Licensed Movers in Irmo, SC
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Irmo with the FMCSA, and 26 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Irmo to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Irmo
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 26
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 27 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Irmo and 26 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 27 can move you out of state. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $733 in our model. About 28,504 people a year move to Richland County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Irmo
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Minute Man Movers LLC
1550 Dutch Fork Rd, SC 29063
- USDOT
- 2580217
- MC number
- MC20054
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
Movers within 30 miles of Irmo
Nearest first, from Columbia, West Columbia, Cayce, Blythewood and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Blue Chip Moving Company LLC | Columbia, SC | 3379419 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Relocation and Corporate Concepts Inc | Columbia, SC | 3490553 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | America's Moving Services LLC | Columbia, SC | 1627965 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Gamecock Moving LLC | West Columbia, SC | 2947262 | 9 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | J&H Movers LLC | West Columbia, SC | 4019949 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Gemibra Moving Company LLC | Columbia, SC | 4474013 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Figures Moving LLC | West Columbia, SC | 4400623 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Movemart Relocation Inc | Columbia, SC | 787737 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | Pods of Columbia | Cayce, SC | 2079979 | 3 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | College Hunks Moving | Columbia, SC | 3639293 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Sosa Delivery & Movers LLC | West Columbia, SC | 3854342 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | College Hunks Moving | Columbia, SC | 4280606 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Palmetto Specialty Transfer LLC | Columbia, SC | 4017931 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Sultons Moving Company LLC | Blythewood, SC | 2269789 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Zenn Movers LLC | Blythewood, SC | 4413037 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Mericle Relocations | Blythewood, SC | 3336863 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Rite Choice Moving | Lexington, SC | 1792196 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Darus Moving Solutions LLC | West Columbia, SC | 4335375 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | B & B Relocation Services Inc | Columbia, SC | 3170246 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Gentlemen Movers Inc | Columbia, SC | 1442337 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Big Movers LLC | Columbia, SC | 2780789 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | United Brother Home Mover LLC | Gaston, SC | 7234063 | 4 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Starfire Moving LLC | Elgin, SC | 3686396 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Williams Brothers Moving Services LLC | Hopkins, SC | 2580242 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Blythewood Home Movers LLC | Ridgeway, SC | 3437334 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Anytyme Movers LLC | Hopkins, SC | 3510348 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Irmo
5 of the 27 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 30 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 7 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 14 of 30 driver inspections (46.7%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemibra Moving Company LLCColumbia, SC · USDOT 4474013 | 14 | 1 of 5 | 8 of 14 |
| Blue Chip Moving Company LLCColumbia, SC · USDOT 3379419 | 6 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 6 |
| Palmetto Specialty Transfer LLCColumbia, SC · USDOT 4017931 | 6 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 6 |
| B & B Relocation Services IncColumbia, SC · USDOT 3170246 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
| Gentlemen Movers IncColumbia, SC · USDOT 1442337 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Irmo
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it, for weight and distance. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Local moves in Irmo: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Irmo: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $37–$47 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $445 – $733.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $223 – $357 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $297 – $545 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $445 – $733 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $741 – $1,344 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,259 – $1,955 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,555 – $2,331 |
Hourly rates are scaled to South Carolina: hand movers there earn a median $18.04 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $37–$47 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Irmo: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Irmo, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 471 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,458 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 703 | $3,164 – $4,218 | $3,638 – $4,851 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,458 | $11,061 – $14,748 | $12,720 – $16,960 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 747 | $3,362 – $4,482 | $3,866 – $5,154 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,053 | $4,739 – $6,318 | $5,449 – $7,266 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,029 | $4,631 – $6,174 | $5,325 – $7,100 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 471 | $2,120 – $2,826 | $2,437 – $3,250 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 675 | $3,038 – $4,050 | $3,493 – $4,657 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 610 | $2,745 – $3,660 | $3,157 – $4,209 |
Long-distance movers in Irmo
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Irmo hold it and 13 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Irmo.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Blue Chip Moving Company LLC | Columbia, SC | 3379419 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Relocation and Corporate Concepts Inc | Columbia, SC | 3490553 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Gemibra Moving Company LLC | Columbia, SC | 4474013 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Figures Moving LLC | West Columbia, SC | 4400623 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Movemart Relocation Inc | Columbia, SC | 787737 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 14 mi | College Hunks Moving | Columbia, SC | 4280606 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Palmetto Specialty Transfer LLC | Columbia, SC | 4017931 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Zenn Movers LLC | Blythewood, SC | 4413037 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Mericle Relocations | Blythewood, SC | 3336863 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Darus Moving Solutions LLC | West Columbia, SC | 4335375 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | B & B Relocation Services Inc | Columbia, SC | 3170246 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | | Gentlemen Movers Inc | Columbia, SC | 1442337 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Once the truck crosses the state line, federal rules apply: a written estimate after a survey, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, a choice of valuation, and a delivery window on the bill of lading. Binding vs non-binding estimates, valuation and who regulates movers cover each rule. Every long-distance mover in South Carolina is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Richland County
Irmo sits in Richland County, SC, home to about 409,635 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 28,504 (±2,424) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 3,616 (±897) from abroad and about 22,789 (±1,979) from elsewhere in South Carolina. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 16,801 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Irmo | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington County, SCCayce moving costs | 6,631 ±1,095 | ≈ 16 mi to Cayce | $445 – $733 |
| Mecklenburg County, NCCharlotte moving costs | 1,087 ±447 | ≈ 94 mi to Charlotte | $445 – $733 |
| York County, SCRock Hill moving costs | 969 ±336 | ≈ 68 mi to Rock Hill | $445 – $733 |
| Greenville County, SCGreenville moving costs | 896 ±266 | ≈ 100 mi to Greenville | $445 – $733 |
| Spartanburg County, SCBoiling Springs moving costs | 873 ±304 | ≈ 92 mi to Boiling Springs | $445 – $733 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Lexington County, SC (about 7,157), Orangeburg County, SC (about 1,665) and Mecklenburg County, NC (about 1,599). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to North Carolina (about 3,039), Texas (about 2,466) and Georgia (about 2,080); the largest flows in come from North Carolina (about 3,563), Virginia (about 2,379) and Georgia (about 2,339).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Irmo mover
Open the carrier's USDOT number on the federal record and check the name matches the company quoting you, get the estimate in writing after a survey, and pay little or nothing up front. The red flags and broker vs carrier explain why each check matters.
More in South Carolina
179 listed household-goods carriers are based in South Carolina; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Irmo: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Irmo, SC?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Irmo itself on the FMCSA register, and 26 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Columbia, West Columbia, Cayce, Blythewood and nearby). All 27 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Irmo?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $37–$47 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $445 – $733 and a three-bedroom home at $741 – $1,344. A long-distance move from Irmo to Washington, DC (about 471 miles) is $2,120 – $2,826 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Irmo?
By reported fleet, Gamecock Moving LLC in West Columbia, SC, with 9 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2947262). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
How many long-distance movers are there in Irmo, SC?
0 carriers registered in Irmo hold interstate operating authority, and 13 more within 30 miles do. That authority is what a move across a state line requires; the long-distance section of this page lists them.
Do Irmo movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside South Carolina is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever South Carolina requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 13 of the 27 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Irmo passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 5 of the 27 movers listed here were inspected, 30 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 7 vehicle inspections (14.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Richland County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 28,504 (±2,424) a year from other states, about 3,616 (±897) from abroad and about 22,789 (±1,979) from elsewhere in South Carolina. The largest single flow out goes to Lexington County (about 6,631 a year).
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows; costs from the published model. Nobody pays for placement.