
For A Move That Feels Less Like a Chore and More Like a Fresh Start.
Moving shouldn’t keep you up at night. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the packing, organizing, and heavy lifting—but you don’t have to tackle it alone. At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Columbia, we’ve spent the last thirty years helping homeowners and businesses move forward with confidence. From your initial call with our local move consultants to the moment we deliver your final box, our proven process is designed to make your transition smooth and worry-free. Our customer-centric approach, robust resources, and unwavering dedication to the community ensure you’re never left guessing about “what’s next.” Not only have we maintained an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, but we’ve also been voted as Columbia's Best Moving Company by Columbia Metropolitan Magazine readers for 26 consecutive years. So, call us today to experience the peace of mind that comes with choosing the MOVERS WHO CARE®!
We understand that a reliable and careful moving team can make all the difference. That’s why we only hire and train the best: our movers are thoroughly vetted, insured, and bonded, so you can relax knowing your belongings are protected from start to finish. Think of us as your personal moving guides. Whether you’re moving a few blocks or across the country, we offer a range of professional services such as local and long-distance moving, full and partial packing services, in-home consultations, internal moves, and storage options. No hidden surprises, no headaches.
Local moving is what started our brand more than 35 years ago, and we take pride in exceeding our customers’ expectations! We offer a professionally trained and background checked moving team to ensure your belongings are handled with care and that your move runs smoothly.
Often times during the home or business moving process, one important aspect can get overlooked: storage. Finding a reputable facility where you can store your belongings short or long-term is crucial. At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, we offer warehouse and vaulted storage options for our customers, making us a one-stop shop for all moving and storage needs.
Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, we’ll get you there. We specialize in long-distance moving, keeping your items safe and secure along the way with the same customer service excellence our reputation was built upon.
Having more than 35 years of experience as the leaders in the moving industry, we’ve learned a thing or two when it comes to packing efficiently. We offer a variety of packing services, from just a few items to an entire home or business. If you’re looking to do it yourself, our locations carry all of the necessary supplies.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK’s Carry Crew service allows you to hire move help by the hour to load and unload your rental truck or storage container. Our professional moving teams can provide this new moving labor service and save you the hassle of heavy lifting.
Ensuring you have the right supplies and boxes to complete your next home or business move is crucial to the success of the move, and luckily we’ve got you covered. We offer a wide selection of competitively priced moving boxes and packing supplies at our locations all across the country.
Our team is familiar with many of the apartment communities, assisted living facilities, and housing developments in our area. Being so close to the University of South Carolina, we are also prepared for the inevitable rush of under and upperclassmen each semester. From just a single furniture piece to an entire estate, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Columbia has what it takes to get the job done safely and efficiently. We are veterans in the moving industry and have experience transporting pianos, gun safes, grandfather clocks, as well as many other large or unique items.
Running your business effectively can be difficult, but moving your business is a different kind of challenge. Luckily, our team of movers has the skills and experience to relocate your business without interrupting your day-to-day operations. We’ll take the time to understand your organization and create a custom moving schedule that aligns with your unique business needs. We can even accommodate evenings and weekends if that’s all your schedule allows. So, whether you’re relocating to a new office in downtown Columbia or looking to rearrange your existing office, you can rely on the MOVERS WHO CARE® to handle all your business moving needs.
Here at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, we've got you covered with 100% secure indoor storage that won't break the bank, and we're all about transparency – no sneaky long-term contracts or hidden fees here. Need some flexibility for your home move? No worries! We can smoothly transition your stuff from your place right into our safe storage, for as long or as short as you need. Planning to jazz up your home with some renovations? Awesome! Let us handle the move of your furniture and treasures into storage while the magic happens. Once your place looks brand new, just give us a ring, and we'll bring your stuff back, placing it exactly how you want. Whether you've got a couple of boxes, a bunch of knick-knacks, or some fancy antique furniture, we've got storage units in different sizes to fit your unique needs.
Moving or relocating from your family home to an assisted living facility, or retirement complex, can be a difficult and emotional transition. Our team at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Columbia understands the level of care and compassion that is needed when helping our community’s seniors and their families with their moving needs. We live by THE GRANDMA RULE®, which means to treat each of our customers as if they were our own grandmother. So, you can rest assured knowing that your loved ones are working with a moving company that truly cares. Whether you are downsizing to a smaller home, relocating to an apartment, or moving into a retirement community, our team of moving professionals will ensure that all of your precious belongings are transported safely to their new home. We’ve also built great relationships with many of the assisted living facilities in Greater Columbia, so we can handle all the logistics to ensure that the move is easy and stress-free.
Hey USC students, listen up! We know those campus move-in and move-out days can be a real hassle, but no worries – we've got your back. We can zip through your entire move in just a few hours, saving you from the stress, sweat, and awkward friend compensation conversations. And hey, if you need some storage space during the summer move-out chaos, we've got your back on that too. This year, let TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® handle the heavy lifting – just give us a shout, and we'll tackle the hard work for you. Easy peasy!
