What is Liftr?
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Liftr Moving specializes in labor-only moving services. It’s the smartest way to move. Instead of paying a traditional moving company a huge markup to drive a truck, you rent the truck (U-Haul, Penske, Budget, or a POD), and we provide the professional muscle. We load it, stack it professionally, and unload it at your new place. You get the same expert movers for about 40-50% less cost.
LIftr also provide services for packing and unpacking storage containers (PODS, U-Pack), and heavy furniture rearrangement. -
No, we do not. We focus strictly on the heavy lifting. You provide the truck, POD, or storage container. By letting you handle the rental, we avoid the expensive overhead of truck maintenance, which allows us to keep our labor rates low/affordable for you.
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For insurance and liability reasons, our crews cannot drive your rental truck. We are experts at loading it tight and safe, but you (or a designated driver) will need to be behind the wheel.
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We are proud to serve the great state of Texas. We have local crews in Houston, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio. If you are moving between these cities, we can load you up in one city and have a different Liftr crew unload you in the destination city!
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Pricing & Payment
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We believe in transparency. We charge a simple hourly rate per mover. The clock starts when we arrive at your door and stops when the last box is placed where you want it. There are no hidden fees for stairs, elevators, or long carries.
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Yes. To lock in your crew and date, we require a fully refundable $50 deposit online. This secures your spot on our calendar.
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You pay the remaining balance after the job is finished and you are happy with the work. We accept all major credit cards and electronic payments. We do not accept checks.
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Tips are never required, but they are always appreciated if you feel the crew worked hard for you. A standard tip in the industry is usually $20-$40 per mover, or 10-15% of the total bill, but it is completely up to you.
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Equipment & Preparations
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Yes! We arrive fully equipped. Our crew brings professional hand trucks, 4-wheel dollies, and a basic tool kit for furniture assembly/disassembly. We also bring shrink wrap to protect your furniture.
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Absolutely. We are happy to take apart beds, tables, and removing mirrors from dressers. We will put them back together at your new place, too. Note: This time is included in your hourly labor rate.
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This is important: We strongly recommend you rent furniture pads (blankets) from your truck rental company (U-Haul/Penske). We do not bring blankets because they need to travel with you in the truck. If you rent them, our crew will use them to wrap your furniture perfectly.
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Apartment & Condo Specifics
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No. We don't believe in 'stair fees.' Whether you are on the 1st floor or the 3rd floor, our hourly rate remains the same. We are ready to work.
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Yes, we can. Many high-rise apartments require a COI to reserve the freight elevator. Please let us know at least 48 hours in advance, and we will email the certificate directly to your building management.
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How to Save Money
(Best Practices)
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Great question! Since we charge by the hour, preparation is key. Here is how to save money:
Box everything: Loose items slow us down. If it fits in a box, box it.
Disassemble beforehand: If you take apart the beds yourself, we can start loading immediately.
Label rooms: Mark your boxes so we know exactly where to put them without asking you every time.
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It depends. If the dresser is solid wood and very heavy, yes, please empty it to ensure safe lifting. If it is a lighter chest of drawers, you can leave soft items (clothes/linens) inside, but please remove heavy items, breakables, and valuables.
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Policies, Safety & Liability
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We treat your items with extreme care, but accidents can happen. Liftr Moving is a fully insured LLC.
While we are handling it: If we damage your property or furniture while carrying it inside your home, our insurance covers it.
During the drive: Since we do not drive the truck, we cannot accept liability for damages that occur due to shifting loads or driving conditions while the truck is in transit. We highly recommend you purchase the 'SafeMove' or damage protection coverage offered by your truck rental company (U-Haul/Penske) to cover your items while they are on the road.
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Yes. For safety and liability reasons, there are a few things we cannot handle:
Hazardous Materials: Propane tanks, gasoline, chemicals, or paint.
Live Things: Pets or plants (plants don't survive trucks well!).
Valuables: Cash, jewelry, loaded firearms, or important personal documents. Please transport these in your personal vehicle.
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We love the enthusiasm! However, for liability and safety reasons, we ask that you let the professionals handle the heavy lifting. You can help most by directing traffic—telling us where boxes go—and keeping walkways clear. If you jump in and get hurt, it complicates our insurance, so it's best to let us do the work you hired us for.
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Our crews work hard and fast. On longer jobs (4+ hours), they may need a quick 30-minute lunch break to refuel. You are NOT charged for this time. We will stop the clock when we break and restart it when we get back to work.
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Logistics & Timing
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Welcome to Texas! We move rain or shine. If it is raining, we will do our best to keep items dry using shrink wrap and pads, and we may lay down floor protection. However, if the weather is dangerous (lightning/flooding), we may need to pause the clock or reschedule for the safety of the crew and your belongings.
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"We value your time. We provide a 1-hour arrival window (e.g., between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM). We will text you when the crew is on the way with an ETA. If we are running even 5 minutes late, you will hear from us."
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Moving is unpredictable. If your move takes longer than the estimated time, don't worry—we won't leave you halfway done. We will stay until the job is finished, continuing at the same hourly rate.
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Absolutely. Since you are paying by the hour, we can go wherever you need us. Just let us know in advance so we can plan the route. Note: You will need to drive the truck to the second location, and our crew will follow in their own vehicle.
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Final Prep & Important Details
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We know life happens. You can cancel or reschedule your move up to 48 hours before your scheduled start time for a full refund of your deposit.
Within 48 hours: The $50 deposit becomes non-refundable to compensate the crew for the reserved time slot.
Same-day cancellation: We may charge a minimum call-out fee.
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Since you are renting the truck, parking is your responsibility.
Please ensure: You have a legal, safe spot for the truck before we arrive.
Distance: The closer the truck is to your front door, the faster (and cheaper) your move will be. If the truck is parked far away (over 50 feet), the move will take longer.
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We love dogs and kids, but moving days are dangerous for them. Heavy furniture, open doors, and blind spots create risks. For their safety (and ours), please keep pets in a kennel or a closed room, and ensure children are supervised away from the active work zone.
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Yes! We operate 7 days a week. We know most people need to move on weekends, so Saturday and Sunday are our busiest days. We recommend booking 2-3 weeks in advance for weekend slots. We are closed on major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day) to let our crews be with their families.
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100%. We take the safety of your home seriously. Every Liftr Pro undergoes a strict vetting process, background check, and skills assessment before they are allowed to wear the Liftr shirt. We only send people we would trust in our own homes.
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