Washington Moving Companies

If you are planning a move to Washington State, consider hiring a local moving company to help make your successful and as stress-free as possible. Before selecting a mover, you should get quotes from at least five moving companies. Washington is a very wet state with over 200 inches of precipitation every year in some areas. Hiring a local mover will ensure that you have someone on your team who understands the challenges of moving in the rain or snow, which will make all of the difference on moving day.

Researching Washington Movers

Whether you are moving to Washington, from Washington or within the state, using an experienced mover can help you manage all of the responsibilities that come with an endeavor of this kind. By investing time and energy in the selection process, you can ensure a successful move, which is less expensive in the long run. To make sure that you hire the right mover, evaluate your needs, investigate your options and make a decision based on reliability and affordability.

Begin your research by generating a list of prospective Washington movers. You can use a web search or the yellow pages to find the names and contact information of at least 10 moving companies. Washington, like other states, has a Better Business Bureau dedicated to helping consumers make informed decisions about companies of all types. They do this by gathering information on customer complaints as well as efforts made by companies to resolve issues that arise. Visit the website of the Better Business Bureau in Washington to look up each prospective mover by name. While it isn't necessary to utilize only those companies without complaints, it is wise to steer clear of those with numerous issues and those who make little or no effort to rectify situations that have left their customers dissatisfied.

The first step in your research will have narrowed your list down to a more manageable number and you can then move on to learning about each company in greater detail. This is the most time intensive part of the process but a crucial part of your decision-making, so set aside some time to focus on each company. While you can certainly locate a lot of information about each mover's policies and services on the company website, it is best to call and speak with a customer service representative. This gives you the opportunity to not only ask specific questions but also check out the knowledge of the staff and the customer service provided by the business, both of which will impact the success of your move.

When you reach your prospective movers, begin by asking for the Department of Transportation number assigned to the mover. This will ensure that you are working with a company that is properly licensed. Movers who are unable to provide this number should be immediately crossed off your list. Next, ask about availability. If the movers are not able to assist you when your move is scheduled, there is no need to waste either your or the agent's time with additional questions.

Considering that your list now is only comprised of movers with a solid reputation and appropriate licensing, your choice will most likely be made based on pricing and insurance, so get all the details you can. In addition to asking about basic fees for service, you will also need to inquire about add-on charges like mileage fees, hourly rates for movers and additional charges for hauling excessively large or heavy objects and flights of stairs. If you would like someone to pack for you, find out how these fees are calculated. Inquire about how and when payment is expected.

While you anticipate that your move will be a complete success, it is wise to get insurance policy information from each of your prospective moving companies. Washington is a wet place and the possibility of your belongings getting wet exists, so find out what the costs and coverage levels are. Many movers offer supplemental policies; if this is something you require, make sure to get all the details. The more you know up front about your costs, the fewer surprises there will be on moving day.

Moving Companies in Washington

North Coast Moving & Storage Company, LLC
13045 S.E. 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 643-2100

Swan's Moving & Storage Co., Inc.
4350 Pacific Highway; I-5 Exit 258
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 734-0540

Lile northAmerican
6000 Werner Rd., Suite A
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 377-3863

Spaeth Transfer, Inc.
1231 Hollis Street
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 373-6101

Air Van northAmerican
1500 Industry St. Suite 300
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 348-4113

Coleman American
5655 8th St. E Bldg B Ste 200
Fife, WA 98424
(253) 588-9555

Lile northAmerican
20427 87th Ave. S.
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 872-2222

Western Van and Storage Co.
8521 South 190th Street
Kent, WA 98031
(425) 251-3400

Air Van Lines, Inc.
10510 NE Northup Way; Suite 110
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 629-4101

Lile northAmerican
767 Third Ave.
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 423-2260

George Swan Moving, Inc.
3812 Cedardale Road
Mt. Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 424-0891

Air Van northAmerican
2440 E. Ainsworth
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0528

Clancy's Transfer & Storage, Inc.
1100 Columbia Park Trail
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 736-6683

Action Moving Services, Inc.
East 10115 Knox Avenue
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 922-1500

American Van Service, Inc.
7704 West Geiger Blvd
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 747-1111

Lile northAmerican
E. 7017 Mission Ave.
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 534-1554

Air Van northAmerican
1519 St. Paul Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98421
(253) 272-9811

Lile northAmerican
10610 32nd Ave., South
Tacoma, WA 98499
(253) 584-2222

Yakima Transfer and Storage
1907 S. 11th St.
Union Gap, WA 98903
(509) 453-4888

Lile North American
5720 B NE 121st Ave
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 892-1454

Clancy's Transfer & Storage, Inc.
841 North Sixth Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 529-2022