Moving Questions, Straight Answers

Fill out the free estimate form or call 419-478-1638. We’ll look at your move in person, by video or over the phone and give you a free, no-obligation estimate in writing.

Local moves are charged by the hour, based on the number of movers and trucks your move needs. We don’t bill for lunches or breaks. Your estimate explains exactly how the time is counted.

Long-distance pricing depends on the crew and trucks your home needs and on the distance. Longer trips include fuel and, when the crew must stay overnight, lodging. It’s all laid out in your written estimate.

Most homes of two bedrooms or less get a two-mover crew. Larger homes get crews of three, four, five and up to eight movers. We’ll recommend the right size in your estimate.

We work hard to be up front about every charge. If your move changes and needs more crew or equipment, we’ll always talk with you first. You’ll never be charged for anything without your knowledge and permission. Ohio law also requires movers to publish an intrastate tariff, and ours is available on request.

Never required. If you feel the crew did an exceptional job, a tip is a kind way to say thanks, in cash or added to your payment.

Plan ahead, get rid of what you don’t want before moving day, and decide which parts you can do yourself. Packing your own boxes (with our sturdy supplies) and having everything ready when the crew arrives both shorten the job.

Absolutely. Every crew brings heavy-duty canvas runners and door jamb pads. If you’d like extra protection somewhere, just ask.

Moving blankets to prevent scratches, plastic wrap to keep drawers and doors closed, lifting straps for heavy pieces, ramps over steps, and straps in the truck so nothing shifts in transit. Boxes are stacked to protect what’s inside and to use the space well.

Yes: the whole house, just the fragile things, or the rooms you didn’t get to. We use heavy-duty boxes in small, medium and large sizes, packing paper, heavy-duty tape and shrink wrap. See packing services.

Yes. Fox Relocation Service is licensed and insured for interstate and intrastate household goods moves for residential and commercial customers: USDOT 1271511, MC-496640, Ohio PUCO certificate 60244-HG. We also provide workers’ compensation and unemployment coverage for all our workers.

We do everything we can to prevent damage, but movers are required to let you choose how you’ll be reimbursed if it happens. Basic released-value coverage (60 cents per pound per item) is included at no extra charge. Full-value protection is available for an added cost and must be chosen before the move starts. We’ll walk you through both before you sign.

It’s the contract between you and your mover: the services, the dates, where your things are coming from and going to, and the terms of the move. Read it before you sign, and ask us about anything that isn’t clear.

Interstate movers can be looked up by USDOT number at protectyourmove.gov (FMCSA). Ohio household goods carriers need a certificate from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Ours are USDOT 1271511 and PUCO 60244-HG.