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How much does a move cost in Seattle?
Your quote explains crew size, hourly or flat rate, any minimums, travel/fuel if used, packing materials, and the assumptions we’re planning around, stairs, elevator or dock time, driveway length, and how far a truck can park from the door.
Save more: Pack some rooms yourself or choose fragile-only; label clearly; share building/HOA rules early so we can secure the best time slot.
Most local Seattle moves fall into a predictable range shaped by home size, packing level, hill grade, and curb access. Ground-floor apartments move faster than multi-story walk-ups; tight loading zones or long carries add time. Your written quote shows the numbers before you approve.
What are the main Seattle cost factors?
- Raises price: full-home packing, long carries from truck to door, multiple stair flights, strict elevator windows, heavy or oversized items.
- Lowers price: fragile-only packing, labeled rooms, clear temporary no-parking permits, flexible arrival window.
- Billing: clear hourly or flat rate, any minimums, travel/fuel if used, materials estimate.
Seattle Moving Rules & Requirements
Many Seattle properties, especially in Belltown, South Lake Union, Downtown, and Capitol Hill ask for a mover’s insurance document (COI) and a reserved time for the loading dock or service elevator. We contact your manager or HOA, send the document with their wording, and book the time slot. On move day we protect floors, doorways, and walls.
Do HOAs and buildings require approvals?
Often yes. Share your manager’s contact, any forms, and access or garage codes. We’ll handle it and keep your schedule intact.
What about temporary no-parking permits?
Dense blocks and busy corridors benefit from temporary no-parking signs so the truck can stage legally. We’ll advise when it helps and align timing with your building’s move window.
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Seattle Moving Parking & Access
From steep blocks on Queen Anne to narrow streets in Capitol Hill and active corridors in South Lake Union, we plan where the truck will stage and how far items must travel. For condos, we use the designated loading area and schedule around service-elevator windows and building move calendars. We confirm the approach in advance and reflect any time impact in your quote.
What if a truck can’t park close?
We plan an alternate approach, smaller vehicle, different loading point, or adjusted timing, so the day keeps moving. We explain it in advance and reflect any time impact in your quote.
Long distance moving companies Seattle
- Seattle to Portland / Eugene
- Seattle to San Francisco / Bay Area / Los Angeles
- Seattle to Denver / Phoenix
- Seattle to Austin / Dallas / Houston
- Seattle to Chicago / Midwest
- Seattle to New York / New Jersey / Boston
How long does delivery take?
We’ll share a window based on distance, season, and carrier capacity, and coordinate loading docks or service elevators on both ends if required.
What affects timing and price?
- Size of shipment and packing choice
- Building/HOA rules and elevator reservations
- Parking, stairs, walking distance, and hills
- Route demand and your flexibility
Add-ons: kitchen/fragile-only or full-home packing, short-term storage if dates shift, and aligned vehicle transport.
Why Choose a Moving Planner in seattle
Seattle moves range from high-rise docks and service-elevator windows in Belltown, South Lake Union, and Downtown to classic homes and walk-ups in Capitol Hill, Wallingford, and Ballard. What works for a Denny Triangle tower may not fit a craftsman home with narrow stairs in Queen Anne. As your broker, we match the right team for your address and handle the details that keep move day on time.
- Right fit for your neighborhood: Crews experienced with Downtown/Belltown/SLU high-rises, older walk-ups and stair runs, and single-family homes across Queen Anne, Ballard, Magnolia, and West Seattle.
- Paperwork handled: We send the insurance document your building or HOA requests and reserve the loading dock or service elevator for the time they give us.
- Access & parking planned: Temporary no-parking signage guidance, garage height checks, loading zones, and hill-safe staging. If a large truck can’t position close, we use a smaller vehicle and reflect any time impact in your quote.
- Crew size & equipment planned: Stairs, multi-story layouts, and the walk from truck to door are built into timing. For oversized items, we discuss disassembly or safe alternate paths in advance.
