Why Should I Choose Student Movers?
We have been servicing Houston and surrounding areas for over 20 years. We have an A plus rating with the Better Business Bureau. We are licensed and insured. We have 30 professional moving crews that are readily available to meet your moving needs. All our movers are trained, professional and licensed.
Why are you named Student Movers?
We are called Student Movers because we are a company that is ran mostly by Students outside of our management team. However, our movers are professional movers. Most of our moving crews have been with us for 5 plus years.
Do you still move on rainy days?
Yes, Student Movers will still move you on a rainy day if you choose to still move. Student Movers trucks are enclosed moving trucks and our drivers are trained to drive in inclement weather. Unless severe flooding occurs, the move will go ahead as scheduled.
What do you mean by “Window Of Arrival”?
Our crews typically complete between 2 and 3 moves a day. We have windows of arrival for the movers to arrive between 8 am and 10 am, 12 pm and 5 pm, and 3 pm and 7 pm. This means that your movers can arrive at any time between this window. We will make contact with you at least 30 minutes before we arrive to let you know that we are in route to you.
Do you require a deposit?
A deposit is not required for local moves. However, when you move out of town or out of state we do ask for a deposit the day before your move.
Do the movers disassemble and reassemble furniture?
Yes, we do provide disassembly and reassembly services for normal furniture. However, if your furniture requires special tools to disassemble or reassemble we can not offer this service for you as we only provide basic tools for disassembly and reassembly services.
Do your movers pack?
Yes, our movers can assist you with packing services. If you need packing assistance please let our office know so that we can send you one of our specialized crews.
What size trucks do you have?
Our trucks are 24 feet- standard size. These trucks are comparable to the standard UHaul truck that you see on the road.
What is your responsibility to protect your walls and floors?
You are responsible for taking steps to identify a means of egress by which Student Movers, Inc. and/or its contractors may move your furniture and goods to the delivery point. You shall take all necessary steps to protect walls and doors against damage, (including but not limited to scratches, dings or dents) and lay down adequate protective covering on hardwood floors to ensure such floors are not scratched or dented during the move.
What happens if something gets damaged?
A household good carrier’s liability for loss or damage to any shipment is $0.60 per pound per article. Unless otherwise in writing an increased liability is purchased. We offer an increased liability of $1.00 per pound for an additional $50. For example, if the carrier liability is increased to $1.00 per pound per article, then the liability on a 50 lb T.V. is $50.00. The increase liability shall cost $50.00. THIS IS NOT INSURANCE. You will need to pay in full for and sign this provision on your contract to become effective regarding your move. Otherwise any damage will be paid accordance to TxDMV $0.60 per pound per article.
I am just moving a few items, do I still have to pay for the 2 hour minimum?
As a full-service moving company, you do have to pay the minimum hours required even if it is only a few items.
Do you move appliances?
Yes, we move home appliances for no additional charges. We DO NOT connect or disconnect washer/dryers or refrigerators. Please consult a plumber or certified technician. We DO NOT charge extra to move any of these items.
How do I pay?
When we arrive we will collect the quoted minimum hours. We accept cash, Mastercard, Visa or American Express. When using a credit card, the cardholder must be present. We do not accept checks of any kind.
What’s the average move time?
Your average move time really depends on how prepared you are. Unfortunately, our office staff cannot give a concrete estimate on time because there are many unknown variables involved with each move. Some of the variables that come into play are; distance between the destinations, the exact size of the home/apartment/office/storage, the distance that the movers have to walk to get your belongings from your home to the truck, different detailed parts and pieces that are needed when disassembling or assembling furniture, how far of a distance the movers will be required to walk from your home to the truck, what floor your located on, and whether the belongings in the home are packed and ready to go. The best tip we can give you to save time and money is to ensure that your items are packed and boxed and ready to go.
Do you move pianos?
Yes, we move BASIC upright pianos. We do have an extra piano fee. We charge $75 for a piano as long as it is going first floor to first floor.
Do you move gun safes?
Yes, we do move gun safes. We do have an extra gun safe fee. We charge $75 for a gun safe as long as it is going first floor to first floor. We charge $75 extra per additional floor and we require a 3 man crew if there are any stairs involved in the move when moving a gun safe for safety reasons. We cannot move the gun safe if it is over 500 lbs.
Do you move pool tables?
No, we do not move pool tables.
Do we need to remove the clothing from the dressers?
Yes, we do ask that you remove clothing and contents from your dressers. The primary reason is because we do not want to damage your piece of furniture and when you move a piece of furniture that is full of items there is more threat of a damage occurring to the furniture. We will provide shrink wrap and moving blankets and padding to protect your furniture.
Do you provide protection for the furniture?
Yes, we provide shrink wrap for upholstered furniture and moving blankets and padding for other furniture. We do not charge extra to shrink wrap upholstered furniture. We do not provide mattress bags or coverings. If you would like us to shrink wrap your mattress or box spring we can do this for an additional $10 per box spring or mattress. If you provide your own mattress bag or covering we can put it on for you for no additional charge.
