Experienced Local Moving Services in Eau Claire, WI
Daymakers Moving & Storage provides local movers in Eau Claire, WI, from our office at 6445 Scully Drive. Our trained Daymakers employees use our own trucks to move houses, apartments, and the duplex units common near UW-Eau Claire, and we plan each move around stairs, parking, and your lease dates.
Book a free walkthrough in person or by live video. You'll get a written estimate listing the crew size, truck, and any add-ons before moving day.
What Shapes a Local Move in Eau Claire
A move across town covers only a few miles, but four local conditions affect how long it takes. Our top-rated moving company in Eau Claire, WI, accounts for each one before scheduling your crew.
Older Homes, Stairs, and Basements
Historic Randall Park has some of the city's oldest houses, and older homes often have narrow staircases and tight landings. In a house like that, one sectional or solid-wood dresser can set the pace of the whole move.
In Putnam Heights and other postwar ranch-home neighborhoods, most furniture sits on one level, so the carry stays shorter. Basement pieces such as a chest freezer or treadmill still need their own plan.
Upper Duplex Units Near Campus
Many rentals around Randall Park and the Third Ward are upper and lower duplex units. An upper unit puts every dresser, desk, and mattress on a full flight of stairs, which adds time to each trip to the truck.
The Late-May and June 1 Lease Turnover
Many campus-area rentals turn over on June 1, and some leases end several days earlier, in late May. Property managers often use that gap for cleaning and repairs, which leaves tenants a short window to move out and move in.
Winter Parking Rules and Snowbanks
The City of Eau Claire enforces alternate-side parking on all city streets from November 1 to May 1, between midnight and 7 a.m. Posted no-parking signs and declared snow emergencies take priority. Plowed snowbanks can also narrow side streets, so we confirm the truck's parking spot in advance.
Local Moving Services We Offer in Eau Claire
You choose how much of the move you want us to handle, from loading and transport alone to a full pack and unpack.
Full-Service Household Moves
A full-service move covers disassembly, wrapping in moving pads and blankets, loading, transport, and reassembly at the new address. Our trucks carry dollies and straps, plus floor runners and padding that protect floors and doorframes at both addresses.
Apartment and Duplex Moves
Apartment and duplex buildings often set rules for move times, key returns, and parking. Share those rules when you book, and our apartment moving services team plans the crew size and arrival time around them.
Packing and Unpacking
Our packing services cover a full home or just the kitchen and breakables. The crew packs with new boxes, packing paper, tape, bubble wrap, and mattress covers, labels every box, and can unpack at the new address. Anyone moving with us also gets recycled boxes and packing paper free of charge.
Senior and Downsizing Moves
Moving a parent out of a longtime family home usually takes more time than a standard move. Our senior moving services run at the household's pace, and we coordinate with the family members handling the details.
Pianos, Gun Safes, Mowers, and ATVs
Our Eau Claire crews move pianos, gun safes, pool tables, riding lawn mowers, golf carts, and ATVs. List each one on your quote request, along with where it sits, so we can plan the equipment and crew size for the lift.
Get your written estimate. Call or request a quote online, and we will schedule a walkthrough at your home or by video.
How Your Local Move Works, Step by Step
All of our local moving services follow the same four steps, so you know the plan before moving day.
1. Free Walkthrough and Written Estimate
We walk through each room with you in person or over live video, check the stairs and any basement, and note the garage contents and heavy pieces. You then receive a written estimate listing crew size, truck size, and add-ons such as packing, a piano, or storage.
2. Prep Before Moving Day
Check the parking signs on your block, and clear a driveway spot if snow covers the ground. Set aside valuables and important documents to carry yourself, and remove flammable or hazardous items, which our crews cannot load.
3. Moving Day: Wrap, Load, and Transport
The crew pads and wraps furniture, protects floors and doorframes, and loads the truck so the rooms you need first come off first. Your belongings stay on Daymakers trucks from door to door, with no load transfers or third-party movers.
