Gentle Hands Moving
Legal name: Alfred W Lee
- USDOT
- 1827764
- MC
- 850930
- Based in
- Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008
Ukiah, CA → Georgetown, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,833 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,120–$10,600, delivery in 5–10 days, 15 carriers on the Ukiah side and 242 in Georgetown.
The route from Ukiah, CA to Georgetown, TX covers roughly 1,833 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $7,120 to $10,600 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 32 hours (4 driving days).
On the Ukiah side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (3 of them authorized for interstate work), and 242 around Georgetown (71 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Georgetown.
Ukiah has a population of about 17,000 and Georgetown about 106,907. Ukiah is considerably denser (3,484 people per square mile versus 1,172), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,850 | $3,470 | $4,240 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,270 | $5,210 | $6,360 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,120 | $8,690 | $10,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,400 | $13,900 | $16,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,670 | $19,110 | $23,320 |
$2,630–$3,720
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,660–$3,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,120–$10,600
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Ukiah, CA → Georgetown, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,850 to $4,240 for a studio, $4,270 to $6,360 for a one-bedroom, $7,120 to $10,600 for a two-bedroom, $11,400 to $16,960 for a three-bedroom and $15,670 to $23,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,833 road miles (1,553 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from California into Texas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,630 to $3,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,660 to $3,910. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Ukiah–Georgetown corridor.