A full-service move means the crew handles packing, protection, transport, and placement. You hand over one deposit instead of juggling separate vendors for each step. Honestly, it’s a lot simpler than most people expect.
As one of the top-rated movers in Salt Lake City, we have completed more than 10,000 moves across the Wasatch Front since 2013. And one thing holds true across every single one: customers who feel best about their experience are the ones who knew what to expect beforehand.
This guide walks through the full process, from the moment you confirm your booking to the last box placed in your new home.
What Happens When You Book
Booking a full-service move with us starts with a clear conversation. You tell us the size of your home or office, the services you need, your pickup and delivery addresses, and your preferred dates. If you’re still working out timing, scheduling local moves early gives you the best pick of dates before your preferred week fills up.
Once you pay the deposit, we confirm your booking. That deposit does two things: it locks in your rate before moving day so the number does not change on you, and it guarantees your crew. We have maintained a 100% show rate on every confirmed, deposited booking across our 12-plus years in operation.
No other mover in Salt Lake City can point to a record like that across more than 10,000 completed moves.
What the Morning of Your Move Looks Like
On moving day, our crew arrives during the agreed window. Before anything is loaded onto the truck, we walk through your home with you. The purpose of that walkthrough is simple: we want to know which items are going, which are staying, and whether anything needs special handling.
Once the walkthrough is done, the crew gets to work. Breaks taken during the job are off the clock, so you are never billed for time the crew is not actively working. It’s one of the details that keeps residential moving costs predictable, instead of being padded with hidden hours.
How Your Belongings Are Loaded and Protected
Loading is done in a deliberate order, not just whatever fits on the truck fastest. Heavy items and large furniture go in first and are properly secured to prevent shifting during transport.
Furniture is wrapped before it goes on the truck. Stretch wrap protects upholstered pieces, and moving blankets are used on harder surfaces and wood furniture. If you have added professional packing to your move, the crew handles that before loading begins.
Wondering how a full-service move would work for your specific home? Call us at (801) 871-5221, and we’ll walk you through pricing and scheduling before you book anything.
What Happens When You Arrive at Your New Home
At the destination, the crew unloads everything and places items in the rooms where they belong. You direct placement. This is your home and your space, and the crew is there to set it up the way you want it.
Before the crew leaves, there is a final walkthrough. You confirm that everything arrived, check for any concerns, and sign off on the job.
How Full-Service Pricing Works
Local moving in Salt Lake City is priced hourly, billed in 15-minute increments. The 3-hour labor minimum applies to all local jobs. Travel time is billed separately and covers the drive from our location to your pickup address.
The deposit you paid at booking locks in your rate. It does not change between the time you book and the day of the move.
What Sets Our Crew Apart in Salt Lake City
We hold a 4.9-star rating across more than 5,000 verified reviews on Google, Yelp, and Facebook. That includes 3,317 reviews on our Salt Lake City Google listing and 1,807 on our Sandy listing.
We are not a broker and not a franchise. We own our trucks, employ all of our movers directly, and handle every job ourselves from start to finish.
Every local full-service move includes the following at no extra charge:
- Stretch wrap for furniture protection
- Breaks, which are off the clock and never billed
- Multiple pickup or delivery stops
- A rate locked in at booking that does not change
Add-On Services You Can Book Alongside Your Move
| Service | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Full packing | The crew packs every room before loading begins |
| Partial packing | The crew packs specific rooms or fragile items only |
| Unpacking | The crew unpacks and arranges items at your new home |
| Climate-controlled storage | Short-term or longer-term storage between move-out and move-in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the movers actually show up on moving day?
Every confirmed, deposited booking carries a 100% show rate. In 12-plus years and more than 10,000 completed moves, we have never missed a confirmed job. Paying the deposit locks in your crew and your rate before moving day.
What is included at no extra charge on a full-service move?
Stretch wrap for furniture protection, breaks that are off the clock and not billed, and multiple stops are all included at no additional charge on local moves.
Do I need to be home during the move?
Someone should be present at both the pickup and delivery locations to confirm inventory, walk through the home before loading, and direct placement at the destination. It does not need to be you personally, but it should be someone who can make decisions.
Can I add packing services to a full-service move?
Yes. Full packing means the crew packs every room before loading begins. Partial packing is available if you only need help with specific rooms or fragile items. Unpacking at the destination is also available as a separate service.
How does the deposit work?
A deposit is required to confirm your booking. It locks in your rate and guarantees your crew for your scheduled date. Without a deposit, a booking is not confirmed.
What services does Best of Utah Moving and Storage offer beyond the physical move?
We handle the full range of what a relocation requires: local and long-distance moving, commercial and office moves, full and partial packing, unpacking, climate-controlled storage, labor-only service, residential delivery, and within-property onsite rearranging.
How do I know Best of Utah Moving is a reputable company?
We hold a 4.9-star rating across 5,000-plus verified reviews on Google, Yelp, and Facebook, an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, and have been recognized as the number one mover in Utah by Top Rated Local for five consecutive years. We are independently owned, FMCSA licensed, and Google Guaranteed.
Ready to Book Your Full-Service Move in Salt Lake City?
You now know what to expect from booking to final delivery. When you are ready to get a date on the schedule, our team is ready to talk through the details with you.
Call (801) 871-5221 or email contact@bestofutahmoving.com to schedule your Salt Lake City move.
Location: Best of Utah Moving & Storage, 859 S 600 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Closed Sunday.
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