Hourly pricing. Ranch homes, colonials, basement content, Schoolcraft apartments. We know Livonia and we move it right.
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Livonia is a Wayne County suburb with distinct residential characters depending on where you are in the city. The Five Mile corridor is lined with 1950s ranches that were solidly built and have basements full of a lifetime of belongings. Larger colonials sit off Seven Mile and Eight Mile with multiple floors and staircases that require a thoughtful move plan. The north end near Farmington Hills has seen newer construction that brings its own layout considerations. And along Plymouth Road near Schoolcraft College, there is an active apartment market with regular turnover. These are all different jobs that require different crew approaches and we have done all of them in Livonia many times over.
Basements are one of the most consistent challenges in a Livonia home move. A 1950s or 1960s ranch with a full basement can have more usable square footage underground than above. Workshop equipment, storage shelves, furniture, appliances, and decades of accumulated items all need to come out safely before anything else. We plan for it up front and factor it into the estimate so there are no surprises when the crew opens that basement door.
Every Mantis move in Livonia starts with a written hourly estimate before anyone shows up. The clock starts when the first item moves, not when the truck parks. Furniture gets wrapped in blankets before it leaves the room. When the last piece is placed and you have done the walkthrough, the clock stops and the job is done.
Every service below is priced by the hour, not a flat rate. You pay for actual time worked and nothing else.
Livonia's housing stock ranges from compact 1950s ranches with full basements to larger colonials on multi-story footprints. We assess each home's specific layout before move day and crew accordingly. Whether it is a tight ranch staircase or a wide colonial entry with heavy furniture, we plan for what your specific home requires.
Learn More →Basements in Livonia homes often hold as much as the living spaces above. Workshop equipment, stored furniture, seasonal items, and appliances all need to come out carefully. We plan for basement content in the estimate and build it into the crew size and time allocation so it does not create unexpected overages on move day.
Learn More →The apartment market along Plymouth Road near Schoolcraft College is active year-round with regular turnover. We know the buildings in that corridor, plan crew size and equipment to match your unit, and price every job by the hour so a small move does not cost what a flat-rate company charges for a large one.
Learn More →Livonia to Plymouth, Northville, and Novi are common routes we run. Short local jobs are where hourly pricing saves you the most money. An efficient crew with a prepared household finishes faster, and that savings goes directly back to you. No flat-rate padding for a move that does not need it.
Learn More →If you have arranged your own truck or have a PODS container at your Livonia address, Mantis provides the loading and unloading crew. We bring dollies, moving blankets, furniture straps, and stretch wrap. You manage the vehicle reservation. We manage the physical work. Labor-only jobs are billed hourly with a two-hour minimum.
Learn More →Senior moves in Livonia often involve homes that have been occupied for decades, which means more items to assess and more decisions to make on move day. We coordinate every detail in advance, handle fragile and high-value items with extra attention, and take the time to place furniture exactly where it needs to go.
Learn More →Moving from Livonia to another state? A one-way truck rental with Mantis loading labor typically saves real money compared to national carrier flat rates. We pack the truck for long-distance transit, secure everything for highway travel, and price the loading work by the hour. You drive or fly. We load.
Learn More →When your new home is not ready on the same day you vacate your Livonia address, Mantis can load your belongings into a storage facility or container and return when you are ready to receive them. We coordinate both stages of the process and bill every hour of work at the same straightforward rate.
Learn More →Three steps. No fine print. The clock only runs while we are actually working.
Call (248) 773-4884, text, or fill out the form at the top of this page. Give us your Livonia address, move date, approximate room count, and any details about basement content, stairs, or access. You get a written hourly estimate the same day. No obligation to book.
We factor in your home type, basement scope, and any access considerations specific to your Livonia address. We confirm crew size and equipment before move day and give you an arrival window in writing. Every question gets answered before the truck leaves our yard.
The crew arrives with a fully equipped truck and does a quick walkthrough to confirm priorities and access. The clock starts when the first item moves. The clock stops when the final piece is placed at the destination and you have walked the rooms with us. That window of time is your entire bill.
I really enjoyed the service from Demetrius and his team. They packaged all my belongings, wrapped all my furniture, and brought everything into my new home neatly. They showed that they care for the job they do and make sure customers are 100% satisfied. I would highly recommend Demetrius and his crew.
Demetrius, josh and airon were magnificent from start to finish. The packing, the service — everything was on point. They move like a team, the communication through the move was beautiful. This company needs an option for 100 stars because they deserve it.
Demetrius and his crew were phenomenal! They came and wrapped up my furniture and moved it into my new house. If I could give 10 stars I would, great job fellas
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