U of M Student Run · Minneapolis, MN

MOVINGMADEHONEST.

Flat rates. Real people. Zero hidden fees. We're U of M students who built the moving company we always wished existed — affordable, careful, and we show up.

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$200
Starting price
25mi
Free radius
5★
Google rating
$0
Hidden fees
Gopher Moving & Hauling
Your Future Crew
Gopher Moving & Hauling · Minneapolis

"We started this because we're students who've moved too many times on a tight budget and got burned. So we built the company we always wanted — real prices, real people, no games."

2–3
Person crew
U of M
Student run
Flat rates — quoted before we touch anything
25 free miles — transparent pricing beyond that
We text back within the hour

Simple process

FOUR STEPS.
ZERO STRESS.

1
Send us your details
Fill the estimator or text photos of your space. Takes 2 minutes. No phone call required.
2
Get your flat rate
Instant quote online or within the hour by text. One price, all-in, no surprises on move day.
3
Confirm & deposit
Accept the quote, send a small deposit to lock your date. Job booked. You're done for now.
4
We show up & deliver
Crew arrives on time, wrapped and ready. Pay the balance when we're done and happy.

What we do

TWO WAYS
WE SHOW UP.

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Moving Service

Residential and commercial moves across Minneapolis and the metro. Truck, crew, and every supply included — one flat price.

$200 and up, all-in
  • Studio from $200
  • 1BR from $275
  • 2BR from $550
  • 3BR+ from $825
  • 25 free miles — then per-mile after
  • Flat rate, no hourly clock
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Hauling & Junk Removal

Furniture, appliances, metals, and more. We take it. You forget it ever existed.

$100 per item and up
  • Single items from $100
  • Half truckload from $300
  • Full truckload from $550
  • Furniture, appliances, metals taken
  • Scrap metal & A/C units accepted
  • Same-day available

Free instant estimate

GET YOUR
REAL PRICE
RIGHT NOW.

No phone tag. No waiting. Fill out the form, get a flat rate — then confirm, negotiate, or pass. Your call, zero pressure.

After you get your quote
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Hit Confirm — enter your info, we lock in your date within the hour
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Hit Negotiate — tell us what works, we'll find a number together
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Hit Decline — no hard feelings, no follow-up spam
"We respond to every confirmed quote within the hour — usually much faster." — The Crew
Job details
What's included in your base price
Your base price covers 1 bedroom set per bedroom (1 bed, 1 dresser, 2 side tables, up to 10 boxes each), plus 1 living room set (1 couch + 1 sofa chair + 1 coffee table + 1 entertainment center) and 1 kitchen table set. So a 2BR gets 2 full bedroom sets. Anything beyond that is an extra — add them below.
Extra inventory Add anything beyond your base
Bedroom
Extra bed (King/Queen) +$30
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Extra bed (Twin/Full) +$20
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Extra dresser +$15
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Extra side table +$10
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Extra boxes (per 5) +$10
0
Living Room
Extra couch / sectional piece +$35
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Extra sofa chair +$15
0
TV +$20
0
TV stand / entertainment center +$15
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Bookshelf +$10
0
Kitchen / Dining
Extra kitchen table set +$20
0
Extra chairs (set) +$15
0
Appliances
Refrigerator +$40
0
Washer +$40
0
Dryer +$40
0
Stove / oven +$40
0
Dishwasher (standalone) +$40
0
Office Bundle
Office bundle +$30
Desk + office chair + 2 bookshelves — all included in one flat add-on
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Heavy / Specialty +$75 each
Piano / upright
0
Safe
0
Exercise equipment (per piece)
0
Patio / Outdoor Furniture
Patio furniture items
1–4 items: free · 5–10: +$10 · 10+: +$20
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Service add-ons
Mattress bag covers Protects your mattress during the move
Twin cover +$10
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Full cover +$10
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Queen cover +$10
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King cover +$10
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Add junk haul to this move Optional
Have stuff to haul out during your move? One crew, one trip — add it here.
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Your flat-rate estimate
$550
Based on your inventory + logistics
Base price—
Extra inventory$0
Access / stairs$0
Service add-ons$0
Mileage (past 25 mi)$0
Tell us what you're thinking — we'll text back fast.

Almost there — just a couple details to lock it in

YOU'RE ON THE LIST!