Let's face it – packing up a whole house is right up there on the list of projects nobody likes. From sorting out kitchen cabinets to tackling closets, kids' rooms, toys, the basement, and even the garage – it's like solving a giant puzzle with boxes. But hey, no worries, we've got your back! Packing isn't just a boring chore; it's the secret sauce for a smooth and safe move. Surprisingly, a well-packed move can slash your moving costs by a whopping 50%! Here's the scoop – choosing TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® can save you money in the long run, not to mention saving you from headaches and backaches. And guess what? We offer free estimates – a deal that's hard to pass up. Let us handle the packing for your next move, and you'll be thanking us later!
Packing doesn’t have to be overwhelming! TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® makes it easy with a wide range of affordable boxes and packing supplies, including everything from tape to specialty boxes designed for delicate or irregularly shaped items. Proper packing is critical to a smooth move, and with the right supplies, you’ll keep your belongings safe and organized. Also, if you place an order with our Columbia office over $100, we’ll personally deliver the boxes to your doorstep!
VOTED BEST MOVING COMPANY IN COLUMBIA FOR 25 YEARS IN A ROW! We are so honored to be awarded the title of #1 moving company in our great city of Columbia! We're thankful to have the best customers in the world, and we look forward to providing the best possible moving service for many years to come. THANK YOU, COLUMBIA!
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(Video starts out with the title "Moving Tips" displayed across the screen)
(Video cuts to a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Franchise Office Manager with a moving truck in the background)
When you're moving, you kind of have boxes all over the place.
I always recommend to have a clear path.
And if you want it to go faster, put a clear path
(Video shows a mover carrying a chair down a customer's hallway in their house)
and put the boxes towards the door.
That way they can just grab them and go.
(Video cuts to a mover with a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK moving truck in the background)
Being prepared, It's so many times we've, we've gone into customer homes where they weren't ready.
Like, you know what I mean?
Don't get me wrong, It's hourly,
(Video cuts to a franchise moving truck backing up)
but we're here to try to make you better in there.
(Video cuts back to mover)
But it's like we've come to some that they look like they just woke up that morning "Like, hey, I'm, I think I'm gonna move today" like, you know?
(Video cuts to the Warehouse Manager of the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Franchise)
Get a big sharpie, label every box and what room it's going to go into.
(A mover is shown unloading a loaded up MOVING TRUCK)
You're moving into a multi-family home, make sure that, you know, everything's labeled on what floor, whether it's going to an attic, to a basement, to
a kitchen, to a first bedroom, a second bedroom,
(Video cuts back to warehouse manager)
make that plan and have it all down on a piece of paper.
It will make your life a whole heck of a lot easier.
(Video cuts to operations manager)
Be honest on your estimate.
And then you get there and like, oh surprise, we got three more rooms.
We'll get it done, but it's nice heads up.
(Video cuts to an In-Home Estimator)
No loose items. So try and have everything boxed up, packed up, taped up.
The more organized you can be, the better your move goes.
(Video cuts a move manager)
You be ready and we're ready.
(Video and music end with the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK word logo and the video title "Moving" below it.
(Video starts out with Ukulele music in the background with three movers carrying boxes out of a customers home. The video title "Selecting a Moving Company Two Men And A Truck" is displayed on the screen)
(Video cuts to an interview of a customer service representative for a local Two Men And A Truck franchise.)
So finding a moving company can be difficult because moving is a very stressful situation.
A lot of times it comes, um, very unexpectedly.
Um, so they have to make, um, a very quick decision.
Um, and sometimes it's not the most informed, um,
and those that can make it very difficult.
(Video cuts to a Two Men And A Truck operations manager sitting at his desk)
Being able to move, you're, you're moving your whole life, you want to be able to make sure
whoever you choose can do everything you need, whether that's, you know, getting rid of any items you don't want anymore,
whether they can move every item that you have, you know, some moving companies may not be able to move certain things.
So a lot of people wanna be sure they choose a moving company that, you know, they could fully trust.
(The title "Guaranteeing security with your movers" displays on the screen for a few moments)
(Video cuts back to the customer service representative)
A reputable Moving company is usually licensed, bonded, and insured.
(Video cuts to a moving truck with the back opened)
(Two Movers carry a couch into the back of the moving truck)
Um, which basically means we're, we're registered with the state or, um, that we're operating in as well as, um, if someone were to get hurt on the job, the homeowner is protected
by our license and bonding.
(Video shows an employee typing on her computer)
Online reviews definitely have a, a very big effect on, you know, your, your business.
(Another employee using their computer)
So whenever I'm looking to go buy something online.
(Video cuts back to employee typing on her keyboard)
I'm, I'm, you know, looking at the reviews first and seeing what, what other people have said about, you know, set product or company.
(Video cuts back to operations manager sitting at his desk)
So you definitely wanna be able to take care of people where you can.
So, you know, you have those overwhelming positive reviews.
