Get quotes from Moving Companies in DC

There are 2 ways to find moving companies on MoverJunction

• Search our extensive Movers Directory yourself and contact the movers you like, or
• Let us save you time and match you with upto 4 moving companies, instantly.

To search our Movers Directory, just select the State and the City you’re interested in. Scrolling down, you will find the top movers in that particular city that can help you move locally or long distance.

To know more about the mover, click on the specific mover’s name, which will provide you more details about the company.

On the page, you will learn about the services offered – whether it is dealing with local moving or move interstate and long distance/cross country. You can also learn the MC and DOT numbers of the specific mover which proves it is certified and approved by authorities. The year the mover commenced business is also mentioned, which helps you understand how long it is in business.

While moving to Washington DC from the other side of the country – for example, Vermont or Maine – you might prefer hiring a moving company at your current location. Our network is not limited to movers in Washington DC, but it also consists of movers in every state and you can comfortably find a mover to Washington DC from your current location on MoverJunction. The process is just the same as we mentioned for Washington DC.

Every move to Washington DC is different and there are no ‘one-size-fits-all’ when it comes to the moving cost to Washington DC.

Why so?

Because, a long-distance moving cost is decided by multiple factors including the distance, the volume of the belongings, and the mode of transport you choose. Also, the moving company you hire matters in the overall cost.

Here, you need to remember that Washington DC is spread over 113,990 square miles and you might be moving from the other side of the US or maybe from the next state (California or Nevada). Based on where to move from and where in Washington DC you move to, the moving cost will be different.

Here’s an approximate moving cost from different states to Washington DC

While you prepare a moving cost estimate to Washington DC, the following factors need to be considered:

• Size of the move:

  The heavier you stuff, the higher the moving cost will be.

• Distance between your origin and destination in Washington DC:

  The mileage between your current location and the destination in Washington DC is crucial while calculating the moving cost.

• Packing services:

  While hiring a moving company to pack the household belongings, the cost for packing materials and packing services will be added to the moving cost.

• Moving add-ons:

  Any specific add-on service will impact the moving cost. This includes disassembling and reassembling furniture, moving specialty items, and moving supplies provided by movers such as a stretch wrap, felt pads, and mattress bags.

• Storage:

  Post moving to the new destination in Washington DC, you might require a storage facility to stock your belongings for a specific period and the cost will be added to the moving quote.

• Moving date:

  The date you prefer to move is highly crucial as moving costs are greatly influenced by seasons. For example, a weekend moving or a holiday moving is more expensive than a weekday. Usually, people prefer moving in summer and the quotes tend to be highly expensive during this period. Also, summer in Washington DC is extremely hot.

• Insurance:

  The additional insurance against the belongings that are moved will add up to the moving cost.

Movers generally call a move within the state a local move as mostly it would be less than 100 miles. When you are moving locally, somewhere within the 100-mile radius, the costs are calculated differently by the moving companies. Movers charge on an hourly basis depending on how many laborers are required to complete the task.

The average cost could roughly be around $50-$75 per mover per hour. Usually, a minimum of 2 workers would require hours to complete the task in addition to the 1 hour drive time, which means you’ll be paying for at least 3 hours for 2 movers. This means, to move within Washington DC, the lowest amount you can expect to pay would be between $250 and $300, unless your move needs more hours or more people.

To get a clearer picture of moving cost within Washington DC, consider the following:

To know more about local moving costs, read the MoverJunction guide on local moving quotes.

Unlike moving outside Washington DC, you don't need to completely depend upon a full-service moving company or a partial moving service company to move within the state if cost is a factor. You can even consider moving without professional support, but for that the household belongings you prefer moving should be limited.

Different ways to move somewhere inside Washington DC

• Hire a full-service or partial moving service company

  Local moving companies in Washington DC deliver both full-service and partial moving services.

  Since full-service moving companies are expensive for its exclusive services, certain people prefer partial moving service companies. On MoverJunction, you will find licensed local movers in Washington DC, delivering full-service and partial-moving services, from which you can pick the type of moving company of your preference

• Hire a truck and load it with your stuff

  You can hire a moving truck and pack every household belonging to load them into the truck. Once you are done, drive it to the new home and unload the truck. This is the cheapest way to move the home and the only cost you need to bear is the truck rental, which may be somewhere around $30 to $47 per day plus the fuel cost.

• Hire a portable container

  When you raise a request to the moving company for a portable container after agreeing to the moving quote, it is delivered to your doorstep. You can fill the stuff into the container at your convenience and inform the company. The container will be delivered to your new address from where you can collect them. This is convenient when you are moving within Washington DC but do not want to drive a truck. A portable container within 50 miles would cost you around $400 to $500.

• Rent a tow behind cargo or utility trailer

  Hiring a utility trailer and towing behind your vehicle is an easy way to move your stuff within Washington DC. But your vehicle must have a trailer hitch for that.

  While hiring a cargo trailer, here are a few things to consider:

  • How much weight your vehicle can carry
  • What you’re hauling
  • Which type of moving trailer you need

• Move the stuff in your car

  You can consider moving your belongings in your vehicle when the total volume is just limited. It is extremely cheap but you need to squeeze the belongings into a car with open seats, floors, and a trunk. And if you find the volume a little more than what can be fit inside your vehicle, take the help of a friend and his car.

As opposed to moving locally within Washington DC, moving from or to another state complicates the move a bit more.

Here the moving options available to you may vary greatly depending on how far you’re moving and how much stuff you have.

For long distance moves, the DIY option doesn’t always work or is the most economical. This in part due to the fact that rental trucks cost a lot more when you’re renting them to drive cross country, not to mention the gas and drive time and all the headaches that come with driving long distances.

You may still get away with renting a truck and moving yourself, if you’re just moving a couple hundred miles or just one state over, but anything longer than that you might want to consider the following two options:

Full Service Moving:

Hire a full service moving company and let them handle all aspects of your move. From packing to unpacking, assembling and dissamebling your furniture to driving the truck and loading and unloading all the items, everything will be taken care of saving you all the hassle. Of Course all this comes at a price, but trust us, for moves that are long distance it definitely worth it.

Partial Moving Services:

If the full service, white-glove option is too expensive and out of budget, you may opt for companies offering partial moving services. Companies offer labor help that help you load and unload the stuff and you can rent a truck and drive yourself. Similarly you may look into the moving containers options.

Whichever way you decide to go, make sure to compare both options.