Best Movers Near Farmington, NM (2026 Reviews)
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Green Apple Moving is Farmington's top-rated local mover on moveBuddha, earning a 4.34/5 . moveBuddha scored 1 movers based in Farmington out of 16 reviewed across New Mexico, drawing on 15 verified customer reviews across New Mexico.
Local movers in Farmington charge by the hour. The NM average is $80/hour for a 2-person crew. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a fast cost baseline before you collect quotes.
How do Farmington moving companies compare?
Farmington's 1 reviewed moving companies are ranked by moveBuddha score, a composite of verified customer reviews, BBB rating, and proximity to Farmington, with a market average of 4.34/5, drawing on 15 verified customer reviews across New Mexico. The ranked list above also includes movers that serve Farmington from nearby locations, so scores reflect performance across the full local service area, not just companies with a Farmington address.
Proximity to Farmington is a ranking factor, so a mover ranked higher on the list may have a lower score than one ranked below. A nearby company can outrank a higher-scored mover based further out. Each company's positive review rate and BBB rating are included so you can compare quality and reputation side by side.
| Company | Our rating | Positive reviews | BBB | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4.34 |
70% | C+ |
What are the top-rated moving companies in Farmington?
Green Apple Moving is Farmington's top-rated moving company on moveBuddha, earning a 4.34/5.
Each review profile below covers pricing transparency, crew quality, and claims handling, the 3 factors most predictive of move-day outcome, alongside each company's BBB grade, years in business, and positive review rate.
moveBuddha scored 1 Farmington movers drawing on 15 verified customer reviews across New Mexico, with a market average score of 4.34/5. Rankings include movers based in Farmington and those serving the area from nearby locations. Proximity is a ranking factor, so a mover's position in the list below does not always correspond directly to its score.
- Green Apple Moving : 4.34 out of 5 stars
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.7
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Green Apple Moving has been in business for 14 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Green Apple Moving has about 70% positive reviews across roughly 69 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.3.
Quote accuracy 4.2
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Green Apple Moving .
Customer service 4.1
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Green Apple Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent reviews
"Green apple was great! They were easy to work with, flexible... Had our four bedroom house and two car garage loaded, moved, unloaded in 5.5 hours! Not a single damaged item! Would definitely hire them again!"
"Green Apple moving has worked with me... moving a large traveling exhibit. The exhibit is complex and requires a high level of care when transporting. Their team is efficient and careful."
Which Farmington movers offer specialty services?
Specialty moving services are not standard across every Farmington mover. Based on moveBuddha's review of 1 Farmington moving companies, here is what is available, how common each service is in this market, and which movers lead each category:
- Piano moving: 1 of 1 Farmington movers (100.0%) offer it, vs. 72.52% nationally. Green Apple Moving (4.34/5) is Farmington's top-rated piano mover.
- Fragile-only packing: 1 of 1 Farmington movers (100.0%) offer it, vs. 23.83% nationally. Green Apple Moving (4.34/5) rates highest for fragile-only packing in Farmington.
How much does piano moving cost in Farmington?
Piano moving is available from 1 of 1 Farmington movers (100.0%), compared to 72.52% nationally. Green Apple Moving leads Farmington piano movers with a 4.34/5 moveBuddha score. A standalone piano move in Farmington typically costs $640 to $2,800, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Farmington | Details |
|---|---|
| Farmington movers offering this | 1 of 1 (100.0%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Farmington piano movers | Green Apple Moving |
| Upright piano | $640 to $1,200 |
| Baby grand piano | $960 to $2,000 |
| Grand piano | $1,440 to $2,800 |
Upright pianos weigh 400 to 800 lbs. Grand pianos exceed 1,200 lbs. Trained crews use piano boards, straps, and padded blankets to prevent structural damage that standard moving equipment cannot safely manage. Bundling a piano into a household move with full-service movers is usually cheaper than hiring a piano-only carrier.
How much does fragile-only packing cost in Farmington?
Fragile-only packing is available from 1 of 1 Farmington movers (100.0%), compared to 23.83% nationally. Green Apple Moving (4.34/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in Farmington. Full professional packing runs $0.15 to $0.21 per pound; fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps at a fraction of that total.
| Fragile-only packing in Farmington | Details |
|---|---|
| Farmington movers offering this | 1 of 1 (100.0%) |
| National average | 23.83% |
| Top-rated Farmington providers | Green Apple Moving |
| Full professional packing rate | $0.15 to $0.21 per pound |
Fragile-only packing targets dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps without a full-service packing contract. Limiting professional packing to breakables keeps total packing cost down while covering the items most likely to break in transit.