4. Unloading, Reassembly, and Final Walkthrough
At the new address, the crew sets furniture in the rooms you choose and reassembles what we took apart. Before leaving, we walk through the home with you to confirm everything is where you want it.
What Affects the Cost of a Local Move in Eau Claire
Each estimate reflects household size and the difficulty of the move. The factors below shape that number.
| Cost factor | How it changes your move |
|---|---|
| Home size and inventory | More rooms and furniture call for more crew members and more time. |
| Stairs and carry distance | Upper duplex units, basements, and long carries from the curb add labor. |
| Packing | Full packing adds labor and materials, and packing your own boxes reduces both. |
| Specialty items | Pianos, safes, pool tables, and ATVs need extra hands and equipment. |
| Moving date | End-of-month dates, summer weekends, and the days around June 1 tend to book up first, while midweek, mid-month dates usually leave more openings. |
Know your number before you book. Request a free quote, and we will send a written estimate based on what you are actually moving.
Why Eau Claire Households Choose Daymakers
Daymakers Moving & Storage has moved households in Wisconsin and Minnesota since 2015.
Our Own Trucks and Employee Crews
We operate as a licensed carrier, not a broker, so we never resell your move to another company. Your movers are Daymakers employees who complete in-house training and a background check, and the same crew loads and unloads your home.
Ratings and Memberships
Our Eau Claire location holds a 5.0-star rating from 84 Google reviews, and 98 percent of Daymakers customers say they would recommend us. We are BBB accredited and members of the Wisconsin Movers Association and the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce. In Eau Claire, we also handle same-day, long-distance, and commercial moves.
Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities We Serve
We move households across the city, including Historic Randall Park, the Third Ward, Eastside Hill, North Side Hill, North River Fronts, Putnam Heights, Westridge, Shawtown, the Upper Westside, Buffington, and the Airport neighborhood.
We also move customers between Eau Claire and Altoona, Lake Hallie, Chippewa Falls, Fall Creek, and Menomonie. Moves within 100 miles count as local, and our long-distance movers in Eau Claire handle destinations beyond that range.
Local Movers in Eau Claire, WI: Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about booking a local move with us.
Do Eau Claire's winter parking rules affect moving day?
Usually not. The alternate-side rule applies only overnight, from midnight to 7 a.m., so it rarely affects a daytime move. Snow emergencies and posted no-parking signs still apply, so clear a driveway spot if you can, and tell us about any signs on your block when we confirm the date.
My lease near UW-Eau Claire ends in late May, and the new one starts June 1. What are my options?
Book as soon as you know both dates, since the days around June 1 tend to fill quickly. If the gap leaves you between homes, our storage services can bridge it. We load on move-out day, store your belongings, and deliver them when the new unit is ready.
Can I pack some rooms myself and have you pack the rest?
Yes. With partial packing, you might box clothing, books, and linens yourself while our crew packs the kitchen, glassware, and artwork. Tell us during the walkthrough which rooms you will handle, and your estimate will cover only the packing you hand to us.
How far ahead should I book local movers?
Call as soon as you set your closing or lease date, especially for an end-of-month date or a summer weekend. If your date is close, our same-day movers in Eau Claire can take short-notice moves when the schedule allows.
What items won't the crew load?
Our crews can't load propane tanks, gasoline, paint, paint thinner, cleaning chemicals, or ammunition. Plan to carry cash, jewelry, medications, and important documents in your own vehicle, and empty the fridge and freezer before moving day. If you're unsure about an item, ask during the walkthrough.
Schedule Your Free Walkthrough
Schedule your move. Call (715) 410-4054 or request a free quote online. We will arrange a walkthrough at your current address or by video, send your written estimate, and reserve your date once you approve it.
Daymakers Moving & Storage, Eau Claire Office
Address: 6445 Scully Dr Suite 4, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: (715) 410-4054
Email: daymakersmoving@gmail.com
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday, 8 am to noon; Sunday, closed