Moving companies in Virginia.

Local Virginia moves (under 100 miles, same day) typically run $100–$200 per hour for a two-person crew with a truck, with most moves totaling $600–$2,000 depending on home size and hours worked. A full-service intrastate move from Northern Virginia to Richmond — roughly 100–110 miles — can range from $1,500 to $3,500 for a 3-bedroom home. Always get at least three written estimates and ask whether the hourly rate includes travel time.

Yes. Northern Virginia is one of the busiest moving markets in the country from late May through August, driven by school-year transitions, federal government fiscal-year turnover, and military PCS cycles. Reputable movers in the Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun areas routinely book out four to six weeks in advance during peak season. If your move date is flexible, late August through October offers better availability and often lower pricing.

For intrastate Virginia moves, check the mover's registration with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) at scc.virginia.gov. For interstate moves, verify the carrier's USDOT number and active operating authority through the FMCSA's database at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov. Ask the mover directly for both numbers before booking, and confirm their insurance certificate. Avoid any mover that cannot provide these credentials.

The most common outbound Virginia moves go to North Carolina (particularly the Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle and Charlotte), Florida (Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville), Tennessee (Nashville), and Maryland (DC suburbs). Many of these moves are cost-driven — housing in Northern Virginia has pushed families toward metros with comparable salaries but lower real estate prices. Texas (Austin, Dallas) is also a growing destination for tech and government-contractor workers.

Yes — Northern Virginia has some of the worst traffic congestion in the country, particularly along I-495 (the Capital Beltway), I-66, I-95, and Route 7. Moving trucks may be restricted from certain HOV lanes and some residential communities have narrow streets or elevator reservation requirements in high-rise buildings. Plan moves early in the morning (before 7 AM) to avoid peak congestion. Confirm with your building management whether you need to reserve a loading dock or freight elevator in advance.

Virginia's major installations — Naval Station Norfolk, Fort Belvoir, Langley-Eustis, Quantico, and Fort Gregg-Adams — all have on-base transportation offices that coordinate PCS entitlements. Service members can choose a government-contracted carrier (Transportation Service Provider) or elect a Personally Procured Move (PPM) and receive a reimbursement from the government. The PPM route allows you to hire any licensed civilian mover. Contact your installation's Personal Property office well ahead of your reporting date, as summer PCS season creates backlogs.

Hampton Roads is a large metro spread across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, and Portsmouth, connected by a network of bridges and tunnels (including the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and Downtown Tunnel). Moving trucks on some tunnel crossings face height restrictions and occasional delays. The area's military population creates very high summer moving demand. For moves involving the Outer Banks area or crossing the Chesapeake Bay, confirm truck routing with your mover in advance.

Full-Value Protection pricing varies by carrier and the declared value of your shipment, but it typically adds $150–$600 or more to a long-distance move, depending on the total value you declare and the deductible you choose. Without it, your default coverage under federal rules is Released Value at approximately $0.60 per pound per item — far below the replacement cost of most household goods. If your homeowner's or renter's insurance doesn't cover moves, Full-Value Protection is worth the added cost for high-value shipments.

Requirements vary by city. In Arlington and Alexandria, you may need to request temporary parking permits or 'no parking' zones for a moving truck from the city's transportation or parking department — typically 48–72 hours in advance. Richmond and Virginia Beach have similar provisions for street-level loading. Some Northern Virginia high-rises and condo associations require advance approval and may limit move-in to weekday hours. Confirm requirements with both your city and your building management at least a week before your move date.

November through February is generally the lowest-demand period, when mover availability is higher and hourly or flat rates tend to be more negotiable. Mid-month weekday moves are typically cheaper than weekend or end-of-month moves regardless of season. If you can avoid the May–August window — especially in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads — you're likely to find better pricing, more flexible scheduling, and more experienced crews who aren't stretched thin by peak-season volume.