“These guys did a great job. We moved out of a three-bedroom apartment. They arrived on time, wrapped all the furniture and the TVs carefully, and nothing got scratched. Fast, well organised and very polite. I recommend them to anyone in Denver.”
Denver movers
who show up
and get it done
Apartments, houses and offices across Denver and 50 miles around — plus the pieces other crews avoid: upright pianos, safes, gym gear. You know the hourly rate, the crew size and the minimum before move day.
Tell us about the move — we reply in minutes during business hours.
Denver metro and the towns around it — one crew covers the whole radius.
Sized to your job — briefed on the address, the access and what has to move.
You know it before we load. Two-hour minimum, travel time included.
Need to move today or tomorrow? We keep crews open most mornings.
Three things you will not have to worry about
Moving is a trade, and our crews have been doing it for years — long enough to know that a sofa comes out the way it went in, that a doorway is measured before the piano moves, and that the wall gets padded before anything touches it. They carry stairs in Capitol Hill and load docks downtown week after week. Nothing here is a first attempt on your things.
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You know the price before move day Hourly rate, crew size and the minimum are agreed on the quote call — no new numbers invented at your door.
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Your home comes through it undamaged Furniture travels wrapped in blankets and strapped down, not bare — so it arrives the way it left.
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Everything lands where it belongs Boxes go to the rooms you marked, beds and tables go back together, and we walk the place with you before we leave.
What the hourly rate already covers
- Free in-home or video walkthrough and quote
- Uniformed, careful moving crew
- Blankets, shrink wrap and floor protection
- Dollies, tools and the right-size truck
- Disassembly and reassembly of furniture
- Careful loading, transport and placement
Four steps, no surprises
You know the hourly rate before anyone touches a box, the crew is sized to the job, and your things end up where you want them — not stacked in the garage.
Call or send the form. Two addresses, the date, and roughly what you have — that is enough to price it.
Hourly rate, crew size, truck and travel time, plus any heavy-item surcharge — all agreed before you book.
The crew arrives in the window we agreed, wraps and pads your furniture, and loads it secured for the drive.
Boxes go to the right rooms, furniture is reassembled, and we do a walkthrough with you before we leave.
Moving services in Denver
From a studio across town to a full office relocation — and the heavy pieces most crews turn down.
Local Moving in Denver
Apartments, condos and houses moved across town. Hourly crew rate, right-size truck, two-hour minimum with travel time included.
Learn moreResidential Movers
Whole-home moves handled end to end — furniture disassembled, wrapped, transported and put back together at the new address.
Learn moreCommercial & Office
Offices moved over a weekend so Monday runs as normal. Desks, IT gear and files handled with the dock and elevator booked in advance.
Learn morePacking & Unpacking
Full or partial packing with our boxes, paper and tape. Mirrors and artwork crated on site; unpacking with the rubbish taken away.
Learn moreLoading & Unloading
Labour-only crews for your rental truck, POD or container. You supply the vehicle, we supply the muscle and the equipment.
Learn moreSenior Moving
Downsizing handled at an unhurried pace, with extra care for keepsakes and furniture that has been in the family for decades.
Learn morePiano Movers in Denver
Upright pianos with a four-mover crew and a $200 surcharge. Grand pianos we decline — we tell you on the first call, not on move day.
Learn moreHeavy Items
Safes to 250 lbs including stairs, gym and shop equipment to 400 lbs on the ground floor, antiques, appliances, motorcycles and aquariums.
Learn moreNot sure what you need?
Tell us what has to move and from where. We will say what crew size it takes, what it costs — and if it is something we do not handle, we will say that too.
Ask a mover720-650-7841Specialty moves
The pieces most crews turn down — with the limits stated up front, not on move day.
Piano Movers in Denver
Upright piano movers for Denver and Aurora — antiques and fragile valuables moved by a crew trained for delicate, heavy pieces. Grand pianos we decline, and we say so on the first call.
Learn moreHeavy Item Movers
Denver movers for gun safes, gym equipment, appliances and oversized furniture, pool and billiard tables — the awkward, heavy stuff, handled safely and within published weight limits.
Learn moreAntiques and aquariums
Mirrors and glass tops crated on site. Antiques wrapped and blocked in the truck so nothing shifts on the drive. Aquariums travel drained, and plants go on last so they are not sitting in a hot truck.
Call us
Price the move before move day
Walk through your place on video or send a few photos — we price the stairs, the carry and the heavy pieces in advance, not on the day with the truck already parked outside.
