6 vetted movers ranked on 795+ real Google reviews
Top pick: In & Out Moving service LLC — 4.8★ across 233 reviews
Typical local move: A local Yakima move typically runs $110 $165/hr for a two- to three-person crew and truck roughly $440 $990 for a studio or 1-bedroom and $880 $1,815 for a 2 3 bedroom, full-service
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Yakima's moving market runs from small independent crews to national chains, and the review record separates them clearly. We ranked Yakima-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 In & Out Moving service LLC at 4.8 stars.
The short answer: In & Out Moving service LLC is our top overall pick for movers in Yakima, pairing a 4.8-star Google rating with 233 reviews. Mendez Movers LLC and Move Northwest - Yakima Moving & Storage round out the top three. All rankings use real Google review data — updated July 30, 2026.
In & Out Moving service LLC holds a 4.8-star Google rating across 233 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews.
Strengths
professional, courteous crews
fast, efficient crews
fair, transparent pricing
Watch out for
A small number of recent reviews report poor communication; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
Mendez Movers LLC holds a 4.8-star Google rating across 189 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
fast, efficient crews
Watch out for
High-demand crews book out on summer weekends request your date several weeks ahead.
Move Northwest - Yakima Moving & Storage holds a 4.7-star Google rating across 155 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.
Yakima Transfer and Storage, Co. holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 115 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 smaller review base than the market leaders, so ask for recent local references.
Bernd Moving & Storage holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 62 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
fast, efficient crews
Watch out for
A smaller review base than the market leaders, so ask for recent local references.
Superior Svcs LLC holds a 4.4-star Google rating across 41 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and on-time, punctual arrivals.
Strengths
professional, courteous crews
on-time, punctual arrivals
fast, efficient crews
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 Yakima move typically runs $110 $165/hr for a two- to three-person crew and truck roughly $440 $990 for a studio or 1-bedroom and $880 $1,815 for a 2 3 bedroom, full-service (labeled estimate; get a binding quote).
Interstate moves out of Yakima 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 Yakima
Peak moving demand in Yakima 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 Yakima locals say
From the locals · Yakima
Local threads on r/yakima 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 Yakima, 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 Yakima move typically runs $110 $165/hr for a two- to three-person crew and truck roughly $440 $990 for a studio or 1-bedroom and $880 $1,815 for a 2 3 bedroom, full-service (labeled estimate; get a binding quote).
Which moving company has the best reputation in Yakima?+
By verified review data, Yakima Transfer and Storage, Co. carries a 4.9-star Google rating across 115 reviews. Our top overall pick is In & Out Moving service LLC for its combination of a 4.8 rating and 233 reviews.
How far in advance should I book movers in Yakima?+
Book four to eight weeks ahead, especially from May through September and at month-end when Yakima 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 Yakima?+
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 Yakima?+
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 Yakima 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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