Best Movers Near Owensboro, KY (2026 Reviews)
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Furniture Fetchers Moving Company is Owensboro's top-rated local mover on moveBuddha, earning a 4.48/5 , followed by TWO MEN AND A TRUCK at 4.38/5. moveBuddha scored 4 movers based in Owensboro out of 28 reviewed across Kentucky, drawing on 26 verified customer reviews across Kentucky.
Local movers in Owensboro charge by the hour. The KY average is $90/hour for a 2-person crew. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a fast cost baseline before you collect quotes.
How do Owensboro moving companies compare?
Owensboro's 4 reviewed moving companies are ranked by moveBuddha score, a composite of verified customer reviews, BBB rating, and proximity to Owensboro, with a market average of 4.32/5, drawing on 26 verified customer reviews across Kentucky. The ranked list above also includes movers that serve Owensboro from nearby locations, so scores reflect performance across the full local service area, not just companies with a Owensboro address.
Proximity to Owensboro 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 |
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4.48 |
89% | A+ | ||
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4.38 |
97% | A+ | ||
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4.22 |
98% | A+ | ||
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4.28 |
78% | D- | ||
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4.26 |
92% | A+ | ||
3.98 |
99% | N/A |
What are the top-rated moving companies in Owensboro?
Furniture Fetchers Moving Company is Owensboro's top-rated moving company on moveBuddha, earning a 4.48/5, followed by TWO MEN AND A TRUCK at 4.38/5.
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 4 Owensboro movers drawing on 26 verified customer reviews across Kentucky, with a market average score of 4.32/5. Rankings include movers based in Owensboro 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.
- Furniture Fetchers Moving Company: 4.48 out of 5 stars
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.38 out of 5 stars
- Aloo Moving: 4.22 out of 5 stars
- The Fireman Moving Co.: 4.28 out of 5 stars
- Soky Movers, LLC: 4.26 out of 5 stars
- BG Home Movers: 3.98 out of 5 stars
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Furniture Fetchers Moving Company has been in business for 13 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Furniture Fetchers Moving Company has about 89% positive reviews across roughly 223 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.2.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Furniture Fetchers Moving Company.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Furniture Fetchers Moving Company emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"This is my second time using this company! Both times the movers have been professional, kind, thoughtful, and efficient. They even made sure my terrified cat was safe. Highly recommend!"
"Chris and Walter were both very professional, caring and polite. They worked very hard and took great care of my belongings."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has been in business for 11 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 239 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.2.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The entire process was smooth, quick, and incredibly efficient. Rafael, Julian, and Dion were fast, professional, and friendly throughout the move. Their positive attitude and efficiency made what could have been a stressful day completely hassle-free."
"Bryan, Christopher, and Tyler were extremely professional, efficient, careful, and thoughtful about wrapping, moving, and loading furniture. The unloading was just as thoughtful, careful, professional, and efficient as the load in."
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.4
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Aloo Moving has been in business for 5 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 3.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Aloo Moving has about 98% positive reviews across roughly 44 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 5.0.
Quote accuracy 4.3
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Aloo Moving. Discounts may be available for groups like seniors.
Customer service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Aloo Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Aloo did an absolutely fabulous job moving a house full of stuff... They beat the national guys on price and were willing to guarantee pickup and delivery dates... Highly recommended."
"Marcus and co. do remarkable and fast work! They wrap EVERYTHING, and well, which some big name movers don't. Polite, professional and good at their job. 5 stars Marcus, you guys rock."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. The Fireman Moving Co. has been in business for 17 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. The Fireman Moving Co. has about 78% positive reviews across roughly 101 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.4.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from The Fireman Moving Co..
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. The Fireman Moving Co. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Our movers were very friendly and efficient. They took great care of our belongings. I felt secure with the fact they loaded our things up and drove across state lines, holding our things in their facilities over night and unloaded them the following morning. Would recommend to all friends and family."
"The absolute best moving company in Bowling Green. We have used them many times and they are always professional and get the job done efficiently and effectively."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Soky Movers, LLC has been in business for 5 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Review quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Soky Movers, LLC has about 92% positive reviews across roughly 119 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.0.
Quote accuracy 4.0
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Soky Movers, LLC, and Soky Movers, LLC makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Soky Movers, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"We could not have had a better experience with this move! Logan and Robert were by far the best! Professional, hard working and efficient. We highly recommend them!"
"Unusual circumstances required a quick instate move – using only the phone and website – it was EASY. The SOKY Team is efficient, responsive, professional and polite. Highly recommend SOKY Movers."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. BG Home Movers has been in business for many 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. BG Home Movers has about 99% positive reviews across roughly 141 total reviews.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from BG Home Movers.
Customer service 4.1
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. BG Home Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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The movers were efficient and knowledgeable and polite. I would definitely recommend them!
BG Home Movers were on time, disassembled the things needed and reassembled at the new house. They were very professional and everything arrived in perfect condition!
Which Owensboro movers offer specialty services?
Specialty moving services are not standard across every Owensboro mover. Based on moveBuddha's review of 4 Owensboro moving companies, here is what is available, how common each service is in this market, and which movers lead each category:
- Piano moving: 3 of 4 Owensboro movers (75.0%) offer it, vs. 72.52% nationally. Furniture Fetchers Moving Company (4.48/5) is Owensboro's top-rated piano mover.
- Antique handling: 1 of 4 Owensboro movers (25.0%) offer it, vs. 46.24% nationally. Aloo Moving (4.22/5) rates highest for antique care in Owensboro.
