Mechanicsville Movers. Guaranteed to Show. Nothing Hidden.
Most Mechanicsville moves: $200–$350 · 2-person crew · rate locked before we start
Get My Mechanicsville Quote →$5 to reserve · pay after the move. Free cancellation 48 hours before your move. Takes 60 seconds. Or call (804) 944-8877 for same-day crews.
Most movers quote one price and hand you a different bill at the door. We lock the rate before we touch a single item. No stair fees, no truck fuel surcharges, nothing added at the end. You rent the truck, our university-student moving crew handles every box, every stair, every piece of furniture.
Our movers are professionally trained, licensed, and insured. If a mover arrives 30 minutes after the scheduled start, $50 comes off your bill.
Hourly rate
Locked upfront, no add-ons
40,000+
Moves since 2017
7 days
A week
$0
Hidden charges
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
50+ five-star moves in the Richmond area
From our Richmond-area customers.
Reasonable pricing in comparison to hiring a moving company.
“Very simple and easy service. Mover was professional and easy to work with. Reasonable pricing in comparison to hiring a moving company.”
Christina Burnette
Google review · Richmond, VA · Oct 2026
friendly and got the job done right
“I had a wonderful experience with Undergrads Moving! The movers were friendly and got the job done right. Highly recommend!”
Sharma W.
Google review · Richmond, VA · Sep 2026
Booking was easy, pricing was fair, and the service was excellent.
“Booking was easy, pricing was fair, and the service was excellent. Jumal and Luke were polite, professional, and friendly, and they were careful and thoughtful with our items. Wonderful experience!”
Laura Reiner
Google review · Richmond, VA · Sep 2026
able to get the job quickly done in the window of time I had
“I was able to request two movers to help the same week I was moving. Jamal and Dublas were both very professional and they were able to get the job quickly done in the window of time I had.”
Megan Fowler
Google review · Richmond, VA · Sep 2026
arrived early and got everything moved in short order
“Easy experience moving a few pieces of furniture. Demetrius and Matthew arrived early and got everything moved in short order. Would use again.”
Greg Brock
Google review · Richmond, VA · Sep 2026
GETTING AROUND
Trucks and drive times for Mechanicsville moves
Mechanicsville is about 12 minutes (6 miles) from central Richmond without traffic, and the same crews cover both.
Close by, we also move people in Sandston (6 miles away), Glen Allen (7 miles away) and Midlothian (10 miles away).
You rent the truck and our crew does the loading and unloading. A 15-foot truck fits most 1–2 bedroom apartments, a 20-foot most 2–3 bedroom homes, and anything up to 26 feet drives on a standard license. Truck size guide
Nearest U-Haul pickups to central Mechanicsville
Highlander Auto Sales
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer · 0 mi
8063 A Mechanicsville Trnpk, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Mechanicsville
U-Haul Moving & Storage · 0.4 mi
8083 Elm Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
AE Auto Paint LLC
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer · 0.7 mi
8238 Mechanicsville Tpke, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
U-Haul locations from uhaul.com, checked October 2026. Distances are from the center of Mechanicsville. Drive times are without traffic.
Tell us your home size. We name the exact truck, and the crew meets you at your door.
Mechanicsville movers that show up on time, or $50 off your move
If a mover arrives 30 minutes after the scheduled start, let us know and we'll take $50 off your bill. Every crew member is a background-checked university student.
Read the full guarantee →WHERE WE WORK
We move people all over Mechanicsville
We know the streets, the buildings, and the parking situations in every neighborhood.
Mechanicsville
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Atlee
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Cool Spring
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Hanover Courthouse (nearby)
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+ surrounding areas
Not sure if we serve your area? Call (804) 944-8877 — we'll let you know in 30 seconds.
Part of our Richmond service area — or see all cities.
