Murphy Movers review 2026 (Memphis, TN)

Is Murphy Movers moveBuddha Certified?

Murphy Movers is not moveBuddha Certified. Certified movers are licensed carriers vetted by moveBuddha and spot-checked every quarter. They meet higher standards for insurance, pricing transparency, and customer care.

With a Certified mover, moveBuddha does the vetting for you and provides added protection. Murphy Movers hasn't gone through that certification process, so it's important to check licensing, insurance, estimates, and claims policies yourself before booking.

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** Local movers must hold insurance that meets state requirements for local moves. Interstate movers must carry auto liability of at least $750,000, general liability of at least $1M, and motor truck cargo coverage at or above $5,000 per vehicle and $10,000 per occurrence.

What services does Murphy Movers offer?

Murphy Movers offers local moves, long-distance moves, and senior moves.

Services offered

• Local & in-state moving
• Long-distance moving
• Senior moves

How much does Murphy Movers cost?

Murphy Movers does not publish hourly rates or flat fees publicly. Based on moveBuddha's data on moving companies operating in Tennessee, you can expect to pay approximately $117/hr. Total local-move costs from similar movers typically run $400–$750 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $850–$1,750 for a 2-3 bedroom, and $1,700–$3,400 for a 4+ bedroom home. Long-distance (500-1,000 mi) 2-3 bedroom moves from similar movers typically run $4,500–$7,500.

What similar movers typically bill for a local move

Full-service Tennessee moving companies similar to Murphy Movers typically bill the amounts below using a $117/hr rate for a 2-person crew and scaling up for larger homes that need more movers and hours.

• Studio / 1 bedroom$400–$7503–5 hours · 2 movers
• 2-3 bedrooms$850–$1,7505–8 hours · 2–3 movers
• 4+ bedrooms$1,700–$3,4008–12 hours · 3–4 movers

What similar movers typically bill for a long-distance move

Murphy Movers offers interstate moves, which are typically priced by weight and distance. Ranges below reflect totals from similar full-service Tennessee moving companies.

• 2-3 bedrooms$4,500–$7,500500–1,000 mi
• 4+ bedrooms$7,000–$11,500500–1,000 mi

How Murphy Movers compares with the top 6 Memphis movers

With a moveBuddha score of 3.52 out of 5, Murphy Movers trails the six top-scoring movers in Memphis, 0.86 points behind Cord Moving and Storage. Murphy Movers's score rests on 56 reviews, fewer than any of the six. Where Murphy Movers falls behind is industry experience, with the lowest industry experience score in the group.

The six highest-scoring local movers near Memphis, by moveBuddha score.

#	Mover	Score	Reviews	Google	Yelp	BBB
1	All My Sons Moving & StorageMemphis	4.56	3,422	4.6	1.7	A
2	Spyder Moving and StorageMemphis	4.52	80	4.7	1.0	D
3	TWO MEN AND A TRUCKMemphis	4.48	1,096	4.5	2.2	A+
4	The Armstrong CompanyMemphis	4.42	239	4.7	3.4	A+
5	Guardian Moving SystemsMemphis	4.42	217	4.7	3.6	A+
6	Cord Moving and StorageMemphis	4.38	266	4.7	2.7	A+
7	Murphy MoversThis mover · ranks #7	3.52	56	—	—	A+

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