St. Paul Movers Who Know Your Block
House, apartment, packing, senior and long-distance moves across Saint Paul, run from our Maplewood yard since 1999.
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A St. Paul Moving Company Based Next Door in Maplewood
Saint Paul is a city of old houses, tight stairwells and blocks where a truck has maybe one legal place to stop. We’ve been moving people into and out of it since 1999, from a yard in Maplewood a short drive from downtown. That’s more than 100,000 moves and a 4.8-star average from over 2,000 Google reviews.
Our St. Paul moving services cover houses, walk-up and elevator apartments, offices and seniors who are downsizing, and we handle long-distance moves that start here. Our pricing rules are simple. We don’t charge peak pricing. There’s no fee for stairs, elevators or a long carry. A $50 deposit holds your date, and it’s fully refundable up to 48 hours out. We beat our own estimate 97% of the time.
Moving Across St. Paul's Neighborhoods
Every part of the city loads differently. Here’s what our crews plan for in the neighborhoods we’re called to most. For a fuller picture of where to live, read our guide to Saint Paul neighborhoods.
Highland Park
Mid-century homes on the southwest bluffs, plus the newer Highland Bridge townhomes and apartments on the old Ford plant site. Streets are wider and many homes have a driveway or attached garage, so the truck usually parks close. Elevator buildings at Highland Bridge still need a reservation.
Macalester-Groveland
Mostly 1920s two-story homes around Grand Avenue, with student rentals near the colleges. Short driveways mean we often stage on the street. Late August is the crunch, when college leases turn over in the same week, so book early if your date falls then.
Summit-University
Summit Avenue, Cathedral Hill and the blocks around Selby are full of Victorian and Edwardian homes from the 1880s to the 1910s. Staircases turn, landings are narrow and some doorways are older than the furniture. Mention any tight spots when you call, so the crew knows what to expect.
Como
Bungalows and early 1900s houses on curved, hilly blocks around Como Park and Como Lake. A short carry up a grade takes longer than a long flat one, so we look at the slope from the curb to your door when we plan the crew.
Lowertown and Downtown
Brick warehouse lofts and high-rise apartments. Almost every building here wants a freight elevator booking and a loading window before move day, and we coordinate both with your building’s property management.
West 7th
Fort Road’s older homes sit on small lots, some with steep front steps and tight side yards. One thing trips people up: the West Side neighborhood and the separate city of West St. Paul are different places. Double check which one is on your lease.
Payne-Phalen
East Side blocks with older homes along Payne Avenue and postwar houses toward Lake Phalen. Many load from the alley, which is good news most of the year. In winter the city doesn’t plow alleys, so make sure yours is clear before moving day.
Frogtown
Dense Victorians and duplexes on narrow lots north of University Avenue, many split into rental units. The gap between houses is tight and the truck often can’t sit right in front, so we plan for a longer walk and protect shared entries.
What Makes a St. Paul Move Different
Older homes and stairs.
A lot of the city’s housing was built before anyone owned a sectional. Turning staircases, low ceilings at the landing and narrow doorways are normal. We check these at the estimate so nothing gets stuck halfway up, and we never add a stair fee.
Walk-ups and elevators.
Apartments carved out of old houses rarely have an elevator, and bigger buildings usually require you to reserve one. Our apartment movers plan around the reservation, the loading window and the wall protection your building asks for.
Parking and permits.
On quiet residential streets the truck can usually park at the curb. Downtown, in Lowertown and on busy stretches like Grand Avenue, it can’t. The city requires an obstruction permit to use a parking lane, so we talk through your block at the estimate.
Snow emergencies and alleys.
A declared snow emergency begins at 9 p.m. and lasts 96 hours, and a truck on the wrong side of a plow route gets towed. The city doesn’t plow alleys either. Before a winter move, check whether your street is a plow route and whether the alley is clear.
Accessibility.
Long walks from the curb, steep front steps and shared entries all add time. Tell us about them up front and we’ll size the crew so the day doesn’t run long. Questions about your block?
House and Apartment Moves in St. Paul
As local movers in St. Paul, we mostly do residential moves, and our house movers handle everything from a Como bungalow to a Summit Avenue Victorian. At Good Stuff Moving, local house moves typically run $1,000 to $3,000 and apartment moves $800 to $2,000. Where you land in that range depends on how much you have, the walk to the truck, stairs and elevators, and how many movers and trucks the job takes.
- A free estimate first. We do estimates in person, by video or over the phone, and we go through everything in the home, including the basement and garage, before we give you a number.
- The same rate every day. A Saturday at the end of July costs what a February Tuesday does.
- No surprise line items. No stair fee, no elevator charge and no long-carry fee.
- A two-hour minimum with a two-person crew on local moves, so small jobs stay small.
Moving out of a rental? Our tips on moving apartments in St. Paul cover leases, elevators and move-out day.
Packing Services for St. Paul Moves
You can hire us four ways: you pack and we move, we pack and move, you move the boxes and we move the furniture, or we pack only. Full packing means we pack your entire home. Partial packing (usually the kitchen and fragile items) covers just the rooms you pick. Both are billed at the same hourly rate as the move itself.