What is the top-rated moving company in Farmington?
Green Apple Moving (4.34/5 on moveBuddha) is the highest-rated moving company in Farmington, drawing on 15 verified customer reviews across New Mexico. The Farmington market averages 4.34/5 across 1 reviewed companies. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a cost baseline before collecting quotes.
Frequently asked questions: moving in Farmington, NM
How much do movers cost in Farmington, NM?
Local movers in Farmington, NM charge by the hour. The NM average is $80/hour for a 2-person crew. Farmington's top-rated mover is Green Apple Moving , earning a 4.34/5 on moveBuddha, drawing on 15 verified customer reviews across New Mexico.
Key cost factors for a Farmington move, based on moveBuddha's review data:
- Access fees: stairs, elevators, long carries, and shuttle service each add $75-$500+ when the truck can't load directly. Get these costs itemized in your estimate before signing.
- Deposit requirement: many Farmington movers require a deposit to secure your booking. Confirm refund terms before paying.
- Full valuation coverage: available from select Farmington movers. The default released-value protection covers only $0.60 per pound. Full valuation coverage costs extra and covers replacement value.
- Hours on-site: local moves bill by the clock. Home size, floor access, elevator waits, and how much packing work the crew handles are the primary time drivers.
- Long-distance pricing: moves leaving Farmington across state lines are priced by shipment weight and mileage, not hourly. 100.0% of Farmington movers (1.0 companies) handle interstate moves. Fuel surcharges on long-distance moves typically add 8%-15% to transportation charges.
- Packing services: 100.0% of Farmington movers (1.0 companies) offer full packing. Professional packing adds $0.15-$0.21 per pound on average.
DIY options like a rental truck or moving container reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's analysis. Use the moving cost calculator to get a market-specific baseline before collecting quotes.
What do full-service movers in Farmington include, and what costs extra?
A standard full-service move in Farmington, NM includes loading, transport, and unloading. Basic furniture padding and simple disassembly/reassembly for bed frames and standard furniture pieces are included in the base rate. Packing, valuation upgrades, storage, crating, and specialty-item handling are add-ons billed separately. The table below shows what Farmington movers offer and what each add-on typically costs, based on moveBuddha's review data.
| Add-on service | % of Farmington movers | Typical cost impact |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | 100.0% (1.0 companies) | +$0.15-$0.21 per pound on average |
| Storage | 100.0% | ~$0.50 per cubic foot per month; a 1-bedroom (~514 cu ft) runs ~$206/month |
| Crating (fragile/high-value items) | 100.0% (1.0 companies) | $150-$200 per item for antiques and artwork; $150-$400 for oversized pieces (safes, sectionals, appliances) |
| Labor-only (load/unload, no transport) | 100.0% (1.0 companies) | Hourly rate only; no truck or transport charge |
| Access fees (stairs, elevator, long carry, shuttle) | Situational | $75-$500+ when the truck can't load directly; shuttle service adds $0.08-$0.12 per pound with minimums starting around $200 |
Every add-on above requires written confirmation before booking. A binding estimate locks the final price. A non-binding estimate can change based on actual weight or time. See the hidden and unexpected moving costs guide for a full breakdown of what to request in writing.
Do movers in Farmington offer senior, military, or other discounts?
moveBuddha found no confirmed senior, military, AAA, student, teacher, or law enforcement discounts among the Farmington movers in its database. That does not mean discounts are unavailable. Ask each mover directly at the quote stage, since some companies offer unpublished rates for eligible groups. Confirm any discount in writing before signing.
How we chose the best moving companies in Farmington
moveBuddha's moving analyst team evaluated 16 New Mexico moving companies using a five-factor weighted scoring system: customer satisfaction (40%), dispute resolution (20%), industry reputation (15%), online reputation (15%), and service options (10%).
That scoring system draws on moveBuddha's dataset of 1,000+ live price points and research across 4,500+ movers nationwide, so you're getting recommendations built on real market data, not just review aggregation
- Customer satisfaction (40%): The company consistently completes moves on time, communicates proactively, and delivers within the estimated cost. These factors matter most when hiring a mover.
- Dispute resolution (20%): Problems happen in every industry. We reward companies that take clear ownership of issues and make genuine, documented efforts to resolve them.
- Industry reputation (15%): The company holds standing in professional moving organizations and participates in industry oversight, which signals accountability beyond customer reviews alone.
- Online reputation (15%): The company maintains accurate, up-to-date information online and responds promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Service options (10%): We favor companies that offer full packing, storage, specialty item handling, and expedited delivery. These services matter on a complex move.
Read our complete moving company rating methodology for the full scoring breakdown.
