemovingsolutions.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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26

[Me&Gee Moving Labor Services LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/me-gee-moving-labor-services-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 72 Google reviews · 101 Chevis Dr

[View profile](/biz/me-gee-moving-labor-services-llc/) [Call](tel:+19199495473) [Website](http://www.meandgeemovers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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27

[Taylor's Moving Company Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/taylor-s-moving-company/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 22 Google reviews · 402 Sandlewood Dr

[View profile](/biz/taylor-s-moving-company/) [Call](tel:+19196883838)

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28

[Raleigh Midwest Moving Company Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/raleigh-midwest-moving-company/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 15 Google reviews · 4801 Glenwood Ave Ste 200

[View profile](/biz/raleigh-midwest-moving-company/) [Call](tel:+19842128230) [Website](https://www.midwestmovingcomp.com/nc/raleigh-nc/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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29

[Your Budget Movers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/your-budget-movers/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 512 Google reviews · 4823 Meadow Dr Ste 207

[View profile](/biz/your-budget-movers/) [Call](tel:+19195042203) [Website](http://www.yourbudgetmover.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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30

[Safe & Sound Moving Company Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/safe-sound-moving-company/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 102 Google reviews · 120 Centrewest Ct Ste 206

[View profile](/biz/safe-sound-moving-company/) [Call](tel:+19194750635)

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31

[Two Men and a Truck Moving and Storage](/biz/two-men-and-a-truck-moving-and-storage/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 1566 Google reviews · 1816 S Briggs Ave

[View profile](/biz/two-men-and-a-truck-moving-and-storage/) [Call](tel:+19198977237) [Website](https://twomenandatruck.com/movers/nc/durham?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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32

[Excel Moving & Storage Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/excel-moving-storage-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 284 Google reviews · 2612 Discovery Dr

[View profile](/biz/excel-moving-storage-inc/) [Call](tel:+19192136694) [Website](https://www.excelms.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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33

[Miracle Movers Raleigh](/biz/miracle-movers-raleigh/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 881 Google reviews · 2828 Industrial Dr

[View profile](/biz/miracle-movers-raleigh/) [Call](tel:+19196564043) [Website](https://www.miraclemoversusa.com/nc/raleigh-movers/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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34

[All My Sons Moving & Storage](/biz/all-my-sons-moving-storage/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 6462 Google reviews · 7417 ACC Blvd

[View profile](/biz/all-my-sons-moving-storage/) [Call](tel:+19196268854) [Website](https://www.allmysons.com/north-carolina/raleigh/?phone=919-626-8854&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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35

[U-Pack](/biz/u-pack/)

★★★★½ 4.5 · 104 Google reviews · 208 Muldee St

[View profile](/biz/u-pack/) [Call](tel:+18446114582) [Website](http://www.upack.com/moving-companies/north-carolina/raleigh-durham?refnum=LOCAL&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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36

[The Armstrong Company](/biz/the-armstrong-company/)

★★★★ 4.4 · 183 Google reviews · 4227 Surles Ct Ste 110

[View profile](/biz/the-armstrong-company/) [Call](tel:+19194259853) [Website](https://www.goarmstrong.com/locations/raleigh/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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37

[TROSA Moving Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/trosa-moving/)

★★★★ 4.3 · 250 Google reviews · 700 Mallard Ave

[View profile](/biz/trosa-moving/) [Call](tel:+19194191059) [Website](http://www.trosamoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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38

[DeHaven's Transfer & Storage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dehaven-s-transfer-storage/)

★★★★ 4.1 · 187 Google reviews · 1601 Hamlin Rd Suite 236

[View profile](/biz/dehaven-s-transfer-storage/) [Call](tel:+19192205441) [Website](http://www.dehavens.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Durham; owners can claim and verify their listing free.

## Moving Companies in Durham: common questions

### Who are the best moving companies in Durham?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated moving companies in Durham are Dogwood Moving Co., Capital Moving & Storage, Dogwood Moving Co - Durham. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

### How do I find moving companies near me in Durham?

Every company ranked on this page serves Durham and the surrounding area, including Southpoint, Hope Valley, Brier Creek, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Hillsborough. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest moving company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

### How do I choose a moving company in Durham?

The best movers give a written binding estimate, carry real cargo and liability coverage, and are properly licensed. Avoid anyone who quotes low then holds your things for more.

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