Licensed Movers inJames Island, SC
No household-goods carrier is registered in James Island itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Mt Pleasant and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of James Island to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in James Island
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of James Island
These are the carriers that serve a James Island move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Riverdog Moving Llc | Charleston, SC | 4003456 | 3 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | The Charleston Gentle Movers | Charleston, SC | 4011607 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Theroadmovers | Charleston, SC | 2447380 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Parker Moving Services Llc | Charleston, SC | 3197558 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Professional Moving Service | Charleston, SC | 2790773 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | White Glove Transfer Inc | Charleston, SC | 3535502 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Brown Brothers Movers | Charleston, SC | 4208774 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Low Country Moving Specialists Llc | Mount Pleasant, SC | 2362770 | 4 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Charleston Premier Movers | Mount Pleasant, SC | 4566968 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Southern Affordable Movers | Mt Pleasant, SC | 2482239 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Charleston Llc | North Charleston, SC | 2276296 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Cougar Moving Company | North Charleston, SC | 2868021 | 4 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Delancey Street Moving & Transportation | North Charleston, SC | 4416479 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Evermark Moving & Delivery | N Charleston, SC | 3521705 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & College Hunks Moving | North Charleston, SC | 2569583 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Moving Re-Imagined Llc | North Charleston, SC | 4521599 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Christ Movers Llc | Charleston, SC | 3347158 | 3 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Ready Set Movers | Charleston, SC | 2150739 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Noflex Moving & Logistics Llc | Charleston, SC | 4173555 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Liberty Pro Moving | Charleston, SC | 3163467 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Arnold Brothers Moving Llc | Charleston, SC | 4545390 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Two Oaks Moving | Charleston, SC | 2343801 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Kohler Moving & Storage Inc | Mount Pleasant, SC | 695133 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Two Men And A Truck | N Charleston, SC | 3402685 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | College Hunk Hauling Junk And Moving | North Charleston, SC | 4364700 | 8 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Charleston Moving & Storage Co Inc | Charleston, SC | 112377 | 7 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Ez As Pie Moving Llc | North Charleston, SC | 4389057 | 3 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Elite Movers Llc | N Charleston, SC | 3040251 | 3 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Mt Pleasant Moving & Storage | Ravenel, SC | 3125213 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Sure Load Moving | Goose Creek, SC | 2058227 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Nu Lyfe Moving And Storage Llc | Hollywood, SC | 2632013 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Pucon Moving And Transport Llc | Ladson, SC | 4288876 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Geddis Moving | Adams Run, SC | 2633958 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Reads Moving Systems Of Carolina Inc | Summerville, SC | 2021301 | 28 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Armstrong Relocation Company Charleston Llc | Summerville, SC | 3528195 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Statewide Moving And Storage Llc | Summerville, SC | 2447988 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Clean Sweep Moving Services | Summerville, SC | 2103607 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Tri County Movers Inc | Summerville, SC | 2021343 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Reads Moving Systems Of Carolina Inc | Summerville, SC | 3053489 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Momentum Movers | Moncks Corner, SC | 4329224 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
What movers cost in James Island
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in James Island: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from James Island: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 748 | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,564 | $11,538 – $15,384 | $13,269 – $17,692 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 885 | $3,983 – $5,310 | $4,580 – $6,106 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,141 | $5,135 – $6,846 | $5,905 – $7,873 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,088 | $4,896 – $6,528 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 531 | $2,390 – $3,186 | $2,748 – $3,664 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 561 | $2,525 – $3,366 | $2,903 – $3,871 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 659 | $2,966 – $3,954 | $3,410 – $4,547 |
Moving out of state from James Island?
9 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of James Island priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in James IslandBefore you book a James Island mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and James Island address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 James Island: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in James Island, SC?
None is registered in James Island itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Mt Pleasant, North Charleston and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in James Island?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from James Island to New York City, NY (about 748 miles) is $3,366 – $4,488 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near James Island?
By reported fleet, Reads Moving Systems Of Carolina Inc in Summerville, SC, with 28 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2021301). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do James Island 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. 9 of the 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near James Island, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in James Island" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.