How much do movers cost in Northern Virginia?

Local moves in Northern Virginia start at $540 for a 2-man crew with truck (3-hour minimum) plus a $140 arrival fee. 3-man crews start at $780 plus a $220 arrival fee. Long-distance moves from the DMV are flat-rate, ranging from $1,800 for a small move to $15,000+ for cross-country.

What is your service area?

We serve Washington DC, Northern Virginia (Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, McLean, Falls Church, Springfield, Vienna), and Maryland (Bethesda, Silver Spring, Hyattsville) within a 30-mile radius of our base. For long-distance, we move anywhere in the United States as long as origin or destination is in the DMV.

How fast do you respond to quote requests?

We respond to every quote request within 60 seconds during business hours (9 AM to 9 PM, 7 days a week). For long-distance moves, we set up a FaceTime walkthrough within 24 hours and deliver a written flat-rate quote within 2 hours of the FaceTime call.

Do you offer packing services?

Yes. Full-service packing is available as an add-on to any move. Approximate add-on cost: $300 for a 1-bedroom, $500 for a 2-bedroom, $700 for a 3-bedroom, plus materials. We do not offer unpacking service.

What is your deposit policy?

Local move deposit is $100, refundable up to 48 hours before the scheduled move. Long-distance deposit is $300-500 flat (not 50% of the total), refundable up to 7 days before the scheduled move.

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Research and compare at least 3 licensed moving companiesGet free estimates from TopMoversPro and other moversCreate a moving binder or digital folder for receipts and documentsSet a moving budget and start tracking expensesStart decluttering — donate, sell, or discard items you no longer needResearch your new neighborhood, schools, and local servicesBegin using up pantry items and frozen food

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Book your moving company — confirm date and servicesArrange packing supplies: boxes, tape, bubble wrap, markersNotify your landlord or list your home for saleStart packing non-essential items (seasonal clothes, books, decor)Request time off from work for moving dayGather important documents: medical records, school transcripts, IDsBegin notifying service providers of address change

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Submit change of address with USPSSchedule utility disconnections at current addressSet up utilities at new address (electric, gas, water, internet)Update address with banks, insurance, subscriptionsArrange travel plans for family and petsPack room by room — label boxes with contents and destination roomTake photos of electronics and wiring before disconnectingArrange for parking permits if needed at either location

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Confirm moving company details — date, time, and addressFinish packing all rooms except daily essentialsPrepare an essentials box (toiletries, medications, phone chargers, snacks)Clean out refrigerator and defrost freezerDispose of hazardous materials movers can't transportBack up important computer files and photosReturn borrowed items and collect items lent to othersPhotograph valuable items for insurance documentation

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Do a final walkthrough of every room, closet, and cabinetReview inventory list with moving crew before loadingKeep valuables, documents, and essentials with you (not on the truck)Take meter readings at old and new addressesLock all windows and doors at your old homeHand over keys to landlord or new ownerTip your moving crew if they did a great jobCheck for damage during unloading — note on paperwork before signing

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Unpack essentials box first — set up beds, bathroom, and kitchenUpdate your driver's license and vehicle registrationRegister to vote at your new addressFind new doctors, dentists, and veterinariansMeet your neighbors and explore the neighborhoodFile moving expense receipts (tax deductible for military PCS moves)Leave a review for your moving companyUpdate your emergency contacts with new address

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