Denver moves, week after week
Moving made simple
We help families and businesses move without the stress — careful packing, furniture disassembly, transport, and putting everything back where it belongs at the new address.
Careful, polite movers who treat every item as if it were their own.
Blankets, shrink wrap and protective materials for furniture, electronics and fragile pieces.
Different sizes, so the truck matches the volume instead of the other way round.
The hourly rate, the crew size, the two-hour minimum and travel time — agreed before move day.
Reviews from our customers
“I was really worried about my piano and my china when we moved to a townhouse, but the movers handled it brilliantly. Everything arrived in perfect condition, and the price came out lower than the original estimate. Thank you for the great service.”
“Excellent service. We had to move an office in downtown Denver over a single weekend. The guys showed up early, split the tasks clearly and finished in record time. Not one computer or desk was damaged. True professionals.”
“A fantastic team, real professionals. Ours was a difficult move — heavy antique furniture down the narrow staircase of an old house. They carried everything out carefully, secured it in the truck and reassembled it at the new place. Easy to talk to and honest about the price, with no add-ons at the end.”
“I booked a studio move in Denver. I called the day before and they squeezed me into the schedule. The crew arrived, worked quickly and carefully, and the whole thing took under two hours. Saved me a lot of time and nerves — thank you.”
“A great moving company. The manager explained everything on the phone and worked out the number of boxes we needed. The crew packed the kitchen and the wardrobe far faster than we could have, and nothing was broken. Reliable movers.”
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Denver and 50 miles around it
High-rises downtown, walk-ups in Capitol Hill, driveways in the suburbs. If your address is within 50 miles of Denver, a crew can be there.
Straight answers, before you book
How much does a move cost?
Most local moves are billed at an hourly crew rate. The final price depends on your inventory, distance, stairs and access. Tell us about your move and we'll give you a transparent quote up front — no surprises.
What heavy items do you take?
Upright pianos with a four-mover crew and a $200 surcharge — grand pianos we decline. Safes up to 250 lbs including stairs, 250–400 lbs ground floor only, over 400 lbs we decline. Pool tables only if already taken apart. Gym and shop equipment, machinery and workshop tools up to 400 lbs, ground floor only. We also take antiques and artwork, large appliances, motorcycles and ATVs, and aquariums.
Do you do interstate moves?
No. We move within Colorado only — Denver and 50 miles around it, plus city-to-city moves inside the state. If you are leaving Colorado we will say so on the first call rather than waste your time.
Do you offer storage or junk removal?
No. We do not run a warehouse and we do not haul junk. We move your things from one address to another — that is what our crews and trucks are built for.
Do you pack for me?
Yes — full packing, partial packing, or unpacking at the new place with the rubbish taken away. We sell boxes, paper, tape and mattress bags, and crate mirrors and artwork on site.
Do you help if I rented my own truck?
Yes. Labour-only crews load your rental truck or POD, unload a container that has arrived, rearrange furniture inside the house, or carry up a walk-up with no lift. You supply the vehicle, we supply the muscle.
You might also need
Four more things our crews do — ask about any of them on the quote call.
Boxes, paper and tape brought to your door. Kitchens and fragile rooms packed by the crew, labelled by room.
Piano and SpecialtyUpright pianos on a four-mover crew with dolly and straps. Mirrors and glass tops crated on site.
Local MovingApartments and houses across Denver and 50 miles around. Hourly rate and crew size agreed before move day.
Commercial and OfficeEvenings and weekends so the business keeps running. Desks apart and back together, labelled by person.
Movers in Denver, CO
Origin Movers is a Denver-based moving company serving the heart of Denver and the entire metro area from the 80202 ZIP code outward. Whether you are relocating a loft in LoDo, a bungalow in Washington Park, or a growing family out of a townhome in Stapleton, our Denver movers show up on time, protect your belongings, and finish the job without the surprises that make people dread moving day. We build trust one careful move at a time.
Denver is not an easy city to move in, and anyone who tells you otherwise has never carried a sofa up a walk-up in Capitol Hill in July. Between the mile-high altitude, the tight one-way streets downtown, the historic homes with narrow staircases, and the constant construction along the I-25 and I-70 corridors, a local move here rewards experience. That is why Origin quotes the stairs, the carry and the parking before move day, not after. Our crews know which downtown blocks require a parking permit for the truck, which Cherry Creek high-rises insist on a certificate of insurance before the elevator can be reserved, and how to time a move around the afternoon thunderstorms that roll off the Front Range in summer.
