
The Ultimate Moving Checklist and 2-Month Timeline for a Stress-Free Move
This guide breaks down exactly what to do and when, with week-by-week tasks that keep you organized and ready for a smooth transition.
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Full-service moves in Newington Forest average around $941.98, but timing can affect pricing. You might save money by moving on a Monday or during November.
Your full-service moving quote covers labor to load and unload boxes and furniture, plus a truck and driver to haul everything to your new home.
Check out the table below for more details on the cost of local full-service moving in Newington Forest, VA.
| Move Size | Average Cost | Number of Movers | Number of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $788.85 | 2 movers | 4 hours |
| Medium | $1,041.97 | 3 movers | 5 hours |
| Large | $1,373.41 | 3 movers | 7 hours |
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.
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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.
When you book with MovingPlace, you're already on track to save—our platform works behind the scenes to match you with the mover that offers the best value for your needs. Want to save even more? You can opt for a labor-only move, a great choice if you're comfortable renting your own truck or container. It’s a bit more hands-on, but the cost savings can add up.
In Newington Forest, VA, the average cost of labor-only move help is $349.39, compared to $941.98 for a local full-service move.
Alex and Michael are wonderful people...professional, efficient, hard working, timely and very careful with our belongings. They patiently answered our many questions and put our minds at ease. The moment they arrived, the stress disappeared. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! Thank you guys! You're the best!
— Carolyn W.
Movers | Step By step logistics
A great team! Arrived on time and focused. Gave them the walk thru, the priorities, and they went to work. Finished early! Well deserving of the tip. I'd hire them again.
— Paul M.
Movers | Utopia Movers
Highly recommended. Booked last minute, crew showed up on time and did a great job.
— Omar T.
Movers | DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning
Really great job and courteous as well!
— Garrett H.
Movers | Pender Moving Services
Alex, Sam, and Mike did a great job getting our truck unpacked. Will use them again next time, thanks again Alex!.
— Jesse C.
Movers | Step By step logistics
Ro and Lew arrived on time and got right to work. They were polite, efficient and were very skillful at figuring out a problem with a piece of furniture that didn't seem to fit through a door to the basement. They did figure it out and saved our within -the -house move. We would definitely recommend them and DMV discount movers.
— Linda C.
Movers | DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning
Courteous, professional, hard working.
— Elizabeth B.
Movers | Moving With Pride LLC
Very nice guys. Quick and efficient. Thanks for a great job.
— Cody C.
Movers | Carlton’s Moving Company
Pierre and his team were respectful and efficient. They worked hard from start to finish with good attitudes. We are so thankful we decided to hire help with our move! We couldn’t have done it as well.
— Jose Z.
Movers | MD Expert Movers
We would definitely work with these guys again. We hired them for 2 hours and we were worried that it wouldn't be enough time. They were so efficient and moved the majority of our stuff in that time. They did a great job organizing the pod and maximizing the space. Super polite too.
— Carlos P.
Movers | MD Expert Movers
On time, polite, friendly. Great job!
— Barb A.
Movers | Moving With Pride LLC
Great team! Showed up right on time, had great work effort, asked questions when they weren't sure about things, and took great care of all of our items. Would definitely recommend!
— Alex N.
Movers | Moonlight Movers
Deandre and Marcus were amazing!!!! Extremely positive attitudes and hard workers. I’d hire them again for any job!!!!!
— Stuart M.
Movers | Step By step logistics
First let me start by saying the guys were super nice and professional. They also worked hard. My issue is that they don’t know how to load without damaging. I provided a boat load of blankets and plastic wrap and for some reason they thought plastic wrap will protect wood furniture from damage. It doesn’t. They certainly don’t know how to pack a container and use ratchet straps - instead they just cram it in and try to use the furniture to brace itself. Every single piece of furniture had some damage! My grandmothers antique furniture damaged. My husband’s high end desk that was a gift - ruined. My sons dresser from pottery barn that we used for all of our children and the military managed NOT to damage, large gauges in the front. They are hard workers but you MUST tell them how to load and ensure they follow your instructions. Or hire someone that is an actual professional mover. I have been in military for 20 years and they were by the far the most unskilled movers ever. And that is saying a lot. I would NOT hire them to touch any of my furniture. Again, they were super nice and worked hard (I.e. No unnecessary breaks) so maybe just have them load boxes or unload but loading furniture in a truck or container is a no go.
