Denton Movers
Denton was incorporated in 1866 and, like the county it anchors, is named for John B. Denton, a preacher and captain in the Texas militia. The railroad arrived in 1881, the University of North Texas opened in 1890 and Texas Woman's University followed in 1901, and the two schools now enroll more than 45,000 students. The 2020 census counted 139,869 people, which made Denton the 20th-largest city in Texas. If you're choosing between moving companies in Denton, TX, here's what sets us apart. Condor Moving Systems is a woman-owned mover based in Fort Worth, and since 2003 we have used only our own trucks and our own employees. Our movers in Denton, TX handle moves across town, whether that is an apartment by campus or a house near the Square, and long-distance moves from Denton to Austin, Houston or out of state.
Across-town Denton moves · Out-of-state and cross-Texas moves · Packing add-on · Crating · Storage · Office relocation
USDOT 1126171 · MC 458180 · TxDMV 006041428C
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Punctual, good and professional. Condor Moving System is my go-to moving guys now. Fairly priced for the level of professional moving service they provide to their customers. They were very good in communication to me and among themselves. I have had many bad experiences with multiple movers before it. Condor is the first ever company that I found nobody to complain about, which is maybe a pretty rare thing to say about relocators.
Movers did a great moving job even though it was a not smooth and it's a very long job. Best value for the money we spend. They stayed professional and were kind throughout the move process. They recognized my items and if I needed to change the things, they did it for me rapidly. Very friendly teamwork. Will surly use them again!
These movers did a best job even though it was a tough and time taking job. Best value for the money it cost. Stayed professional and were helpful throughout the day of move. Honored my goods and if I required things changed they did it for me in little time. Very coordinated teamwork. Will definitely use them again for coming movers!
Local movers in Denton, TX: hourly pricing with a binding estimate
A local move in Denton costs $175 an hour for a crew of two movers and a truck. There is a four-hour minimum on every local job, covering labor plus a trip charge for the drive up from Fort Worth. Denton sits about 42 to 44 miles from our yard, so the trip charge here can be more than one hour, and your estimate spells it out. We send a binding estimate in writing before move day, with the crew size, the truck and the total. When the crew arrives, the foreman goes through each room with you before anything is loaded. Anything new since the survey goes on a revised estimate that you sign first. In Denton, the biggest differences in cost come from walk-up apartments without elevators, older houses with steep steps and narrow halls, and how much is packed before the crew gets there.
The Square and central Denton
The Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square sits in the middle of downtown. The Square around it, bounded by Oak, Hickory, Locust and Elm streets, is full of restaurants, music venues and shops. The streets nearby have some of Denton's oldest houses, many with porches, raised foundations and front steps. For a move near the Square:
- Watch the event calendar. The Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, Thin Line Fest and other downtown events draw big crowds, and some streets close.
- Tell us about parking. On busy blocks, a truck may need to park around the corner. The survey shows how far the crew will carry.
- Measure the big pieces. Older doors and stairways can be tight, so we measure sofas and tall furniture before move day.
Moving near UNT and TWU
With two universities in town, many Denton moves are students, faculty and staff, and a lot of the rental market near campus runs on the school calendar. Leases around UNT, Fry Street and TWU often turn over in late summer, so trucks, elevators and parking are in high demand then. Book early if your move falls before a fall semester. For a smaller apartment, the four-hour minimum still applies, so the estimate shows whether a two-mover crew fits the job. Most of Denton is in Denton ISD, but small parts of the city are in Argyle, Krum, Ponder and Sanger ISDs.
Rayzor Ranch, south Denton and new neighborhoods
The city keeps growing outward. Rayzor Ranch, along I-35 and US 380 northwest of the UNT campus, has shopping and new apartments, and new subdivisions are filling in toward Loop 288 and Lewisville Lake. On a new house, we walk the rooms with you first so the crew knows where everything goes. If the new home isn't ready, we can keep your things at our Fort Worth warehouse until it is. One practical note: Denton Municipal Electric is the city's own power company, so you set up electricity with the city when you move in.
Moving services in Denton, TX: packing, crating and storage
Every move includes taking apart and putting back together bed frames, tables and other bolted furniture, at no added cost. We don't take apart particleboard or flat-pack furniture. Packing is optional and priced on its own, from a full house to a single kitchen or a room of books and records. Our packing and crating page lists the choices. If you need storage, for a semester away or between a lease and a closing, our moving and storage page explains how monthly storage at our Fort Worth warehouse works.
