Licensed & Insured DMV Movers
Movers in Chevy Chase, Old-Money Local
Multiple separate Chevy Chase municipalities along Connecticut Avenue, old-money tree-lined streets, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS feeders. We pull permits, work narrow staircases, and price every Chevy Chase job upfront.
At a glance
- Licensed and insured: USDOT 4539918, MC 1801440
- Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase is a 30-minute drive for our crews
- Multi-municipality notifications coordinated at booking
- Inherited estate furniture and oversized art handled with care
- Upfront, binding pricing
USDOT 4539918 · MC 1801440
Our Chevy Chase Moving Rates
Starting from. Off-peak weekdays.
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$100/hr
2 Movers + Truck
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$140/hr
3 Movers + Truck
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$180/hr
4 Movers + Truck
1st Month Free*
*ask if you qualify
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$49/mo
Storage
Weekends, end-of-month, summer, and holidays run higher. Real quote always wins.
Why people move to Chevy Chase
- Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS pyramid feeders consistently among Maryland's top
- Tree-lined streets with Tudor revivals, Georgian colonials, and Federal-style brick homes
- Walking distance to Friendship Heights retail (Chevy Chase Pavilion, Mazza Gallerie, Saks)
- Connecticut Avenue corridor to D.C. (about 15 minutes off-peak)
- Red Line Metro at Friendship Heights and Bethesda stations
- Multi-generational community with established families
- Proximity to Bethesda biotech and federal-contractor employment without Bethesda's density
- Chevy Chase Circle parks and the historic Chevy Chase Club anchor the cultural geography
What movers in Chevy Chase need to know
Rowhouses, historic districts, narrow streets, and city permits. Here are the four things our crews handle on every Chevy Chase job.
Multiple municipal notifications
The Village of Chevy Chase, the Town of Chevy Chase, Sections 3 and 5, and Martin's Additions all have separate municipal governments. Each requires move-day notification 48-72 hours ahead. We file the right notifications for the specific address at booking.
Connecticut Avenue traffic
Connecticut Avenue (Maryland Route 185) between the D.C. line and Bethesda backs up most of the day. We schedule loads outside 7-9 AM and 4-7 PM windows when possible.
Friendship Heights high-rise dock reservations
Friendship Heights condo buildings (3801 Connecticut, Friendship Heights condos along Wisconsin) require Certificates of Insurance on file 5+ days ahead and reserved dock windows. We handle both.
How does a Chevy Chase move with us actually go?
Five steps from the first call to the follow-up. No mystery, no scope-creep.
- Step 1
Free Quote Walkthrough
By phone, video, or in-person. We measure stairs, hallways, and access. You get a binding price, not an estimate that creeps.
- Step 2
Confirmation & Permits
We lock the date, pull the street permit, book the loading dock if needed, and send your building's certificate of insurance.
- Step 3
Pre-Move Prep
Packing tips, supplies dropped off if you ordered them, and a day-before check-in so you know exactly what to expect on move day.
- Step 4
Move Day
Same crew start to finish. Clean blankets, straps, dollies. Updates as we go. We don't disappear for two-hour lunches.
- Step 5
Wrap-Up
Furniture placed where you want it, walk-through with the lead, and a follow-up call within 48 hours to make sure everything held up.
Which moving services do we offer in Chevy Chase?
All of them. Every service is available for moves into, out of, and within Chevy Chase, MD.
Moving
Local and Out of the State Moving
Loading Help
Help with Loading
Unloading Help
Help with Unloading
In-Home & Same-Building Moves
Move Items Within Premises
Junk Disposal
Junk Disposal and Cleanouts
Packing Help
Help with Packing
Storage
Moving and Storage Companies
Specialty services in Chevy Chase
Long-distance, labor-only, senior moves, same-day, commercial, furniture delivery, and piano moves, all available for Chevy Chase jobs.
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A Chevy Chasemove we're proud of
Village of Chevy Chase: Five-bedroom 1920s Tudor revival on a third-acre lot with detached two-car garage and original slate roof
The Challenge
Family of four moving from the Village of Chevy Chase to a single-family home in Bethesda (Bradley Hills). Village required 72-hour move notification. Family had inherited 1880s-1900s antique furniture including a Steinway upright, a French armoire, a Persian rug collection, and three oil portraits in gilt frames.
How we handled it
Filed the Village of Chevy Chase municipal notification at booking. Dispatched a 22-foot truck and a four-person crew. Wrapped and crated the Steinway upright; padded the armoire with archival materials. Inventoried and rolled the Persian rugs with archival paper. Eight-hour move, no damage to the original Tudor revival hardwood or the new Bradley Hills flooring.
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Meet the team
The two people behind every Chevy Chase job. Real owners, named and accountable.
Co-owner, Customer Experience
Co-owner of Blue Crab Moving. 12+ years in the DMV moving industry, with deep experience scoping out-of-the-state moves, building binding written quotes that hold on move day, and walking customers through the difference between licensed carriers and brokers. Author of the Crab Shack blog. The person you'll hear back from after you fill out a quote request.
What permits do you need to move in Chevy Chase?
Most rowhouse moves need a city right-of-way permit, plus loading-window and historic-district rules to plan around. We handle all of it. Here's what's involved.
- Multiple municipal governments require separate notifications: Village of Chevy Chase, Town of Chevy Chase, Sections 3 and 5, Martin's Additions, Chevy Chase View.