- Clear plan & updates: One coordinator, straightforward inclusions and pricing, a realistic delivery window, and check-ins before arrival and before delivery.
We have the capacity and flexibility to handle moves of any size, from small apartments to large commercial spaces.
We have the experience and efficiency to make your relocation seamless and stress-free.
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We move special items at Seattle
Tell us early about pianos, antiques, fine art, large safes, or heavy gym equipment. We plan the path in and out of your home, protect floors and doorways, and bring the right equipment for safe handling. If your building has limits on weight or size in the elevator, we’ll work within them or propose a safe alternative.
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How do you move a piano safely in San Francisco?
We confirm stair or elevator limits, protect surfaces, consider hill grade and access, and assign a piano-experienced crew. If a large truck can’t stage close, we use a smaller vehicle safely.
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Seattle service areas
We match crews to the rules and streets of your neighborhood, from high-rises to walk-ups and single-family homes.
Downtown & Core
Downtown, Belltown, South Lake Union, Denny Triangle, Pioneer Square, First Hill
North & Northwest
Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard, Fremont, Greenwood, Green Lake, Phinney Ridge
Central & East
Capitol Hill, Eastlake, Montlake, Madison Valley, Madison Park, University District, Wallingford
South & West
West Seattle, Alki, Delridge, Beacon Hill, Georgetown, SoDo, Rainier Valley
Greater Puget Sound: Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, Mercer Island, Burien, Renton, Tukwila.
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Popular Seattle Routes
Learn more about the popular routes from and to Seattle
- Seattle to Portland
- Seattle to San Francisco
- Seattle to Los Angeles
- Seattle to Denver
- Seattle to Austin / Dallas / Houston
- Seattle to Chicago
- Seattle to New York / New Jersey / Boston
- Phoenix / Bay Area to Seattle
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seattle Moving
Will you handle my HOA or building paperwork?
Yes. Many Seattle properties, especially in Belltown, South Lake Union, Downtown, and Capitol Hill, require a Certificate of Insurance (COI) and proof of coverage before move day. We contact your property manager or HOA directly, send the completed COI, and secure your loading dock or elevator reservation.
Do I need temporary no-parking signs for my move?
Often yes. Seattle’s dense areas and narrow streets like Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, and Ballard benefit from temporary no-parking permits. We’ll guide you through the city permit process and help you coordinate the right time window so the truck can stage legally and safely.
What if my building has a service elevator or loading dock?
Many mid-rise and high-rise buildings in Seattle require scheduled service-elevator windows and dock reservations. We handle this coordination directly with your property manager to ensure the crew can access the building without delay or rescheduling.
How do you handle steep hills or difficult driveways?
Seattle is known for its hills and sloped driveways, especially in Queen Anne, Magnolia, and West Seattle. We plan safe truck positioning, bring proper equipment, and adjust timing for stairs or long carries to keep everything secure and efficient.
Can you move during rain?
Absolutely. Rain is part of Seattle life, and our teams work year-round in all weather. We use floor protection, doorway covers, and plastic wrapping for furniture to prevent moisture damage and keep both homes clean during loading and unloading.
Do you handle moves between Seattle neighborhoods?
Yes. Whether you’re moving from Ballard to Fremont or Capitol Hill to Bellevue, we plan around local traffic, bridge access, and loading zones. Your quote includes any travel time or ferry considerations where applicable.
Do you move apartments and high-rises?
We do. Many downtown and South Lake Union buildings have tight loading windows or garage clearances. We confirm truck size and height in advance and handle the elevator booking to keep your move day on track.
Can I pack some rooms myself?
Definitely. You can lower your costs by packing part of your home and choosing fragile-only or partial packing. We’ll supply materials if needed and help plan which rooms make the most sense for you to handle yourself.
Do you handle special items like pianos or safes?
Yes. We have crews trained to move pianos, antiques, art, large safes, and gym equipment. We plan the route in and out of your building, confirm weight limits, and bring the right gear for a safe transfer.
