($527+) Chesapeake, VA to Birmingham, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Birmingham, AL

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 714-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Birmingham, Alabama, with prices running from $1,488 - $7,403. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $292 - $1,944 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chesapeake and Birmingham are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chesapeake movers tend to run around $290 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Chesapeake to Birmingham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,488 - $4,162
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,294 - $5,404
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,910 - $7,403

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Chesapeake to Birmingham.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Birmingham, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Birmingham, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chesapeake to Birmingham?

Look for Alabama Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Alabama beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Chesapeake, VA to Birmingham, AL

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Birmingham, Alabama, cost between $1,072 and $3,469. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Birmingham. If you go over that window, storage in Chesapeake adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chesapeake to Birmingham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,072 - $2,026
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,322 - $2,644
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,956 - $3,469

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $680 in Chesapeake, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $73 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $146 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Birmingham, AL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Chesapeake to Birmingham?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Chesapeake, VA to Birmingham, AL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 714 miles from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Birmingham, Alabama, running $538 - $1,510. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $221 - $252
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chesapeake to Birmingham based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $538 - $969
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $603 - $1,187
• 4+ bedrooms: $711 - $1,510

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $73 and $340.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $146.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $221 and $252 for the 714-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $680 for 2 movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake to Birmingham?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Chesapeake, VA to Birmingham, AL

If you're moving a larger household from Chesapeake, Virginia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Birmingham, Alabama.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,135 and $2,158.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Chesapeake to Birmingham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $937 - $1,734
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,135 - $2,158
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,521 - $2,917

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $73 - $146 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $680.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Birmingham?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA vs Birmingham, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Birmingham, side by side with Chesapeake on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.