- Art packing: 1 of 4 Owensboro movers (25.0%) offer it, vs. 45.76% nationally. Aloo Moving (4.22/5) rates highest for art packing in Owensboro.
- Fragile-only packing: 1 of 4 Owensboro movers (25.0%) offer it, vs. 23.83% nationally. Aloo Moving (4.22/5) rates highest for fragile-only packing in Owensboro.
How much does piano moving cost in Owensboro?
Piano moving is available from 3 of 4 Owensboro movers (75.0%), compared to 72.52% nationally. Furniture Fetchers Moving Company leads Owensboro piano movers with a 4.48/5 moveBuddha score, followed by TWO MEN AND A TRUCK at 4.38/5. A standalone piano move in Owensboro typically costs $656 to $2,870, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Owensboro | Details |
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| Owensboro movers offering this | 3 of 4 (75.0%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Owensboro piano movers | Furniture Fetchers Moving Company, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK |
| Upright piano | $656 to $1,230 |
| Baby grand piano | $984 to $2,050 |
| Grand piano | $1,476 to $2,870 |
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 antique handling cost in Owensboro?
Antique handling is available from 1 of 4 Owensboro movers (25.0%), compared to 46.24% nationally. Aloo Moving (4.22/5) and The Fireman Moving Co. (4.28/5) rate highest for antique care in Owensboro. Adding antique handling to a household move adds $820 to $2,050 to the total cost.
| Antique handling in Owensboro | Details |
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| Owensboro movers offering this | 1 of 4 (25.0%) |
| National average | 46.24% |
| Top-rated Owensboro antique movers | Aloo Moving, The Fireman Moving Co. |
| Added cost to a household move | $820 to $2,050 |
| Per-piece handling fee | $41 to $410 |
| Custom crating per item | $123 to $164 |
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.
How much does art packing cost in Owensboro?
Art packing is available from 1 of 4 Owensboro movers (25.0%), compared to 45.76% nationally. Aloo Moving (4.22/5) and The Fireman Moving Co. (4.28/5) rate highest for art packing in Owensboro. Per-piece art handling in Owensboro runs $41 to $410, with custom crates adding $123 to $164 per item.
| Art packing in Owensboro | Details |
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| Owensboro movers offering this | 1 of 4 (25.0%) |
| National average | 45.76% |
| Top-rated Owensboro art movers | Aloo Moving, The Fireman Moving Co. |
| Per-piece handling fee | $41 to $410 |
| Custom crating per item | $123 to $164 |
Archival materials and custom crates prevent UV exposure, humidity damage, and impact fractures that standard moving blankets cannot guard against for framed artwork and sculpture. Confirm the mover has direct experience with similar media before booking.
How much does fragile-only packing cost in Owensboro?
Fragile-only packing is available from 1 of 4 Owensboro movers (25.0%), compared to 23.83% nationally. Aloo Moving (4.22/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in Owensboro. 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 Owensboro | Details |
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| Owensboro movers offering this | 1 of 4 (25.0%) |
| National average | 23.83% |
| Top-rated Owensboro providers | Aloo 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 Owensboro?
Furniture Fetchers Moving Company (4.48/5 on moveBuddha) is the highest-rated moving company in Owensboro, drawing on 26 verified customer reviews across Kentucky. The Owensboro market averages 4.32/5 across 4 reviewed companies. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a cost baseline before collecting quotes.
Frequently asked questions: moving in Owensboro, KY
How much do movers cost in Owensboro, KY?
Local movers in Owensboro, KY charge by the hour. The KY average is $90/hour for a 2-person crew. Owensboro's top-rated mover is Furniture Fetchers Moving Company, earning a 4.48/5 on moveBuddha, drawing on 26 verified customer reviews across Kentucky.
Key cost factors for a Owensboro 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 Owensboro movers require a deposit to secure your booking. Confirm refund terms before paying.
- Full valuation coverage: 25.0% of Owensboro movers (1.0 companies) offer it. 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 Owensboro across state lines are priced by shipment weight and mileage, not hourly. 50.0% of Owensboro 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 Owensboro movers (4.0 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 Owensboro include, and what costs extra?
A standard full-service move in Owensboro, KY 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 Owensboro movers offer and what each add-on typically costs, based on moveBuddha's review data.
| Add-on service | % of Owensboro movers | Typical cost impact |
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| Full packing | 100.0% (4.0 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 ~$211/month |
| Full valuation coverage | 25.0% (1.0 companies) | 1%-2% of declared shipment value (~$300-$600 on a $30,000 shipment); default released-value protection pays only $0.60/lb |
| Crating (fragile/high-value items) | 50.0% (2.0 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% (4.0 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 Owensboro offer senior, military, or other discounts?
Owensboro movers are tracked across 6 discount categories by moveBuddha, drawing on 26 verified customer reviews across Kentucky. The table below lists each discount type available from at least 1 Owensboro mover, the percentage and count of companies offering it, and which specific movers to ask. Discount types with 0 confirmed Owensboro movers are excluded. KY state averages appear where city-level data is unavailable.
| Discount type | % of Owensboro movers | # of movers | Owensboro movers offering it | Data source |
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| Senior | 25.0% | 1.0 | Aloo Moving | Owensboro |
Ask each mover whether the discount applies to your specific move date, what proof of eligibility is required, and whether it stacks with seasonal pricing or off-peak rates. Discounts are not automatically applied. Request them at the quote stage, before signing.
How we chose the best moving companies in Owensboro
moveBuddha's moving analyst team evaluated 28 Kentucky 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.
