Your Twin Cities Moving Questions, Answered
Here are the questions St. Paul, Minneapolis, and metro residents ask the Fisher family most when planning a move. Don’t see yours? Call (888) 711-4778 and we’ll get you an answer within one business hour.
How much does a local move in the Twin Cities cost?
It depends on the size of your home, the distance, the access (steep St. Paul staircases, a high-rise COI, snow-and-ice paths in winter), and the time of year. Local crews run $125/hr for two movers, $165/hr for three, and $215/hr for four, though most homes book a flat rate instead, roughly $400 to $650 for a studio up to $3,040 to $4,800 for a four-bedroom. Dale maps one flat written rate before move day, so nothing gets added after the truck is loaded.
Do you need a deposit to hold my date?
A small booking deposit, usually $100 to $200, reserves your move date and comes straight off your final bill. The exact terms are spelled out in the written flat rate the Fisher family sends you before you commit to anything.
Are you actually licensed and insured?
Yes. Fisher Transfer is fully licensed and insured across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and we hold US DOT and MC authority for interstate moves. We carry $1M cargo coverage and full liability on every job, local or long-distance.
How early should I book, and does winter change things?
Late spring through the U of M and college student-move season is our busiest stretch, so we suggest locking in at least 3 weeks out for a preferred date and a morning start. Winter moves book up around month-end too, and we plan extra time for snow, salted paths, and freeze-thaw on old stairs. Quieter weeks usually need 7 to 10 days, and we can sometimes fit smaller last-minute moves.
What comes standard with a local move?
A standard job includes blanket-wrapping your furniture, loading, transport, and unloading where you want it, plus basic disassembly and reassembly of beds and tables. In winter we add floor protection against slush and road salt at no extra charge. Packing materials, full packing, piano moving, and gun-safe rigging are add-ons, and Dale prices them into the flat rate up front.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancel more than 48 hours before your scheduled move and there is no fee. Inside 48 hours, a fee may apply based on the crew time we have already set aside for you. The specific terms are written into your flat-rate estimate.
Can you handle long-distance moves out of Minnesota?
Yes. We run interstate and long-distance moves out of the Twin Cities with our own crew and US DOT authority. Common runs include the Twin Cities to Chicago, Milwaukee, Denver, and beyond. You get a binding written estimate before anything is loaded.
Can you move me out of a downtown high-rise or a loft conversion?
Absolutely. We work downtown skyway high-rises, warehouse-loft conversions, and condos that need a reserved freight elevator all the time. When you ask for a quote, tell us the floor, the stairway or elevator situation, and the parking, and we'll handle the Certificate of Insurance with the building before move day.
Do you offer storage between move-out and move-in?
Yes. When your dates don't line up, we keep your things in our own heated, climate-controlled warehouse, which runs about $90 to $250 per month depending on unit size. That matters through a Minnesota winter, when an unheated unit is no place for furniture. Rates and details go in your moving estimate.
What happens if something gets damaged?
Every move carries $1M cargo coverage, with $0.60/lb released value standard and 1–3% full-value protection available. If an item is damaged, call us right away. We document it, walk you through the 9-month claim window, and resolve it directly. Your belongings are our responsibility from the first box to the last.
Is Fisher Transfer a real moving company?
Yes. Fisher Transfer is a licensed moving and storage company based in St. Paul, MN. The Fisher family has run it since 2010, and we handle every move with our own trucks and our own W-2 crew. From your first call to the last box unloaded you work with our team, never a subcontractor, and your information is never shared or sold.
How does the quote process work?
You reach out by phone or through the website, and we go over the details: home size, origin and destination, move date, and any special items like a piano or gun safe. Dale builds one flat written rate that accounts for stairs, the high-rise COI, the parking, and the winter weather, confirms the crew, schedules the move, and follows up to make sure it went right.