Movers in
Washington, DC
From row houses in Capitol Hill to high-rises in NoMa, we handle DC's tight staircases and tough parking without complaint.
- One flat price
- Reply in 15 min
- Same-week slots
- 4.8★ on TaskRabbit
- Insured
Washington DC neighborhoods we serve
We move row houses, walk-ups, and high-rises across Washington DC and surrounding areas. If your block isn't listed, just text us — odds are we cover it.
DC moves usually come down to the curb. Residential permit parking, one-way streets in the historic quadrants, and buildings that only release a freight elevator for a two-hour window all decide how long the day runs. We plan the curb and the elevator before we plan the furniture, and the price we quote doesn't change because a loading zone was taken.
DC parking permits and loading zones
The District requires an Emergency No Parking permit from DDOT to reserve curb space for a moving truck, and the signs have to be posted on the block ahead of the move. We handle the application and the posting as part of planning your move, so the truck lands in front of your door instead of three blocks away.
- DDOT Emergency No Parking permits applied for and signs posted before move day
- Residential Permit Parking blocks in Capitol Hill, Petworth, Columbia Heights and Bloomingdale
- Alley access and rear-loading for row houses without a usable front curb
- Loading dock booking for NoMa, Navy Yard and Mount Vernon Triangle high-rises
DC buildings, row houses and walk-ups
Most of what we carry in DC goes up or down stairs. Federal-period row houses have narrow turns at the landing, Victorian conversions have doors that were never meant for a modern sectional, and the newer high-rises trade stairs for strict certificate-of-insurance and elevator-reservation rules.
- Row houses and English-basement units in Capitol Hill, Shaw, LeDroit Park and Eckington
- Third- and fourth-floor walk-ups with no elevator in Adams Morgan, Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights
- Same-day certificates of insurance for building management in Dupont, Logan Circle and West End
- Freight elevator reservations and dock windows in NoMa, Navy Yard and The Wharf
What sets the flat price in DC
We price the access, not the clock. Once we know the floor, the stairs, the elevator window and the curb situation, the number is fixed. A slow elevator or a blocked loading zone is our problem, not a line item added to your bill.
- Stair flights and whether there's a usable elevator
- Distance from the truck to the door once the curb is reserved
- Building windows that force a move into a set two- or three-hour block
- Disassembly and reassembly for anything that won't clear a row-house stairwell
Washington DC moving questions
Do I need a moving permit in Washington DC?
If you want the truck parked directly in front of your building on a public street, yes. DC requires an Emergency No Parking permit from DDOT, with signs posted on the block in advance. We apply for it and post the signs as part of planning your move. If your building has a private loading dock or alley access, we book that instead.
Can you move a fourth-floor walk-up in DC?
Yes, and it doesn't change your price after the fact. Tell us the floor count and whether there's an elevator when you request the quote, and the stairs are built into the flat rate from the start.
My DC building needs a certificate of insurance. How fast can you send one?
Usually the same day you ask. Send us the building's requirements and the management contact, and we send the COI directly to them so it's on file before move day.
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 Washington DC quote.
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