Answers callers ask us most
Most first-time callers to West Michigan Moving Company work through the same handful of questions, so here they are in plain language. If your situation isn’t below, send a quote request and we’ll reply the same day with a straight answer.
Pricing and the written flat rate
- $149/hr covers two movers and a truck — blankets, dollies, shrink-wrap, and drive time included.
- $199/hr covers three movers and a truck for larger loads and stair-heavy homes.
- Long-distance jobs run on a binding flat rate written before we load — no fuel surcharge added after the fact.
Licensing and coverage
We hold Michigan household-goods mover authority plus US DOT and MC authority for interstate. Released-value coverage is included at $0.60/lb, and we’ll write full-value protection up to $1,000,000 in cargo coverage per shipment when you ask in advance. Claims carry a nine-month filing window.
Are you a moving company?
Yes — West Michigan Moving Company is a fully licensed and insured Grand Rapids, MI moving company running our own trucks and uniformed crew, with Michigan household-goods mover authority plus US DOT and MC authority.
How much does a local Grand Rapids move cost?
Two-mover local jobs run $149/hr including the truck, blankets, dollies, and shrink-wrap; three-mover jobs run $199/hr. The clock starts when we reach your door, not when we leave the yard.
How far ahead should I book?
Summer weekends and month-end dates fill three to four weeks out, while off-season mid-month jobs we can often book inside a week. Marcus will flag any lake-effect storm that threatens your date.
Do you pack, or just move?
Both. Our hourly local crew loads, hauls, and unloads with furniture blanketed; full-pack service, where we bring every box and all the paper, is a separate line item on the estimate.
Do you move long-distance out of Michigan?
Yes — we hold US DOT and MC interstate authority and run lanes across the Midwest and South. See the routes hub for transit windows and starting prices.
Do you offer storage between move dates?
Yes — short-term, secured storage billed by the week, handy for closing-date gaps. Your same crew loads out when your new place is ready.
Can you provide a certificate of insurance for my building?
Yes. Hanna issues COIs for apartment complexes, condos, and job sites — just send the building's requirements when you book.
Do you move pianos and other specialty items?
Yes — Wyatt's crew handles uprights, baby grands, and safes through tight doorways and Heritage Hill stairs. It's a flat add-on, written on the estimate up front.
How do I pay, and is a deposit required?
We take card, check, or cash, and a small deposit holds your date and applies to the final bill. The balance is due on completion, at the price your estimate locked in.
