The Best Movers in Tacoma 2023

Over the past 10 years, we’ve developed a rigorous review process to identify the absolute best moving companies. We look at:

Customer satisfaction (40%): The company consistently delivers services in a timely matter with good communication and within the estimated cost.

Dispute resolution (20%): Mistakes cannot be avoided in the moving industry. We look for companies that own their mistakes and make genuine efforts to fix any issues that arise during a move.

Industry reputation (15%): The company is well regarded within the moving industry and participates in industry conferences and organizations.

Online reputation (15%): The company maintains a professional website with accurate information. The company promptly and professionally responds to online customer inquiries.

Service options (10%): We look for companies with a deep breadth of services including full packing, storage, specialty item handling, expedited delivery, and more.

Apex Moving & Storage

moveBuddha logo iconrating starstarstarstarstar4.96 / 5
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DOT #: 1064661

Years in Business: 25

914 Valley Ave NW Ste 102,
Puyallup, WA 98371
Check Prices (253) 864-7870

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Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves
  • International moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Grandfather clocks
  • Crating
  • Shipment tracking
  • Full-valuation coverage
  • Storage
  • Safes

Additional Information

Alternative Business Names

  • Apex Moving & Storage LLC
  • Apex Movers LLC
  • Apex Packing & Loading Service
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Eco Movers Moving

moveBuddha logo iconrating starstarstarstarstar4.8 / 5
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DOT #: 3227005

Years in Business: 14

6910 27th St W,
University Place, WA 98466
Check Prices (253) 270-1262

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Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pool Tables
  • Antiques
  • Grandfather clocks
  • Crating
  • Shipment tracking
  • Full-valuation coverage
  • Storage
  • Safes

Additional Information

  • Pay by money order
  • Pay by cash
  • Pay by credit card
  • Deposit Required
  • DOT #: 3227005
  • State license #: 3227005

Alternative Business Names

  • GS Moving Services LLC
  • Eco-Movers
  • The Big Guys
  • The Big Guys Home Delivery
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Mountain Moving & Storage

moveBuddha logo iconrating starstarstarstarstar4.8 / 5
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DOT #: 885643

Years in Business: 60

9413 47th Ave SW Bldg 14 Suite E,
Lakewood, WA 98499
Check Prices (800) 249-2414

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Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves
  • International moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Storage
  • Safes

Additional Information

  • Pay by cash
  • Pay by credit card
  • DOT #: 885643
  • State license #: 885643
  • DOD certified

Alternative Business Names

  • Mountain Trucking Co Inc

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Two Men And A Moving Van LLC

moveBuddha logo iconrating starstarstarstarstar4.8 / 5
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DOT #: 3073774

Years in Business: 5

8637 S 212th St,
Kent, WA 98031
Check Prices (253) 215-1850

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Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Full-valuation coverage
  • Storage
  • Safes

Additional Information

  • Pay by cash
  • Pay by credit card
  • Deposit Required
  • DOT #: 3073774
  • State license #: 3073774

Alternative Business Names

  • Two Men And A Moving Van
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A2B Moving & Storage, LLC

moveBuddha logo iconrating starstarstarstarstar4.76 / 5
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DOT #: 1941425

Years in Business: 13

4230 B St NW,
Auburn, WA 98001
Check Prices (206) 419-5748

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Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves
  • International moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Storage
  • Safes

Additional Information

  • Pay by money order
  • Pay by credit card
  • DOT #: 1941425
  • State license #: 1941425
  • DOD certified

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Moving Company Rating
First Due Movers starstarstarstarstar 4.72 overall rating
Morgan Transfer starstarstarstarstar 4.66 overall rating
Tetris Moving Company LLC starstarstarstarstar 4.66 overall rating
Seattle Movers starstarstarstarstar 4.62 overall rating
Atlantic Relocation Systems starstarstarstarstar 4.62 overall rating

Average moving company cost in Tacoma

The pricing table below shows ballpark costs for local moves within the Tacoma area and its surrounding suburbs. Or check out our post on the cost to move in Tacoma for more pricing info.

Keep in mind the price ranges listed are only averages. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the specific requirements of your move.

You can also check out our moving cost calculator for more accurate moving cost estimates.

Home Size Avg. Total Cost Cost/hour # of Movers # Hours
Studio $512 $187 2 movers 3 hours
1 Bedroom $699 $187 2 movers 4 hours
2 Bedroom $1,108 $261 3 movers 5 hours
3 Bedroom $2,521 $366 4 movers 8 hours
4 Bedroom $2,887 $366 4 movers 9 hours
5+ Bedroom $4,421 $512 5 movers 10 hours

Things to keep in mind for your Tacoma move

  • Parking Permits: Some neighborhoods have competition for a limited number of on-street parking spaces. Growing demand for parking is attributable to several factors such as increased vehicle ownership, increased residential occupancy, and increases in nearby employment and commercial/retail activity. The Residential Parking Program (RPP) is a management tool used to mitigate adverse and chronic levels of commuter or non-resident parking along streets with adjacent residential properties. All vehicles parked in a designated Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) must adhere to the posted regulations or risk being issued a corrective action. A fee based parking permit is required to park for more than two-hours in an RPZ. To contact the Residential Parking Program (RPP), please email [email protected] or call at (253) 591-5371.
  • State Licensing: 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.

FAQs for Tacoma movers

How do I find a reputable Tacoma mover?

There are many things you should look for in a mover to ensure they’re reputable such as:

  • A good reputation: Whether they’re a new family-owned business or a large van lines company with years of experience, a good reputation is absolutely essential.
  • Dispute resolution: If the mover has many unresolved customer complaints, steer clear. All movers will eventually have some mishaps, but it’s the handling of these moments that show the company’s true colors.
  • Experience for your move: Even a professional mover with amazing reviews for local moves may struggle to handle a cross-country move. Make sure the company has adequate experience for your particular needs.

Fortunately, the Tacoma movers on this list all pass this checklist with flying colors and have been hand selected by our experts at moveBuddha.

What is the cheapest day to hire a mover?

If you’ve asked yourself this question, congratulations. You’re asking the right questions to save money on your move. Typically, the earlier you book your move the better.
Avoiding weekends, holidays, and the summer will typically give you the best price on your move.

Shopping for the lowest quote is typically a bad idea since many companies will take your move for the lowest cost only for the price to end up doubling on the actual move day!

Do Tacoma movers offer storage?

Yes, depending on your storage needs most moving companies in Tacoma do offer both short and long-term storage units.

However, while some have their own storage facilities, others don’t, in which case they may store your items at a third-party warehouse. It’s always worth asking about storage facilities and getting quotes when screening prospective movers early on in the moving process.

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What is there to do in Tacoma?

Some popular attractions in Tacoma include:

  • Chihuly Bridge of Glass
  • LeMay - America's Car Museum
  • Point Defiance Park
  • Museum of Glass
  • Washington State History Museum
  • Tacoma Art Museum
  • Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
  • Foss Waterway Seaport
  • Wright Park
  • Day or Weekend Trip to Mount Rainier National Park

How’s the job market in Tacoma?

Tacoma’s unemployment rate is at 7.3%. Looking for a job in “America’s #1 Wired City?” Let us help you start looking, here’s a list of the top employers from this Washington city:

  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord
  • MultiCare Health System
  • State of Washington
  • CHI Franciscan Health
  • Tacoma Public Schools
  • City of Tacoma
  • Tacoma Public Utilities

Helpful Tacoma Resources

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