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Bethesda, MD
We've moved a lot of Bethesda families over the years, from Edgemoor colonials to downtown high-rises off Wisconsin Ave.
- One flat price
- Reply in 15 min
- Same-week slots
- 4.8★ on TaskRabbit
- Insured
Bethesda neighborhoods we serve
We move single-family homes and downtown condos across Bethesda and surrounding areas. If your block isn't listed, just text us — odds are we cover it.
Bethesda splits into two very different moves: single-family homes with driveways and mature landscaping west of Wisconsin, and downtown high-rises with loading docks, COIs and timed elevator windows. We quote them differently because they're different jobs, but both end up as one flat price you know before we start.
Bethesda parking and truck access
Montgomery County issues temporary no-parking reservations for moving trucks on public streets, and downtown Bethesda buildings run their own loading dock schedules on top of that. Downtown blocks off Wisconsin Avenue and Bethesda Row also have metered spaces that need bagging before the truck arrives.
- Temporary curb reservations on county streets where a driveway isn't usable
- Loading dock time slots for downtown Bethesda and Bethesda Row buildings
- Metered-space planning along Wisconsin Ave, Old Georgetown Rd and Woodmont Ave
- Narrow driveway and circular-drive approaches in Edgemoor and Glen Echo Heights
Bethesda homes and high-rises
Edgemoor colonials and Tudors come with protected hardwoods, tight staircase turns and long walkways from the street. Downtown condos come with a concierge, a COI requirement and an elevator you have to reserve. Glen Echo Heights adds hillside lots and sloped approaches that decide where the truck can actually stop.
- Colonials, Tudors and split-levels in Edgemoor, Battery Park and Glen Echo Heights
- Floor and banister protection for original hardwoods and painted stair rails
- High-rise condos downtown with concierge check-in and reserved freight elevators
- Hillside driveways near MacArthur Blvd where the truck parks off-property
What sets the flat price in Bethesda
Bethesda pricing is mostly driven by carry distance and building rules, not by how long the crew takes. A downtown condo with a booked dock often costs less to move than a house where the truck has to park at the bottom of a sloped drive.
- Carry distance from where the truck can legally stop to your door
- Elevator window length and whether the building charges for a reservation
- Number of large or protected pieces that need crating, padding or disassembly
- Storage-unit stops added between the old and new address
Bethesda moving questions
Do you need a parking permit to move in Bethesda?
It depends on the street. Homes with a usable driveway usually don't need one. For downtown blocks and streets with metered or restricted parking, we arrange a temporary curb reservation or book the building's loading dock before move day.
Can you move me into a downtown Bethesda high-rise?
Yes. We send the certificate of insurance to building management, reserve the freight elevator for your window, and plan the loading dock time so the crew isn't waiting in line on move day.
Do you move within Bethesda, or only between cities?
Both. A large share of our Bethesda work is local, moving people from Edgemoor to downtown, from a house to a condo, or into a storage unit and back after a renovation.
What we take off your plate
One crew for the heavy stuff.
Apartment & small-home moves
Your whole weekend back
A crew that pads your furniture, minds your building, and gets it done while you handle literally anything else.
From $420Junk removal & haul-away
Gone today. No judgment.
Garage, basement, or a full estate cleanout. We carry it out, take it away, and leave the space swept.
From $195Local delivery
No borrowed truck required
Marketplace pickups, IKEA runs, store hauls — including multiple stops on one route. It gets home in one piece.
From $200Furniture assembly
The box does not win
IKEA, Wayfair, flat-pack whatever. We build it so it isn't still in pieces on Sunday night.
From $155The process
How it works.
Tell us what you've got
Two minutes on the form, or just text a few photos. No phone call, no walkthrough, no sales pitch.
Get one flat price
Usually back within 15 minutes during business hours. What we quote is what you pay, with no hourly clock.
We show up and it's handled
On time, padded and prepped. Nothing gets renegotiated in your driveway on move day.
Pricing
What it costs.
You get one flat price before we start — no hourly clock, confirmed in writing. Only three things move the number, and you hear about all of them while we're quoting: how much there is, how hard it is to get to (stairs, walk-ups, long carries), and how far apart the stops are.
Quick Help
From $99
1 mover · single tasks
Single-item lifts, loading a U-Haul, in-home rearranging. Flat price for the task.
Labor Only
From $265
2 movers · truck not included
You provide the truck, we provide the muscle. Same crew, no truck fee.
Full Move
From $420
2 movers + truck
We handle everything. You just show up at the new place.
Junk Removal
From $195
¼ truck to full load
Small haul or full estate cleanout. Priced by load size.
First move with us? Mention CHILL50 when you text us and take $50 off.
Our promise
Four promises we put money behind.
These are the things we owe you on every job, and what happens if we miss.
The price you approve is the price you pay
Your flat quote is written down before we lift a box. If we misjudge the job, we eat the difference instead of renegotiating with you in a hallway.
On time, or $50 comes off your bill
We arrive inside your window ready to work. If we're more than 30 minutes late and haven't called you first, $50 comes off the total. You don't have to ask.
Insured and building-ready
Our crews are fully insured and we issue your building's certificate of insurance the same day, free, so paperwork never pushes your date.
If something breaks, we sort it out in writing
Everything gets padded and wrapped. If something gets damaged, file a claim in your portal with photos and we'll resolve it with you in writing.
Check us out first
Don't take our word for it.
Registered Maryland company
11th Hour Labs LLC, trading as Lift & Chill. Look us up in the state register.
See credentials →Insured
Certificate of insurance sent to your building on request.
View coverage →Signed bill of lading on every move
You sign at pickup and delivery, and keep a copy of the record.
See details →A real claims process
If something gets damaged, file from your portal with photos. We reply to every claim within 2 business days.
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Rated 4.8 on TaskRabbit · 5.0 on Thumbtack
What DMV customers say
"I seriously couldn't recommend him enough. He was a complete gentleman and I couldn't be more grateful for his help. I had a tasker cancel last minute and he reached out to his network and got another guy to help us move. Very bright, attentive, and offered countless suggestions that made the move so much easier."
"Responded quickly to my request and arrived early. Thanks to him, I'm able to decorate for the holidays without being exhausted. He moved all of my items and adhered to all of my requests! I'd definitely hire him again."
"Amazing! Friendly, quick, communicative. Helped me out so much by being able to get the job scheduled on short notice!"
"Very pleasant, courteous young man. He worked quickly. I live on the third floor, no elevator. He didn't complain, or even take breaks. I highly recommend him."
"Helpful, accommodating and very smart! If you need something done right this is your guy!"
"Made things extremely easy. He communicated very well and was on time. Handled my items with care and got things to my place in a timely manner. Will definitely use again."
FAQ
Common questions.
Get a Bethesda quote.
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