Best Movers Near Kennewick, WA (2026 Reviews)
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Speedy Movers is Kennewick's top-rated local mover on moveBuddha, earning a 4.62/5 , followed by Pack it Up Moving LLC at 4.38/5. moveBuddha scored 7 movers based in Kennewick out of 94 reviewed across Washington, drawing on 92 verified customer reviews across Washington.
Local movers in Kennewick charge by the hour. The average crew rate in this market is $282/hour. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a fast cost baseline before you collect quotes.
How do Kennewick moving companies compare?
Kennewick's 7 reviewed moving companies are ranked by moveBuddha score, a composite of verified customer reviews, BBB rating, and proximity to Kennewick, with a market average of 4.35/5, drawing on 92 verified customer reviews across Washington. The ranked list above also includes movers that serve Kennewick from nearby locations, so scores reflect performance across the full local service area, not just companies with a Kennewick address.
Proximity to Kennewick is a ranking factor, so a mover ranked higher on the list may have a lower score than one ranked below. A nearby company can outrank a higher-scored mover based further out. Each company's positive review rate and BBB rating are included so you can compare quality and reputation side by side.
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4.62 |
90% | A+ | ||
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4.38 |
59% | B- | ||
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4.36 |
88% | A+ | ||
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4.38 |
97% | A+ | ||
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4.28 |
84% | A+ | ||
4.06 |
90% | N/A | ||
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4.36 |
96% | B- | ||
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4.22 |
86% | A |
What are the top-rated moving companies in Kennewick?
Speedy Movers is Kennewick's top-rated moving company on moveBuddha, earning a 4.62/5, followed by Pack it Up Moving LLC at 4.38/5.
Each review profile below covers pricing transparency, crew quality, and claims handling, the 3 factors most predictive of move-day outcome, alongside each company's BBB grade, years in business, and positive review rate.
moveBuddha scored 7 Kennewick movers drawing on 92 verified customer reviews across Washington, with a market average score of 4.35/5. Rankings include movers based in Kennewick and those serving the area from nearby locations. Proximity is a ranking factor, so a mover's position in the list below does not always correspond directly to its score.
- Speedy Movers: 4.62 out of 5 stars
- Pack it Up Moving LLC: 4.38 out of 5 stars
- Smooth Moves LLC: 4.36 out of 5 stars
- Help-U-Move Inc.: 4.38 out of 5 stars
- Larsen Transfer Company: 4.28 out of 5 stars
- Move Northwest: 4.06 out of 5 stars
- In & Out Movers, LLC: 4.36 out of 5 stars
- ASAP Movers: 4.22 out of 5 stars
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Speedy Movers has been in business for 25 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Speedy Movers has about 90% positive reviews across roughly 262 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.8.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Speedy Movers.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Speedy Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Speedy Movers blew our expectations out of the water. Their team was amazing, super friendly and FAST. Less expensive than the estimate quoted us. Thank you Ricky, Josh and Crew for an amazing moving experience!"
"They were on time, worked quickly. We had a living room, dining room and 2 bedrooms to move out. Done in a blink of an eye. Careful with our belongings. Wrapped everything. Nice kids too. I'd recommend them to anybody."
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Pack it Up Moving LLC has been in business for 9 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Pack it Up Moving LLC has about 59% positive reviews across roughly 94 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.2.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Pack it Up Moving LLC.
Customer service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Pack it Up Moving LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"I have used this company to move our piano, vending machines, office equipment and household furniture over the years. The team is fast and will get you moved in a timely manner. No broken items. Would recommend."
"They were able to relocate both mine and my girlfriend’s apartment into our new home. They did it all including set up at the new place. They took care of big furniture as well as the small boxes of fragile items."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Smooth Moves LLC has been in business for 22 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like intrastate moving and office moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Smooth Moves LLC has about 88% positive reviews across roughly 246 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.4.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Smooth Moves LLC.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Smooth Moves LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Smooth Moves did an excellent job with our in town move. The movers worked hard and took care of our belongings. We have heavy machinery that required a lift gate, the guys were able to handle it with no issues."
