Licensed Movers in West Columbia, SC
5 household-goods carriers are registered in West Columbia with the FMCSA, and 22 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 West Columbia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in West Columbia
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 22
- 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
5 licensed movers are registered in West Columbia and 22 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 5,479 people a year move to Lexington County from other states (Census).
Movers based in West Columbia
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Gamecock Moving LLC
101 Corporate Blvd Ste 103, SC 29169
- USDOT
- 2947262
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 14 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 2
J&H Movers LLC
1903 Augusta Rd, SC 29169
- USDOT
- 4019949
- MC number
- MC1515980
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 3
Figures Moving LLC
1720 Smith Dr, SC 29169
- USDOT
- 4400623
- MC number
- MC1727371
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 4
Darus Moving Solutions LLC
106 Emerald Ln, SC 29172
- USDOT
- 4335375
- MC number
- MC1693207
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
- 5
Sosa Delivery & Movers LLC
2000 Park Street Suite 101 #1047, SC 29201
- USDOT
- 3854342
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Movers within 30 miles of West Columbia
Nearest first, from Columbia, Cayce, Gaston, Lexington and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Movemart Relocation Inc | Columbia, SC | 787737 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | Relocation and Corporate Concepts Inc | Columbia, SC | 3490553 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Pods of Columbia | Cayce, SC | 2079979 | 3 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | America's Moving Services LLC | Columbia, SC | 1627965 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | College Hunks Moving | Columbia, SC | 3639293 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | College Hunks Moving | Columbia, SC | 4280606 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Palmetto Specialty Transfer LLC | Columbia, SC | 4017931 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Blue Chip Moving Company LLC | Columbia, SC | 3379419 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Gemibra Moving Company LLC | Columbia, SC | 4474013 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Big Movers LLC | Columbia, SC | 2780789 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | United Brother Home Mover LLC | Gaston, SC | 7234063 | 4 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Rite Choice Moving | Lexington, SC | 1792196 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Minute Man Movers LLC | Irmo, SC | 2580217 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | B & B Relocation Services Inc | Columbia, SC | 3170246 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Gentlemen Movers Inc | Columbia, SC | 1442337 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Williams Brothers Moving Services LLC | Hopkins, SC | 2580242 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Sultons Moving Company LLC | Blythewood, SC | 2269789 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Anytyme Movers LLC | Hopkins, SC | 3510348 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Zenn Movers LLC | Blythewood, SC | 4413037 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Mericle Relocations | Blythewood, SC | 3336863 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Starfire Moving LLC | Elgin, SC | 3686396 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Blythewood Home Movers LLC | Ridgeway, SC | 3437334 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near West Columbia
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 West Columbia
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 West Columbia: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in West Columbia: 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 West Columbia: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From West Columbia, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 475 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,466 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 706 | $3,177 – $4,236 | $3,654 – $4,871 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,466 | $11,097 – $14,796 | $12,762 – $17,015 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 758 | $3,411 – $4,548 | $3,923 – $5,230 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,059 | $4,766 – $6,354 | $5,480 – $7,307 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,033 | $4,649 – $6,198 | $5,346 – $7,128 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 475 | $2,138 – $2,850 | $2,458 – $3,278 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 665 | $2,993 – $3,990 | $3,441 – $4,588 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 613 | $2,759 – $3,678 | $3,172 – $4,230 |
Long-distance movers in West Columbia
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in West Columbia hold it and 11 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of West Columbia.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figures Moving LLC | 4400623 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Darus Moving Solutions LLC | 4335375 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Movemart Relocation Inc | Columbia, SC | 787737 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | Relocation and Corporate Concepts Inc | Columbia, SC | 3490553 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | College Hunks Moving | Columbia, SC | 4280606 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Palmetto Specialty Transfer LLC | Columbia, SC | 4017931 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Blue Chip Moving Company LLC | Columbia, SC | 3379419 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Gemibra Moving Company LLC | Columbia, SC | 4474013 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | B & B Relocation Services Inc | Columbia, SC | 3170246 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | | Gentlemen Movers Inc | Columbia, SC | 1442337 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Anytyme Movers LLC | Hopkins, SC | 3510348 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Zenn Movers LLC | Blythewood, SC | 4413037 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Mericle Relocations | Blythewood, SC | 3336863 | 1 truck | 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 Lexington County
West Columbia sits in Lexington County, SC, home to about 291,463 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 5,479 (±725) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 949 (±358) from abroad and about 11,660 (±1,352) from elsewhere in South Carolina. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,958 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From West Columbia | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County, SCColumbia moving costs | 7,157 ±1,421 | ≈ 4 mi to Columbia | $445 – $733 |
| Gwinnett County, GANorcross moving costs | 626 ±666* | ≈ 208 mi to Norcross | $936 – $1,248 |
| Aiken County, SCAiken moving costs | 570 ±412 | ≈ 56 mi to Aiken | $445 – $733 |
| Charleston County, SCCharleston moving costs | 442 ±173 | ≈ 124 mi to Charleston | $558 – $744 |
| Pickens County, SCEasley moving costs | 439 ±171 | ≈ 119 mi to Easley | $536 – $714 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Richland County, SC (about 6,631), Greenville County, SC (about 474) and Mecklenburg County, NC (about 329). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Georgia (about 1,282), North Carolina (about 1,025) and Florida (about 702); the largest flows in come from North Carolina (about 897), Georgia (about 726) and Florida (about 674).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. * The margin is as large as the estimate: a handful of households, not a count. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a West Columbia 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 West Columbia: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in West Columbia, SC?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in West Columbia itself on the FMCSA register, and 22 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Columbia, Cayce, Gaston, Lexington 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 West Columbia?
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 West Columbia to Washington, DC (about 475 miles) is $2,138 – $2,850 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near West Columbia?
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 West Columbia, SC?
2 carriers registered in West Columbia hold interstate operating authority, and 11 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 West Columbia 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 West Columbia 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 Lexington County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,479 (±725) a year from other states, about 949 (±358) from abroad and about 11,660 (±1,352) from elsewhere in South Carolina. The largest single flow out goes to Richland County (about 7,157 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.