Movers in Ottawa, KS

Whether your address in Ottawa sits down a gravel lane like plenty of the driveways around Paola and Louisburg, or right in town, the same family crew that quoted the job carries the couch out the door on move day. We already know which county road turns to mud after a spring rain and which two-lane highway backs up during harvest season, so none of that gets discovered the morning of your move.

Your ZIPs go straight to Carol at our office off Old Kansas City Road — read by a real person, never a broker, and used only to price your Osawatomie move.

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Ottawa University’s move-out week turns Main Street into a slow crawl of parents’ SUVs and U-Haul trailers every May, and Family Time Moving‘s Crew Chief Megan Hutchins books around that week the same way she books around county fair traffic in Anderson County. The rest of Ottawa is a historic downtown of century-old homes that need a slower, more careful carry than a dorm room does, and Franklin County families outside the campus corridor keep a steadier schedule most of the year.

Historic Downtown Homes and University Move-Outs

Home Type Typical Crew Flat Band
Student apartment or studio near campus 2 movers from $249
Historic downtown 2-3BR home 3 movers from $999

A $75 deposit holds your crew size and date, which matters most during the last week of the spring semester when Megan’s calendar fills fast. Spring Hill and Garnett sit on her same route, and last-minute booking is worth knowing about if your move-out date shifts or a lease ends sooner than expected. Get your Ottawa quote today.

What an Ottawa Move Runs

A two-mover crew starts at $89/hr, or Tyler sizes a flat band by bedroom count once he has walked the job, starting near $249

The pricing does not shift whether the address sits in Ottawa, a farmhouse outside Mound City, or a duplex in Spring Hill — standard released-value coverage rides along in every figure Family Time Moving quotes, and nothing gets tacked on once the crew has finished loading.

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Ottawa Moving Reviews

Brendan S.
Brendan S.
Osawatomie · Google
★★★★★

“Cole & his team over at Family Time Moving just wrapped up moving us entirely to our new home! From consultation, to completion, his team absolutely nailed it! Not only were they quick, they were careful and precise with for every piece of furniture! We recommend their services 10 out of 10 times! Absolutely thrilled with the job. Will always look to refer our friends and clients his way!!”

Isabel M.
Isabel M.
Spring Hill · Google
★★★★★

“I called Family Time Moving after Salvation Army said it would take about a week to pick up my twin size bed and mattress. I called them, and they picked up the bed and 2 bags with sheets and comforter within 4 hours on the same day. It was quick and easy. The male representative who took all my information on the phone was friendly and courteous. I recommend these guys to everyone.”

Manny G.
Manny G.
Louisburg · Google
★★★★★

“I had a great experience with Family Time Moving! The team was fast, professional, and handled everything with care from start to finish. They made what could have been a stressful move feel smooth and easy. Everything was packed, loaded, and delivered efficiently without any issues. I really appreciated their positive attitude and hard work. Highly recommend them if you’re looking for a reliable moving company!”

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ottawa University's move-out week get booked up fast?
Yes — Crew Chief Megan Hutchins' calendar fills early every May, so a $75 deposit locking your date matters more that week than most.
Are century-old downtown homes handled differently than a student apartment?
The crew slows down for older woodwork, tight staircases, and built-ins, but pricing still runs the same flat-or-hourly board.
What if my move-out date changes at the last minute?
Last-minute booking is a regular request in Ottawa, especially around semester end; ask what's open on short notice.
Who covers Ottawa besides Megan?
Her route also runs Spring Hill and Garnett, so scheduling across all three towns stays coordinated.
Dale Hutchins, owner of Family Time Moving
17+years
From Dale’s Kitchen Table

One Family, Same Rule Since 2009

“I spent about ten years running odd-hauling jobs off a flatbed I did not even own before I let myself call it a company. What stuck with me from those years was showing up at a house and watching the family wonder if the guy unloading the truck was the same guy who had quoted the job on the phone. In 2009 Carol and I bought one truck and made a rule: whoever prices your move carries your furniture too. Sixteen years later that has not changed — Tyler still walks most homes himself, Cole has been running crews with us for thirteen years, and Megan handles the long-distance jobs the same way I would want somebody handling mine.”
Dale Hutchins
Owner · Family Time Moving

One Phone Call Gets You Dale Or Carol, Not A Call Center

Tyler checks the job against the schedule board, writes up the number with the coverage details spelled out, and Dale or Carol looks it over before it lands in your inbox. Most families hear back the same day.

Get My Written Estimate From Dale ☎ (888) 278-9005