"We used Smooth Moves five times now and every time I'm impressed with the professionalism of the movers and staff. They are quick and careful with every job—big or small!"
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.7
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Help-U-Move Inc. has been in business for 23 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Help-U-Move Inc. has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 267 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.3.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Help-U-Move Inc..
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Help-U-Move Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"From making the appointment to a finished job it was an excellent experience. Efficient, polite, professional, treated our furniture and home with respect. Would hire again!"
"I highly recommend Help U Move for all of your moving needs! Every single employee was professional, personable, efficient, and helpful! They listened to my needs and executed perfectly."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Larsen Transfer Company has been in business for 46 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like estate moving and international moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Larsen Transfer Company has about 84% positive reviews across roughly 49 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 5.0.
Quote accuracy 3.8
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Larsen Transfer Company, and Larsen Transfer Company makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Larsen Transfer Company emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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Logan and Wade were great during my move. They handled every item carefully, were very personable, and were right on time during loading and unloading. I couldn’t be happier with my moving experience.
Lincoln and Ryan did an amazing job. They were quick, professional, and efficient.
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.4
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Move Northwest has been in business for many years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Move Northwest has about 90% positive reviews across roughly 163 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.3.
Quote accuracy 3.8
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Move Northwest, and Move Northwest makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Move Northwest emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
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"After receiving a quote and finalising a date the excellent packers were prompt, courteous, professional and efficient."
"Excellent movers, fast and efficient."
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.1
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. In & Out Movers, LLC has been in business for 4 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like intrastate moving and office moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. In & Out Movers, LLC has about 96% positive reviews across roughly 182 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.5.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from In & Out Movers, LLC.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. In & Out Movers, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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In & Out Movers made our move seamless! They were incredibly responsive, reliable, and worked efficiently. The team was professional, kind, and considerate. Highly recommend!
Great! Fast and professional. So glad I called them. Best moving experience ever.
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.1
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. ASAP Movers has been in business for 2 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and international moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. ASAP Movers has about 86% positive reviews across roughly 14 total reviews.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from ASAP Movers.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. ASAP Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
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The professionalism and experience of the workers were at a high level. They were very attentive to my belongings and did the job quickly and efficiently. All my items were securely packed and delivered.
Desmond and Carla provided great communication and estimates in advance on costs and schedules. Foreman Freddy and his crew were also very good with communication, hard-working, and professional...
Which Kennewick movers offer specialty services?
Specialty moving services are not standard across every Kennewick mover. Based on moveBuddha's review of 7 Kennewick moving companies, here is what is available, how common each service is in this market, and which movers lead each category:
- Piano moving: 6 of 7 Kennewick movers (85.71%) offer it, vs. 72.52% nationally. Speedy Movers (4.62/5) is Kennewick's top-rated piano mover.
- Antique handling: 3 of 7 Kennewick movers (42.86%) offer it, vs. 46.24% nationally. Larsen Transfer Company (4.28/5) rates highest for antique care in Kennewick.
- Art packing: 5 of 7 Kennewick movers (71.43%) offer it, vs. 45.76% nationally. Speedy Movers (4.62/5) rates highest for art packing in Kennewick.
- Climate-controlled storage: 3 of 7 Kennewick movers (42.86%) offer it, vs. 33.2% nationally. Larsen Transfer Company (4.28/5) is Kennewick's top-rated provider.
How much does piano moving cost in Kennewick?
Piano moving is available from 6 of 7 Kennewick movers (85.71%), compared to 72.52% nationally. Speedy Movers leads Kennewick piano movers with a 4.62/5 moveBuddha score, followed by Pack it Up Moving LLC at 4.38/5. A standalone piano move in Kennewick typically costs $800 to $3,500, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Kennewick | Details |
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| Kennewick movers offering this | 6 of 7 (85.71%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Kennewick piano movers | Speedy Movers, Pack it Up Moving LLC |
| Upright piano | $800 to $1,500 |
| Baby grand piano | $1,200 to $2,500 |
| Grand piano | $1,800 to $3,500 |
Upright pianos weigh 400 to 800 lbs. Grand pianos exceed 1,200 lbs. Trained crews use piano boards, straps, and padded blankets to prevent structural damage that standard moving equipment cannot safely manage. Bundling a piano into a household move with full-service movers is usually cheaper than hiring a piano-only carrier.