— Kristin A.
Movers | Step By step logistics
Wow - these guys showed up ready to work and didn't stop until their time was up. They almost went faster than we had stuff ready - so lesson learned, they aren't messing around. Definitely have enough for them to do because you will get your money's worth. I will definitely use them again - wish they could help me at delivery but that is not local! They were careful, didn't damage the house or property, or the boxes/furniture as they moved it. Helped us wrap furniture and load POD. Great job all around.
— Kristin A.
Movers | Samuel Services
Great job, very quick, friendly, and efficient.
— Shannon S.
Movers | Samuel Services
Amazing job by Alex and DeAndre! They went above and beyond to ensure the container was fully packed and took great care so that all our boxes and items were secure and safely stowed. They helped take a lot of the stress out of our decluttering process and were incredibly patient and accommodating to all our questions and last minute requests. Highly recommend them! Great people, great job!!
— Renee B.
Movers | Step By step logistics
Alex and his team were fabulous! They were super careful with our landlord's wood floors, and got a 26-foot UHaul cleared out super fast! Came in on time and got right to work, and finished within the time we negotiated. I'll absolutely contact them when it's time to move again!
— Brittany S.
Movers | Step By step logistics
Alex, Will and Christian were great! Alex was a great team leader and we even had a great conversation about music. My wife and I were moving our pretty hefty record collection and the guys treated it with care and respect. I’d absolutely highly recommend using these guys!
— Ray B.
Movers | Step By step logistics
After my original movers cancelled two days out, I was rescheduled with Moonlight Movers. I was happy that they were able to take the job on such short notice, and they did a great job. I hired two people for unpacking a 20 ft truck who both showed up within the agreed upon time frame. They worked efficiently, were careful with our stuff, and did well placing everything in the requested rooms. They made the end of a stressful move a little bit easier, and I would definitely consider hiring them again.
— Eric B.
Movers | Moonlight Movers
They were amazing compared to our move out. They were there exactly on time and were very quick and polite. They prioritized my pets to make sure they were secure and found creative ways to get my heaviest things upstairs. They were done 45 minutes early! 10/10
— Robin K.
Movers | Samuel Services
Walter & Jorge did outstanding job!
— John H.
Movers | Samuel Services
These guys did a great job! Apparently one the 4 movers I hired canceled the day of, but I would never had known it if they didn't tell me. They found an additional mover who was able to come to my residence and join them 10 minutes after our scheduled start time. All four gentlemen unloaded 2 PODS on one of the hottest days of the year and did a great job. They took care to not damage my property or walls of my home and took the time to listen to where I wanted to have my items placed. I would recommend them to anyone!
— Bryan D.
Movers | Casper Movers
They were fantastic
— Judith B.
Movers | C&L movers
The guys arrived ontime. They had our pod emptied in thirty minutes. They put the items were they were supposed to be throughout the house. We would reccomend them. Rodney Barnes
— Rodney B.
Movers | Pivot Movers
They did a great job. They were very kind, worked hard, and took great care of our stuff. Would definitely want them involved in future moves and will recommend them to others.
— Colin B.
Movers | Moving With Pride LLC
Excellent job! From the moment I booked with Soprano Moving Co, I had great communication from their team lead, Jeremy. On moving day, the 2 person team of Sebastian and John were fantastic! They worked quickly, were friendly, and every single box and piece of furniture was loaded, packed, and unloaded without a scratch. They communicated well and made the whole job enjoyable. I will absolutely use them again and recommend them to anyone who needs to move.
— Carrie Z.
Movers | Soprano Moving Co.
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After thousands of moves, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a move go smoothly. These local insights from Newington Forest can help you plan smarter and stress less.
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This guide breaks down exactly what to do and when, with week-by-week tasks that keep you organized and ready for a smooth transition.

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