Small moves: studio, one-bedroom, dorm and storage moves by the trip
BoxHauls · Reviewed by John Marcus IV
A small move with BoxHauls is priced by the truckload, not the hour. That’s $17.00 plus $3.10 a mile for each pickup load, and it covers studios, one-bedrooms, dorms and storage units in Fresno and Clovis. A helper is $17 when a driver bringing one accepts.
Per trip vs. hourly
Movers usually bill by the hour, often with a two- or three-hour minimum, so a slow elevator or a long carry costs you. BoxHauls charges for the trip: base fare plus miles. You see the price before you book, and loading time doesn’t change it.
What fits in one pickup load
Book small moves as Movin' Boxes. A standard 6.5 ft bed holds roughly 55–60 cubic feet up to the bed rails, more when strapped and stacked higher. Rough capacity per load:
| Load | Fits in one trip |
|---|---|
| Boxes only | About 20–30 medium boxes, stacked and strapped |
| Studio furniture | A bed, a dresser and a few boxes, or a couch and a table |
| Mixed | A couch plus 10–15 boxes |
These are estimates. Furniture shape matters more than box count.
Helpers
Small moves almost always need two people for the bed and couch. Request a helper for $17; helpers come with the driver and aren’t guaranteed, so have a friend on standby.
More than one trip
[TODO: how multi-trip moves are priced and booked, and whether two drivers can be booked at once]What isn’t a small move
A full house, a three-bedroom apartment, or anything long-distance. BoxHauls trips stay within 25 miles. For those, a moving company with a box truck is the right call.
Price examples
| Trip | One load | One load with a helper |
|---|---|---|
| 5 miles | $32.50 | $49.50 |
| 10 miles | $48.00 | $65.00 |
| 20 miles | $79.00 | $96.00 |
Small-move services
Questions
How much does a small move cost in Fresno?
BoxHauls prices small moves by the truckload: $17.00 plus $3.10 a mile. A 10-mile trip is $48.00, or $65.00 with a helper. Larger moves take more than one trip.
How many trips does a small move take?
A studio usually takes one or two pickup loads, and a one-bedroom usually takes two or more. It depends mostly on the furniture: a bed, couch and dresser fill a bed faster than boxes do.
Is a second trip priced the same?
[TODO: how multi-trip moves are priced and booked]
Is it cheaper than hiring movers?
For small loads, often. Movers usually charge by the hour with a minimum, while BoxHauls charges by the trip with no minimum. For a full house, a moving company is the better fit.
Do you move whole houses?
No. BoxHauls is built for loads that fit in one or a few pickup trips. For a house or a long-distance move, hire a moving company.
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