Birmingham, AL · licensed motor carrier
Movers in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama at about 212,113 residents, and the centre of Jefferson County. It generates more moving volume than anywhere else in the state, both local jobs inside the metro and interstate shipments heading out of Alabama entirely.
- Licensed motor carrier, not a broker
- Crews across the Birmingham metro
- Interstate lanes out of Alabama daily
- High-rise access, COIs and elevator bookings
Moving in Birmingham
Summer humidity is the practical problem here. Wood furniture and electronics do better when they are not sitting in a hot trailer at midday, so Alabama loads tend to start early. In Birmingham specifically, that means confirming building access and parking before the crew is dispatched rather than on the morning of the move. The closest market we also cover is Montgomery, 100 miles out. The nearest large market outside Alabama is Columbus, GA, about 150 miles and 1 day away.
Because Birmingham is the busiest market in Alabama, dates here go first — especially May through August. Booking early is the difference between your preferred week and whatever is left.
Distances from Birmingham
Approximate driving distance and a realistic transit window. Windows come from federal limits on driving hours, not from guesswork.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL | 100 mi | 1 day |
| Huntsville, AL | 100 mi | 1 day |
| Columbus, GA | 150 mi | 1 day |
| Chattanooga, TN | 160 mi | 1 day |
| Atlanta, GA | 170 mi | 1 day |
ZIP codes in Birmingham
The delivery area is wider than this list — these are the codes that come up most.
- 35201
- 35202
- 35203
- 35204
- 35205
- 35206
- 35207
- 35208
- 35209
- 35210
- 35211
- 35212
Other cities we serve in Alabama
Moving in Birmingham: common questions
Which Birmingham ZIP codes do you cover?
35201, 35202, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208 and the rest of the delivery area. An address on the edge of the city limits changes nothing about the price — it only matters for whether a full-size truck can reach the door.
How fast can you deliver out of Birmingham?
Local jobs load and unload the same day. Further out: Montgomery, AL — 100 mi, 1 day; Huntsville, AL — 100 mi, 1 day; Columbus, GA — 150 mi, 1 day. Past roughly 400 miles it becomes a long-haul schedule, and delivery is a window rather than a fixed hour.
Do you serve the rest of Jefferson County?
Yes. Birmingham is what people search for, but crews run throughout Jefferson County and the surrounding towns.
Do you handle Birmingham high-rise and apartment moves?
Yes, and that is most of the volume in a city this size. Buildings here typically want a certificate of insurance naming them and a reserved freight elevator, often several business days ahead. Ask your building manager for their requirements the day you book.
Get a free Birmingham moving quote
Tell us where you are going and when. One company calls you back — United Relocation, not ten brokers.