How much does antique handling cost in Kennewick?
Antique handling is available from 3 of 7 Kennewick movers (42.86%), compared to 46.24% nationally. Larsen Transfer Company (4.28/5) and Move Northwest (4.06/5) rate highest for antique care in Kennewick. Adding antique handling to a household move adds $1,000 to $2,500 to the total cost.
| Antique handling in Kennewick | Details |
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| Kennewick movers offering this | 3 of 7 (42.86%) |
| National average | 46.24% |
| Top-rated Kennewick antique movers | Larsen Transfer Company, Move Northwest |
| Added cost to a household move | $1,000 to $2,500 |
| Per-piece handling fee | $50 to $500 |
| Custom crating per item | $150 to $200 |
Custom crating and acid-free padding protect pieces that standard released-value coverage at $0.60/lb cannot adequately cover. A 50-lb antique valued at $5,000 receives only $30 under default protection, making full-value coverage the standard choice for heirloom and high-value items.
How much does art packing cost in Kennewick?
Art packing is available from 5 of 7 Kennewick movers (71.43%), compared to 45.76% nationally. Speedy Movers (4.62/5) and Pack it Up Moving LLC (4.38/5) rate highest for art packing in Kennewick. Per-piece art handling in Kennewick runs $50 to $500, with custom crates adding $150 to $200 per item.
| Art packing in Kennewick | Details |
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| Kennewick movers offering this | 5 of 7 (71.43%) |
| National average | 45.76% |
| Top-rated Kennewick art movers | Speedy Movers, Pack it Up Moving LLC |
| Per-piece handling fee | $50 to $500 |
| Custom crating per item | $150 to $200 |
Archival materials and custom crates prevent UV exposure, humidity damage, and impact fractures that standard moving blankets cannot guard against for framed artwork and sculpture. Confirm the mover has direct experience with similar media before booking.
How much does climate-controlled storage cost in Kennewick?
Climate-controlled storage is available from 3 of 7 Kennewick movers (42.86%), compared to 33.2% nationally. Larsen Transfer Company (4.28/5) and Move Northwest (4.06/5) rate highest for climate-controlled storage in Kennewick. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $257/month in Kennewick.
| Climate-controlled storage in Kennewick | Details |
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| Kennewick movers offering this | 3 of 7 (42.86%) |
| National average | 33.2% |
| Top-rated Kennewick providers | Larsen Transfer Company, Move Northwest |
| Storage-in-transit rate | About $0.50 per cubic foot per month |
| 1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) | $257 |
Climate-controlled units regulate both temperature and humidity, preventing warping, cracking, and mold in wood furniture, vinyl records, and electronics that temperature-only storage cannot protect. This matters most for storage gaps longer than 30 days or for moves that span seasonal humidity swings.
What is the top-rated moving company in Kennewick?
Speedy Movers (4.62/5 on moveBuddha) is the highest-rated moving company in Kennewick, drawing on 92 verified customer reviews across Washington. The Kennewick market averages 4.35/5 across 7 reviewed companies. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a cost baseline before collecting quotes.
Frequently asked questions: moving in Kennewick, WA
How much do movers cost in Kennewick, WA?
Local movers in Kennewick, WA charge by the hour. The market rate for a moving crew in Kennewick is $282/hour. Kennewick's top-rated mover is Speedy Movers, earning a 4.62/5 on moveBuddha, drawing on 92 verified customer reviews across Washington.
Key cost factors for a Kennewick move, based on moveBuddha's review data:
- Access fees: stairs, elevators, long carries, and shuttle service each add $75-$500+ when the truck can't load directly. Get these costs itemized in your estimate before signing.
