OpenClaw for Moving Companies — Automate Quotes, Scheduling, and
How moving companies use OpenClaw to generate quotes, schedule crews, send inventory checklists, and collect post-move reviews.
· Updated March 2026 · 10 min read Use this guide, then keep going
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Moving companies live and die on lead response time and crew coordination. OpenClaw handles the front-end (quote requests, follow-ups) and the back-end (crew scheduling, inventory checklists) so you can grow without proportionally growing your office staff.
Quote Request Intake
# In AGENTS.md
## Moving Quote Intake
When a quote request arrives:
1. Collect:
- Move date or flexibility window
- Origin and destination addresses
- Home size (studio/1BR/2BR/3BR/4BR+)
- Floor access (elevator or stairs to floor X)
- Special items (piano, safe, hot tub)
- Storage or packing services needed?
2. Calculate estimate from /workspace/moving/pricing-matrix.json
3. Send quote within 5 minutes of inquiryPricing Matrix
// /workspace/moving/pricing-matrix.json
{
"base_rates": {
"studio": { "local_2h_min": 299, "per_hour": 119 },
"1br": { "local_3h_min": 399, "per_hour": 139 },
"2br": { "local_4h_min": 549, "per_hour": 159 },
"3br": { "local_5h_min": 749, "per_hour": 179 }
},
"surcharges": {
"per_flight_stairs": 75,
"piano": 199,
"packing_per_hour": 45
}
}Crew Scheduling
openclaw cron add "0 8 * * *" --name crew-schedule \
--task "Daily: pull confirmed moves for tomorrow. Assign crew from /workspace/moving/crews/availability.csv based on job size and distance. Send each worker: pickup time, addresses, crew lead name, special items notes."Pre-Move Customer Prep
## 7 Days Before Move
Send to each confirmed customer:
- Room-by-room inventory checklist
- Packing guide: what to pack yourself (valuables, docs, medications)
- What NOT to pack: flammables, perishables
- Reserve truck parking at both ends if needed
- Day-of timeline with arrival windowPost-Move Review Collection
openclaw cron add "0 10 * * *" --name post-move-reviews \
--task "For moves completed 2 days ago: send a short, warm Google review request."For managing routes across multiple daily moves, see the route optimization guide.
The OpenClaw Playbook ($9.99) has a complete moving company automation setup — quote-to-booking funnel, crew scheduling, and review generation workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can OpenClaw generate moving quotes automatically from inquiry messages?
Yes. When a quote request comes in through any connected channel, the agent extracts job details, applies your pricing matrix, and sends an estimate — often within minutes.
How does OpenClaw handle quote follow-ups for leads that didn't book?
Set a follow-up cadence: 48 hours after quote if no response, then 7 days. Stop after 2 follow-ups to avoid being pushy.
Can OpenClaw coordinate crew assignments for multiple same-day moves?
Yes. With a crew availability file and daily scheduling cron, the agent assigns crews based on job size, geographic clustering, and individual crew capacity.
How does OpenClaw handle move cancellations?
When a cancellation comes in, the agent logs it, frees the crew slot, checks the cancellation policy for deposit applicability, and notifies the crew.
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