When you search for "Denver movers" or a "moving company Denver" you deserve to be able to call and reach a real person. Dial 720-650-7841 and you will get a straight answer, a transparent quote, and a crew that treats your belongings the way they would treat their own. An hourly rate, a two-hour minimum and travel time stated up front — nothing discovered at the curb, no phantom charges that appear only after the truck is loaded.
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Denver Moving Services We Offer
ORIGIN handles the full range of Denver moving services, so you only have to coordinate with one team from start to finish.
- Local residential moving — apartments, condos, townhomes, and single-family houses anywhere inside Denver County and the surrounding metro.
- Apartment and high-rise moves — we are fluent in the elevator-reservation, loading-dock, and COI requirements of downtown and Cherry Creek towers.
- Full-service packing and unpacking — we bring the boxes, paper, tape, and mattress bags, or we simply move what you have already packed.
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly — bed frames, sectionals, dining tables, IKEA wardrobes, and Peloton bikes taken apart and put back together.
- Heavy and specialty items — pianos, gun safes, treadmills, pool tables, and oversized artwork handled with the right equipment.
- Loading and unloading only — renting your own truck or POD? We provide the muscle and the technique.
- Short-term storage coordination — for the awkward gap between a closing date and a move-in date.
Every job comes with moving blankets, shrink wrap and dollies. In Colorado a household goods mover provides valuation, not insurance: the default level of liability is $0.60 per pound per article, and a higher level has to be arranged before the crew loads. We tell you this before move day, not after.
Denver Neighborhoods and Areas We Serve
Our Denver movers cover the whole city and county. A few of the neighborhoods where we work most often:
- LoDo, RiNo, and Five Points — converted warehouses, tight alley loading, and freight elevators that must be booked ahead.
- Capitol Hill and Cheesman Park — historic walk-up apartments and Victorians with steep, narrow staircases.
- Washington Park and Platt Park — classic Denver Squares and bungalows with detached garages off tight alleys.
- Cherry Creek and Country Club — luxury condos requiring certificates of insurance and white-glove care.
- Stapleton (Central Park), Green Valley Ranch, and Montbello — newer family homes near I-70 and E-470.
- Highlands, Sloan's Lake, and Berkeley — popped-top duplexes and new-build slot homes with no driveway.
- University, DU, and Observatory Park — student-heavy blocks with limited street parking near I-25.
Downtown sits at ZIP 80202, but we serve every code from 80202 through the far northeast and southwest reaches of the county, and we cross city lines into Aurora, Lakewood, Glendale, and beyond at no penalty.
What to Expect From Your Denver Move
We keep the process simple and predictable.
- Free estimate. Call 720-650-7841 or send us a room-by-room list. We give you an honest hourly rate with no lowball bait.
- Pre-move plan. We confirm truck parking, elevator or dock reservations, and any building COI at least a day ahead so nothing stalls on move day.
- Move day. The crew arrives in a marked truck with pads, wrap, dollies, and tools. We wrap furniture and load with a plan.
- Transport and placement. We navigate Denver traffic, place every item where you want it, reassemble furniture, and do a final walkthrough with you.
- Clear payment. You pay the quoted amount. No mystery fuel surcharges or stair fees invented at the curb.
Local Moving Tips for Denver
A few things we have learned from years of moving in the Mile High City:
- Beat the heat and the storms. Denver summers bring intense midday sun at altitude and reliable afternoon thunderstorms. Booking a morning slot keeps you and your belongings cooler and drier.
- Reserve downtown truck parking early. Many LoDo and Cap Hill blocks require a temporary no-parking permit from the city for a moving truck. Request it well in advance to avoid a long carry.
- Get your building's COI requirement in writing. Cherry Creek and downtown high-rises almost always want a certificate of insurance naming the HOA. Ask us early and we handle it.
- Hydrate and pace at altitude. Newcomers underestimate how hard stairs feel at 5,280 feet. Let the professionals do the heavy lifting.
- Mind the historic staircases. Capitol Hill and Wash Park homes often have tight turns; measure large furniture ahead so we can plan disassembly.
- Time around traffic. The I-25 and I-70 interchange near downtown clogs at rush hour. We schedule loads and drives to dodge the worst of it.
Denver Moving Pricing Factors
Honest pricing starts with understanding what actually drives the cost of a Denver move.
