8 vetted movers ranked on 15,158+ real Google reviews
Top pick: College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Seattle — 4.9★ across 3,986 reviews
Typical local move: A local Seattle move typically runs $140 $210/hr for a two- to three-person crew and truck roughly $560 $1,260 for a studio or 1-bedroom and $1,120 $2,310 for a 2 3 bedroom, full-service
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Seattle's moving market runs from small independent crews to national chains, and the review record separates them clearly. We ranked Seattle-area movers on real Google ratings and verified reviews, then read the recent ones to see who actually shows up on time and moves without breaking things starting with College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Seattle at 4.9 stars.
The short answer: College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Seattle is our top overall pick for movers in Seattle, pairing a 4.9-star Google rating with 3,986 reviews. Pure Moving Company Seattle Movers Local & Long Distance and Eco Movers Moving & Storage Seattle Movers round out the top three. All rankings use real Google review data — updated July 30, 2026.
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Seattle is a national-chain option serving Seattle, with a 4.9-star Google rating across 3,986 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews. Crew quality can vary between jobs, so confirm your crew and get a binding estimate.
Strengths
professional, courteous crews
fast, efficient crews
on-time, punctual arrivals
Watch out for
Crew quality varies more across chain locations than with the top independents confirm crew experience and valuation coverage.
Pure Moving Company Seattle Movers Local & Long Distance holds a 5.0-star Google rating across 2,369 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews.
Strengths
professional, courteous crews
fast, efficient crews
on-time, punctual arrivals
Watch out for
High-demand crews book out on summer weekends request your date several weeks ahead.
Eco Movers Moving & Storage Seattle Movers holds a 4.8-star Google rating across 3,178 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite fast, efficient crews and professional, courteous crews.
Strengths
fast, efficient crews
professional, courteous crews
careful handling with little to no damage
Watch out for
High-demand crews book out on summer weekends request your date several weeks ahead.
Man With A Truck Seattle Movers and Packers Local & Long Distance Moving Company holds a 5.0-star Google rating across 1,641 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite fast, efficient crews and professional, courteous crews.
Strengths
fast, efficient crews
professional, courteous crews
careful handling with little to no damage
Watch out for
A small number of recent reviews report damage to items; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
Adam's Moving Service holds a 4.8-star Google rating across 1,226 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite fast, efficient crews and professional, courteous crews.
Strengths
fast, efficient crews
professional, courteous crews
on-time, punctual arrivals
Watch out for
A small number of recent reviews report damage to items; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
John Frank Moving Company holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 893 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite fast, efficient crews and professional, courteous crews.
Strengths
fast, efficient crews
professional, courteous crews
careful handling with little to no damage
Watch out for
High-demand crews book out on summer weekends request your date several weeks ahead.
Kangaroo Movers holds a 4.8-star Google rating across 1,020 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews.
Strengths
professional, courteous crews
fast, efficient crews
careful handling with little to no damage
Watch out for
High-demand crews book out on summer weekends request your date several weeks ahead.
Airus Movers holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 845 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite fast, efficient crews and professional, courteous crews.
Strengths
fast, efficient crews
professional, courteous crews
careful handling with little to no damage
Watch out for
A small number of recent reviews report a job running longer or higher than quoted; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
A local Seattle move typically runs $140 $210/hr for a two- to three-person crew and truck roughly $560 $1,260 for a studio or 1-bedroom and $1,120 $2,310 for a 2 3 bedroom, full-service (labeled estimate; get a binding quote).
Interstate moves out of Seattle commonly land between $4,500 and $9,500 for a 3-bedroom home, depending on distance and season (labeled estimate).
Typical costs by home size
Home size
Local move
Long-distance
Studio / 1 bedroom
$400 – $1,200
$2,500 – $5,500
2 bedroom
$800 – $2,000
$3,500 – $7,500
3 bedroom
$1,200 – $3,000
$4,500 – $9,500
4+ bedroom
$1,800 – $4,500
$6,500 – $13,000
Labeled planning estimates for the Pacific Northwest. Your price depends on home size, distance, access, and season — always get a binding written estimate before booking. Try the cost calculator.
The best time to move in Seattle
Peak moving demand in Seattle runs May through September, when calendars tighten and prices rise. Intrastate movers here answer to the Washington UTC, and any interstate move should be checked for USDOT authority on FMCSA SAFER.
Peak moving season runs May through September, when demand is highest and prices climb.
If you can, move midweek and mid-month, outside the summer peak — it's cheaper and easier to book a top crew. Whatever the date, reserve four to eight weeks ahead so you're not left with whoever's still available.
What Seattle locals say
From the locals · Seattle
Local threads on r/Seattle tend to steer newcomers toward established independent crews and away from the cheapest last-minute options consistent with the review data below.
We pulled every moving company ranking in Google's local results for Seattle, then scored them on real, public data: current Google star rating, total verified review count, and the themes in recent reviews — punctuality, careful handling, pricing transparency, and any damage or complaint patterns.
We read the newest reviews for each company rather than relying on the headline number, and we flag national chains separately because crew quality varies more across their locations.
A local Seattle move typically runs $140 $210/hr for a two- to three-person crew and truck roughly $560 $1,260 for a studio or 1-bedroom and $1,120 $2,310 for a 2 3 bedroom, full-service (labeled estimate; get a binding quote).
Which moving company has the best reputation in Seattle?+
By verified review data, Pure Moving Company Seattle Movers Local & Long Distance carries a 5.0-star Google rating across 2,369 reviews. Our top overall pick is College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Seattle for its combination of a 4.9 rating and 3,986 reviews.
How far in advance should I book movers in Seattle?+
Book four to eight weeks ahead, especially from May through September and at month-end when Seattle crews fill up fastest. For a long-distance move, six to eight weeks is safer.
What's the cheapest day to move?+
Midweek days (Tuesday through Thursday) in the middle of the month, outside the summer peak, are the cheapest. Month-end and summer weekends are the most in demand and cost the most.
Should I tip movers in Seattle?+
Tipping is customary but optional — a common guideline is $4–$8 per mover per hour, or 10–20% of the total bill split among the crew. Tip at the end, in cash, once the job is done.
What are red flags when hiring a mover in Seattle?+
Watch for large upfront deposits, quotes given without seeing your inventory, no written binding estimate, and a company that won't provide its license or insurance details. 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.
Do Seattle movers need a license?+
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.
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