Moving in Maryland · D.C. · Virginia · West Virginia
MOVING DONE THE RIGHT WAY
From one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom homes.Local moves across the DMV, or out of the state anywhere in the US. No chasing, no surprises, no stress.
What's Included
Two ways we move. Same care and straightforward pricing either way.
Local
Across the DMV
Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and the West Virginia Eastern Panhandle.
- Same-week availability in MD, D.C., VA, and WV
- We stand behind our pricing, flat-rate or hourly
- Pads, shrink wrap, and dollies included
- Disassembly and reassembly of standard furniture
- We account for every obstacle in your move
- Same crew from pickup to drop-off
Out of State
Across the US
Relocating out of state or across the country? We handle the planning and logistics so you don't have to juggle multiple companies.
- Nationwide service, any state
- An estimate that doesn't change
- Dedicated truck available on request (no freight transfers or re-loads)
- Inventory list with photo documentation
- Shortest delivery windows in the industry
- Licensed, bonded, and insured for crossing state lines
Local Moving Stories From the DMV
Unscripted stories from folks we moved across Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia.
Clara S.
Gaithersburg, MD
Shirley
Washington, D.C.
Sarah M.
Bethesda, MD
James T.
Arlington, VA
Local & Out of the State Rates
Starting from. Off-peak weekdays.
from
$100/hr
2 Movers + Truck
from
$140/hr
3 Movers + Truck
from
$180/hr
4 Movers + Truck
1st Month Free*
*ask if you qualify
from
$49/mo
Storage
Weekends, end-of-month, summer, and holidays run higher. Real quote always wins.
How It Works
We ask the right questions upfront so the estimate actually reflects your move.
Services
We start with what you need. Moving only, or also storage, packing, or junk disposal? Any special-handling items? Target dates?
Place
Then we learn about the property. House or apartment, number of bedrooms, how many stories, finished basement, garage, attic.
Access
Next we cover the logistics. Biggest truck that can park, distance from truck to door, elevator or stairs, and the terrain along the way.
Inventory
Finally we walk through what's being moved. Every major item, plus an honest read on how many boxes you'll end up with.
You get a detailed estimate
Once we have the full picture, we put together a clear, itemized estimate. You can be confident we've covered everything, because we asked about everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
Related Services
Pair this with another service and save a trip. One crew, one quote.
Packing Help
Professional packing with pro-grade materials delivered to your door. Dish packs, wardrobe boxes, and paper you cannot buy at the hardware store.
Loading Help
Professional loading for rental trucks, PODs, and storage units. Weight-balanced, packed tight, and ready to roll.
Storage
Door-to-door storage for local and out of the state moves. We pick up, store safely, and deliver when you are ready.
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Long distance? We move anywhere in the US.
Truck, Pod, or furniture handling. We do it all and then some.
SERVING MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA & WASHINGTON D.C.
Proudly moving families and businesses across the entire DMV area. Local expertise, regional reach.
Maryland
Baltimore, Annapolis, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville & more
Virginia
Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean & more
Washington D.C.
All neighborhoods throughout the District
West Virginia
Martinsburg, Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown & more
What our customers say
“Absolutely phenomenal service! The Blue Crab team arrived on time, wrapped everything carefully, and had us moved in by early afternoon.”
“Moving from DC to Virginia was stressful enough, but these guys made it seamless. Professional, friendly, and incredibly efficient.”
“We've moved 4 times in 10 years and this was BY FAR the best experience. Fair pricing, no hidden fees, and they treated our antiques with extra care.”