Bellhop Moving Review 2026 (Seattle, WA)
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Reviews
54%
across 63 reviews
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4.5/5
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Years in
Business
12
founded 2014
FMCSA
Status
Active
Bellhop Moving is a 4.5/5-rated Washington full-service mover, operating since 2014 (12 years in business). Bellhop Moving earns 54% positive reviews across 63 verified customer reviews. The company holds active FMCSA registration. All ratings reflect moveBuddha's independent analysis.
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Bellhop Moving at a glance
- Track record: 12 years in business with 54% positive customer reviews (63 verified reviews)
- Industry experience: 5/5
- Customer service: 5/5
- Review quality: 3.84/5
- Quote accuracy: 44/5
Bellhop Moving's services
- Full-service moving
- Packing & Unpacking
- Labor-only moving: Offered by 45% of Seattle movers (56% nationally)
- Interstate moving
- Local (intrastate) moving
- Storage: Offered by 92% of Seattle movers (85% nationally)
What this Bellhop Moving review covers
Efficient service
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
Quick moving process
Helpful movers
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Bellhop Moving has been in business for 12 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Bellhop Moving has about 54% positive reviews across roughly 63 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.0.
Quote accuracy 4.0
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Bellhop Moving, and Bellhop Moving makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Bellhop Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent reviews
"Bellhops made my move to my new home so easy from start to finish. They arrived right on time and finished up just around the estimated time, and moved everything quickly and carefully. I would definitely recommend Bellhops for your move."
"I had Evan and Sheldon for my moving team. Great, friendly, strong, and professional. They were creative problem solvers in maximizing the space and figuring out how to fit boxes and random items in places that worked."
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What do customers say about Bellhop Moving?
Bellhop Moving pulls in 54% positive reviews out of 63 verified ratings from multiple platforms, 44% negative, and 2% neutral.
What customers like most about Bellhop Moving
- Efficient service: Many customers praise Bellhop Moving for completing moves smoothly and with minimal downtime.
- Professional and polite staff: Customers say the Bellhop Moving's crews and service representatives handled their move professionally and were friendly and helpful throughout the move.
- Careful handling: Belongings are treated with caution, and many customers report zero damage thanks to Bellhop Moving's attention to detail.
- Quick moving process: The team at Bellhop Moving often gets the job done faster than expected, saving clients time.
- Helpful movers: Movers were more than just muscle—they offered guidance and went above and beyond to assist customers.
Most common complaints about Bellhop Moving
- Delayed arrival or delivery: Several reviewers experienced frustrating delays either on moving day or with final delivery.
- Damage to items: Some customers reported that items were damaged during packing or loading.
- Unreliable timing: Customers reported inconsistent scheduling and lack of punctuality from Bellhop Moving.
Positive Bellhop Moving Reviews
Yelp
"Bellhops made my move to my new home so easy from start to finish. They arrived right on time and finished up just around the estimated time, and moved everything quickly and carefully. I would definitely recommend Bellhops for your move."
Yelp
"I had Evan and Sheldon for my moving team. Great, friendly, strong, and professional. They were creative problem solvers in maximizing the space and figuring out how to fit boxes and random items in places that worked."
Yelp
"The whole process was super awesome and easy, from booking the Bellhops, to updating my appointment, all the way through the move and payment. They did a great job: they were efficient and respectful."
Negative Bellhop Moving Reviews
Yelp
"Movers were pleasant and I tipped them well, but dealing with corporate after an indoor air conditioner fell off the back of the truck during the unloading process has been a nightmare. I cannot in good faith recommend them after this unpleasant experience."
Yelp
"They didn't show up because their driver was sick apparently and told us right before they were supposed to be here. So now we have to pay one more month of rent? NEVER again."
Yelp
"Bellhop cancelled our move an hour before the movers were supposed to arrive. They would only offer rescheduling two weeks later... My experience was the complete antithesis of trustworthy, reliable and professional."
Neutral Bellhop Moving Reviews
Yelp
"Bottom line is that they did reimburse me, they offered a free future move, and throughout were extremely professional and sincerely concerned about the screw-up. So I might try them again."
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Is Bellhop Moving licensed & insured?
Yes. Bellhop Moving is FMCSA-registered and active, operating under the legal name BELLHOP INC. moveBuddha verifies all licensing data directly against FMCSA records.
| Credential | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| FMCSA registration | Active | 04/22/2026 |
Movers operating within Washington DC city limits are subject to regulation by the Utilities and Transportation Commission, which issues operating permits to household goods moving companies. You can verify Bellhop Moving's active status on the Washington licensed movers database.
