Professional, Comprehensive Moving Services for Seniors
If you're retiring to a new home or senior living community or you’re someone helping an older relative with an upcoming move, United Van Lines can take care of all the details of your relocation.
Our average rating is 4.5 out of 5
America’s #1 Mover® for Seniors and Retirees
For nearly 100 years, families have relied on United Van Lines to assist them with their moves, and your family can, too. As America’s #1 Mover®, we’ve helped millions of Americans relocate, and our specialized moving services are tailor-made for seniors and retirees.
- No upfront down payment or deposit required to book a move
- Full-service options are available with the flexibility to mix, match and customize services based on your needs
- Move coordinators offer step-by-step guidance throughout the moving process
- Flexibility to choose a home survey — an in-person survey at your home or a virtual one — whichever you prefer
- Access all the details of your move easily via the digital MyUnited Move Portal
Our average rating is out of 5
We’ll Handle the Tough Jobs for You
When you make a full-service move with United Van Lines, you can rest assured that we will do our best to ensure that everything will be handled properly and professionally. There’s no need for you to do the heavy lifting, the furniture-wrapping or figure out how to protect your fragile items. United Van Lines can take care of it all. Every moving quote from United Van Lines includes:
- A personal move coordinator
- Loading, transportation, and unloading of household belongings
- Full-Value Protection (unless waived)
- Standard transport of appliances (service/disconnect/connect not included)
- Standard furniture placement
- Qualified drivers and equipment
Our average rating is out of 5
We’ll Tailor Moving Services That Fit Your Needs
Packing and Unpacking
We offer full and partial packing services designed especially with seniors in mind, and we’ll ensure your belongings are carefully handled. We can also help you settle into your new place with unpacking and debris removal services, customized to fit your pace and budget.
Packing and Unpacking Services
Moving Services for Large or Fragile Items
Worried about moving fragile and one-of-a-kind pieces? United Van Lines can help you move specialty items with care, from fragile heirlooms to large, complex-shaped furniture and other items. Our specialty moving services can also include custom crating to ensure all your belongings arrive at your new home safely.
Specialty Moving Services
Short- and Long-Term Storage
Whether you’re downsizing, need extra space or you just want some extra time to decide how to arrange your belongings in your new home, United Van Lines’ storage services can be tailored to your needs. We provide short-term and long-term storage with flexible options to best suit your needs.
Nationwide Storage Services
Debris Removal
Not sure what to do with all your empty boxes after you’ve unpacked? Let us take care of it for you. Our movers can return to your new residence within 30 days of your move to collect empty cartons and packing materials and waste.
Picking the Ideal Location for Your Next Chapter
Are you hoping to be closer to family and friends when you retire? Are you looking for a fresh start in a warm climate? Do you want to move to a place where you can continue working and enjoy a vibrant cultural scene? There’s a lot to consider when you pick a destination for the next phase of your life.
In this guide to the Best Places to Retire in the U.S., we’ll help you narrow down your search by prioritizing what matters most to you, from the cost of living to the climate.
Helping Your Loved Ones Move for Retirement
If you’re helping a parent or older relative or friend relocate, there will be more to the move than just packing and unpacking. Leaving behind a beloved home, neighborhood and — in some cases — a fully independent lifestyle can be a challenging adjustment.
In our Checklist for Moving Older Parents and Relatives, we provide some tips to making this big transition easier for everyone.
Why Move with United® Van Lines?
Packing up and moving a life’s-worth of belongings is a big decision. When you choose United®, you can rest assured your relocation is in good hands.
Our Past Customers Say It Best
Don’t take our word from it. Hear what families across the U.S. have to say about our senior moving services. These are just a few of the highly favorable reviews from millions of satisfied United Van Lines customers.
I was so grateful we chose to use United. The process was transparent and there were no surprises. Everyone was courteous and professional.
Kristen A.
Moved from Waterloo, IL to Cypress, TX
Every person involved (on-site estimate, packing, loading, delivery, unpacking) was extremely professional and went over-and-above to ensure that the process was as stress-free as possible for my elderly parents.
Laura N.
Moved from Fayetteville, NY to Lake Oswego, OR
Our experience was outstanding. We moved my 98 year old mother from small independent living apartment at a Senior facility in San Antonio, Texas to an assisted living situation in Leesburg, Virginia. The crew went the second mile to help both in loading and unloading.
Mike L.
Moved from San Antonio, TX to Leesburg, VA
Essential Moving Checklists from the Pros
Simplify your relocation with these professional moving resources. With these checklists and guides, you can streamline your move, minimize stress and stay organized from start to finish.
Guide to Moving Long Distance with United Van Lines
Our step-by-step guide to moving long-distance covers everything you need for a seamless move, from securing moving quotes to packing strategies and tips for settling in.Senior Moving Checklist
The more time you give yourself to plan your move, the better. See how to map out a week-by-week moving calendar, from scheduling an in-home moving estimate to determining when to pack each room of your house.Downsizing Tips for a Move
Paring down your belongings can be the single hardest part of any move. Our comprehensive guide to downsizing for a move will help you decide what to keep, sell, give away and store.Packing the First Night Box
The first few days in your new home can be daunting if you’re not prepared. See how to pack a “first night” kit with a few must-haves to make settling in easier.Move-Out Checklist
When moving day arrives, there will be many opportunities to lose focus. Use these planning tips for move-out day to keep yourself calm, energized and on track.Destination Checklist
The last phase of the move is often the most overlooked: moving in. Follow these seven tips for moving into a new place, from transferring your magazine subscriptions to finding new doctors for yourself and your pets.
Moving Resources
Whatever services you may require for your upcoming move, United Van Lines is here to serve your needs.
On our moving blog, you’ll find resources to help make relocating easier. Explore our moving guides to popular cities and states around the country. Get our secrets to decluttering before a move. Check out the latest edition of House Key magazine, our exclusive digital guide to moving to get our very latest tips on packing, unpacking and settling in.
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