8 vetted movers ranked on 3,339+ real Google reviews
Top pick: College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Tacoma — 4.9★ across 1,270 reviews
Typical local move: A local Tacoma move typically runs $120 $185/hr for a two- to three-person crew and truck roughly $480 $1,110 for a studio or 1-bedroom and $960 $2,035 for a 2 3 bedroom, full-service
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Tacoma's moving market runs from small independent crews to national chains, and the review record separates them clearly. We ranked Tacoma-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 Tacoma at 4.9 stars.
The short answer: College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Tacoma is our top overall pick for movers in Tacoma, pairing a 4.9-star Google rating with 1,270 reviews. Eco Movers Moving & Storage Tacoma and PNW Moving & Delivery round out the top three. All rankings use real Google review data — updated July 30, 2026.
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Tacoma is a national-chain option serving Tacoma, with a 4.9-star Google rating across 1,270 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.
Eco Movers Moving & Storage Tacoma holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 831 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
A small number of recent reviews report poor communication; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
PNW Moving & Delivery holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 506 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.
Mountain Moving & Storage Tacoma holds a 4.6-star Google rating across 199 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
A small number of recent reviews report damage to items; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
Ultimate Movers, LLC holds a 4.4-star Google rating across 219 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
A small number of recent reviews report damage to items; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
Home2Home Moving LLC holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 101 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and careful handling with little to no damage.
Strengths
professional, courteous crews
careful handling with little to no damage
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.
All Ready Moving & Storage - Tacoma Movers holds a 5.0-star Google rating across 90 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
A smaller review base than the market leaders, so ask for recent local references.
A local Tacoma move typically runs $120 $185/hr for a two- to three-person crew and truck roughly $480 $1,110 for a studio or 1-bedroom and $960 $2,035 for a 2 3 bedroom, full-service (labeled estimate; get a binding quote).
Interstate moves out of Tacoma 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 Tacoma
Peak moving demand in Tacoma 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 Tacoma locals say
From the locals · Tacoma
Local threads on r/Tacoma 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 Tacoma, 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 Tacoma move typically runs $120 $185/hr for a two- to three-person crew and truck roughly $480 $1,110 for a studio or 1-bedroom and $960 $2,035 for a 2 3 bedroom, full-service (labeled estimate; get a binding quote).
Which moving company has the best reputation in Tacoma?+
By verified review data, AMC Moving carries a 5.0-star Google rating across 123 reviews. Our top overall pick is College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Tacoma for its combination of a 4.9 rating and 1,270 reviews.
How far in advance should I book movers in Tacoma?+
Book four to eight weeks ahead, especially from May through September and at month-end when Tacoma 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 Tacoma?+
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 Tacoma?+
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 Tacoma 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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