Mash Movers posts its rate, $209 an hour for three movers and a truck, which makes this the easiest Austin comparison we've run. We set it against our labor-only crews and do the math on a two-hour job.
The short version
- Mash Movers is an East Austin company started in 2016, and it posts its rate: $209 an hour for three movers and a 16- or 20-foot truck, with a 2-hour minimum.
- Reviews are strong on both platforms, Google 4.8 from 226+ and Yelp 4.9 from 163+, and about 98% of Great Guys reviewers who rated affordability scored it positively.
- Travel time beyond 15 minutes from its East Austin office is billed, so moves out to Round Rock, Leander or Buda cost more.
- A two-hour job is $418 with Mash, truck included, or $224 with us plus the truck you rent. If the rental costs less than the difference, we're cheaper.
Trying to choose between Mash Movers and Undergrads Moving in Austin? Well, you came to the right place. We checked: Mash posts its rate right in its FAQ, $209 per hour for three movers and a truck, and Extra Space Storage (September 2026) lists it at 4.8 stars on Google and 4.9 on Yelp.
Spoiler alert: we're Undergrads Moving, so this comparison is in part a shamelessly self-promotional tactic. However, we did read the reviews and run the numbers. Read below, and make up your own conclusions.
How they compare
Mash Movers is an East Austin company started in 2016 by Seth Whaland and staffed, in their words, by local artists and musicians. If you know Austin, you know that tracks. They run small box trucks sized for downtown alleys. We're labor-only: you rent the truck, and our student crews load and unload it.
| Mash Movers | Undergrads Moving | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | Three movers and a 16- or 20-foot truck | Two movers; you rent the truck |
| Hourly rate | $209 (their FAQ) | $112 |
| Minimum | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Travel time | Billed beyond 15 minutes from their East Austin office | No fuel or stair fees |
| Deposit | None; pay when the job is done (EASTside Magazine, 2023) | $5 reservation; you pay after the move |
| Reviews | Google 4.8 from 226+; Yelp 4.9 from 163+ | Google 4.8 from 223+ in Austin |
| Crews | Local artists and musicians; no subcontractors | University students |
What Mash does well
- A posted price. Most Austin movers make you call. Mash prints the rate, the minimum, and how travel time works. We do the same, so we notice.
- Value reviewers agree on. Great Guys Moving scores Mash 9.04 out of 10 across 414 reviews (June 2025). About 98% of reviewers who rated affordability scored it positively.
- Trucks that fit Austin. A 16-foot truck gets into loading docks and alleys where a 26-footer can't.
- Yelp and Google agree. That's unusual. Yelp usually runs lower.
Where reviewers push back
- Damage disputes. moveBuddha (October 2026) found 8 negative reviews out of 220, several describing damage to furniture or walls and a dispute over responsibility. Great Guys' accident-handling score is 4.46 out of 10, from only 12 ratings.
- Travel time adds up outside East Austin. Their own example: Mueller to Round Rock adds 45 minutes to the bill.
- Limits. No grand pianos, pool tables, or most hot tubs. Federal records show them licensed for Texas moves only.
When to pick them instead of us
Go with Mash if you want the truck and a third mover included, you live near East Austin, and your move fits in a 20-foot truck. At $209 an hour all in, that's a fair deal, and we'd say so to a friend.
Skip them if: you're far from 78702 and travel time will stretch the bill, or you already have a truck or container booked.
The Undergrads comparison
Both of us will load a rental truck or container. Mash asks you to supply the moving blankets and ratchet straps for those jobs, at the same $209 rate. Our two-mover crew is $112 per hour, locked before arrival.
Run a two-hour job both ways: $418 with Mash, truck included, or $224 with us, plus the truck you rent. If the rental costs less than the difference, we're cheaper. If not, Mash is. We told you this was even-handed.
Bottom line
Mash is the closest thing on this list to how we think about pricing, and they're a good pick for a small in-town move. If you're loading your own truck, or you're out in Leander or Buda, our Austin movers are likely the lower total (shameless self-promotion). With us you get licensed and insured movers, along with a full support team if your plans change. Get Austin rates and do the comparison yourself. The math is the argument.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mash Movers charge?+
Mash's FAQ lists $209 an hour for three movers and a truck, with a 2-hour minimum. Travel time beyond 15 minutes from its East Austin office is billed on top.
How does Mash bill for travel time?+
Any travel beyond 15 minutes from the East Austin office goes on the bill. Mash's own example: a move from Mueller to Round Rock adds 45 minutes.
What won't Mash Movers move?+
Grand pianos, pool tables and most hot tubs. Federal records also show Mash licensed for Texas moves only.
Will Mash load a rental truck or container?+
Yes, at the same $209 rate. For those jobs, Mash asks you to supply the moving blankets and ratchet straps.
Does Mash Movers require a deposit?+
No. According to a 2023 EASTside Magazine interview, you pay when the job is done.
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