How much does it cost to move a couch?
BoxHauls · Reviewed by John Marcus IV · Prices checked October 2026
A couch move in Fresno costs $26.30 for 3 miles and $94.50 for 25 miles with BoxHauls. Add $17 for a helper. You see the exact price before you book, and there’s no hourly rate.
The formula
$17.00 base, plus $3.10 per mile. A standard couch doesn’t get the heavy-item fee; sleeper sofas and sectionals do. The full formula is on BoxHauls pricing.
What a couch move costs by distance
| Trip distance | Without a helper | With a helper |
|---|---|---|
| 3 miles | $26.30 | $43.30 |
| 10 miles | $48.00 | $65.00 |
| 25 miles | $94.50 | $111.50 |
$17.00 base + $3.10 per mile. With a helper adds $17.00.Helpers come with the driver, so one is available only when a driver bringing a helper accepts, and isn't guaranteed.
Sleeper sofa? It gets the $29 heavy-item fee:
| Trip distance | Without a helper | With a helper |
|---|---|---|
| 3 miles | $55.30 | $72.30 |
| 10 miles | $77.00 | $94.00 |
| 25 miles | $123.50 | $140.50 |
$17.00 base + $3.10 per mile + $29.00 heavy-item fee. With a helper adds $17.00.Helpers come with the driver, so one is available only when a driver bringing a helper accepts, and isn't guaranteed.
Couch sizes and fit
| Couch | Length (in) | Depth (in) | Weight (lb) | Fits a 6.5 ft bed? | Book as | Helper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loveseat | 52–68 | 30–38 | 70–120 | Yes | Large Item Pick-up | Recommended |
| Three-seat sofa | 72–90 | 32–40 | 100–200 | Yes; tailgate down above 78 in | Large Item Pick-up | Recommended |
| Oversized sofa | 90–96 | 36–42 | 150–250 | Tailgate down | Large Item Pick-up | Recommended |
| Sleeper sofa | 72–90 | 34–40 | 200–350 | Yes | Large Item Pick-up + heavy fee | Needed |
Dimensions and weights are typical manufacturer ranges. To check your truck fit in detail, see which job type and truck fit your stuff.
What changes the price
- Distance. Every mile adds $3.10. Across town in Fresno is usually 5–15 miles.
- A helper. Adds $17.
- Sleeper mechanism. Sleeper sofas get the $29 heavy-item fee.
- Not the stairs, the time or the hour. There’s no stairs fee, no wait-time fee and no surge.
Helper guidance
Most couches take two people. A driver can’t safely carry a 150-lb sofa down a staircase alone. If you request a helper, only a driver who brings one can accept the job, and helpers aren’t guaranteed. If you don’t request one, plan to lift one end yourself or have a friend there.
How to prep a couch
- Measure the couch and every doorway on the way out. Most interior doors are 30–36 inches wide.
- Take off loose cushions and pillows and bag them.
- Remove legs that unscrew. Most do, and it saves an inch or two.
- Clear a path to the door and note any tight turns.
- For a sleeper sofa, close and secure the mechanism so it can’t open in transit.
Drivers bring straps and moving blankets. Here’s how couch delivery works start to finish, and what’s included in furniture and large-item delivery. Moving a mattress too? See what a mattress move costs.
Questions
How much does it cost to move a couch?
With BoxHauls, a couch move in Fresno costs $26.30 for 3 miles, $48.00 for 10 miles and $94.50 for 25 miles. Add $17 if you want a helper. That's the whole price; there's no hourly rate.
Do I need a helper to move a couch?
Usually yes. Most couches weigh 100–200 lb and take two people to carry safely. Request a helper for $17, or have someone ready to lift with the driver, since helpers aren't guaranteed.
Is a sleeper sofa priced differently?
Yes. Sleeper sofas and sectionals get the $29 heavy-item fee because of their weight. A sleeper sofa moved 10 miles costs $77.00 without a helper.
Will my couch fit in a pickup?
Most couches up to about 84 inches long ride flat in a 6.5 ft bed. Longer sofas ride with the tailgate down. Measure the couch's length before you book.
Is there a fee for stairs?
No. BoxHauls doesn't charge for stairs. Couches on stairs are a two-person job, so request a helper or have someone ready.