Boxes, paper, bubble wrap and tape run $1.75 to $30.00, and we bring them with us. Box count is the thing customers underestimate most, so if you’re packing yourself, start earlier than you think. See what’s included in our St. Paul packing services.
Senior Moves and Downsizing in St. Paul
Moving a parent from the family home into a smaller place or a senior community takes patience as much as muscle. Tell us about mobility limits, elevator access and the move-in rules at the new place, and we’ll plan the day around them. Our senior moves typically run $800 to $2,000, depending on how much is moving, the walk to the truck and whether there’s an elevator.
A gap between closing and move-in? We offer short-term and long-term storage options, so nobody has to rush a decision.
Office and Commercial Moves in St. Paul
Downtown offices, Midway storefronts and warehouse space all move on a schedule that can’t slip. Our office movers plan around loading docks, freight elevators and building hours so your team can get back to work quickly. Expect $1,000 to $8,000 for most office moves. The size of the space and how much we pack and set up drive the number.
Long Distance Moves From St. Paul
We’re licensed to move households across the lower 48 states. Our long distance movers in St. Paul quote rates that include fuel, tax, mileage and tolls, offer binding estimates, and let you set your load and delivery dates.
Long-distance moves typically run $5,000 to $20,000, depending on the size of the shipment and where it’s going. We don’t charge shuttle fees, long-carry fees, stair or elevator charges, or storage-in-transit fees. Book six to eight weeks ahead for a long-distance move.
What St. Paul Customers Say
Recent Google reviews from Good Stuff Moving customers, including moves in and around St. Paul. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from more than 2,000 reviews.
How Much Do Movers Cost in St. Paul?
These are our own ranges, not national averages or numbers from other St. Paul moving companies. They’re a starting point, not a quote. The real number comes from a free estimate.
Deposit: $50, fully refundable up to 48 hours before the move
Minimum: two hours with a two-person crew on local moves
Local moves also carry a trip charge, calculated from the farthest point of the move back to our office. What moves a price most is box count, furniture that needs taking apart, stairs, long walks to the truck and elevators.
How a St. Paul Move Works With Us
Call or request a quote.
Tell us your dates, both addresses and anything tricky about either building. Call 651-488-4808.
Get a free estimate.
We go over your home in person, by video or by phone, count what’s moving and check stairs, parking and access.
Hold your date with $50.
Dates are first come, first served, and the deposit is fully refundable up to 48 hours out. For a local move, two to four weeks ahead is comfortable.
Moving day.
The crew reviews what’s moving, prepares furniture for transport and loads the truck.
Unload and set up.
We place furniture and boxes where you want them. Before we leave, walk through with the crew lead, who presents the invoice and accepts six forms of payment.
Areas We Serve Around St. Paul
As St. Paul, MN movers, we work in every neighborhood in the city, from the North End and Hamline-Midway to Dayton’s Bluff and the West Side. We also move people between St. Paul and the suburbs around it:
- Maplewood moversour home base
- Roseville
- White Bear Lake
- Woodbury
- Cottage Grove
- Eagan
- Stillwater moversSt. Croix Valley
- Minneapolisacross the river
St. Paul Moving FAQs
How much do movers cost in St. Paul?
Local house moves typically run $1,000 to $3,000 and apartment moves $800 to $2,000. Local moves are billed hourly, with a two-hour minimum and two movers. The spread comes down to how much you have, stairs, elevators and the walk to the truck. A range isn’t a quote. At Good Stuff Moving, the number comes from a free estimate, and we beat our estimate 97% of the time.
Do I need a permit to park a moving truck in St. Paul?
On most residential streets, no. Downtown, in Lowertown and on busy commercial stretches, legal curb space is rarely open, and the city requires an obstruction permit to use a parking lane. The permit carries an insurance requirement, so raise it at your estimate rather than on moving day. Read us the cross streets at 651-488-4808 and we’ll tell you what your block needs.
Can I still move during a St. Paul snow emergency?
Yes. A snow emergency begins at 9 p.m. and lasts 96 hours, with night plow routes cleared first and day plow routes the next morning. What changes is where the truck can sit, not whether the move happens. Check your street’s plow route and your alley before a winter move. Our rate stays the same in winter.
How far ahead should I book movers in St. Paul?
Two to four weeks ahead is comfortable for most local moves. For a long-distance move, book six to eight weeks ahead. Popular dates, like late August when leases turn over, fill first. Dates are first come, first served, and a $50 deposit holds yours. It’s fully refundable up to 48 hours before the move.
Do you charge extra for stairs or a walk-up apartment?
No. We don’t charge stair fees, elevator charges or long-carry fees. Stairs and long walks do add time to an hourly move, which is why we look at them during the estimate. Many movers bill those items separately, so it’s worth asking anyone else you call.
Are you based in St. Paul?
Our yard and office are at 245 Roselawn Ave E #21 in Maplewood, a short drive from downtown St. Paul. We’ve worked out of the east metro since 1999, and our crews move people in every St. Paul neighborhood. Call 651-488-4808 to book a free estimate.
Get a Free Quote for Your St. Paul Move
Tell us where you’re moving from, where you’re going and what’s tricky about either building, and we’ll send back a clear, honest number. Call 651-488-4808 or get a free quote online.
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