Austin's locally owned moving company

Playhouse Moving is an Austin moving company, owned and run here. We move apartments near campus, bungalows in Crestview, high-rises downtown and family homes from Circle C to Avery Ranch. You get a written quote, a crew that communicates, and movers who know which streets a box truck should not try.

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  • CountyTravis County
  • From downtown AustinHome base
  • Main routesI-35, MoPac (Loop 1), US-183, US-290 and SH-71
  • School districtAustin ISD, Eanes ISD, Leander ISD and others
  • ZIP codes78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78721, 78722, 78723, 78727, 78731, 78741, 78745, 78748, 78751, 78756, 78757, 78758 and more

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Neighborhoods we move in Austin

  • Downtown and Rainey Street
  • East Austin
  • Mueller
  • Hyde Park and North Loop
  • Zilker and Barton Hills
  • Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek
  • South Lamar
  • Crestview
  • The Domain and North Burnet
  • Tarrytown
  • Circle C
  • Avery Ranch
  • Steiner Ranch
  • Riverside

Not on the list? If it is in or around Austin, we likely serve it. Call (737) 285-5900 to check.

Moving inside Austin city limits

The hard part of an Austin move is usually access, not distance. Downtown towers book freight elevators in blocks and want a certificate of insurance. Older central neighborhoods like Travis Heights, Bouldin and Hyde Park have narrow streets, street parking and steps up to the porch. West Austin hills mean steep driveways. We ask about all of it before we quote, so the crew size and time estimate are right.

When Austin moves get busy

August is the busiest month near UT as West Campus and Riverside leases turn over, and the last few days of every month fill fast across the city. Summer heat changes how we work: early starts, more water breaks and fast loading to protect anything heat-sensitive. If your date is flexible, a mid-month weekday is easiest to book.

Austin services we are asked for most

Apartment moves, high-rise and condo moves, labor-only help with containers and rental trucks, and office moves for teams downtown and at the Domain.

North Austin and Wells Branch

We also serve Wells Branch, an unincorporated community in north Austin. Our north-metro routes connect Austin, including Scofield Farms, with Pflugerville and Round Rock.

Moving in Austin: common questions

How much do movers cost in Austin?

Local Austin moves are billed by the hour based on crew size. Home size, stairs, parking distance and how ready things are drive the total. See our pricing page for typical move times, then request a written quote for your exact rate.

Do you move apartments near UT in August?

Yes, and August is our busiest month near campus. Book as early as you can, and ask your building about move-in windows and elevator reservations.

Can you move into a downtown Austin high-rise?

Yes. We handle freight elevator timing, dock windows and certificates of insurance for downtown towers.

What parts of Austin do you serve?

All of it, from Downtown and East Austin to Circle C, Avery Ranch, Steiner Ranch and everywhere in between, plus the surrounding suburbs.

Moving in Austin? Let's get you a number.

Tell us what is moving. We will send a written quote with your crew size, rate and what is included.