Cost & Pricing
How much does a local move cost in Washington DC?
Short answer
Most local moves in Washington DC cost between $350 and $2,800 depending on size and access. A studio typically runs $350–$600, a 1-bedroom $500–$900, a 2-bedroom $800–$1,500, and a 3-bedroom home $1,400–$2,800+. Lift & Chill quotes these as flat rates in writing before the job, so stairs, traffic, and slow elevators don't change the total.
- Studio / small 1-bed: $350–$600 flat
- 1-bedroom apartment: $500–$900 flat
- 2-bedroom apartment: $800–$1,500 flat
- 3-bedroom home: $1,400–$2,800+ flat
- $75 holds your date; the balance is due on move day
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What moves the number up or down
Volume matters, but in the DMV access is usually the bigger cost driver. A fourth-floor walk-up in Adams Morgan takes far longer than a building with a freight elevator and a loading dock, even with identical furniture.
- Stairs, walk-ups, and long carries from the truck
- Elevator reservations and building COI requirements
- Street parking and DDOT permit needs at either address
- Specialty items like pianos, safes, and oversized sectionals
- Packing help versus everything already boxed
Flat rate versus hourly
Hourly quotes look cheap until the clock absorbs Beltway traffic, a slow elevator, or a tight stairwell — and you pay for all of it. A flat rate puts that risk on us. Text photos of each room and you'll usually have a fixed price back in about 15 minutes.
Follow-up questions
People also ask
Is the quoted price the final price?
Yes. The flat rate we confirm in writing is what you pay, as long as the inventory and access match what you showed us. If you add a room's worth of furniture the day before, we re-quote before we start — never after.
Do you charge extra for stairs in DC?
No surprise stair fee. Your access is already priced into the flat rate, which is why we ask for photos or a quick description of the entry, floor, and elevator situation up front.
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