Service
Flat Rate Movers
One price, agreed before we load, and no clock ticking while you watch. Send photos or a quick list and you'll usually have a flat rate back in about 15 minutes. Traffic on the Beltway, a slow elevator, a tight stairwell: that's our risk, not your invoice.
- One flat price
- Reply in 15 min
- Same-week slots
- 4.8★ on TaskRabbit
- Insured
What we cover
Flat Rate Movers jobs we handle every week
- Studios, 1-BR, 2-BR and small homes
- Single-item and few-piece moves
- Walk-ups, high-rises, and tight DC row houses
- Same-week and same-day slots across the DMV
What's included
In your flat rate
- Truck, fuel, drive time, and tolls
- Padding, shrink wrap, straps, and dollies
- Stairs, long carries, and elevator waits
- Basic furniture disassembly and reassembly
- Same-day building COIs on request
- Up to $0.60/lb basic valuation coverage
Real numbers
What flat rate movers cost in the DMV
These are the bands most local moves land in. Your photo quote locks the real number before you book — no reweighs, no hourly clock.
| Size | Typical flat rate | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / small load | $195 – $495 | A few pieces up to a full studio |
| 1-bedroom | $550 – $990 | Easy access at the low end, walk-up at the high end |
| 2-bedroom | $880 – $1,650 | 2–3 movers and a 20–26 ft truck |
| 3-bedroom / small home | $1,540 – $2,860 | Larger crew, longer day, more packing |
Comparison
Flat rate vs hourly movers
| Who absorbs it | Flat rate | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Truck, fuel, and drive time | Included | Billed to you |
| Stairs and long carries | Included | Billed to you |
| Elevator and parking waits | Included | Billed to you |
| Traffic delays | Included | Billed to you |
| Minimum-hour charge | None | Common |
| Price known before move day | Included | Billed to you |
Hourly isn't always the wrong call — for a single item with ground-floor access, it can be cheaper. We'll tell you when that's your situation. Read the full flat rate vs hourly breakdown.
How it works
Locking your flat rate
- 01Send photos of each room, or a quick list of what's moving.
- 02Tell us both addresses, floors, and elevator access.
- 03We send one number back — usually in about 15 minutes.
- 04Hold your date; the rest is due after the job is done.
Straight answer
What would change your price
- Items that weren't in your photos or list
- An extra pickup or drop-off stop
- A different address than the one quoted
- Access we couldn't see — a blocked dock, a broken elevator
In every one of those cases, you get the revised number in writing before we touch anything. Nothing gets added to an invoice after the fact.
Where we quote flat
Flat rate local movers across DC, MD & VA
Washington, DC
Row houses with narrow stairwells, buildings that require a COI and a reserved freight elevator, and blocks where the truck can't park within 100 feet. All of that is priced into the flat rate up front instead of billed as it happens.
Montgomery County, MD
Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Chevy Chase — mostly high-rises with loading docks and reservation windows, plus single-family homes with basements and long driveways. Flat rates here hinge on volume more than access.
Northern Virginia
Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Falls Church. Bridge traffic is the variable that wrecks hourly quotes on a NoVA-to-DC move — with a flat rate, a backed-up Key Bridge is our problem, not a line on your invoice.
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.
Plan your move
Local details, clear before move day
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."
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.
See details →
Get your flat price.
About a minute here, about 15 minutes for our text back.
FAQ
Flat Rate Movers questions, answered
What does a flat rate actually include?
Truck, fuel, drive time, tolls, padding and wrap, dollies, stairs, long carries, and elevator waits. The number we quote is confirmed in writing before move day.
Is a flat rate cheaper than hourly movers?
Not always cheaper on paper, but it's predictable. Hourly quotes look low until stairs, parking, and traffic stretch the clock. If your job is genuinely small and simple, we'll tell you when hourly would save you money.
What if the move takes longer than you expected?
That's on us. If the scope we quoted is what we find on move day, the price doesn't move, even if the job runs two hours long.
When would the price change?
Only when the job changes: items that weren't in your list or photos, an extra stop, a different address, or access we couldn't see. We tell you the new number before we touch anything, in writing.
Do stairs or a walk-up cost extra?
No separate stair fee. Your access is priced into the flat rate up front, so a fourth-floor walk-up in Adams Morgan is quoted honestly instead of billed by the hour.
How do I get a flat rate quote?
Text or upload photos of each room, or fill out the quote form on this page. Most quotes come back in about 15 minutes with a firm number and available dates.
Do you tip flat rate movers?
Tipping is never expected and never built into the rate. If the crew earned it, most customers do $20–$40 per mover for a local job — you can add a tip in the portal after you pay.