Planning a Small Move?

Let Us Handle the Heavy Lifting!

Moving doesn't always mean relocating an entire household. At Joey's Movers, we believe that small moves deserve precision, care, and attention to detail. Whether you're moving from a studio apartment, relocating a home office, or helping a loved one transition from their long-time home to assisted living, our expert team makes small-scale relocations simple and stress-free.

What Qualifies as a Small Move?

Small moves typically involve either relocating contents from spaces under 1,000 square feet or moving a few individual items rather than the contents of an entire household. Examples of a small move include:

Relocations from studio or one-bedroom apartments
Small moves cross country
Moving a growing home office or small retail space
Moving elderly parents into an assisted-living facility
Shipping individual pieces of furniture or boxes to another country
Transferring belongings to family members who live elsewhere
Moving contents of a room into storage during a renovation project
Dividing furniture between two households to accommodate a separation
Moving a college student into a dorm room or apartment

As experienced short-distance movers, the team at Joey’s Movers understands that even a small move requires careful planning and professional execution. Our specialized small-scale moving services ensure that even mini moves receive the attention and care they deserve.

Services Available for Our Comprehensive Small Moves

When you choose Joey's Movers for your small move, you'll receive personalized service tailored to your specific needs. Using our local movers for small jobs lets you choose from:

Professional packing and unpacking services using high-quality protective materials
Careful loading and unloading by trained and experienced moving specialists
Expert furniture disassembly and reassembly
Complete debris removal and clean-up post-move
Secure storage solutions if needed

Why Small Moves Deserve Big Attention

Environmental Benefits

Joey’s Movers is an environmentally conscientious company. We’re always happy to accommodate small moves, which generally have a smaller carbon footprint than moves involving bigger trucks and more packing materials. We maximize the environmental benefits by:

Cost-Effective Solutions

Small moves are generally more economical than traditional full-service relocations. While the big national moving companies typically charge by weight with minimum requirements, we offer flexible pricing models designed specifically to suit small-scale moves. When you reach out to Joey’s Movers, your quote will be straightforward, with no hidden costs or surprise fees. Our transparent pricing structure ensures that you only pay for the services you need.

Environmental Benefits

Consolidating shipments whenever possible
Using eco-friendly, high-quality packing materials
Optimizing routes to reduce fuel consumption
Using smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles when possible
Recycling packing materials when possible

Common Challenges in Small Moves and Our Solutions

Booking small moves and short-distance moving can be frustrating: when you search “small movers near me,” you find lots of options, then find they aren’t interested in a booking that doesn’t generate big revenue. At Joey’s Movers, we think every move is important, so we’ve dedicated a portion of our business to efficient small-scale moves, providing flexible scheduling options that include evening and weekend time slots.

We also understand your concerns about the safety of your belongings. The statistics show there’s a higher risk of damage in small relocations, so we offer comprehensive insurance to give you the confidence that your belongings will be protected throughout the entire moving process.

Providing Big Customer Satisfaction for Small Moves

While all moves require attention to detail, the streamlined nature and tighter timelines that are typical of small moves make customer satisfaction even more important. At Joey’s Movers, we’ve completed over 100,000 moves, and pride ourselves on our high customer satisfaction and 97% customer referral rate. To make sure we’re constantly improving and focusing on what’s important, we focus on the key metrics presented at the American Trucking Association's Moving & Storage Conference (formerly AMSA):

Arriving and completing the move on time
Providing detailed, comprehensive item inventories
Safe handling of clients’ belongings
Frequent status updates
Professionalism
Transparent pricing
Responsive customer support

Technology-Enhanced Service

For short distance moving cross country as well as locally, we leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance your moving experience. We use:

A digital inventory management system that lets you create a detailed list of your belongings so you can track and manage your possessions in their travels.
Virtual surveys that let us work with you virtually, using the number and size of items you need moved to generate the most accurate quote
Real-time tracking capabilities
Digital documentation and paperwork

Booking Your Small Move

Getting started with Joey's Movers is simple:

Contact us through our online form or call directly

Schedule a free virtual or in-person assessment

Receive a detailed, transparent quote

Choose your preferred moving date

Let our professionals handle the rest

Ready to Make Your Move?

It’s not about the size of your move – it’s about the quality and reliability of the professional moving services that move you. At Joey’s Movers, we're committed to providing exceptional service for moves of all sizes and to making every relocation smoother and safer. Our experienced team’s attention to the factors that make your move unique and our use of data-driven insights ensure that your small move will receive the professional attention it deserves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is meant by small moves?

Small moves typically involve relocating items from spaces under 1,000 square feet or moving select pieces rather than entire households. This includes studio apartments, small offices, or partial home relocations.

What do most movers charge per hour?

According to iMoving, for small local moves nationwide, movers typically charge between $25 and $50 per mover per hour. For example, moving a one-bedroom apartment may require two movers and take approximately 3 to 5 hours, resulting in a total cost ranging from $150 to $500.

However, according to Move-Tastic, the average hourly rates for movers in the Chicago area are higher than the initial estimate. For a two-person crew, rates typically range from $110 to $150 per hour. Therefore, a small move requiring two movers for 3 to 5 hours would cost approximately $330 to $750. These rates can vary based on factors such as the specific moving company, time of year, and additional services required.

How do you move a small amount of things?

At Joey's Movers, we assess each job individually so that we can provide the most efficient solution for short-distance moving and small moves. We’ll make sure that we’re using the right equipment, experienced personnel, and insurance coverage. We handle everything from single furniture pieces to complete studio apartment moves.

Request Your Free Quote Today

Contact us now to discuss your small move needs and receive a customized quote. Let us show you why we’re the trusted choice for small moves in Chicagoland and beyond.

Call: (847) 674-7779

Business Hours

Mon - Fri 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Moves occur outside of these hours