Licensed Movers in Alvin, TX
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Alvin with the FMCSA, and 40 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 Alvin to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Alvin
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 43 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Alvin and 40 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 43 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $733 in our model. About 6,599 people a year move to Brazoria County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Alvin
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Beacon Moving and Residential Services LLC
109 S Jane, TX 77511
- USDOT
- 2783748
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Freight 2 U
Legal name: Cheap Best Movers
305 N Shirley, TX 77511
- USDOT
- 2157010
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2011
- 3
Minute Movers of Houston
5114 August Street, TX 77511
- USDOT
- 2313518
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2012
Movers within 30 miles of Alvin
Nearest first, from Friendswood, Manvel, League City, Webster and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi |  | Square Cow Moovers | Friendswood, TX | 4440534 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Navarro Melia Movers LLC | Friendswood, TX | 2050824 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Next Level Movers LLC | Manvel, TX | 1940898 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Clear Lake Movers Inc | League City, TX | 1950366 | 7 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Moving by Design | Webster, TX | 1808557 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Pearland, TX | 3551188 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A1 Best Movers | Pearland, TX | 1122138 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Big Heart Moving LLC | Pearland, TX | 3022439 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Pearland, TX | 3305574 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Di-Co Moving Inc | Webster, TX | 2050101 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Samson Power Movers LLC | Webster, TX | 3176352 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | T & L Relocation Services | Santa Fe, TX | 2547287 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Pierce Moving Company | League City, TX | 2675196 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A-Dependable Moving Company | League City, TX | 1941915 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A Discount Mover Inc | League City, TX | 1991859 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | 24 7 Movers | League City, TX | 2008978 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A-1 Absolute Movers | League City, TX | 2014472 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Priced Rite Movers LLC | Webster, TX | 3810552 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Asap American Movers | League City, TX | 2359896 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Clear Creek Movers | League City, TX | 4228898 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Moore and Son Moving Co | Pearland, TX | 2141965 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Mission Minded Moving Houston | Pearland, TX | 3936741 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Moving Interiors | Pearland, TX | 1982802 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Integrity Restoration Services Incintegrity Relocation Services | Pearland, TX | 3705985 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | M I Movers | Pearland, TX | 2978696 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Great Moving Express Corp | Pearland, TX | 4456407 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Tony's Moving Company LLC | Pearland, TX | 1763530 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Right Price Movers LLC | Pearland, TX | 1970249 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | A-Fordable Movers | Pearland, TX | 2260836 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Dickinson, TX | 3464736 | 5 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Moving Unlimited | Dickinson, TX | 2055574 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Movers Near Me | San Leon, TX | 2773148 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | A-Max Movers | Houston, TX | 2067096 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Unitedezmovers | Houston, TX | 2106606 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Classic Relocation Services LLC | Houston, TX | 2933946 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | A Plus Americain Moving | Houston, TX | 1944220 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Jack Robinson Moving LLC | Dickinson, TX | 3093417 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | J&A Moving | Houston, TX | 4243522 | 4 drivers | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Dwight's Moving Company Inc | Houston, TX | 2159532 | 4 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Relocation Services Unlimed | Arcola, TX | 1983909 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Alvin
3 of the 43 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 3 vehicle inspections (66.7%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 4 driver inspections (50.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T & L Relocation ServicesSanta Fe, TX · USDOT 2547287 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Moving by DesignWebster, TX · USDOT 1808557 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Great Moving Express CorpPearland, TX · USDOT 4456407 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Alvin
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 Alvin: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Alvin: 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 Texas: hand movers there earn a median $18.05 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 Alvin: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Alvin, Dallas, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 291 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 1,662 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,662 | $7,479 – $9,972 | $8,601 – $11,468 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,617 | $7,277 – $9,702 | $8,368 – $11,157 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,119 | $5,036 – $6,714 | $5,791 – $7,721 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 291 | $1,310 – $1,746 | $1,506 – $2,008 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,428 | $6,426 – $8,568 | $7,390 – $9,853 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,112 | $5,004 – $6,672 | $5,755 – $7,673 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,571 | $7,070 – $9,426 | $8,130 – $10,840 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 821 | $3,695 – $4,926 | $4,249 – $5,665 |
Long-distance movers in Alvin
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Alvin hold it and 5 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Alvin.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | | Square Cow Moovers | Friendswood, TX | 4440534 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | | Moving by Design | Webster, TX | 1808557 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | T & L Relocation Services | Santa Fe, TX | 2547287 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Great Moving Express Corp | Pearland, TX | 4456407 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Tony's Moving Company LLC | Pearland, TX | 1763530 | 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 Texas is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Brazoria County
Alvin sits in Brazoria County, TX, home to about 363,387 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 6,599 (±1,286) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 819 (±317) from abroad and about 16,972 (±2,572) from elsewhere in Texas. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,595 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Alvin | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County, TXHouston moving costs | 8,258 ±1,347 | ≈ 29 mi to Houston | $445 – $733 |
| Galveston County, TXLeague City moving costs | 2,053 ±810 | ≈ 10 mi to League City | $445 – $733 |
| Fort Bend County, TXSugar Land moving costs | 1,345 ±733 | ≈ 32 mi to Sugar Land | $445 – $733 |
| Chambers County, TX | 707 ±607 | — | — |
| Travis County, TXAustin moving costs | 631 ±436 | ≈ 189 mi to Austin | $851 – $1,134 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Harris County, TX (about 8,171), Fort Bend County, TX (about 1,873) and Galveston County, TX (about 811). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to California (about 530), Louisiana (about 403) and Oklahoma (about 392); the largest flows in come from Louisiana (about 926), California (about 847) and Utah (about 496).
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 Alvin 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 Texas
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Alvin: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Alvin, TX?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Alvin itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Friendswood, Manvel, League City, Webster and nearby). All 43 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Alvin?
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 Alvin to Dallas, TX (about 291 miles) is $1,310 – $1,746 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Alvin?
By reported fleet, Clear Lake Movers Inc in League City, TX, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1950366). 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 Alvin, TX?
0 carriers registered in Alvin hold interstate operating authority, and 5 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 Alvin movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Texas is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Texas requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 5 of the 43 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Alvin passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 43 movers listed here were inspected, 4 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 3 vehicle inspections (66.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Brazoria County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 6,599 (±1,286) a year from other states, about 819 (±317) from abroad and about 16,972 (±2,572) from elsewhere in Texas. The largest single flow out goes to Harris County (about 8,258 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.