Local Movers in DC, MD & VA
One Flat Rate
Local movers in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia, from Capitol Hill to Bethesda and Arlington. One price before moving day, not a clock running in Beltway traffic.
No
Deposit
Flat
Rate
Unbeatable
Price
The Clock Keeps Running on Local Moving
and So Does the UncertaintyWith hourly moving, you get an estimate before the work starts, but the final price isn't decided until the work is finished. If the move takes longer than expected, you pay for the extra time.
That's a lot of uncertainty to carry on moving day.
Red Cat does it differently.
We agree on the price before moving day, so you know what you're paying before the first box gets loaded.
Local Moving Prices in Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia
Starting flat rates for local moves across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Your final price comes from your inventory, and it's locked in before moving day.
Local moving prices
1 Bedroom Apartment, local move
from$240flat rate
2 Bedroom Apartment, local move
from$320flat rate
2 Bedroom House, local move
from$780flat rate
3 Bedroom House, local move
from$1440flat rate
- Everything pad-wrapped
- Fragile items packed by us: TVs, glass, mirrors
- Furniture disassembled and reassembled
- You pack the boxes, or add our packing service
Rates shown are for weekday moves in the first three weeks of the month. Storage available, first month free while space allows.
Moving prices for the next 30 days
DC, MD & VA Customers on Their Red Cat Move
Maya Robinson2BR apartment · DC
Daniel Kim3BR house · Bethesda
Hourly vs. Flat Rate
Why Let the Clock Decide What You Pay?
With hourly movers, the final price depends on how long the job takes. DC-area drivers lost about 62 hours to traffic in 2024, nearly 20 more than the national average (INRIX). On an hourly move, every one of those minutes is on your bill.
Typical hourly mover
The Price Keeps Climbing.
You get an Estimate
It's based on a best guess, not exactly what your move will take.
Unexpected Delays
Traffic, stairs, elevators, parking and other surprises can add time.
The Clock Keeps Running
The final price isn't known until the work is finished.
Red Cat Movers
The Cure for the Common Mover.
A Price, Not an Estimate
Set before move day, not by how long a Capitol Hill walk-up takes.
No Surprise Charges
A jammed I-495 or a backed-up 14th Street Bridge doesn't change your price.
The Perfect Move
Focus on your new space, not on babysitting the crew.
Red Cat vs. DMV Mover
What's Included in Our DC, MD & VA Flat Rate
| Included | Red Cat | DMV Mover |
|---|---|---|
| One price, set before moving day | ||
| No deposit to book | ||
| Drive time and Beltway or I-95 traffic | ||
| Disassembly and reassembly | ||
| Packing your fragile furniture | ||
| Washed blankets and new boxes | ||
| Travel time | ||
| DDOT public space permits pulled for you | ||
| Montgomery County and Arlington COI formats, pre-approved | ||
| Old Town Alexandria historic-district access coordination |
✕ means it's usually billed by the hour, charged extra, or left to you.
Get My Flat RateHow a Local Flat‑Rate Move Works in the DMV
A simpler way to move. Clear steps, a flat rate, and a team that shows up ready to work.
1Get a flat rate.
Tell us what's moving and where. We know how The Wharf, CityCenterDC and Crystal City high-rises handle freight elevator reservations and after-hours loading windows.
2Lock in your price.
E-sign your flat rate, no deposit. Need a DDOT parking permit or a COI for your building? We sort it out before move day.
3Move day.
We arrive on time from our Rockville base. Beltway traffic or a slow freight elevator never changes your price.
Local moving
Every Kind of Home Across DC, MD & VA
High-rises, row houses, single-family homes and small moves. Each one has its own DMV quirks, and each one gets one flat price.
Apartments & high-rises
Navy Yard, Rosslyn and Crystal City towers. We book the freight elevator and loading dock and send your building its COI.
Row houses & walk-ups
Capitol Hill row houses and Dupont Circle walk-ups with no elevator. Stairs are part of the plan, never an hourly surprise.
Family homes
Bethesda, Potomac and Fairfax houses, fully pad-wrapped, with beds and tables taken apart and put back together.
Small moves
Studios and one-bedrooms around Pentagon City and Crystal City, moved quickly at one flat price.
Our team
Meet the Rockville-Based Crew
Behind Your DMV Move
30,000+
moves overseen
2,000+
moves by hand
2012
moving since
12+ yrs
sales at WTW
3
board roles
2x
co-founder
Our crews are based in Rockville, Maryland, and spend most days on local moves: DC row houses, Arlington high-rises, Bethesda colonials. They know which buildings want a certificate of insurance and which streets need a parking permit.
Same expertise.
A better experience.
Affordable pricing. Flat rates. Impeccable service.
Meet the crew
Crew Leader
Lazar P.
3,100+
moves led
2017
moving since
VIP
moves
Knows DC best. He has moved pro athletes in DC.
Crew Leader
Cedric O.
2,650+
moves led
2019
moving since
Pianos
specialty
Leads our piano moves, including up Dupont Circle walk-ups.
Estimator
Nikola T.
13,000+
moves led
2013
moving since
Out of State
specialty
Specializes in Potomac homes moving to California, Texas or Florida.
Crew Leader
Filip O.
720+
moves led
2024
moving since
Mini
moves
Specializes in small apartment moves around Pentagon City and Crystal City.
Areas we serve
Neighborhoods We Move
in DC, MD & VA
Capitol Hill, Adams Morgan and Georgetown in DC. Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville and Gaithersburg in Maryland. Arlington, Alexandria, McLean and Fairfax in Northern Virginia.
FAQ
Local moving questions
answered
Prices, permits and building rules for local moves in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Anything else, give us a call.
Talk with Red Cat- Local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment, $320 for a 2-bedroom apartment, $780 for a 2-bedroom house and $1440 for a 3-bedroom house. Your exact price comes from your inventory, and it's set before moving day.
Add to your move
Services to pair it with
Services customers often add to a local move.
Moving & Storage
Short or long term, pickup and delivery included.
Learn more about Moving & Storage
Junk Removal
Leave behind what you don't want to move.
Learn more about Junk Removal
Piano Moving
Uprights and grands, moved with the right equipment.
Learn more about Piano Moving
Shed Moving
Garden sheds and what's inside, moved to your new place.
Learn more about Shed Moving
Case study
A Recent Local Move from Start to Finish
Before the move
The Challenge2-Bedroom Apartment, DC to Bethesda
Sarah M. was moving from a 2-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC to an apartment in Bethesda, and she wanted to spend only where it counted.
- Old place: 18 steps, no elevator
- 75-ft carry, both ends
- New place: elevator
Her estimate: $658.99 flat rate.
How we did it
Our ApproachSame Move, Over 50% Less
Her dates were flexible, so we priced the move on the cheapest day.
The Results
$658.99 flat rate
Saved over 50% by moving on an Economy day, Wednesday, Oct 14.
68 items, one price
The sectional, both beds and the dining table taken apart and put back together.
Know your price.
Then let's move.
Your stuff moves. Your price doesn't.
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