Hire Movers in District of Columbia

Looking to book a local move in District of Columbia? MovingPlace connects you with trusted full-service movers so you can book quickly and confidently. If you're heading across the state (or even across the country) we also offer a flexible long-distance solution that helps you save big.

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Best price and value guarantee

Best price and value guarantee

Free cancellation w/ 48 hour notice

Free cancellation w/ 48 hour notice

$10k catastrophic coverage included

$10k catastrophic coverage included

Dedicated move manager

Dedicated move manager

Quick and easy booking process

Quick and easy booking process

Trusted Movers Across District of Columbia

We’ve built a network of licensed, trusted movers throughout District of Columbia, making it easy to find reliable help no matter where you're moving.

The Cost of Local Moves in District of Columbia

Wondering how much a local move costs? Below you can find the average costs of moving in District of Columbia, based on the size of your move.

Move SizeAverage CostNumber of MoversNumber of Hours
Small$920.262 movers4 hours
Medium$1,238.023 movers5 hours
Large$1,718.783 movers7 hours

Cost Analysis Methodology

MovingPlace uses data from thousands of real moves to estimate costs in your area. We combine our first-party data and proprietary methodology to analyze national trends and adjust for local market factors—providing you a reliable estimate for your move. Learn more about the methodology for our local moving cost averages.

Our move sizes are defined as:

  • Small: Studio, 1, and 2 bedroom apartments
  • Medium: 3 bedroom apartments, 2 and 3 bedroom homes
  • Large: 4+ bedroom homes

Keep in mind: many factors can affect the actual cost of your move—like the time of year, current demand, number of stairs, heavy items, and more. The best way to get accurate pricing for your specific move is to use our simple, 3-step quote tool. You can compare pricing from multiple providers, customize your move, and ultimately book the mover that best fits your needs.

Customers Trust MovingPlace

With MovingPlace, you get an affordable, hassle-free way to move long distance—without ever setting foot behind the wheel.

Amazing work! Did the job much faster than expected and so professional

— Maria R.

Movers | DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning

The guys were very professional and got the job done fast, will use again!

— Carly S.

Movers | The Corporation Movers LLC

They were great! On time and efficient. I needed an extra hour of help, and there was no problem with that. Very friendly as well. I definitely recommend!

— Trevor B.

Movers | FRANCIS MOVING & HAULING SERVICE LLC

The gentleman were excellent. They were professional, worked quickly and were kind. I would use the service again.

— Laurette E.

Movers | Prince Asong Moving

Alex & Mike helped me with a rushed move out in a logistically difficult situation and were excellent. They were professional throughout and helped me get through the move with a great attitude. Highly recommend!

— Juan D.

Movers | Step By step logistics

They were awesome, done within two hours!

— Alex A.

Movers | FRANCIS MOVING & HAULING SERVICE LLC

They did a great job and packed the truck really well! They were patient with a delayed truck and broken elevator. They were professional and pleasant!

— Jennifer M.

Movers | Samuel Services

Darryl and Marc with All Aboard Moverz were wonderful help - they showed up early, finished on time, and were highly professional throughout the unloading process. Would definitely work with them again on future moves. Of note, I had to schedule my HHG drop-off with about 24 hours notice - All Aboard helped turn everything into a pain-free transition into my new home.

— Walter B.

Movers | All Aboard Moverz

This team was fantastic. They arrived on time, moved carefully and quickly, and everything arrived in great shape. Our order picked up belongings in two separate places, and they handled the logistics well. I cannot recommend this team enough.

— Keith M.

Movers | Prince Asong Moving

I would definitely use them again. They were courteous and prompt. They arrived 10 min early which was awesome. My only recommendation is that they bring a drill next time so they can take apart beds etc faster but other than that everything was great! I had a very positive experience.

— Brittany L.

Movers | Prince Asong Moving

Incredible movers. Professional, extremely efficient. Made the move so easy. Have recommend to all friends and family planning a move. Will 100% hire from this company again cause of this team. 6 stars. 100 stars. 1 millions.

— Conner R.

Movers | Prestige Laborers

They were on time and worked hard.