- Some streets in the Village and Town have residential parking permit zones.
- Friendship Heights high-rises require COIs on file 5+ days ahead.
- Montgomery County requires moving companies to be licensed and insured. Verify at FMCSA's Protect Your Move.
When's the best time of year to move in Chevy Chase?
Spring and fall, with summer the busiest and winter the quietest. Here's what we adjust through the year so weather, traffic, and local quirks don't bite you on move day.
Winter
Mild winters with two or three snowfalls. Tree canopy means longer shovel time on the residential side streets.
Spring
Cherry blossoms across the streetcar-suburb-era residential streets in early April are spectacular.
Summer
Peak season. Book 30-45 days ahead. Tree canopy keeps the residential streets 2-3 degrees cooler than the Beltway corridor.
Fall
Second-best season. Oak and maple foliage across the older streets is striking.
Which Chevy Chase neighborhoods do we serve?
All of them. What changes from block to block is truck size, parking, and access. Here's the crew-relevant detail for each.
Village of Chevy Chase
Municipal notification required. Quiet residential streets, Tudor revival and Georgian homes.
Town of Chevy Chase
Separate municipal notification required. Older 1910s-1920s architecture.
Section 3 / Section 5
Separate municipalities with their own notification requirements.
Martin's Additions
Smaller municipality. Walking distance to Connecticut Avenue.
Friendship Heights area
High-rise condos. COIs required at most buildings.
Why hire Blue Crab Moving in Chevy Chase?
Twelve-plus years of Chevy Chase moves, licensed and insured by USDOT, and the same crew on your job from the first lift to the last walk-through.
- Owner-led with 12+ years moving families across Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia
- Licensed and insured: USDOT 4539918, MC 1801440
- Same crew start to finish, no swap-outs mid-day
- Upfront, binding pricing locked before move day
- 5-star service across the DMV
Chevy Chase moving FAQ
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from Chevy Chase customers.
Depends on which Chevy Chase. Each of the multiple municipalities (Village, Town, Sections 3 and 5, Martin's Additions, Chevy Chase View) has its own notification requirement, typically 48-72 hours ahead. We file the right ones at booking based on your specific address.
Friendship Heights buildings (3801 Connecticut, Friendship Heights condos along Wisconsin) require a Certificate of Insurance on file 5+ days ahead and a reserved loading dock window. We file the COI and reserve the dock at booking.
Yes, with a 22-foot truck on most streets. The narrower Village side streets and parts of the Town sometimes need a 20-foot truck. We walk the route at the quote stage.
Yes, including Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Rockville. Our HQ is in Gaithersburg, 30 minutes north.
Typical Chevy Chase moves in 2026: Friendship Heights condo $1,400-$3,200, Village or Town historic home $2,500-$5,500, larger estate move with inherited antiques $4,000-$8,500+. Every quote is binding.
Yes. Full and partial packing with archival materials for inherited estate furniture, Persian rugs, and gilt-frame art collections common in the older Village and Town homes.
Where do you serve around Chevy Chase?
All of Chevy Chase, MD and the surrounding metro. The map below shows our service footprint.
Insurance, valuation coverage, and claims
Every Blue Crab move is covered by our active USDOT 4539918 cargo and general liability policies. Federal law (49 CFR 375) requires interstate movers to offer two valuation tiers. Here is how each works and which one we recommend for your inventory.
Released value protection (default)
Included at no extra cost. Covers 60 cents per pound per article. Adequate for routine apartment and small-home moves with no high-value items. Not enough for antiques, pianos, fine art, or anything you would file a real insurance claim over.
Full value protection (recommended for high-value inventories)
Premium coverage that pays repair, replacement, or current market value of any damaged or lost item. We recommend it for moves with antique furniture, original artwork, china cabinets, grand pianos, or anything irreplaceable. Cost depends on declared value of your shipment and is itemized on the binding quote, never tacked on later.
If something does get damaged
Notify us within 24 hours of delivery. Our office reviews the claim within one business day, sends a written acknowledgment, and resolves repair, replacement, or settlement within 30 days. No back-and-forth, no runaround. We document every load and every unload with photos so the claims record is complete from day one.
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What our customers say
Real words from customers we've moved across the DMV, including Chevy Chase and the surrounding area.
“I had an excellent experience with Blue Crab Moving. The team was punctual very professional, and handled all of my belongings with great care. They worked efficiently, communicated clearly throughout the process, and made my move stress-free. The pricing was fair with no surprises, and everything arrived safely and in perfect condition. I highly recommend Blue Crab Moving to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy movers.”
“Great company , highly professional , helpful and friendly . I definitely recommend them and I would use them again.”
“I cannot recommend the Blue Crab team more highly. They are meticulous, creative and very focused on customer service. I had a partial-house, 3,000 pound move that included unloading half of the furniture to a condominium and half to storage unit, boht of which were 800 miles from pick-up. The Blue Crab team worked with me on the delivery date, and listened to and addressed my worries about certain fragile pieces of furniture. They also had continuity of the three-person team, making sure one person was at both ends of the move. Furniture was well labeled and wrapped, and the team was skilled at dis- and re-assembly. It was such a pleasant experience that I almost forgot I was in the middle of move! I cannot recommend them more highly (I have moved cross country 2x with national moving companies and had countless other smaller moves over 40 years and Blue Crab is the best team I have ever had).”