Movers in Mentor, OH
Moving in Mentor or relocating to or from the Cleveland area? Our professional moving crew serves Mentor and Lake County with reliable, affordable moving services tailored to the city's mid-century housing stock and established neighborhoods.
About Mentor, Lake County
Population approximately 47,000; median home value about $270,000; median household income about $99,144.
Mentor is the largest city in Lake County and one of Northeast Ohio's most established suburban communities, sitting 28 miles east of our Parma headquarters via I-480 and I-90 (Source: 2024 ACS, Census Reporter). With a median household income of $88,949, 76.8% single-family detached housing, and a median construction year of 1975, Mentor combines mid-century suburban housing with a substantial lakefront character — including waterfront properties along Lakeshore Boulevard and homes near Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve. With 22.7% of residents 65 or older and a median age of 46.5, Mentor generates steady volumes of estate cleanouts, downsizing moves, and basement clear-outs from established families. Most residential neighborhoods date from the 1950s through the 1970s, anchored by the Mentor Avenue (Route 20) corridor and the Headlands area to the north along the Grand River.
Local Landmarks
- James A. Garfield National Historic Site (Lawnfield) — Restored home of the 20th U.S. President, with original furnishings, 1880 campaign office, and carriage house
- Headlands Beach State Park — Mile-long natural sand beach, the longest in Ohio, attracting two million visitors annually with sunsets, fishing, and the Fairport Harbor lighthouse
- Mentor Avenue / Route 20 commercial corridor — the central east-west spine of the city, anchoring most of Mentor's retail, restaurants, and civic landmarks including the high school and public library
- Mentor Marsh — National Natural Landmark, Ohio's first state nature preserve (1971), 644-acre marsh-swamp forest co-managed by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
- Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina — 450-acre preserve owned by the City of Mentor with hiking trails and boating
Moving Pricing
All hourly services have a 2-hour minimum, plus a one-time travel fee of $50 per mover or helper. Truck-package hourly rates cover the whole crew. Furniture blankets, dollies, straps, and professional handling are included.
- Labor-only helpers: $80/hr per helper; customer provides the truck.
- 2 movers + 26ft truck: $190/hr (most popular) — $100 one-time travel fee
- 3 movers + 26ft truck: $260/hr — $150 one-time travel fee
- 4 movers + truck: $340/hr — $200 one-time travel fee
- Packing and unpacking: $80/hr per packer, plus $50 travel per packer; materials additional.
- Furniture assembly: $80/hr per assembler, plus $50 travel per assembler.
Moving Services We Offer in Mentor
- Local Residential Moving
- Apartment Moving
- Moving + Junk Removal
Move what you need. Clear out what you do not. Add junk removal to your move without hiring another company.
- Office & Commercial Moving
- Packing & Unpacking
- Furniture Assembly & Disassembly
- Piano & Specialty Moving
- Storage Unit Moving & Cleanouts
Moving into or out of storage? We move what you are keeping and haul away unwanted items as an optional add-on—one company for both.
You rent the storage unit separately. Moving and optional junk removal are quoted together, with each service priced separately. An estimate appointment is not a reservation for the paid move.
Frequently Asked Questions — Mentor Movers
Do you handle moves within Mentor, or only longer-distance moves?
Both. We handle moves within Mentor (e.g., from one home to another in the same neighborhood), relocations to or from Mentor from elsewhere in Northeast Ohio, and longer-distance moves. Pricing depends on item volume and total distance, and we always provide an in-person walkthrough before quoting a final price.
Can you coordinate moving plus junk removal in one Mentor project?
Yes — this is especially common for Mentor downsizing moves. With 22.7% of residents 65+ and many longtime homeowners moving to single-floor condos or assisted living within Lake County, we handle the full process: keep, donate, dispose, and move. Donations route to the Lake/Geauga Habitat ReStore.
Do you handle moves between Mentor and other Cleveland-area cities?
Yes — Mentor-to-Cleveland-suburb moves are common as families relocate west toward more central Cleveland metro destinations, or vice versa. Our 50-mile moving radius covers the full Lake County / Cuyahoga County / Geauga County region from our Parma base.
Can you do same-city Mentor moves?
Absolutely. Mentor's 26.8 square miles include diverse housing — from lakefront properties along Lakeshore Boulevard to subdivisions near Great Lakes Mall to homes near Mentor Marsh. Same-city Mentor moves often complete in 4-6 hours including loading, transit, and unloading.
Can you handle lakefront property moves including boats and marine equipment?
For standard household contents, yes. For boats, jet skis, and large marine equipment, we coordinate with specialty marine movers — these typically require dedicated trailers and marine-specific handling we don't provide directly. We handle the household contents portion while you arrange specialty marine transport.
Are you insured for Mentor home moves?
Yes — fully licensed and insured. We carry full liability insurance and provide certificates of insurance to property managers, HOAs, and homeowners as required. Documentation available on request prior to move day, especially for moves involving high-value lakefront properties.
How much do movers cost in Mentor?
A 2-mover crew and 26ft truck is $190/hr with a 2-hour minimum plus a one-time $100 travel fee. A 3-mover crew is $260/hr plus a one-time $150 travel fee. A typical 2-bedroom local move is $860–$1,050. Call (216) 673-0678 or use the estimate form for a schedule- and access-specific estimate.
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Call us: (216) 673-0678 — Crews run Mon–Sat 8am–6pm