Bellhop Moving locations
Bellhop Moving has 76 locations:
- Bellhop Moving (headquarters)
- Portland
- Durham
- Los Angeles
- Omaha
- New York City
- Jacksonville
- Tampa
- Tampa
- Miami Beach
- Miami
- Miami
- Anaheim
- Washington DC
- Washington DC
- Washington DC
- Overland Park
- Tucson
- Pittsburgh
- Philadelphia
- Indianapolis
- Atlanta
- Atlanta
- Atlanta
- Atlanta
- Chicago
- Sacramento
- San Jose
- San Jose
- Baltimore
- San Francisco
- New Orleans
- Louisville
- Kansas City
- Las Vegas
- St. Louis
- Raleigh
- Raleigh
- Raleigh
- Columbus
- Cleveland
- Cincinnati
- Cincinnati
- Murfreesboro
- Chattanooga
- Fort Worth
- Knoxville
- Nashville
- Nashville
- Nashville
- Nashville
- Austin
- Austin
- Dallas
- Dallas
- Dallas
- Dallas
- San Antonio
- Houston
- Houston
- Arlington
- Richmond
- Richmond
- Birmingham
- Seattle
- Denver
- Denver
- Denver
- Denver
- Phoenix
- Orlando
- Detroit
- Minneapolis
- Minneapolis
- Charlotte
- Charlotte
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How moveBuddha rated Bellhop Moving
Bellhop Moving earns a 4.5/5 composite rating based on moveBuddha's editorial rating categories. That's above the 4.4/5 average among Seattle movers. moveBuddha's research team rates each category independently, and each one measures a different aspect of mover quality.
| Rating category | Bellhop Moving | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Industry experience | 5/5 | Years in operation, fleet size & locations |
| Review quality | 3.84/5 | Volume & sentiment of customer reviews |
| Customer service | 5/5 | Communication clarity & crew professionalism |
| Quote accuracy | 4.04/5 | Estimate vs. final invoice on sample moves |
| Google reviews | 4.5/5 | Google Business Profile rating & review volume |
| Yelp reviews | 5/5 | Yelp rating & review volume |
| BBB | 4.78/5 | The company's BBB letter grade (A–F) & complaint resolution history (translated to a corresponding numerical score) |
| Brand | 4.5/5 | Market presence & industry recognition |
Our summary of Bellhop Moving
Bellhop Moving earns a reputation for moving jobs done fast and with care. Out of 63 customer reviews analyzed, 54% praised prompt, efficient movers who handled items with professionalism and skill. Customers often highlight helpful and careful crews who maintain a friendly attitude while working quickly and efficiently. Feedback points to Bellhop standing out for their polite staff, swift process, and reliable handling of fragile items, which is rare compared to many moving companies that often receive complaints about damage or disrespectful behavior. Some reviews, though, flagged key concerns: about 44% cited delays, items damaged during moves, or teams not arriving as scheduled. Scheduling issues and communication breakdowns appear repeatedly among negative input, sometimes forcing customers to scramble for alternatives or wait significantly past their reserved time. Compared to the competition, Bellhop tends to excel in service speed and attitude, but struggles with reliability and consistency in logistics. Most customers recommend Bellhop for fast, friendly service, so long as precision timing is not a critical factor.
Ratings based on moveBuddha's research methodology, updated September 2026.
How much does Bellhop Moving cost?
Bellhop Moving does not publish standard hourly rates or flat-fee pricing publicly. Movers in Seattle charge an average of $151/hour, though rates vary by company. Quote pricing depends on home size, distance, packing services, and time of year. To get an accurate estimate, request a quote directly or use moveBuddha's cost calculator below.
For typical Washington moving costs across all home sizes and service types, see our Washington moving cost guide.
Estimated for a typical 2-3 bedroom Washington move
$1,475 – $3,404
How does Bellhop Moving compare to other Seattle movers?
Bellhop Moving ranks alongside the top full-service movers in Seattle on moveBuddha's editorial scoring. The table below compares ratings, positive review rates, and years in business across the top Seattle movers.
| Company | Our rating | Positive reviews | BBB | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4.64 |
100% | A+ | ||
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4.62 |
98% | A+ | ||
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4.64 |
74% | A+ | ||
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4.58 |
81% | A | ||
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4.62 |
85% | A+ | ||
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4.62 |
84% | A+ | ||
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4.56 |
98% | B- | ||
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4.5 |
91% | A- | ||
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4.5 |
88% | A+ | ||
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4.5 |
54% | C+ |
How Bellhop Moving's ratings compare to other Seattle movers
Bellhop Moving's Yelp rating (3.0/5) is lower than the average across the 62 movers analyzed in Seattle, which carry an average Yelp rating of 3.7/5.
| Avg. Yelp Score | Total # of Movers | |
|---|---|---|
| Bellhop Moving | 3.0/5 | -- |
| Seattle movers | 3.7/5 | 62 movers |
| Washington movers | 3.7/5 | 95 movers |
Final verdict: Bellhop Moving
Bellhop Moving earns a 4.5/5 moveBuddha score, backed by 54% positive customer reviews across 63 verified reviews. Over 12 years in business, Bellhop Moving has built a reputation for efficient service and professional and polite staff, making it worth a look for your Washington move.
Best for:
- Customers prioritizing strong communication, crew professionalism, and reliable service experience
- Customers who value working with an established mover with long-standing industry experience
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated September 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
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FAQs about Bellhop Moving
Is Bellhop Moving a legitimate, licensed mover?
Yes, Bellhop Moving is FMCSA-registered and active. You can verify their licensing status on the Washington state regulator database.
Does Bellhop Moving offer labor-only moving?
Yes, Bellhop Moving offers labor-only moving for customers who rent their own truck or container. Only 45% of Seattle movers offer this service, compared to 56% nationally.
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