Best Moving Companies in Washington
In Washington, household-goods movers must hold a permit from the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC), which also publishes maximum tariff rates. We pair that licensing check with real review data to rank the state's top-rated moving companies.
- 18 Washington cities covered
- 57,840+ verified reviews analyzed
- Regulator: Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission (UTC)
Best-reviewed movers in Washington
| # | Company | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Seattle | ★ 4.9 | 3,986 | National chain option |
| 02 | All Service Moving | ★ 4.8 | 3,638 | Most professional |
| 03 | Pure Moving Company Seattle Movers Local & Long Distance | ★ 5.0 | 2,369 | Top-rated, high volume |
| 04 | Eco Movers Moving & Storage Seattle Movers | ★ 4.8 | 3,178 | Fast and efficient |
| 05 | 2 Brothers Moving & Delivery | ★ 4.9 | 2,203 | Fast and efficient |
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What moving costs in Washington
Across Washington, local moves are billed hourly — commonly $110 to $210 per hour for a crew and truck — while long-distance moves are priced by weight and distance. A studio or 1-bedroom usually runs $400 to $1,200 locally; a 3-bedroom home lands around $1,200 to $3,000; and an interstate move of the same size commonly runs $4,500 to $9,500 (labeled estimates). Rates vary by metro: crews in larger, higher-cost cities generally charge more per hour than those in smaller markets, and access — stairs, long carries, apartment elevators, rural driveways — shifts every quote. The only number that really counts is a binding written estimate for your exact move, so get two or three and compare them. Our cost calculator gives a quick ballpark to budget around.
The best time to move in Washington
Peak moving season across the Pacific Northwest runs May through September, when Washington crews are busiest and prices are highest. If you have any flexibility, move midweek and mid-month, outside that summer peak — it's cheaper and far easier to book a top-rated crew. Whatever the date, reserve four to eight weeks ahead; the best-reviewed movers fill up first, especially on weekends and at the end of the month. For a long-distance move out of state, give yourself closer to six to eight weeks and confirm the delivery window in writing.
Moving company licensing in Washington
Intrastate movers in Washington need a UTC household-goods permit and must charge from a filed tariff. Verify the permit with the UTC; for interstate moves, confirm USDOT/MC authority on FMCSA SAFER.
Washington is one of the few states that sets maximum moving tariffs through the UTC — a licensed WA mover charges from a filed rate sheet, not an invented one. Verify any mover at the official source and cross-check interstate authority on FMCSA SAFER.
How we rank Washington movers
Every company on this page is a real, active business we pulled from Google's local moving results across Washington — not a paid placement. We rank them on public data: the current Google star rating, the total verified review count, and the themes in recent reviews, from punctuality and careful handling to pricing transparency and any damage or complaint patterns.
We read the newest reviews rather than trusting the headline number, and we flag national chains separately because crew quality varies more across their locations than with a single local team. We never accept payment for a ranking. The result is a starting shortlist, not a substitute for getting two or three binding quotes and comparing them yourself.