The short answer: for local moves, honest hourly usually wins — and a locked total beats both. Comparison below.
For local moves, honest hourly pricing usually wins — you pay for actual time worked, while flat rates build in padding for the mover's risk. The real danger isn't hourly vs flat: it's dishonest hourly — a teaser rate plus surprise fees on move day.
Good: you only pay for time actually worked — cheapest for typical local moves.
Risk: open-ended bills if the company lowballs the estimate or works slow.
Watch for: fuel surcharges, stair fees, travel-time padding stacked on a "cheap" rate.
Good: certainty — one number, no clock anxiety.
Risk: the padding is baked in; you usually pay more than the hours were worth. Best for long-distance moves where hours are unpredictable.
Published hourly rates plus a total locked before move day: we confirm your inventory and access up front, and the number we agree on is the number you pay. Hourly prices, flat-rate certainty.
| Hourly | Flat rate | Price-Lock | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay only for actual work | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Know your total in advance | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| No padding built in | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Protected from surprise fees | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Tap your home size — see your real budget range instantly. Then lock your exact price in 60 seconds.
Every number below includes the crew, truck, fuel, blankets, shrink wrap, and equipment. Find your home size — that's your real budget range.
| Home size | Crew | Typical time | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–4 hrs | $540 – $680 |
| 1-Bedroom | 2 movers | 3–5 hrs | $540 – $820 |
| 2-Bedroom | 2–3 movers | 4–6 hrs | $680 – $1,100 |
| 3-Bedroom | 3 movers | 5–8 hrs | $1,160 – $1,760 |
| 4-Bedroom+ | 4 movers | 6–9 hrs | $1,720 – $2,500 |
Click any size for the full breakdown. Ranges assume a typical local move within the Seattle area with normal access.
The #1 factor. Fully packed before the crew arrives can save 1–2 hours. We also offer full packing if you'd rather not.
Walk-ups, elevator waits, and long carries from door to truck add time. Tell us up front — we plan the crew for it.
Drive time between your two addresses is on the clock, so closer moves cost less.
Pianos, safes, gym equipment, oversized furniture — doable, but tell us ahead so we bring the right gear and crew.
"Professional, fast, and careful with all our belongings. Best moving experience we've ever had."
"On time, efficient, and reasonably priced. They made our stressful move so much easier. Highly recommend!"
"Moved our entire 4-bedroom house without a single scratch. Worth every penny. Will use again!"
Most movers hide their prices until you're on the phone. We publish ours — and the price we lock before move day is the price you pay. No fuel surcharges, no stair fees, no weekend markup.
We serve all of Puget Sound — Seattle, the Eastside, South King County, Tacoma, Olympia, Bellingham, and the islands.
Answer a few quick questions, get a locked all-in price, and secure your date with a $100 refundable deposit. No phone tag. No surprises. That's the whole point.
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