Apartment moving in Seattle & the Puget Sound
Apartment Movers in Seattle, WA
From walk-ups to high-rises, we handle elevator reservations and building COIs, bring the right-sized crew, and never charge stair or elevator fees on apartment moves around the Puget Sound.
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Seattle Apartment Movers for Walk-Ups, High-Rises, and Everything Between
Apartment moves come with their own set of puzzles: a third-floor walk-up in Capitol Hill, a reserved elevator window in a South Lake Union tower, a couch that barely made it through the hallway the first time. Our Seattle apartment movers plan for those details ahead of time, so you can focus on getting the keys and settling in.
Puget Sound Moving is a family-owned company founded in Seattle in 2009. Every move is handled by full-time, background-checked employees, and we move seven days a week with no weekend surcharges, which helps when your lease ends on a Saturday.
What’s Included on Every Apartment Move
- Truck, fuel, moving blankets, and shrink wrap
- Bed frames and tables taken apart and put back together
- Floor and door frame protection in halls and units
- Elevator reservations and building insurance certificates handled
- No stair fees, elevator fees, or fuel surcharges
Stairs and long walks from the truck to your door don’t add fees. They only affect how long the move takes, and local moves are billed by the hour for the crew and truck. Our moving prices page explains how hourly billing works.
Building Rules, Elevators, and Insurance Certificates
Many apartment and condo buildings ask movers to book the elevator ahead of time and to provide a certificate of insurance (COI) before move day. Send us your building’s requirements, or put us in touch with the property manager, and we’ll take care of the paperwork and the reservation for both your old and new buildings.
If your building has a loading dock, set move hours, or a particular entrance for moves, let us know when you book. Our apartment movers in Seattle plan the day around those windows so the crew isn’t waiting and you aren’t paying for time spent idle.
Right-Sized Crews for Apartment Moves
Studios and one-bedrooms
Most studio and one-bedroom apartments are moved by two movers and a truck, which keeps the job efficient and the hourly cost down.
Two-bedroom apartments
Two-bedroom units usually get three movers and a truck, especially when there are stairs, long hallways, or a big sectional involved.
Packing help if you need it
Short on time? Our packing services range from a full pack to just the kitchen or fragile items, with boxes labeled by room and contents.
Storage between leases
If your move-out and move-in dates don’t line up, we can hold your things in storage and deliver them when your new place is ready.
Apartment Moves Across Seattle and the Puget Sound
From Ballard and Fremont to Belltown, West Seattle, and the University District, we move apartments all over the city, plus across the lake to Bellevue and Redmond and south to Kent, Tukwila, and Tacoma. With offices in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Kent, and Tukwila, we serve King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, and we handle moves across Washington and the continental US as well.
Booking two to four weeks ahead is ideal, especially at the end of the month when leases turn over. Short-notice dates are often available too, so call even if your timeline is tight. A free video estimate lets you show us your apartment from your phone, and a move coordinator usually gets back to you within two hours during business hours.
Apartment Moving Questions
Do you charge extra for stairs or elevators?
No. We don’t charge stair fees, elevator fees, or fuel surcharges. Stairs and long carries only affect how long the move takes.
Can you provide a certificate of insurance for my building?
Yes. Send us your building’s COI requirements and we’ll provide the certificate and help reserve the elevator for move day.
How many movers do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?
Most studios and one-bedroom apartments need two movers and a truck. If you have lots of stairs or oversized furniture, we’ll talk through it at your estimate.
Can I leave clothes in my dresser?
Yes, if the dresser is sturdy. Take out anything loose or breakable first.
Do Seattle apartment movers work on weekends?
We do. Puget Sound Moving moves seven days a week, and there’s no weekend surcharge.
What if something gets damaged during my move?
Every move comes with our 48-hour damage guarantee. Report any damage within 48 hours and we’ll repair or replace it. If you own valuable pieces, ask about valuation coverage before moving day, since basic coverage is limited.
What Customers Say
Real Google reviews of Puget Sound Moving, labeled with the office that did the move.
Condo + storage unit “Antonio and his crew did an amazing job with our move. We moved a 2 bed condo and a 20x10 storage unit into a new house and everything was super smooth. They were attentive and quick with all requests.”
Ahead of schedule “Puget Sound Moving was really responsive when creating an estimate, and very competitively priced. My two movers, Josh and Carlos were courteous, careful, and incredibly efficient. The move happened without any incident and was done ahead of schedule.”
They had the whole contents of large furniture items, table, chairs, bed etc from a 1 bedroom condo loaded in under 2.5 hours. All items were meticulously wrapped in moving blankets and handled with the utmost care.
Video estimates
Walk us through your home on a video call and get a clear moving estimate, no in-person visit required.
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