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Houston's Most Trusted Moving Company Since 1969

Since 1969, Houston families and businesses have trusted Johnnie T. Melia Moving & Storage for one reason: we treat every move as if it were our own. We are a second-generation, family-owned company based right here in Houston. Not a national franchise. Not day laborers. A real local team with 55 years of experience, full licensing, and a track record you can read in our 241 Google reviews.

Local moves. Long-distance moves. Offices, apartments, pianos, and safes. We handle it all.

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Houston Movers Known for Experience, Care, and Reliability

A+ Rated & BBB Accredited

A+ rated and BBB Accredited since our early years in business. We operate with full accountability and transparency on every move.

Outstanding Google Reputation

4.8 stars across 241+ verified Google reviews from real Houston homeowners and businesses. Read what they say at the link above.

Certified Professional Movers

ATA ProMover certified: the moving industry’s highest standard, held by fewer than 10% of U.S. moving companies. Awarded for licensing, insurance, and ethical practices.

Recognized Among Houston’s Best

Named one of the Best Movers in Houston by Expertise.com for our consistent results and customer service across decades of relocations.

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Why Homeowners and Businesses Choose Our Houston Movers

Homeowners and businesses rely on our Houston moving company for our experience, trained crews, and simple moving process.

Over 55 Years of Experience

Founded in Houston in 1969. Still family-owned and operated today. Our crews have navigated every neighborhood, high-rise, and tight-access street this city has. That experience is not something a newer company can replicate.

Licensed & Insured

TxDMV No. 0000005457. US DOT No. 436264. Agent for National Van Lines. Fully insured for cargo and liability. If a mover cannot give you these numbers on the spot, walk away.

Trained, Full-Time Staff

No day labor. No strangers hired off a staffing app. Every member of our crew is a full-time, trained employee who has handled hundreds of Houston moves. You will see the same professional faces from start to finish.

Timely & Transparent Service

We quote accurately and charge what we quote. No surprise fees on moving day. No bait-and-switch pricing. Clear communication before, during, and after every job. That is what 241 five-star reviews look like.

Personalized Moving Plans

A studio apartment on the 12th floor of a Midtown high-rise is not the same job as a four-bedroom home in Katy. We plan each move specifically: access routes, elevator booking, crew size, truck size, timing. Nothing is templated.

Clean, Well-Maintained Trucks & Equipment

Properly maintained trucks with furniture pads, shrink wrap, dollies, and tie-downs on every job. Our equipment is not an afterthought. A scratched doorframe or damaged piece of furniture tells us the crew was not prepared. Ours always are.

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Professional Moving Services in Houston

Local Moving

Residential and commercial local moves across the entire Houston metro. Same-day completion on most jobs

Long-Distance Moving

As an agent for National Van Lines, we coordinate interstate and long-distance relocations door to door, anywhere in the U.S.

Residential Moving

From studio apartments to five-bedroom estates. Every item handled with professional packing materials and trained technique.

Commercial Moving

Office and business relocations on your schedule, including evenings and weekends. Dedicated project manager on every commercial job.

Apartment Moving

High-rise elevator coordination, loading dock windows, narrow hallways. We handle building management requirements before moving day.

Packing Services

Full-service or partial packing using professional-grade materials. We also supply packing boxes and materials if you prefer to pack yourself.

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Proudly Serving Houston Neighborhoods

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We move customers throughout the greater Houston area every day. From the inner loop to the outer suburbs, our team knows the access points, traffic patterns, building rules, and local logistics that make a difference on moving day.

We regularly provide moving services in Spring Branch, Houston Heights, River Oaks, Montrose, Memorial City, Westchase, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, and Downtown Houston.

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What Our Houston Moving Customers Say

Don't just take our word for it. Here’s what customers say about their experience with our Houston moving company.

Lisa Reid Cole

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All the movers were just terrific! Worked hard and we’re very courteous and careful in moving even our most precious pieces. Their price was the most reasonable and they lived up to our expectations. They were also flexible when a hiccup showed up about our new road being resurfaced. I really appreciated their ability to push us back one day. I would definitely use them again.

Shannon Bell

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Guys were fabulous! Worked super hard and fast! Would recommend them to anyone!

Mark Roberts

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Excellent experience. Team took good care of my stuff and kept everything clean.

Grier Patton

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Ernest Hauser

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Drew

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Isaac and team were awesome would recommend them to all

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Our Moving Process In Houston

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Schedule your move with our team and receive a clear estimate.

Pack and Prepare

Our professional movers carefully pack and prepare your belongings for transport.

Safe and Efficient Delivery

We transport and unload your belongings safely at your new home or office.

Questions? We have answers

How long has Johnnie T. Melia been in business?

Since 1969. We are a second-generation, family-owned moving company based in Houston. Over 55 years, we have completed thousands of local and long-distance moves for Houston families and businesses.

What makes JT Melia different from other Houston movers?

Three things: we never use day labor, we have been locally owned and operated since 1969, and we are ATA ProMover certified — a designation held by fewer than 10% of U.S. moving companies. Every crew member is a trained, full-time employee.

Are you licensed and insured in Texas?

Yes. Johnnie T. Melia Moving & Storage is fully licensed by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV No. 0000005457) and carries cargo and liability insurance on every move. We are also a licensed agent for National Van Lines for interstate relocations. US DOT No. 436264

Do you move pianos, safes, and specialty items?

Yes. We have specialist equipment and trained crews for pianos (upright, baby grand, and grand), gun safes and document safes, fine art, antiques, and oversized items. These require a separate quote. Call us to discuss the specifics of your item.

Do you offer storage in Houston?

Yes. Our secure, monitored storage facility accepts short-term and long-term storage for households and businesses. Your belongings stay in our climate-controlled warehouse, not a shared public storage unit, until you are ready for delivery.