Other Richmond area cities
Also serving the Richmond metro
We have Richmond movers available all over the Richmond metro. See other locations we service below.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
What to know about moving in Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville is a family-oriented suburb northeast of Richmond in Hanover County, with 1970s-2000s ranchers and two-story homes, good schools, and easy access via Route 360 and I-295. The neighborhoods are low-density with wide driveways, so move day here is usually straightforward. Plan around the Route 360 commuter traffic if your route runs through it at rush hour.
Peak season
May, June, August
Weekend slots fill 2–3 weeks out during peak months. Book early.
Crew recruited from University of Richmond (nearby), university-affiliated, background-checked, accountable.
MECHANICSVILLE BY THE NUMBERS
Mechanicsville at a glance
37K
Population
$370,000
Median home value
$1,400/mo
Median rent
25%
Renters
50+
Moves in the Richmond area
Major employers we move
Relocating to Mechanicsville for work? Most local moves cost less than your first month's rent.
Join our customers across the Richmond area.
Vetted crew. Hourly rate, nothing hidden. We show up. Back it with $50.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked about Mechanicsville moves
How much does it cost to move in Mechanicsville?
Every move is priced by the hour. The rate is locked before we start, with no stair fees, fuel surcharges, or hidden add-ons. Two movers run $112 per hour, and most moves run $200–$350 total for a 2-person crew over 2 to 3 hours. Larger homes that need a third mover or more hours run higher, with the rate locked before we start. Truck rental is separate if you need one. If we finish early, you pay less.
Do I need to provide a truck?
We're labor-only movers. You rent the truck from U-Haul, Penske, or Budget. We handle all the loading, unloading, and heavy lifting. We'll tell you the exact size to get and can book it for you if you want.
What's the Show-Up Guarantee?
We're confident enough in our show rate to put $50 behind every booking. We've completed 50+ moves in the Richmond area. If a mover arrives 30 minutes after the scheduled start, let us know and we'll knock $50 off your final bill.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Undergrads is a fully licensed and insured moving company in every market we serve, including Mechanicsville. Every move includes $1,000 in damage protection. If you're moving into a high-rise or building that requires a Certificate of Insurance (COI), contact us. We handle COI requests before move day.
What neighborhoods in Mechanicsville do you serve?
We serve all areas of Mechanicsville including Mechanicsville, Atlee, Cool Spring, Hanover Courthouse (nearby), and more. If you're anywhere in the Mechanicsville metro area, we can likely help. Call (804) 944-8877 if you're unsure.
Where can I pick up a U-Haul near Mechanicsville?
The closest U-Haul pickups to central Mechanicsville are Highlander Auto Sales (8063 A Mechanicsville Trnpk, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, 0 miles); U-Haul Moving & Storage of Mechanicsville (8083 Elm Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, 0.4 miles); AE Auto Paint LLC (8238 Mechanicsville Tpke, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, 0.7 miles). Tell us your home size and we'll name the truck to reserve, and our crew meets you at your door.
How far is Mechanicsville from Richmond?
About 12 minutes (6 miles) from central Richmond without traffic. Mechanicsville is part of our Richmond service area, so the same crews cover both, at the same hourly rate, locked before we start.
How quickly can you schedule a move?
Same-week scheduling is available in Mechanicsville most of the year. Weekend dates in peak season (May–September) fill fast; book early if you have a fixed date. We're available 7 days a week.
Can I cancel or reschedule my move?
Yes. Cancellation is free 48 hours before your move, and rescheduling costs nothing with the same notice. The $5 reservation simply holds your date; you pay for the move after it happens.
The last time you'll stress about moving day.
University-student moving crew. Hourly rate locked before we start. Walk into your new place knowing every detail was handled.
Weekend dates in November are filling fast.
Get My Mechanicsville Quote →Background-checked
every crew member
$1,000 protection
on every move
Show-Up Guarantee
$50 if we're late
$5 to reserve
pay after · free cancellation 48 hrs out
VISIT OR CALL
Undergrads Moving Richmond VA
2920 W Broad St Suite 114Richmond, VA 23230View on Google Maps
Open 7 days a week, 8 AM – 10 PM. Same-week scheduling usually available.