Skip the Full-Service Price Tag Without Doing It All Yourself

How we compare to full-service companies

Full-service movers handle nearly every part of the move, from loading and transporting your belongings to unloading them at your destination. This can make moving easier, but the price can be hard to justify.

U-Pack gives you more flexibility and control by handling the transportation while letting you choose whether to hire moving labor. 

And the differences don’t stop there. See how U-Pack compares with full-service moving on transit times, the quoting process and more.

No extra costs

Using U-Pack means paying only for the services you actually need. If you want a lot of help, it’s available. If you just want to pay for assistance with the big stuff, that’s OK, too. 

Compare that to paying for everything full-service movers provide, and it’s easy to see why U-Pack is a budget-friendly alternative.

Faster delivery times

Because they usually wait until the entire trailer is full, it’s common for full-service providers to give a “spread date” of 2-4 weeks for delivery. 

U-Pack can move you almost anywhere in the U.S. within 4-6 business days. So, no waiting weeks for your belongings!

No down payment

Full-service movers may require a down payment or deposit to book your move and reserve equipment. 

With U-Pack, no down payment or deposit is required. We do take a credit card number to hold your reservation, but nothing is charged until your move is in transit. You can change the delivery and pickup dates or cancel up to 7 days before your move with no penalty.

No combined shipments

If your belongings don’t fill up an entire trailer, most full-service companies will load other household goods shipments with yours. Your items may also be unloaded and reloaded into different trailers along the way. While co-mingling and transferring household goods are common, studies show that they increase the likelihood of loss and damage.

When you move with U-Pack, your belongings aren’t shipped with other household shipments or transferred to other equipment. They stay where they’re loaded until delivery.

No in-home estimate

Most full-service moving companies require an in-home estimate before giving a rate. They then use the number of belongings to estimate the weight (which determines the price). Check with the company to see if the estimate is binding. If it isn’t, the price could change based on the shipment’s final weight.

U-Pack bases rates on space, not weight. We use your home size to estimate how much space you’ll need, and you can keep track of your price during loading. Use less space than we thought you’d need? We’ll reduce the price! Need a little more room? It’s available! And you aren’t charged until the shipment is on its way to your new home. 

Get a free quote online or by calling 844-362-5303844-594-3077.

Learn more about full-service movers

Still not sure which option is right for you? See our guide to full-service movers for more information about what to expect.

Want to compare U-Pack to other types of moving services? Use this moving company comparison to see all the options.