Athens, GA movers
GoldStrap Moving helps households in Athens and Clarke County with residential moves, furniture moving, and loading and unloading. Many of our Athens jobs connect a home in town with a lake home or a family member near Lake Oconee.
Athens moves come in every size, from a single apartment to a full family home. We plan each one around your furniture, your timing and the access at both ends.
Where we move in Athens
- Houses in established neighborhoods such as Five Points and Normaltown
- Apartments, condos and townhomes around town
- Homes on the east and west sides of Clarke County
- Moves between Athens and Watkinsville, Greensboro or Lake Oconee
Apartments, stairs and parking
A lot of Athens moves involve apartment complexes, with stairs, elevators and limited truck parking. Before your move, ask your property office about move-in rules, elevator reservations and where a truck can park, and tell us when you book.
Older Athens homes can have narrow stairways, tight turns and original floors. We protect floors along the route, cover door frames and corners, and pad and stretch wrap furniture before it moves.
Timing around the busy weeks
Athens is a university town, so the start and end of semesters and home football weekends bring heavy traffic and a lot of other moves. If your date is flexible, a weekday or an off-weekend is usually easier. If it is not flexible, book early and we will plan the timing around the traffic.
Moving between Athens and the lake
Many Athens families have a parent, a second home or a new job near Lake Oconee, so moves between the two are common for us. A move like this connects two very different homes, often an apartment or in-town house on one end and a lake home with a gate and a long driveway on the other. We plan both ends before move day so the crew and the truck fit both.
Common Athens moves
- Moving from an apartment into a house
- Moving a parent from Athens to a home near the lake, or the other way
- Loading or unloading a rental truck or moving container
- Moving only the large furniture
- Single-item moves and in-home furniture moving
Beyond a standard move, we handle senior moves, packing and listing prep for sellers and their agents. Household moves are quoted as one written price, and every job follows the GoldStrap Standard.
What customers say
“I can’t say enough about how excellent my experience was working with GoldStrap for a recent urgent product move for one of my customers. They were responsive and scheduled a next-day move. There were problems that were encountered along the way, but they remedied them and took care of everything. I will use them again any chance I get!”
Nearby areas
We also serve Watkinsville, Greensboro, Lake Oconee, Union Point and Eatonton. If you are moving somewhere else, tell us where you are headed.
Athens moving questions
Do you serve all of Athens?
Yes. Send us your pickup and destination and we will confirm your move.
Do you move apartments in Athens?
Yes. Tell us about stairs, elevators and parking, and check move-in rules with your property office.
Can you move me from Athens to Lake Oconee?
Yes. Moves between Athens and the lake area are common for us.
Is there a charge for the drive to Athens?
Drive time is included in your written estimate, so you know the full price before you book.
Can I book only loading or unloading?
Yes. You can book loading only, unloading only, or in-home furniture moving.
How do I get an estimate?
Request one online or call (706) 224-4100. Tell us about your move and we will follow up.
Tell us about your move
Request an estimate and tell us where you are headed. GoldStrap Moving will review the details and follow up.