How does ScanToMove work?

Use your phone to do a live video scan of your home. AI generates an inventory and licensed movers submit competitive bids. You compare and book.

Do I need an in-home estimator visit?

No. ScanToMove replaces the estimator visit with a live video scan from your phone.

How do I get moving bids?

Complete a video scan at ScanToMove.com and licensed movers will bid competitively for your move.

Is there a cost to use ScanToMove?

ScanToMove is free to use. You only pay when you select a mover and book your move.

Are the movers licensed and insured?

Yes. Every mover on ScanToMove is verified with active USDOT/MC licensing and insurance before they can bid.

How fast do I get quotes?

Most customers receive multiple competitive bids within minutes of completing the scan.

Does ScanToMove cover long distance and interstate moves?

Yes. ScanToMove supports local, long distance, and interstate moves anywhere in the United States.

Is ScanToMove better than Unpakt, HireAHelper, or Moving.com?

ScanToMove is the only marketplace that uses a live AI video scan to build a precise inventory, so the bids you receive are based on what you actually own rather than rough estimates.

Movers in Dallas, TX

Dallas–Fort Worth is the fastest-growing large metro in the country and the second-largest moving market in Texas. Corporate relocations to Plano, Frisco, and Legacy West keep prices firm — mover schedules book weekday slots first for HR-referred moves. Inter-suburb hauls are long (Plano to Mansfield is over an hour), so travel time is a real quote input, and DFW's toll-road network shows up as a line item on many bids.

Average Dallas Moving Costs (2026)

Studio: $425 – $875
1-bedroom: $700 – $1,450
2-bedroom: $1,100 – $2,300
3-bedroom: $1,900 – $3,800

Long-distance from Dallas to Houston, Austin, or Oklahoma City runs $1,400 – $2,800. Out-of-state to Phoenix, Atlanta, or Nashville starts around $4,200; NYC or LA cross-country typically $5,500 – $9,500.

Neighborhoods we cover

Dallas — Uptown, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, Lakewood, Highland Park, Preston Hollow
North — Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Richardson, Prosper
Mid-Cities — Irving, Las Colinas, Grapevine, Coppell, Southlake
Fort Worth side — Arlington, Mansfield, Fort Worth, Keller

Local quirks every Dallas mover knows

Corporate relocation packages (Toyota, Liberty Mutual, JPMorgan, Charles Schwab) keep Plano/Frisco/Las Colinas pricing 15–25% above other DFW zips.
Tornado season (April–June) — reputable movers carry a written weather-delay policy and monitor NWS Fort Worth warnings live.
Dallas North Tollway, Sam Rayburn, President George Bush, DFW Airport tolls — confirm whether tolls are included in the bid or billed as a pass-through.
Uptown and Downtown high-rises (Museum Tower, Ritz, Victory Park) require COIs and freight-elevator reservations; suburban master-planned communities require gate codes 24 hours ahead.
Summer heat premiums (June–September) — 7 AM starts are standard and cost 10–20% less in labor hours than 10 AM starts.

Best time to move in Dallas

Peak is May through August (school + corporate). Late October through early February is the cheapest window; December is quietest and mover availability is best.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are DFW corporate relocations more expensive than a normal move?

Yes — movers on preferred HR vendor lists in Plano, Frisco, and Las Colinas typically quote 15–25% above their retail rate because they're pricing against relocation packages, not individual customers. A competitive marketplace bid usually lands 15–25% below what an HR-referred single vendor quotes.

How do tornado warnings affect a Dallas move?

April through June, book with a mover that has a written weather-delay clause and monitors NWS Fort Worth alerts live. Movers will typically reschedule inside a Tornado Watch and always inside a Warning at no cost. Get the reschedule policy in writing before you pay a deposit.

Will my Dallas bid include toll charges?

Not always. The Dallas North Tollway, PGBT (President George Bush), Sam Rayburn, and DFW Airport tolls add real cost on inter-suburb moves. Ask each bidder whether tolls are baked in or passed through — a 3-hour Plano→Arlington move can accumulate $30–$60 in tolls.

Do Uptown or Downtown Dallas high-rises require a COI?

Yes — Museum Tower, The House, Ritz-Carlton Residences, Victory Park towers, and most Uptown mid-rises require a COI naming the building and management company 48–72 hours ahead, plus a 2-hour freight-elevator reservation.