Best Movers Near Texarkana, AR (2026 Reviews)
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PODS Moving & Storage is Texarkana's top-rated local mover on moveBuddha, earning a 4.48/5 , followed by Adams Moving and Storage at 3.7/5. moveBuddha scored 2 movers based in Texarkana out of 22 reviewed across Arkansas, drawing on 22 verified customer reviews across Arkansas.
Local movers in Texarkana charge by the hour. The AR average is $94/hour for a 2-person crew. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a fast cost baseline before you collect quotes.
How do Texarkana moving companies compare?
Texarkana's 2 reviewed moving companies are ranked by moveBuddha score, a composite of verified customer reviews, BBB rating, and proximity to Texarkana, with a market average of 4.25/5, drawing on 22 verified customer reviews across Arkansas. The ranked list above also includes movers that serve Texarkana from nearby locations, so scores reflect performance across the full local service area, not just companies with a Texarkana address.
Proximity to Texarkana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4.48 |
84% | A+ | ||
3.7 |
100% | NR |
What are the top-rated moving companies in Texarkana?
PODS Moving & Storage is Texarkana's top-rated moving company on moveBuddha, earning a 4.48/5, followed by Adams Moving and Storage at 3.7/5.
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 2 Texarkana movers drawing on 22 verified customer reviews across Arkansas, with a market average score of 4.25/5. Rankings include movers based in Texarkana 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.
- PODS Moving & Storage: 4.48 out of 5 stars
- Adams Moving and Storage: 3.7 out of 5 stars
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. PODS Moving & Storage has been in business for 27 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.3
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. PODS Moving & Storage has about 84% positive reviews across roughly 32 total reviews.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from PODS Moving & Storage.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. PODS Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent reviews
JaRoyce provided great service delivering and picking up our pod. The company should be very proud to have an amazing employee like JaRoyce representing them!
Pods is a great system to use when your moving. It’s like half way between moving yourself and having a mover do everything but they do the hard part which is moving your belongings from one place to another.
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 3.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Adams Moving and Storage has been in business for many years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry.
Review quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Adams Moving and Storage has about 100% positive reviews across roughly 24 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 5.0.
Quote accuracy 3.7
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Adams Moving and Storage.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Adams Moving and Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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We bought an existing home... Adam and his crew came the day after we called. So glad that they had the time to quickly take care of us. They did a great job and we would not hesitate to call on them again.
OMG they were wonderful! Excellent service, arrived on time, and worked hard. Thank you for the move!
Which Texarkana movers offer specialty services?
Specialty moving services are not standard across every Texarkana mover. Based on moveBuddha's review of 2 Texarkana moving companies, here is what is available, how common each service is in this market, and which movers lead each category:
- Antique handling: 1 of 2 Texarkana movers (50.0%) offer it, vs. 46.24% nationally.
How much does antique handling cost in Texarkana?
Antique handling is available from 1 of 2 Texarkana movers (50.0%), compared to 46.24% nationally. Adding antique handling to a household move adds $720 to $1,800 to the total cost.
| Antique handling in Texarkana | Details |
|---|---|
| Texarkana movers offering this | 1 of 2 (50.0%) |
| National average | 46.24% |
| Added cost to a household move | $720 to $1,800 |
| Per-piece handling fee | $36 to $360 |
| Custom crating per item | $108 to $144 |
Custom crating and acid-free padding protect pieces that standard released-value coverage at $0.60/lb cannot adequately cover. A 50-lb antique valued at $5,000 receives only $30 under default protection, making full-value coverage the standard choice for heirloom and high-value items.
What is the top-rated moving company in Texarkana?
PODS Moving & Storage (4.48/5 on moveBuddha) is the highest-rated moving company in Texarkana, drawing on 22 verified customer reviews across Arkansas. The Texarkana market averages 4.25/5 across 2 reviewed companies. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a cost baseline before collecting quotes.
Frequently asked questions: moving in Texarkana, AR
How much do movers cost in Texarkana, AR?
Local movers in Texarkana, AR charge by the hour. The AR average is $94/hour for a 2-person crew. Texarkana's top-rated mover is PODS Moving & Storage, earning a 4.48/5 on moveBuddha, drawing on 22 verified customer reviews across Arkansas.
Key cost factors for a Texarkana 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 Texarkana movers require a deposit to secure your booking. Confirm refund terms before paying.
- Full valuation coverage: available from select Texarkana 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 Texarkana across state lines are priced by shipment weight and mileage, not hourly. 100.0% of Texarkana movers (2.0 companies) handle interstate moves. Fuel surcharges on long-distance moves typically add 8%-15% to transportation charges.
- Packing services: 100.0% of Texarkana movers (2.0 companies) offer full packing, and 50.0% supply packing materials. 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 Texarkana include, and what costs extra?
A standard full-service move in Texarkana, AR 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 Texarkana movers offer and what each add-on typically costs, based on moveBuddha's review data.
| Add-on service | % of Texarkana movers | Typical cost impact |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | 100.0% (2.0 companies) | +$0.15-$0.21 per pound on average |
| Packing materials | 50.0% | Priced per box or kit; confirm before booking |
| Storage | 50.0% | ~$0.50 per cubic foot per month; a 1-bedroom (~514 cu ft) runs ~$185/month |
| Labor-only (load/unload, no transport) | 50.0% (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 Texarkana offer senior, military, or other discounts?
moveBuddha found no confirmed senior, military, AAA, student, teacher, or law enforcement discounts among the Texarkana 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 Texarkana
moveBuddha's moving analyst team evaluated 22 Arkansas 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.
