How Much Does Moving Cost in Concord, NC?

A local move in Concord usually costs about $430 for a studio, $578 for a one-bedroom, $902 for a two-bedroom, and $2,016 for a three-bedroom, with larger homes running $2,305 to $3,519. Moves within Concord and between Concord and Charlotte are billed by the hour, because North Carolina prices moves of 35 miles or less on time and moves of 36 miles or more on weight and distance. The biggest swing in price comes from the calendar. Summer, weekends, and the last three days of any month typically cost 20 to 30 percent more, and race weeks at Charlotte Motor Speedway clog the roads around the track. Move on a weekday between October and April, avoid race weekends, pack before the crew arrives, and ask for a free written estimate at least five business days ahead.

Road Haugs Moving & Storage is a family-owned mover based in Indian Trail, with more than 40 years of family experience in the moving industry. We move households across Cabarrus County, including Concord, Harrisburg, and Kannapolis, under USDOT 2535952, and we are an agent for National Van Lines, a BBB accredited business since 2015, and a member of the North Carolina Association of Movers. Here is what Concord moves cost, what changes the price, and how to keep yours down.

Concord Moving Costs by Home Size

Average full-service figures from moveBuddha’s Concord cost data:

Home size	Average local cost
Studio	$430
1 bedroom	$578
2 bedrooms	$902
3 bedrooms	$2,016
4 bedrooms	$2,305
5 or more bedrooms	$3,519

Long distance moves of 100 miles or more from Concord run about $1,440 to $8,160 or more, with two and three-bedroom homes averaging about $3,264 to $4,320.

These are averages. Stairs, parking, crew size, and how ready you are all move the number.

How North Carolina Movers Charge

North Carolina regulates intrastate household moves through the Utilities Commission. Its consumer moving guide sets out the rules.

Distance	How the move is priced
35 miles or less	By the hour, based on crew, trucks, and time, rounded up to the nearest quarter hour
36 miles or more	By weight and distance

Almost every move within Concord, and between Concord and Charlotte, falls under the hourly method. The state’s Maximum Rate Tariff caps what movers may charge, and you can negotiate below it.

Your Estimate

You are entitled to a free written estimate on a Commission-approved form, but the mover does not have to provide one if you ask fewer than five business days before the move. North Carolina recognizes three kinds:

Estimate	What you pay
Non-binding	Up to 110 percent at delivery, with any balance due within 30 days
Binding guaranteed	The fixed price, plus any services you add
Binding not-to-exceed	The actual charge or the estimate, whichever is lower

Tip: Ask for a binding not-to-exceed estimate when you can. If the move goes quickly, you pay less. If it runs long, the price is capped.

What Raises the Cost in Concord

Race Weeks

Charlotte Motor Speedway sits in Concord, and race weeks bring heavy traffic on I-85, Bruton Smith Boulevard, and US-29. On an hourly move, time in traffic is time you pay for. Check the speedway schedule before picking a date.

Newer Subdivisions and HOAs

Much of Concord’s growth is in newer neighborhoods off Poplar Tent Road, Christenbury, and around Afton Village. Driveways make access easy, but many associations limit how long a truck or container can stay, or the hours you can move. Check the rules before you book.

Historic Homes Downtown

Older homes along Union Street and in the downtown historic district have porches, narrow stairs, and tight doorways. Large furniture may need to come apart, which adds time.

Volume

Concord houses tend to have garages, attics, and bonus rooms. Every item you sell or donate before the move is one less to pay for.

Date

moveBuddha reports that May through September, weekends, and the last three days of any month cost 20 to 30 percent more than off-peak dates.

Heat

Summers in the Piedmont are hot and humid. Crews work more slowly in the afternoon heat, which matters on an hourly bill. Book a morning start.

Cost Examples

Typical scenarios, not quotes.

Scenario	Crew	Likely time	Likely cost
1 bedroom apartment, second floor	2 movers	3 to 5 hours	About $500 to $800
2 bedroom townhome	3 movers	4 to 6 hours	About $850 to $1,300
3 bedroom house with garage	4 movers	6 to 8 hours	About $1,800 to $2,500
Charlotte to Concord, 3 bedrooms	4 movers	7 to 9 hours	About $2,000 to $2,800

Moving Between Charlotte and Concord

This is one of the most common routes in the region. Uptown Charlotte to downtown Concord is roughly 20 to 25 miles, well inside North Carolina’s 35-mile hourly limit.

• Route. I-85 is the direct route, with US-29 as an alternative through University City.
• Traffic. I-85 between Charlotte and Concord is busy at both rush hours. A mid-morning departure with a loaded truck is usually best.
• Billing. The drive is part of the hourly time, so traffic shows up on the bill.
• Two different jobs. An apartment in Charlotte and a house in Concord need different planning at each end. Tell the mover about both.

Many people heading north from Charlotte compare Concord with Lake Norman. Our guide to Mooresville moving costs covers that option.

Coverage

North Carolina’s basic value protection is free and pays 60 cents per pound. A 40-pound television is covered for $24 at that level.

Full value protection costs 75 cents per $100 of declared value, with a minimum declared value of $4 times the weight of the shipment. Items worth more than $100 per pound must be listed in writing. Whichever level you choose applies to the whole shipment and must be chosen before the move starts.

Ways to Lower Your Cost

1. Move Tuesday through Thursday.
2. Move between October and April.
3. Avoid the last three days of the month and race weeks.
4. Pack before the crew arrives. Our packing guide shows how.
5. Take apart beds and tables.
6. Clear the driveway so the truck can park close.
7. Get a written estimate at least five business days ahead.

Tip: Ask the mover to price the job with three movers and with four. On a three or four-bedroom home, the bigger crew often finishes so much sooner that the total is lower.

Moving to Concord

If you are relocating, our guide to moving to Concord covers the city, and our list of the best Concord neighborhoods helps you choose where to live.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do movers cost in Concord, NC?

Local moves average about $430 for a studio up to $3,519 for five or more bedrooms. A two-bedroom move averages about $902.

Are Concord moves billed by the hour?

Yes, if the move is 35 miles or less. North Carolina prices moves of 36 miles or more by weight and distance.

When is the cheapest time to move in Concord?

A weekday between October and April, away from the end of the month and from race weeks at the speedway.

Do I have to get a written estimate?

You are entitled to a free one if you ask at least five business days before the move. Ask early.

What does basic moving coverage pay in North Carolina?

Basic value protection pays 60 cents per pound. Full value protection costs extra and covers declared value.

How much does a long distance move from Concord cost?

Moves of 100 miles or more typically run $1,440 to $8,160 or more, priced by weight and distance.

Get a Concord Moving Estimate

Road Haugs Moving & Storage handles local and long distance moves, packing, storage, piano and specialty moves, apartment and senior moves, and commercial relocations across Charlotte, Cabarrus County, and Union County.

Our Concord Movers operate under USDOT 2535952 and hold a 4.9 Google rating from more than 850 reviews. Call (704) 492-5311 for a written estimate on your Concord move.