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Residential
Relocation,
Done Differently
Relocating a household is more than moving belongings, it’s managing change, minimizing disruption, and protecting what matters most. McCollister’s brings decades of transportation and logistics expertise to moves that require planning, coordination, and accountability.
Whether supporting an employee corporate relocation, assisting a government or military family, or managing a private household move, McCollister’s approaches residential relocation with the same discipline and care trusted by organizations across industries.
Our teams focus on:
- Advance planning and coordination
- Protection of your property, household goods, furnishings, and high-value items
- Clear communication and single-point accountability
- Flexible support for storage, third-party coordination, timing, and destination requirements
This approach reflects how McCollister’s supports corporate, residential, commercial, and government and military relocation programs across the country.
Contact UsOur Capabilities
Unlike traditional household movers, McCollister’s operates as an asset-based transportation and logistics provider. That means every residential relocation is treated as a managed project—not a one-size-fits-all move.
While every relocation is different, our residential services are designed to meet a wide range of needs:
- Household Goods Transportation: Local, long-distance, cross-country, and international residential moves managed by trained professionals.
- Packing, Crating and Protection: Careful handling and protection of property, furniture, personal belongings, and specialty household items.
- High-Value and Specialty Items: Support for items requiring additional care, coordination, or secure handling.
- Storage and Transitional Support: Short-term or long-term storage options to support flexible move timelines.
- Dedicated Move Management: A single point of contact to coordinate planning, communication, and execution.
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Who Is This For?
McCollister’s works with a broad set of residential relocation audiences.
Employee & Corporate Relocation
Organizations rely on us to support employee and executive relocations that require consistency, service accountability, and cost awareness while still delivering a positive experience for the relocating individual and family.
Government & Military
Families
McCollister’s has long supported military family relocations, understanding the unique demands, timelines, and expectations that accompany these moves.
Private & Individual Residential Moves
For individuals and families planning a household move, McCollister’s offers professional relocation services backed by the same infrastructure, safety standards, and experience trusted by commercial clients.
Students & Dorm Room Services
McCollister’s supports student and dorm room moves through our U-Pass Program, offering packing, transportation, and storage services designed around academic schedules and campus needs.
Moving Beyond
The Household
Residential moves often involve more than just household goods. McCollister’s offers professional auto transport services for individuals who want the same level of care and coordination for their vehicle as they expect for their home.
Personal vehicle shipping can be coordinated as part of a residential relocation or arranged as a standalone service. Options are available for snowbirds, daily drivers, classic cars, and high-value vehicles, with flexible scheduling aligned to your move timeline.
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Confidence With
McCollister’s
Choosing the right partner for a residential relocation means trusting more than just a moving crew, it means trusting the planning, people, and process behind the move.
McCollister’s brings decades of experience supporting residential, commercial, and military relocations, applying disciplined logistics practices to every household move. As an asset-based provider, McCollister’s maintains direct control over transportation, handling, and coordination, ensuring consistency, accountability, and care from start to finish.
Clients benefit from:
- A single point of contact throughout the relocation
- Trained, professional crews you can trust
- A safety-first culture and established operating standards
- Scalable support for storage, timing, and destination needs
Every residential relocation begins with understanding the scope, priorities, and timing of the move. From there, McCollister’s develops a thoughtful plan designed to reduce disruption, protect belongings, and deliver a smooth transition from origin to destination—backed by the experience of a company trusted since 1945.
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Residential Relocation
What types of residential relocations does McCollister’s support?
McCollister’s supports a range of residential relocation needs, including employee and corporate relocations, military family moves, and private household moves. Each relocation is planned based on the specific scope, timing, and priorities of the move, rather than a standardized approach.
How is McCollister’s different from a traditional household moving company?
Unlike traditional household movers, McCollister’s operates as an asset-based transportation and logistics provider. Residential relocations are managed as coordinated projects, supported by trained professionals, established safety standards, and a single point of contact throughout the move.
Can McCollister’s support complex or high-value household moves?
Yes. McCollister’s regularly supports residential relocations that involve high-value items, specialty furnishings, or unique handling requirements. Each move is evaluated individually to ensure the appropriate level of planning, protection, and coordination.
Is storage available as part of a residential relocation?
Storage solutions can be incorporated into a residential relocation when timelines or circumstances require flexibility. Short-term or long-term storage options may be used to support transitions between residences or changing move schedules.
Who will I work with during my residential relocation?
Residential relocations are supported by a dedicated point of contact who helps coordinate planning, communication, and execution. This approach provides clarity, accountability, and consistent support from start to finish.
Is my shipment covered for loss or damage during my relocation?
Yes. McCollister’s offers full-value protection options for household goods during a residential relocation. Your sales consultant can walk you through available coverage options and help you select the level of protection that best fits your move.