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Moving to and from Houston, Texas with Long Distance Moving Experts

Is Houston, Texas your dream city? Are you perhaps considering moving to Houston? You have made the right decision! Houston is an amazing place to live in. However, there are several things you need to know when it comes to moving to another country. Before you start your relocation process, it is essential that you find a reliable moving company. If you’re looking for affordable cross county movers – look no further! Long Distance Moving Experts will be available to you 24/7, day and night – everything you need to do is just give us a call! Some of the services we offer are:

  • Moving supplies – these include moving boxes, harnesses, plastic wraps, and other packing materials
  • Long distance car transport
  • Interstate relocation – residential and corporate
  • Professional packing services – packing, unpacking, dismantling and reassembling
  • as well as many more!

Before you start to plan your relocation in depth, you might want to learn more about your future city of residence. You’re in luck! Long Distance Moving Experts have decided to save you a ton of time by searching the internet for you. We have compiled a short guide containing all the necessary information. Continue reading to find out why Houston is the perfect choice for you.

Our Services

  • House Moving

    We will grant you a wide range of moving services at competitive prices, among lowest on the market, and gladly alter our ways to accommodate your specific circumstances or demands.

  • Auto Shipping

    Need to ship your vehicle? Our highly trained drivers will deliver your precious car or truck to the new location.

  • Packing Services

    Packing can be the most time-consuming part of your moving.

  • Storage Services

    Long Distance Moving Experts will keep your belongings safe in our secured storage facilities & have it delivered to your new doorstep.

About Houston, Texas

Cyclists on a bayou boardwalk below downtown Houston glass towers

Houston is the most populous city in the entire state of Texas. It is also the 4th most populous city in the entire US. According to the 2014 US Census, it had a population of 2,239 million residents. Houston is the largest city in the southern region of the United States. It represents the seat of Harries County. Houston is the principal city of the Greater Houston metro area, the 5th most populated MSA in the US. Houston is located in the Southeastern part of Texas, very near the Gulf of Mexico. It was founded on August 28, 1836 near the Buffalo Bayou banks. It was later incorporated in 1837. Houston is the home of the Texas Medical Center and the world’s largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions. It is also the home of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where the Mission Control Center is located.

Weather in Houston, Texas

Medical center high-rises and oak trees along a street in Houston

Houston has a humid subtropical climate, which is typical for cities of the lower South of the US. Unlike many other cities of Texas, Houston is not located in the “tornado alley”. However, the spring supercell thunderstorms occasionally bring tornadoes to the area. The prevailing winds from the southeast and south bring heat and moisture from the nearby Gulf of Mexico. Temperatures commonly reach over 90°F during the summers. There is an average of 106 days per year with a high of 90°F. Humidity usually yields a high heat index. Summer mornings usually have over 90% relative humidity. Houston has excessive ozone levels and is ranked amongst one of the most ozone-polluted cities in the US.

Facilities in Houston, Texas

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Colleges in or nearby Houston

  • Houston Community College System
  • Lone Star College System
  • San Jacinto College
  • Other Community Colleges around Houston

Alvin Community College

  • Blinn College
  • College of the Mainland
  • Lee College
  • Wharton County Junior College

Public health institutions

  • Institute of Biosciences and Technology
  • Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing
  • Texas Southern University School of Pharmacy and Health Science
  • Texas Woman’s University Health Science Center Houston
  • University of Houston College of Optometry
  • University of Houston College of Pharmacy
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

Private health institutions

  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Memorial Hermann Clinical Innovation and Research Institute (CIRI)
  • The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
  • Texas Children’s Hospital

Law schools

  • Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
  • University of Houston Law Center
  • South Texas College of Law (Private)

Job Opportunities in Houston, Texas

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If you’re looking for new job opportunities to consider after your relocation, you should know that Houston has very good economy, and therefore, lots of employment opportunities. Here are the best employers which offer jobs in Houston, Texas:

  • Walmart
  • 37,000 employees
  • Memorial Hermann Health System
  • 24,108 employees
  • H-E-B
  • 23,732 employees
  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • 21,086 employees
  • McDonald’s Corp
  • 20,918 employees
  • Houston Methodist
  • 20,000 employees
  • Kroger
  • 16,000 employees
  • United Airlines
  • 14,941 employees
  • Schlumberger
  • 12,069 employees
  • Shell Oil Co.
  • 11,507 employees
  • Exxon Mobil Corp.
  • 11,000 employees
  • Texas Children’s Hospital
  • 10,992 employees
  • HCA
  • 10,830 employees
  • Landry’s
  • 10,800 employees
  • UTMB Health
  • 9,928 employees
  • Harris Health System
  • 9,174 employees
  • National Oilwell Varco
  • 8,960 employees
  • UT Health Science Center at Houston
  • 8,220 employees
  • Chevron
  • 8,000 employees
  • The Home Depot
  • 7,880 employees

Scheduling your relocation to Houston, Texas

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Are you ready to start planning out and organizing your relocation? If you are, then you should begin packing. If you need any help, such as moving tips and moving checklists, we will be at your disposal at any time. Our representative team will be more than happy to provide you with any additional information about our moving services, the prices and anything else you might want to know. Contact Long Distance Moving Experts today in order to schedule your relocation to Houston, Texas.

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Questions about moving to and from Houston

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Do you handle long distance moves to and from Houston?

Yes. Long Distance Moving Experts handles long distance moves to and from Houston. Any move that crosses state lines is considered to be a long distance move, and we can relocate you from any state in the USA.

How is the price of a move to and from Houston worked out?

No two relocations are alike. The cost of your long distance move will depend on the distance and the list of items to be moved; packing, storage, stairs, elevators and long carries change it too. We tailor each price to your needs and requirements.

Can I get a free estimate for a move to and from Houston?

Yes, both of our estimates are free: an in-house survey, where our representative makes an inventory of what needs to be moved, or a live video survey from your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Call 832-615-4706 or use the form on this page.

How long does a move to and from Houston take?

We would love to give you an exact delivery time, but we can’t predict road conditions, traffic and weather. That’s why we give you a timeframe for when you can expect us.

Do you move on weekends and holidays?

Yes, our customers can rely on our Long Distance Moving services all year round. Weekends and holidays are our regular moving days.

Can you ship my car or store my belongings as part of the move?

Yes. Our drivers can deliver your car or truck to the new location on open or enclosed trailers, and we can keep your belongings safe in our secured storage facilities for as little as a few weeks to a few years.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Long Distance Moving Experts is fully licensed and insured, USDOT 3767999, MC-1344030. You can verify both numbers on the FMCSA SAFER website.

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