We'll text you within the hour to confirm your date and sort the deposit. Can't wait to help!

The crew

REAL PEOPLE.
REAL STORY.

We're University of Minnesota students — and yeah, we've all moved way too many times on a tight budget. Dorm to apartment. Apartment to apartment. Off-campus. Back home for summer. We know the drill.

Every time, same problems: movers who quoted one price and charged another. Crews who didn't show up. Companies that treated your stuff like it was already trash. We got fed up with it.

So we built Gopher Moving & Hauling — the company we always wished existed. Flat rates. Careful hands. We pick up the phone. We show up when we say we will. And we actually care about your stuff because we've been in your shoes.

THE GOPHER PROMISE

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We quote before we start — no surprises at the end
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We wrap your furniture properly — every single time
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We show up when we say — no ghosting, ever
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We text you back — usually within 30 minutes
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If something goes wrong, we make it right

Why Gopher

WHAT MAKES
US DIFFERENT.

01

Flat rates, always

You know the price before we touch a single box. No clock-watching, no bill shock when the truck pulls up.

02

We actually respond

Text us. DM us. Use the estimator. We get back to you within the hour — usually in 30 minutes.

03

Student pricing, real service

Affordable because we keep overhead low — not because we cut corners on how we handle your stuff.

04

We know the city

Minneapolis neighborhoods, U of M dorms, Dinkytown, Uptown — we know every parking situation and narrow staircase.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU
If we're late without notice, your move gets a $25 discount — automatically.
If anything gets damaged through our fault, we make it right before we leave.
If our quote changes, you'll know before we do anything — never after.

We're U of M students with our reputation on the line every single job. A bad review from a neighbor or classmate hurts us more than it would a big company. That's exactly why we work harder to get it right.

What people say

REAL WORDS
FROM REAL MOVES.

5.0
Google Reviews — Add yours here

"Moved my entire 2BR in under 5 hours. On time, wrapped everything carefully, and the price was exactly what they quoted. No games whatsoever."

Sarah K.
2BR move · South Minneapolis
Google Review

"End of semester and I was panicking. Texted at 9am, got a quote by 9:30, booked by 10. Moved out by 2pm. These guys are the real deal."

Marcus T.
Studio move · Dinkytown
Google Review

"Basement full of junk. Flat price upfront, showed up same day, done in two hours. Cleanest haul I've ever seen. Will absolutely use again."

Linda M.
Full junk haul · NE Minneapolis
Google Review

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Common questions

STUFF PEOPLE
ALWAYS ASK.

Do you charge by the hour or flat rate?
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Always flat rate. We quote a single price before the job starts — regardless of how long it takes. No clock-watching, no stress.
What's included in the price?
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Everything needed for your move — truck, fuel, and the full crew. One flat price quoted before we start. No surprises.
How do I book? Do I need to call?
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No phone call needed. Use the estimator on this page, hit confirm, and we'll text you within the hour. Or just text us directly — whatever's easier.
How far in advance do I need to book?
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Ideally 3–7 days, especially weekends and month-end. During end-of-semester (May) spots fill fast — book early. We can sometimes do same-day junk removal.
What if my price changes from the estimate?
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We'll always tell you before we start — never after. If the job is significantly different from what was described, we discuss and agree before proceeding.
Do you take everything in junk removal?
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We're selective — we focus on furniture, appliances, and metals with resale or scrap value. This lets us price lower than most. Mattress disposal fees may apply.
What areas do you serve?
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Minneapolis and surrounding areas. The first 25 miles are included in your flat rate — after that, a per-mile charge applies and we'll tell you exactly what that adds before you commit.
Are you insured?
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Yes — we carry general liability and cargo insurance. Your belongings are covered while in our care. Ask us to send proof of insurance anytime.

Let's talk

REACH OUT.
WE'LL RESPOND.

Text or call
(612) 382-9148
Fastest way to reach us — we reply within the hour
Email
your@email.com
For quotes, questions, and booking
Service area
Minneapolis & surrounding
First 25 miles included — per-mile rate after that.
Hours
7 days a week
Early morning to evening — we work around your schedule
SEMESTER ENDING SOON?

May move-out week in Minneapolis books faster than any other time of year. If you're planning an end-of-semester move, lock in your date now — don't wait until the week of.

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