Your Pasadena Moving Questions, Answered
Here are the questions Pasadena and southeast Houston residents ask us most when planning a move with First Priority Movers. Don’t see yours? Call (888) 711-4778 and we’ll get you an answer within one business hour.
How much does a local move in Pasadena cost?
It comes down to the size of your home, the distance, the access (stairs, high-rise COI, tight refinery-corridor parking), and the time of year. Local crews run $110/hr for two movers, $150/hr for three, and $200/hr for four, and most homes book at a flat rate instead, roughly $340–$560 for a studio up to $2,680–$4,220 for a four-bedroom. Roberto maps one flat written rate before move day, so there are no surprise fees added after the truck is loaded.
Do you need a deposit to hold my date?
A small booking deposit, usually $100–$200, reserves your move date, and it comes straight off your final bill. The exact terms are spelled out in the written flat rate Roberto sends you before you commit to anything.
Are you actually licensed and insured?
Yes. First Priority Movers is registered with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) for moves inside Texas and holds US DOT and MC authority for interstate moves. We carry $1M cargo coverage and full liability on every job, local or long-distance.
How early should I book around hurricane season?
Late spring through summer is our busiest stretch on the Gulf Coast, so we suggest locking in at least 3 weeks out for a preferred date and a morning start, especially during hurricane season (June through November) when timing can shift fast. Cooler months usually need 7 to 10 days. We can sometimes fit smaller last-minute moves.
What comes standard with a local move?
A standard job includes blanket-wrapping your furniture, loading, transport, and unloading where you want it, plus basic disassembly and reassembly of beds and tables. Packing materials, full packing, piano moving, and gun-safe rigging are available as add-ons, and Roberto prices them into the flat rate up front.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancel more than 48 hours before your scheduled move and there is no fee. Inside 48 hours, a fee may apply based on the crew time we have already set aside for you. The specific terms are written into your flat-rate estimate.
Can you handle long-distance moves out of the Houston metro?
Yes. We run interstate and long-distance moves out of Pasadena with our own crew and US DOT authority. Common runs include Pasadena to Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, New Orleans, and Denver. You get a binding written estimate before anything is loaded.
Can you move me out of a Clear Lake apartment or a downtown high-rise?
Absolutely. We work Bay Area apartments, NASA-area condos, and downtown lofts that need a reserved freight elevator constantly. When you ask for a quote, tell us the floor, the stairway or elevator situation, and the parking, and we'll handle the Certificate of Insurance with the building before move day.
Do you offer storage between move-out and move-in?
Yes. When your dates don't line up, we have climate-controlled storage that runs about $80–$220/month depending on unit size, which matters in Gulf Coast humidity. Rates and details go in your moving estimate.
What happens if something gets damaged?
Every move carries $1M cargo coverage, with $0.60/lb released value standard and 1–3% full-value protection available. If an item is damaged, call us right away. We document it, walk you through the 9-month claim window, and resolve it directly. Your belongings are our responsibility from the first box to the last.
Is First Priority Movers a real moving company?
Yes. First Priority Movers is a licensed moving company based in Pasadena, TX. Roberto Salinas founded it in 2015, and we handle every move with our own trucks and our own W-2 crew. From your first call to the last box unloaded, you are working with our team, never a subcontractor, and your information is never shared or sold.
How does the quote process work?
You reach out by phone or through the website, and we go over the details: home size, origin and destination, move date, and any special items like a piano or gun safe. Roberto builds one flat written rate that accounts for stairs, the high-rise COI, the parking, and the season, confirms the crew, schedules the move, and follows up to make sure it went right.