— Michael B.

Movers | Moving With Pride LLC

They were early, very professional and efficient!! Best movers.

— Barbara B.

Movers | Prestige Laborers

Ali and the team from Best Movers were outstanding. They arrived in time and moved expeditiously and with care to move everything from our temporary rental to our new home in DC. There were plenty of stairs, boxes, bins, some heavy furnishings for a three bedroom home as well as fragile items, musical instruments and more. After assessing what needed to be moved, Ali quickly gave us an outline of estimated additional time, personnel and cost, which fit into our budget and made sense for the size of the move. Nothing was damaged and everything was safely and securely removed, loaded in the truck, delivered and set up as needed. We highly recommend Best Movers and plan to contact them to move our baby grand piano out of storage.

— Sandra G.

Movers | Best Movers VA

They were on time and very personable. They unloaded my POD and even help me discover some of the issues with my POD container!

— Robert L.

Movers | All Aboard Moverz

Absolutely incredible team! So friendly, so fast and absolutely would use them again and recommend them to everyone I know!

— Delaney L.

Movers | Samuel Services

The moving team was professional and listened to my needs. I would use this service again in a heartbeat.

— Aziza T.

Movers | Moving With Pride LLC

The movers were fantastic and so kind! I would recommend them any time. They did the job so quickly and were excellent at packing my pod.

— Scott F.

Movers | All Aboard Moverz

Fantastic crew. These two were paid hourly, but worked like they were paid by the job! Packed the truck like a jigsaw puzzle and emptied it at the new house right under the wire.

— Aidan M.

Movers | Samuel Services

Quick, attentive, and hard working. Dismantled and reassembled larger pieces. Highly recommend!

— Allen C.

Movers | Prince Asong Moving

The Key Trio under lead Jay were absolutely outstanding workers: efficient, careful, skilled, courteous clean, pleasant -- nothing more could be asked of this team. Perfect job!

— Andrew W.

Movers | Key Movers

Yak did a great job. He helped us move everything out. Josh would not help with anything that didn’t go in the truck. The guys did a good job overall. If helpers won’t help move things to the dumpster your customers should know that before hiring.

— Charles H.

Movers | Moving With Pride LLC

They guys were super helpful, very patient, and finished earlier than expected. Very responsive and good with communication. Would def use again and recommend for others needing help with loading and unloading.

— Robyn B.

Movers | Moving With Pride LLC

On time, super-efficient, took great care of our things. Friendly and responsive. Would hire back and recommend highly.

— Lindsay A.

Movers | Samuel Services

They arrived within the window given. They came ready to work and got the job done quickly, professionally and with care for our furniture. Nice guys as well. 2 thumbs up!

— Megan F.

Movers | Moving With Pride LLC

Frank was amazing worker and would highly recommended him. The other worker had to leave early, but Frank still managed to pack most of the truck himself. We got an additional helper for unloading, and I would highly recommend Trey too. They came on time.

— Rachel C.

Movers | DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning

Very fast & friendly! Got it done in less time than we expected.

— Diana W.

Movers | Samuel Services

Planning Your Move in District of Columbia

After thousands of moves, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a move go smoothly. These insights from real moves in District of Columbia can help you plan smarter and stress less.

Avg. days booking before move

14 days

Booking early helps secure your preferred mover and time slot.

Busiest month to move

August

Tip: If you must move during peak season, book well in advance!

% of moves on the weekend

60.9%

Tip: Plan your move on a weekday to save money.

Avg. move duration

4 hours

Most local moves wrap up in a few hours, but stairs, packing, or traffic can add time.

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Move Details Tailored to You

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Compare Multiple Providers

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Damage Coverage

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Rest easy knowing that your belongings are protected with built-in damage coverage.
Heavy Items

Heavy Items

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Specialized equipment and expert handling ensure your heavy items are moved with care.
Dollys/Straps

Dollys/Straps

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We provide the right tools for the job, including dollys and straps to keep everything secure during your move.
Hand Tools

Hand Tools

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Dissasembly? Our movers bring hand tools to handle those small tasks on moving day.

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