Corporate relocation in Denton and office moves
UNT is Denton's largest employer, followed by Denton ISD, Peterbilt and Texas Woman's University. Peterbilt and Sally Beauty have their headquarters in Denton, and FEMA's Region 6 office is here too. For corporate relocation in Denton, we bill employers and relocation management companies directly, so a new hire or transferring employee doesn't pay up front. We move offices on evenings and weekends for an extra charge, and we tell you that charge when you book. Our office movers and corporate relocation pages show how we plan commercial and employee moves.
Long-distance movers in Denton: moving to another state
Condor has its own interstate operating authority, so your out-of-state move from Denton stays with one company. The people who load your truck in Denton drive it and unload it at the other end, with no broker in between. What to expect:
- Priced by volume. Interstate moves are priced by cubic feet, starting at $1,200 with a 200 cubic foot minimum. Your binding estimate comes from a room-by-room inventory.
- Hourly for Texas moves. Moves from Denton to Austin, San Antonio or Houston are billed by the hour, with a binding estimate.
- A delivery window. A trailer can carry more than one household, so you get a range of delivery dates. If the new place isn't ready, we can keep your shipment in storage in transit.
- North on I-35. I-35E and I-35W join in Denton and continue north as I-35 through Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Minnesota. We have route pages for Texas to Kansas, Texas to Iowa, Texas to Minnesota and Texas to Nebraska. One recent Denton booking is headed to Lincoln, Nebraska. Every state is listed on our long-distance movers page.
All interstate moves run under USDOT 1126171 and MC-458180. The federal booklet Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move comes with your estimate.
The drive from Fort Worth to Denton
Our trucks leave 4009 E Loop 820 S, Fort Worth, TX 76119 and head north on US 287 and I-35W to Denton. Typical times with clear roads:
- University of North Texas: about 42 miles, 50 minutes
- Rayzor Ranch: about 43 miles, 50 minutes
- Courthouse-on-the-Square: about 44 miles, 55 minutes
I-35W slows at rush hour and around the Texas Motor Speedway on race days. UNT home games and move-in week also fill the streets near campus, so we plan your start time around them.
A licensed moving company serving Denton, TX
Condor has been in business for more than 20 years and is fully licensed and insured to move homes in Denton, TX: USDOT 1126171 · MC-458180 · TxDMV 006041428C. Every move comes with released value protection at no charge, which pays 60 cents per pound per article. For more coverage, you can buy full value protection through Baker International. Before you hire a mover, use the FMCSA's Protect Your Move checklist. Our office is open for calls Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM CT.
Heading out of Texas? See our out-of-state movers page. Staying in North Texas? See Fort Worth, Southlake and Keller, Frisco or every Texas local movers page.
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Denton movers FAQ
How much do movers charge in Denton, TX?
Local moves cost $175 an hour for two movers and a truck, with a four-hour minimum that includes labor and the trip charge. Since Denton is about 40 miles from our yard, the trip charge can be more than one hour. Moves to other states are priced by cubic feet, starting at $1,200. You get a binding estimate either way.
Can you move a student apartment near UNT or TWU?
Yes. Tell us the building, the floor and whether there is an elevator. The four-hour minimum applies, and the estimate shows the crew and the total before you book.
Do you move offices in Denton on evenings or weekends?
Yes. Office moves can be scheduled on evenings and weekends for an extra charge, and we tell you the amount when you book.
Can you store my things for a semester?
Yes. We keep your things in our Fort Worth warehouse and bill storage monthly, then deliver when you're ready.
Does my employer or relocation company pay you directly?
It can. We bill employers and relocation management companies directly. Tell us who is paying when you ask for an estimate.
Do you have to come to my home for an estimate?
No. Most Denton customers do a Zoom walkthrough. We can also quote from a detailed list by phone, or send a surveyor to your home.
How early should I book a Denton move?
Book at least two weeks ahead for any move, local or long-distance. Summer, especially the weeks before UNT and TWU start the fall semester, and the end of each month fill first, so book earlier for those dates.
Get your Denton local or long-distance estimate
To book movers in Denton, TX, send us the address you're leaving, the address you're moving to, even if it's in another state, and roughly how many rooms you have. We'll set up a Zoom walkthrough or an in-home survey and email you a binding estimate.