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Moving in St. George

Moving in St. George is mostly about heat. A summer move here needs more planning than almost anywhere else in Utah.

Heat

A reading of 117°F at the St. George cooperative weather station on July 10, 2021 tied Utah's all-time maximum temperature record. A closed moving truck in the sun gets far hotter than that. Start moves at dawn in summer, and ask the mover whether they schedule early crews. Have water ready for the crew. Make sure the air conditioning is on at the new home before you arrive.

Heat-sensitive belongings

Some things shouldn't ride in a hot truck: candles, vinyl records, photographs, electronics, batteries, medications, cosmetics, aerosol cans, wine, houseplants and anything that melts or warps. Move those yourself in an air-conditioned car. Pets should never be left in a vehicle.

Student moves

Utah Tech University in St. George enrolled 13,167 students in fall 2024, its largest student body to that date and 58% more than in fall 2013. Student move-in and move-out weeks put a lot of households on the move at once. If your move falls near the start or end of a semester, book early.

A growing area

The Utah Geological Survey notes that the St. George–Hurricane area has been one of Utah's fastest-growing regions, and new subdivisions keep appearing. New streets may not show on a mover's GPS. Give the mover clear directions, a gate code if needed, and tell them about steep driveways or narrow streets.

Storms

Summer storms can bring sudden flooding on low roads and washes. In January 2005, severe flooding along the Santa Clara River damaged homes in St. George. If a storm hits on moving day, ask the mover how they'll protect furniture and whether they'll wait out flooded roads.

Before you book

Get written estimates from at least two movers after a walk-through, in person or by video. Ask whether the price is fixed or hourly, how travel time is charged, and what extra charges apply for stairs, long carries and heavy items. Ask what liability coverage the mover provides and how damage claims work. Read the bill of lading before signing.

Local facts behind this page

Utah Tech University in St. George enrolled 13,167 students in fall 2024, its largest student body to that date and 58% more than in fall 2013. Source: Utah Tech University News, October 15, 2024
A reading of 117°F at the St. George cooperative weather station on July 10, 2021 tied Utah's all-time maximum temperature record, first set in 1985; the State Climate Extremes Committee accepted it. Source: NOAA NCEI State Climate Extremes Committee, Utah Maximum Temperature report (July 8, 2022)
In January 2005, a rain-on-snow event from a stalled storm caused severe flooding along the Santa Clara River in St. George, with damage to homes in the area estimated at $300 million; afterward the city began work to join FEMA's Community Rating System for floodplain management. Source: Utah Division of Emergency Management, Flood Hazard
The Utah Geological Survey's hazard maps for the St. George–Hurricane area cover expansive soil and rock, collapsible soil, gypsiferous soil and rock, caliche, shallow bedrock, wind-blown sand, breccia pipes and paleokarst, soil piping and erosion, and shallow groundwater. The survey describes the area as one of Utah's fastest-growing regions for more than two decades, and notes that as land well suited for development grows scarce, building has moved into less favorable areas. Source: Utah Geological Survey, Geologic-Hazard and Adverse-Construction-Condition Maps for the St. George–Hurricane Area

Sources checked 2026-10-26. Rules, products and standards change; the business you hire and the product's own data sheet have the final word on what applies to your project.

Before you hire in Washington County

Get Mover Pros doesn't check moving companies for you, so check for yourself before you book:

Get a walk-through, in person or by video, and a written estimate that lists what's moving.
Ask how the price is calculated: hourly, fixed or with a cap, and whether there's a minimum or travel charge.
Ask, in writing, what the mover is responsible for if something is damaged or lost, and how claims work.
Confirm the arrival time, crew size and payment method a few days before the move.
If either home is in a building or association with move rules, share them with the mover early.

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