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Butter Brothers brings premium moving to Austin apartments, from studios to 3-bedrooms, with trained crews and a free, no-obligation quote for every move. Most 1-bedroom apartments take 3–5 hours and most 2-bedrooms take 4–6 hours. The biggest time-savers are an elevator reservation, a parking spot close to your door, and being packed before the crew arrives.
How long does an apartment move take in Austin?
Typical times for apartment moves within Austin. You pay for actual time, so stairs, long walks and elevator waits matter.
| Apartment size | Typical time | Crew |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or single room | 2–3 hrs | 2 movers |
| 1-bedroom | 3–5 hrs | 2 movers |
| 2-bedroom | 4–6 hrs | 2 movers |
| 3-bedroom | 4–7 hrs | 3 movers |
Every apartment is different, so every move gets a free, no-obligation quote. Get your free quote or see how movers charge.
Your building checklist
Apartment moves can go fast or slow based on the building, not just the furniture. Call your leasing office (at both places) about these as soon as you have a date.
Since you pay by the hour, every minute the crew spends waiting on an elevator or walking from a far-off parking spot is on your bill. Ten minutes of planning saves real money.
Moving into a high-rise? Read our guide to freight elevators, COIs and building rules.
- Reserve the elevatorAsk for the freight or service elevator, if there is one, and book a time block that covers your whole move. Do it at both buildings.
- Reserve the loading dockIf your building has a loading dock or bay, book it. It's usually the shortest path from the truck to the elevator.
- Ask where the truck should parkOur box trucks don't fit in most parking garages. Ask where a moving truck can park, and if you need a permit or a reserved spot.
- Ask about moving hoursMany buildings only allow moves at certain times or on certain days. Book your movers inside that window.
- Get the building's mover requirementsSome buildings ask movers for paperwork, like a certificate of insurance. We provide certificates of insurance quickly; just send us your building's requirements.
- Measure the big piecesSofas, sectionals and headboards vs. the elevator, hallways and doors. Tell us about anything that looks tight.
What adds time to an apartment move
Stairs. No elevator? No problem. The crew carries everything up and down the stairs. It takes longer than an elevator, so tell us your floor and how many flights when you book, and we'll plan the crew and time around it.
Elevators. A reserved elevator is the fastest way to move. A shared elevator during busy hours is the slowest, because the crew waits every trip.
Walking distance. The walk from the truck to your door matters. A long walk across a complex or a parking garage adds carry time on every trip.
Heavy items. Pianos, safes and anything over 300 pounds get a specialty quote, reviewed by a manager first.
What's included
- 2 or more trained, background-checked moversNever just 1.
- Box truck, dollies, blankets and toolsEvery crew comes fully equipped.
- Furniture wrapped and paddedPlus protection for hallways, floors and door frames.
- Beds and tables taken apart and put back togetherPart of your moving time, with no extra fee.
- The clock starts at the first itemNot when the truck leaves our shop.
We work with apartment communities across Austin
From downtown high-rises to garden-style complexes, we know how Austin apartment buildings run on moving day. Ask your leasing office if they work with Butter Brothers.
Booked in 3 easy steps
Most people are booked in one phone call. Our phones are answered 9am–6pm, 7 days a week.
Get your free quote
Tell us about your move online, or call us at (512) 676-5375.
Confirm & book
We confirm the details, you pick a protection plan, and a deposit (applied to your final bill) locks in your date.
Moving day, done right
Your crew shows up ready, protects your home, and handles the heavy lifting.
Apartment moving questions
How much does it cost to move a 1-bedroom apartment in Austin?
Most 1-bedroom apartment moves take 3–5 hours with 2 movers. Your cost depends on that time, your stairs and elevator, and your date, so we give every move a free, no-obligation quote.
How much does it cost to move a 2-bedroom apartment in Austin?
Most 2-bedroom apartment moves take 4–6 hours with 2 movers. Stairs, elevators, parking and packing change the time, so we give every move a free, no-obligation quote.
Do I need to reserve the elevator?
Yes, if your building has one. Reserve the freight or service elevator for your whole move window at both buildings. Since you pay by the hour, it saves you money.
What if my building has no elevator?
We carry everything up and down the stairs. Stairs take longer, so tell us your floor and the number of flights when you book and we'll plan the crew and time around it.
Where will the moving truck park?
Ask your building. We need a spot for a large box truck as close to your door as possible. Our trucks don't fit in most parking garages.
Do you move high-rise apartments downtown?
Yes. Reserve the elevator and loading dock, ask the building where the truck should park, and tell us when you book so the crew can get straight to work.
Do you take apart beds and furniture?
Yes. Beds, desks, tables, couches and shelves are taken apart and put back together as part of your moving time, with no extra fee.
Movers across Austin & Central Texas
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