Service
Senior Moving & Downsizing
A move later in life is rarely just a move — it's sorting decades of belongings, deciding what fits the next home, and keeping treasured things safe. We plan senior moves at a calmer pace: a written flat rate before move day, a crew that labels and pads everything, and coordination with family members and senior-community move-in rules so the day stays organized.
- One flat price
- Reply in 15 min
- Same-week slots
- 4.8★ on TaskRabbit
- Insured
What we cover
Senior Moving & Downsizing jobs we handle every week
- Moves into senior living and 55+ communities
- Downsizing from a family home to an apartment or condo
- Sorting, labeling, and room-by-room organization
- Furniture placement and setup at the new home
- Coordination with family members planning from out of town
- Multi-stop moves — new home, storage unit, and family drop-offs
- Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville & Chevy Chase, MD
- Arlington, Alexandria & McLean in Northern Virginia
What's included
In your flat rate
- Truck, fuel, and drive time
- Padding, shrink wrap, and dollies
- Disassembly and reassembly of basic furniture
- Standard floor and door protection
- Building COI and elevator-window coordination when required
- Move-in rule coordination with senior communities
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
Senior Moving & Downsizing questions, answered
Do you work with senior living communities?
Yes. Most senior communities and 55+ buildings have move-in requirements — reserved elevator windows, certificates of insurance, specific move hours. Get those rules in writing early and send them to us; we'll plan the crew, COI, and timing around them.
Can family members coordinate the move from out of town?
Yes, and it's common. We can handle the walkthrough, quote, and move-day updates with a son, daughter, or caregiver by phone and email, and keep everyone copied on the plan.
How do you handle downsizing and sorting?
In stages. We recommend sorting before move day — what fits the new space, what goes to family, what goes to storage or donation. On move day we label and load by room so unpacking at the new home is straightforward. If part of the load goes to a storage unit or a family member's home, we plan it as one multi-stop move.
How much does a senior move cost?
Most senior moves are quoted as a written flat rate based on the home size, distance, stairs or elevators, and any extra stops like a storage unit. You see the full price in writing before you book — no hourly meter running while decisions are being made.
Can you set up furniture at the new home?
Yes. We place furniture where you want it, reassemble beds and basic furniture, and can prioritize setting up the bedroom and essentials first so the first night is comfortable.
What if the move needs to happen in stages?
That works. Some families move essentials first and the rest after the home sells or the community room is ready. Tell us the timeline and we'll quote each stage clearly.