- Crew size and hours. Most local moves are billed hourly by the number of movers. A two-person crew suits a studio; a three- or four-person crew moves a house faster and often cheaper overall.
- Access and stairs. Walk-up apartments, long carries from the truck, and freight-elevator waits add time. Downtown parking distance matters more here than in the suburbs.
- Volume of belongings. More rooms and more boxes mean more time. Decluttering before the move is the single best way to lower your bill.
- Packing services. Full packing costs more up front but saves you days of work and reduces breakage.
- Specialty items. Pianos, safes, and pool tables require extra equipment and crew.
- Timing. Month-end, weekends, and summer are peak demand. Midweek and mid-month moves are often easier to schedule and price.
Ask for the numbers up front — rate, minimum, travel time and any heavy-item surcharge — so there are no surprises on move day.
Why Denver Residents Choose Origin Movers
Denver has no shortage of moving companies, and picking the right one can feel like a gamble. What sets ORIGIN apart is consistency. It is not one lucky month: crew after crew shows up on time, handles belongings carefully, and charges exactly what was quoted. The rate agreed on the quote call is the rate on move day — that is the whole point.
Working with a crew that states its limits in writing matters more than most people realize until something goes wrong. If a dresser is damaged going down a Capitol Hill staircase, you should know in advance what the mover owes you. With Origin the level of liability is stated before the truck is loaded, not discovered afterwards. That peace of mind is worth far more than the small difference an unlicensed mover might shave off the estimate.
We also believe in doing the small things right. We lay down floor runners in historic homes, pad door frames on tight LoDo staircases, and take the extra minute to shrink-wrap a mattress rather than letting it drag. Those habits are why our customers in Wash Park, Cherry Creek, and Green Valley Ranch call us back and refer their neighbors. Moving is stressful enough without wondering whether your movers care. With ORIGIN, you never have to wonder.
Finally, we treat communication as part of the job. From the first call to 720-650-7841 through the final walkthrough, you deal with people who answer questions honestly and keep you informed. If your closing date slips or your building changes its elevator hours, we adjust with you. That flexibility, paired with fair pricing and real care, is what a Denver move should feel like.
Preparing for Your Denver Move
A little preparation goes a long way toward a smooth, affordable move. Start by decluttering at least a couple of weeks out; every box you do not move is time you do not pay for. Donate to one of Denver's many nonprofits or schedule a bulk-item pickup with the city so unwanted furniture does not ride along.
Label boxes by room and note which contain fragile items so the crew can load and place them appropriately. Keep a personal essentials bag with medications, chargers, documents, and a change of clothes so you are not digging through boxes on your first night. Take photos of the backs of your electronics before you unplug them, which makes reassembly at the new place far faster.
If you live in an apartment or high-rise, confirm your move-in window and reserve the elevator or loading dock as early as you can, since downtown and Cherry Creek buildings book these slots quickly at month-end. And if your street needs a moving-truck permit, arrange it ahead of time so the crew can park close and keep your carry short. Do these things and your move day will move quickly, which keeps your final bill down and your stress low.
Denver Moving FAQ
How much does it cost to hire movers in Denver?
Local Denver moves are typically billed hourly based on crew size, plus a travel fee. A one-bedroom apartment usually falls in a few-hour range with two movers, while a three-bedroom house needs a larger crew for most of a day. Call 720-650-7841 for a free, specific quote based on your inventory and access.
Do I need a parking permit for the moving truck downtown?
Often, yes. Many Denver blocks in LoDo, Capitol Hill, and Uptown require a temporary no-parking permit from the city to legally reserve curb space for a moving truck. We help you determine whether your address needs one and how to secure it so the crew can park close and save you money.
Can you move me into a Cherry Creek or downtown high-rise?
Absolutely. High-rise moves are a specialty of ours. We coordinate elevator or loading-dock reservations, ask your building's HOA what it needs, and work within the building's designated move-in hours.
How does Denver's altitude affect a move?
At 5,280 feet, physical work is noticeably harder, and people who are new to Colorado tire quickly on stairs. Our crews are acclimated and trained, so heavy lifting at altitude is our job, not yours. It is one more reason hiring experienced Denver movers pays off.
How far in advance should I book my Denver move?
For the best choice of dates, book two to four weeks ahead, especially if you are moving at month-end, on a weekend, or during the busy summer season. That said, we do our best to accommodate last-minute moves, so call us even on short notice.
Let's talk about your move
Free quote in minutes — you know the hourly rate before the truck rolls.