(video then shows the title "know what your paying for")
(Video cuts back to the customer service representative)
Two Men And A Truck deposits um are usually pretty low, um in terms of the total move cost.
(One mover is setting up orange in the road behind the moving truck)
And then they, for the most part are refundable up until a certain point.
(video show a mover carrying a wheel chock)
Um And they're applied to the move total.
(Video cuts back to the customer service rep)
They're not an additional fee.
(Video cuts to the title "Communication during the move process)
(Video cuts to the operations manager)
Communication is very important during the moving process.
(Customer service rep answering the phone)
Uh A lot of customers have, you know, they're always gonna have questions
that come across, you know, during the move.
(Video cuts to a moving truck driving in a parking lot)
And sometimes they're wondering if, you know, guys can take extra items and maybe the guys aren't quite sure.
So they'll be able to, you know, reach out to us and ask us if you don't have a good communication to start in the day, then things get kind of confusing.
(Video cuts to an interview of one of the movers)
Um for instance, for addresses and things like that or like even getting like carpet shield down for them just to make sure that their homes protected.
It's not um it's not a good thing to have them in the, in the dark about things.
It's good to be as open as you can with them and be as comfortable as you can with them just to kind of get them through the Day.
(Video ends with a call to action and the Two Men And A Truck logo and tagline "Movers Who Care")
(Video Starts out with the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Logo and piano music in the background)
(Video cuts to the title of the video "What Movers Can't Move")
(Video cuts to the words "What Items Won't You Move From My Garage" and cartoon graphic of a small garage with stuff piling out of it)
(A narrator begins speaking)
My garage is jam packed with stuff.
Are there any items you can't move for me?
(Video cuts to a graphic of the word "NO" with different hazard symbols in the letters. Underneath the graphic are the words Flammable, Explosive, Corrosive.)
Regardless of the circumstances, we will not move any flammable explosive or corrosive items.
(Video cuts to a graphic of a green tractor)
If you want us to move your lawnmower, snow blower or other machines that run on gasoline,
(A Gas tank appears and the tractor flips upside down and drains gas into the gas tank)
please be sure to drain the tank prior to moving day.
(Video cuts to a graphic of a bag that says "super plant grow, make your plants growier, fertilizer on it")
There are a number of hazardous materials we can't move including fertilizer,
(A fire extinguisher appears of the fertilizer)
fire extinguishers,
(A graphic of a car battery and multiple batteries appears above the other graphics)
batteries,
(A bottle of bleach graphic appears)
household cleaners
(A propane tank moves across the screen with fire coming out of the bottom of it, making it look like a rocket)
and propane tanks.
(Video cuts to the "NO" graphic that appeared already)
For a complete list of hazardous materials, we won't move, contact your local two men in a truck office.
My house is full of potted plants.
(Video cuts to a gold pot, then a catus grows out of the pot)
How would the movers handle those?
(A series of animals move across the screen behind the cactus plant. Animal noises can be heard in the background)
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK doesn't transport any living things including plants and animals, depending on the weather.
Our trucks can get very hot or very cold inside.
There's also a lack of good air flow in the trucks.
Please be sure to make other arrangements for moving your pets and plants.
(The words "Will They Move My Food" appear on the screen)
I'm concerned my frozen food will thaw in your truck during the move.
What should I do?
(A variety of different cartoon food s appear on the screen)
For a variety of reasons Two men in a truck can't move perishable items including fresh refrigerated and frozen foods.
These items can rot spoil and smell in the truck.
Try to plan your meals to minimize the amount of food you have left.
(The words "Movers Can't Move Food" slow appear on the screen as the foods disappear one by one)
Come moving day, you will be responsible for transporting it or giving it away.
(Video cuts to the words "What personal items should I move" displaying on the screen)
What personal items should I plan to move myself?
(Video cuts to a graphic of cartoon jewelry, cash, and two stick figures with the words "take important items with you" at the above it)
We recommend cash, jewelry, photographs and important papers be taken with you as well as other items that may have strong
sentimental value.
(The RX symbol representing pharmacy appears on screen. Then a pill bottle appears on screen)
We also don't move prescription drugs because we don't want to pack anything on the truck that you may need in case of a life threatening illness.
(A table with pills on it appears)
(Video cuts to a graphic of a pill bottle, first aid kit, toilet paper, and a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Moving Day Box)
If you have items that you can't live without, we recommend keeping them with you during the move.
(Video cuts to a series of words of the things movers cannot move including the words "Movers Will Not Move," "Hazardous Materials," "plants and animals," "perishable items," "prescription drugs," "money," "sentimental and important items," and the disclaimer at the bottom "For a complete list, please contact your Local Two Men And A Truck Office.")
These are just some examples of items that we don't allow on the moving trucks for a complete list.
Please contact your local two men in a truck office by planning ahead.
You can help avoid last minute problems making moving day less stressful.
(Video ends by cutting to the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK stick figure logo, tagline "Movers Who Care," and the company website.)