Katy

Katy is 25-35 miles from central Houston depending on the specific community. Moves to or from Katy from inside the Loop involve significant drive time, and a trip charge will apply. Clients should factor this into their budget and scheduling — a Katy-to-Heights move is a different scope than a Heights-to-Montrose move.

Nearly every Katy neighborhood has an HOA with rules governing moving truck access, driveway usage, street parking of commercial vehicles, and placement of pods or portable storage containers. Some communities require advance notice to the HOA office. A few restrict moves to weekday business hours.

Katy homes average 2,500-5,000+ square feet with 4-5 bedrooms, game rooms, media rooms, formal dining rooms, and oversized garages. The furniture volume in a Katy home is typically 2-3x what you'd find in an inner-loop apartment. Moves take longer, require more crew members, and may need a larger truck (or two).

The fastest route between central Houston and Katy communities typically involves the Katy Freeway (I-10) or the Westpark Tollway. Toll costs are a factor in trip planning, and traffic on I-10 west of the Energy Corridor can be severe during rush hours. Scheduling mid-day moves avoids the worst congestion.

Katy's standard floor plan puts the master bedroom upstairs along with a game or media room. King-size bed frames, heavy dressers, and pool tables frequently need to go up a staircase. The good news: Katy staircases are generally wider and straighter than Heights or Montrose townhome stairs.

Katy homes typically have 2-3 car garages that double as storage. Years of accumulated items — seasonal decorations, sports equipment, tools, overflow furniture — add significant volume that clients may not account for in their initial estimate. A pre-move walkthrough of the garage is always recommended.