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Local moving in Burbank costs $119–$189/hour depending on crew size, plus a $50 flat truck and fuel fee, with a 3-hour minimum on all moves. A 1-bedroom apartment move starts at $407. A 3-bedroom home runs $845–$1,163. These are the current rates charged by Eagle Star Moving, Burbank’s top-rated local moving company (638 five-star Google reviews, USDOT #4202673).
How Much Do Movers Cost in Burbank? Pricing by Home Size
The table below shows estimated costs for a local move within Burbank using Eagle Star Moving’s current rates. All moves have a 3-hour minimum charge.
| Home Size | Crew | Rate | Est. Hours | Total (cash) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | $119/hr | 3 hrs minimum | from $407 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | $119/hr | 3–4 hrs | $407–$526 |
| 2 Bedroom | 3 movers | $159/hr | 3–5 hrs | $527–$845 |
| 3 Bedroom | 3 movers | $159/hr | 5–7 hrs | $845–$1,163 |
| 4 Bedroom+ | 4 movers | $189/hr | 6–9 hrs | $1,184–$1,751 |
All totals include the $50 truck/fuel fee. Cash rates shown. Card payments add 10%. Actual time depends on access, elevator, and stairs.
What’s Included in the Moving Rate?
Eagle Star Moving includes the following at no extra charge on every Burbank move:
- Furniture wrapping and padding on all items
- Floor and wall protection
- Disassembly and reassembly of standard furniture
- Certificate of Insurance (COI) for any Burbank building that requires it
- Freight elevator reservation coordination
- Parking permit coordination where required
- Written estimate before any work begins
What Factors Affect the Total Cost of a Burbank Move?
Elevator Access in Downtown Burbank Buildings
Moves in high-rise buildings on Olive Ave, San Fernando Blvd, and Orange Grove require the freight elevator — which limits how fast items can move between floors. A 3rd-floor apartment in a high-rise typically takes 30–45 minutes longer than the same apartment in a 3-story walkup, because multiple elevator runs are needed. Budget extra time if your building has one freight elevator shared with other move-ins.
Stairs and Floor Level
Every floor above the first adds time. A 3rd-floor walkup with no elevator adds roughly 20–30% to total move time compared to ground level. Eagle Star Moving does not add a surcharge for stairs (up to 4 flights), but the extra time is reflected in the total hourly bill.
Distance Between Locations
Local moves are billed door-to-door from arrival to job completion — driving time between your pickup and drop-off locations counts. A move within the same Burbank neighborhood is faster than a move from Burbank to Glendale or Studio City. Eagle Star Moving does not add a travel time fee for local moves within a standard radius.
Parking Access for the Moving Truck
If the truck cannot park within 50 feet of the entrance, carry distances increase and the move takes longer. In Downtown Burbank, parking is sometimes limited in front of larger apartment complexes. Eagle Star Moving handles parking coordination and permit requests before move day — but difficult truck access still adds time to the clock.
Volume and Specialty Items
Large quantities of furniture, full garages, or specialty items like pianos, safes, and pool tables take more time and sometimes require additional equipment. Eagle Star Moving handles piano moves and white-glove specialty moves in-house with no extra company or subcontractor involved.
Burbank Moving Costs: What Does NOT Add to Your Price
Some moving companies in Los Angeles charge extra for services that Eagle Star Moving includes as standard:
- COI documentation — free, provided to any Burbank building that requires it
- Elevator coordination — handled before move day, no surcharge
- Piano and specialty item moves — no additional company or equipment fee
- Same-day moves — billed at standard hourly rates, no rush surcharge
- Stairs up to 4 flights — no stair surcharge
- Parking permits — coordinated by Eagle Star Moving at no charge
How to Get an Accurate Estimate for Your Burbank Move
Call (323) 826-5052 with the following information:
- Pickup address and drop-off address
- Floor level and elevator access at both locations
- Home size (number of bedrooms, garage, storage unit)
- Any specialty items: piano, safe, pool table, oversized furniture
- Preferred move date
Eagle Star Moving provides a written estimate confirming crew size, hourly rate, fuel fee, and estimated total. No deposit required to hold a date.
How Does Eagle Star Moving Compare to Other Burbank Movers?
Eagle Star Moving is the highest-rated moving company in Burbank with 638 five-star Google reviews and a 5.0 rating — more verified reviews than any other local Burbank moving company. Licensed under USDOT #4202673, fully insured, operating out of 4205 W Burbank Blvd #101 since 2018.
Key differentiators:
- No brokers, no subcontractors — the crew that arrives is your crew for the entire move
- Written estimate before work begins — no surprise charges at the end
- COI provided free to every Burbank building that requires it
- Same-day availability — call (323) 826-5052 to check open crew slots
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