Strong Brothers Movers is a locally owned moving company operating in Oklahoma City that handles residential and commercial moves within Oklahoma and neighboring states, charging hourly rates for smaller jobs and offering flat-rate quotes for larger relocations.
Strong Brothers operates as a full-service moving company rather than a broker or franchise. The business handles packing, loading, transport, and unloading for residential moves within Oklahoma City and regional jobs across Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, and Texas. Unlike national carriers that may outsource local work to independent contractors, Strong Brothers operates its own crews and trucks, which means consistent handling practices and direct accountability for damage or delays. The company accepts both full-home moves and partial loads, making it viable for single-room relocations and office transitions as well as major household moves.
Strong Brothers charges by the hour for smaller moves, with rates typically starting at $90 to $120 per hour for a two-person crew plus truck, and higher for three-person crews or larger vehicles. For moves exceeding a full day of labor, the company often quotes flat rates based on distance, volume, and complexity. Packing supplies (boxes, tape, blankets, dollies) are available at additional cost or can be supplied by the customer. The company requires a deposit to secure a moving date; confirm current deposit amounts and cancellation terms directly, as these vary by season and job size.
Strong Brothers does not require long-term binding estimates in writing for all jobs, which is standard in the industry but means the customer should clarify whether the quoted price is binding or non-binding before signing a contract. Local Oklahoma City moves typically incur fewer surprises than long-distance jobs, but requesting an in-home or video walkthrough estimate for moves involving stairs, elevators, or tight hallways prevents billing disputes later.
Oklahoma City's moving market includes national carriers (United Van Lines, Allied), mid-sized regional operators (Budget, Penske rental-based moves), and independent local companies. National carriers excel at long-distance moves and offer storage, but charge significantly more for local work and often assign subcontractors. Budget and Penske appeal to do-it-yourself movers who want to rent a truck and hire labor; these are cheaper per hour but require the customer to coordinate and manage the process.
Strong Brothers fits between these options: more affordable than national carriers on local Oklahoma City moves, more reliable than renting a truck from a big-box retailer, and with direct accountability to the customer. Choose Strong Brothers if you want a consistent local crew, transparent hourly pricing without surprise subcontractors, and mid-range cost. Choose a national carrier if you are moving out of state and need guaranteed insurance and established networks. Choose a rental-and-labor hybrid if your move is small enough to fit in a truck and you have the time to oversee loading.
Strong Brothers works well for Oklahoma City residents moving within the metro area, families relocating to Tulsa or Fort Worth, and small business moves with tight timelines. The hourly model suits jobs where the scope is clear (one-bedroom apartment, office suite) and travel time is short. Flat-rate quotes work for larger homes where predicting labor hours is difficult.
Strong Brothers is less suitable for cross-country relocations, where national carriers' established long-distance infrastructure and fixed pricing reduce risk. It is also not the best fit for moves requiring climate-controlled storage, specialty equipment handling (pianos, fine art), or insurance claims exceeding standard liability, as local movers typically carry general liability but not specialized fine-art or high-value coverage. Customers moving items valued above $10,000 should ask about coverage limits and whether additional insurance is available.
Contact Strong Brothers by phone or email to describe the move (origin, destination, inventory overview, date). The company typically offers a phone estimate or schedules an in-home walkthrough to assess stairs, hallway width, and special items. After the estimate, you receive a quote and are asked for a deposit to confirm the date. A few days before the move, the company should confirm the crew size, truck arrival time, and any access issues (parking, elevator reservations). On moving day, the crew arrives at the scheduled window, inventories items if requested, and loads the truck; you typically sign off on completion and note any damage before the crew departs.
Strong Brothers operates Monday through Saturday; confirm Sunday availability for your specific date, as weekend work sometimes requires advance notice. The company maintains a local dispatch office in Oklahoma City but does not maintain a public showroom or walk-in office. All scheduling and communication happen by phone or email. For local moves, crews typically arrive within a two-hour window; ask about guaranteed arrival times if your move requires tight coordination with a lease or building access. Parking for the moving truck in Oklahoma City apartments and older neighborhoods can be tight; notify the company of any parking restrictions or required permits beforehand.
Strong Brothers' combination of local expertise, transparent hourly rates, and crew consistency makes it a practical choice for Oklahoma City moves where the destination is within driving distance and the scope fits a day or two of labor.
