Movers in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham is a steady Alabama market driven by UAB hospital and medical hiring. Downtown revitalization (Five Points South, Lakeview) adds COI rules; family suburbs (Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills) dominate volume.
Average Birmingham Moving Costs (2026)
- Studio: $350 – $750
- 1-bedroom: $600 – $1,300
- 2-bedroom: $1,000 – $2,200
- 3-bedroom: $1,700 – $3,500
See the full breakdown on our Birmingham moving cost guide.
Birmingham to Atlanta, Nashville, or New Orleans: $1,000 – $2,400. To Charlotte, Memphis, or Jacksonville: $1,400 – $3,200. Cross-country: $4,500 – $9,000.
Neighborhoods we cover
- Downtown, Five Points South & Lakeview: condos + lofts
- Highland Park, Forest Park & Avondale: bungalows
- Mountain Brook, Homewood & Vestavia Hills: family
- Suburbs: Hoover, Trussville, Pelham, Alabaster
- Greater area: Bessemer, Tarrant, Center Point
Local quirks every Birmingham mover knows
- UAB hospital and medical hiring drives steady relocation.
- Downtown lofts require COI 48 hours in advance.
- Summer humidity — movers start at 6 AM.
- I-65/I-20 commuter traffic affects truck timing.
Best time to move in Birmingham
Peak: May through September. Cheapest: November through February.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do movers cost in Birmingham?
A typical 1-bedroom local move in Birmingham, AL costs $600 – $1,300. 2-bedroom homes run $1,000 – $2,200, and 3-bedroom+ moves land between $1,700 – $3,500. What moves the number most here: uAB hospital and medical hiring drives steady relocation. Bids on Scan To Move are built from your measured inventory, so they're binding.
When is the cheapest time to move in Birmingham?
Peak: May through September. Cheapest: November through February. If your dates are flexible, scanning early and collecting bids across two or three candidate weeks is the single biggest lever on price in Birmingham.
Which Birmingham neighborhoods do your movers cover?
All of them, including Downtown, Five Points South & Lakeview, Highland Park, Forest Park & Avondale, Mountain Brook, Homewood & Vestavia Hills, plus Suburbs, Greater area. Access notes from your scan (stairs, elevator reservations, long carries) go to every mover before they bid.
What should I know before moving out of Birmingham?
Birmingham to Atlanta, Nashville, or New Orleans: $1,000 – $2,400. To Charlotte, Memphis, or Jacksonville: $1,400 – $3,200. Cross-country: $4,500 – $9,000. Long-haul crews serving Birmingham need active USDOT/MC authority, which we verify before a mover can bid on an interstate job.
Are the Birmingham movers on Scan To Move licensed?
Yes. Every mover bidding on a Birmingham job is verified for active Alabama licensing, USDOT/MC credentials for interstate work, and current insurance. We don't list lead-broker middlemen — only the company that will actually load your truck.
How fast can I get bids in Birmingham?
Most Birmingham customers see their first bid within 10–30 minutes of finishing the scan, and 3–6 competing offers within a few hours. Because the inventory is measured, the price you accept is the price you pay.