Houston, TX · licensed motor carrier
Movers in Houston, TX
Houston is the largest city in Texas at about 2,195,914 residents, and the centre of Fort Bend County. It generates more moving volume than anywhere else in the state, both local jobs inside the metro and interstate shipments heading out of Texas entirely.
- Licensed motor carrier, not a broker
- Crews across the Houston metro
- Interstate lanes out of Texas daily
- High-rise access, COIs and elevator bookings
Moving in Houston
Houston sprawls further than people expect — a job inside the city limits can cover forty miles. Summer heat from June through September shortens the working day, so crews start at first light. Downtown and Galleria high-rises need elevator reservations and insurance certificates; suburban Katy and Sugar Land are driveway jobs with no paperwork at all.
In Houston 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 Pearland, 10 miles out. The nearest large market outside Texas is Shreveport, LA, about 260 miles and 1–2 days away.
Because Houston is the busiest market in Texas, dates here go first — especially May through August. Booking early is the difference between your preferred week and whatever is left.
Distances from Houston
Approximate driving distance and a realistic transit window. Windows come from federal limits on driving hours, not from guesswork.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena, TX | 20 mi | 1 day |
| Austin, TX | 180 mi | 1 day |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 200 mi | 1 day |
| San Antonio, TX | 220 mi | 1 day |
| Shreveport, LA | 260 mi | 1–2 days |
ZIP codes in Houston
The delivery area is wider than this list — these are the codes that come up most.
- 77001
- 77002
- 77003
- 77004
- 77005
- 77006
- 77007
- 77008
- 77009
- 77010
- 77011
- 77012
Routes from Houston
Moving in Houston: common questions
Which Houston ZIP codes do you cover?
77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008 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 Houston?
Local jobs load and unload the same day. Further out: Pasadena, TX — 20 mi, 1 day; Austin, TX — 180 mi, 1 day; Corpus Christi, TX — 200 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 Fort Bend County?
Yes. Houston is what people search for, but crews run throughout Fort Bend County and the surrounding towns.
Do you handle Houston 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 Houston moving quote
Tell us where you are going and when. One company calls you back — United Relocation, not ten brokers.