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Columbia, MD
Columbia and Howard County movers with one flat price, for village townhomes, parking-court carries, and downtown apartments.
- One flat price
- Reply in 15 min
- Same-week slots
- 4.8★ on TaskRabbit
- Insured
Columbia neighborhoods we serve
We move townhomes, village homes, and downtown apartments across Columbia and surrounding areas. If your block isn't listed, just text us — odds are we cover it.
Columbia is a planned community. Its villages are laid out around shared parking courts, cul-de-sacs and townhome rows, so the distance from the truck to your door matters more than the mileage. Howard County is just outside our core zone. Crews stage in the DMV, so Columbia moves usually start mid-morning, and the price stays flat.
Columbia parking courts and HOA rules
Many Columbia townhomes share a parking court, so the truck can't always pull up to the front door. Some village associations and apartment communities have their own move rules on top of that. We look at the parking layout when we scope the move and plan the carry distance into the price.
- Shared parking courts in townhome rows
- HOA and apartment community move-hour rules
- Long carries from the truck priced up front, not on the day
- Elevator reservations for downtown Columbia apartments near the lakefront
Columbia homes and apartments
Most of what we move in Columbia is townhomes and single-family homes in the villages, plus newer mid-rise apartments downtown. Townhomes usually mean three levels of stairs and a tight turn at the top landing.
- Three-level townhomes with narrow interior stairs
- Single-family homes on cul-de-sacs
- Downtown Columbia mid-rise apartments with elevators
- Moves between Columbia and Ellicott City, Laurel or the DC area
What sets the flat price in Columbia
The flat price is built from how much you have, the stairs at each end, and the carry from the truck. Being outside our core zone changes the start time, not the way we price.
- Stair flights in townhomes at both addresses
- Carry distance from the parking court
- Drive time between Columbia and the other address
- Large items that need disassembly to clear stairwells
Columbia moving questions
Do you serve Columbia and the rest of Howard County?
Yes. Howard County is in our extended service area. It's still a flat rate. Because crews stage in the DMV, moves there usually start mid-morning.
Can you move a three-level townhome in Columbia?
Yes. Tell us the floors at both addresses when you request your quote, and the stairs are built into the flat price from the start.
Can you move me from Columbia to DC or Montgomery County?
Yes. Moves between Howard County and DC, Bethesda, Silver Spring or Rockville are quoted as one flat price, including the drive.
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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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 Columbia quote.
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