- Deposit requirement: 43.0% of Kennewick movers require a deposit to hold your move date. Confirm refund terms before paying.
- Full valuation coverage: 29.0% of Kennewick movers (2.0 companies) offer it. The default released-value protection covers only $0.60 per pound. Full valuation coverage costs extra and covers replacement value.
- Hours on-site: local moves bill by the clock. Home size, floor access, elevator waits, and how much packing work the crew handles are the primary time drivers.
- Long-distance pricing: moves leaving Kennewick across state lines are priced by shipment weight and mileage, not hourly. 71.0% of Kennewick movers (5.0 companies) handle interstate moves. Fuel surcharges on long-distance moves typically add 8%-15% to transportation charges.
- Packing services: 100.0% of Kennewick movers (7.0 companies) offer full packing. Professional packing adds $0.15-$0.21 per pound on average.
DIY options like a rental truck or moving container reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's analysis. Use the moving cost calculator to get a market-specific baseline before collecting quotes.
What do full-service movers in Kennewick include, and what costs extra?
A standard full-service move in Kennewick, WA includes loading, transport, and unloading. Basic furniture padding and simple disassembly/reassembly for bed frames and standard furniture pieces are included in the base rate. Packing, valuation upgrades, storage, crating, and specialty-item handling are add-ons billed separately. The table below shows what Kennewick movers offer and what each add-on typically costs, based on moveBuddha's review data.
| Add-on service | % of Kennewick movers | Typical cost impact |
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| Full packing | 100.0% (7.0 companies) | +$0.15-$0.21 per pound on average |
| Storage | 100.0% | ~$0.50 per cubic foot per month; a 1-bedroom (~514 cu ft) runs ~$257/month |
| Full valuation coverage | 29.0% (2.0 companies) | 1%-2% of declared shipment value (~$300-$600 on a $30,000 shipment); default released-value protection pays only $0.60/lb |
| Crating (fragile/high-value items) | 100.0% (7.0 companies) | $150-$200 per item for antiques and artwork; $150-$400 for oversized pieces (safes, sectionals, appliances) |
| Labor-only (load/unload, no transport) | 43.0% (3.0 companies) | Hourly rate only; no truck or transport charge |
| Access fees (stairs, elevator, long carry, shuttle) | Situational | $75-$500+ when the truck can't load directly; shuttle service adds $0.08-$0.12 per pound with minimums starting around $200 |
Every add-on above requires written confirmation before booking. A binding estimate locks the final price. A non-binding estimate can change based on actual weight or time. See the hidden and unexpected moving costs guide for a full breakdown of what to request in writing.
Do movers in Kennewick offer senior, military, or other discounts?
moveBuddha found no confirmed senior, military, AAA, student, teacher, or law enforcement discounts among the Kennewick movers in its database. That does not mean discounts are unavailable. Ask each mover directly at the quote stage, since some companies offer unpublished rates for eligible groups. Confirm any discount in writing before signing.
How we chose the best moving companies in Kennewick
moveBuddha's moving analyst team evaluated 94 Washington moving companies using a five-factor weighted scoring system: customer satisfaction (40%), dispute resolution (20%), industry reputation (15%), online reputation (15%), and service options (10%).
That scoring system draws on moveBuddha's dataset of 1,000+ live price points and research across 4,500+ movers nationwide, so you're getting recommendations built on real market data, not just review aggregation
- Customer satisfaction (40%): The company consistently completes moves on time, communicates proactively, and delivers within the estimated cost. These factors matter most when hiring a mover.
- Dispute resolution (20%): Problems happen in every industry. We reward companies that take clear ownership of issues and make genuine, documented efforts to resolve them.
- Industry reputation (15%): The company holds standing in professional moving organizations and participates in industry oversight, which signals accountability beyond customer reviews alone.
- Online reputation (15%): The company maintains accurate, up-to-date information online and responds promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Service options (10%): We favor companies that offer full packing, storage, specialty item handling, and expedited delivery. These services matter on a complex move.
Read our complete moving company rating methodology for the full scoring breakdown.
