We reviewed JK Moving Services, Treasure Moving Company and more of the best movers with a local presence in Maryland. All of the moving companies listed rate well on our grading scale and provide a full range of services for local and long-distance relocations.
JK Moving Services’ nationwide reach, trained moving crews and direct service make it a prime candidate for any Maryland-based interstate move. If you’re planning a local Maryland move, consider getting an estimate from Treasure Moving Company, which offers a quick quote process and has high customer ratings.
We recommend getting at least three quotes from qualified movers before making your final decision. Review our provider summaries and homeowners guide to determine which moving company best fits your needs and how to get the most accurate quotes.
Popular moving companies
Here’s our list of the best national and local movers that serve Maryland and beyond:
- JK Moving Services
- Allied Van Lines
- International Van Lines
- Treasure Moving Company
- 495 Movers Inc.
- All My Sons Moving & Storage
Our top choices for Maryland movers
We reviewed each mover below based on its customer review score, pricing structure, services and more. Getting a quote from each of the providers listed should give you a general idea of how much your Maryland move will cost.
Best long-distance movers for Maryland
The following nationwide moving companies offer direct interstate and cross-country service within Maryland.
Best movers for a local Maryland move
The following moving companies are based in Maryland and can offer stress-free moving processes both in and out of the state.
Making an informed choice: A guide to professional movers
Keep the following factors in mind when evaluating options for your upcoming move. Service profile, pricing practices, and proper licensing and insurance are all musts when choosing a professional moving company.
Moving services
Before you get quotes from moving companies, make a comprehensive list of the add-on services you may need. Go through your home and compile an inventory list of the goods you plan to take with you to get a sense of your service requirements. Common add-ons that moving companies provide include the following:
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Crating for antiques or fragile items
- Piano moving
- Debris or junk removal
- Full-value protection for valuable items
- Home staging services
- Vehicle shipping
Moving brokers vs. carriers
Be aware of a moving company’s service model before you get a quote. Moving companies fall into two categories: brokers and carriers. People typically think of carriers when they want to book moving services. Such companies directly book and provide all services that clients request.
Moving brokers, on the other hand, work as middlemen between carriers and moving clients. These providers partner with carriers to book moving services and often take a large deposit upfront as a booking fee.
While many brokers still offer quality service and partner with good movers, this indirect service model can lead to difficulties when trying to communicate with your movers. Despite being your point of contact during a move, moving brokers do not handle damage claims for broken or damaged furniture, which could be a deterrent for some clients.
Moving regulations
Before booking a mover to reach your new home, ensure that your movers are fully registered. This will help you avoid fly-by-night or uninsured moving companies, as state and federal regulations maintain safety standards for all movers.
Regulations for interstate and long-distance movers
All long-distance and interstate moving companies are federally regulated. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ensures that all movers have active United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Motor Carrier (MC) numbers. Use these to look up a mover’s registration on the FMCSA website.
Regulations for intrastate and local movers
Maryland moving companies are not specifically regulated by the state. Instead, all intrastate moving companies should carry a regular business license and an active USDOT number.
Moving costs
Always get multiple quotes and compare them before hiring a mover. Local and long-distance moves are billed differently — be aware of these basic pricing practices before you start your search for a mover.
Long-distance moving costs
Long-distance moves are priced at more transparent rates than local moves. Usually, long-distance moving companies bill flat rates based on total move distance and shipping weight. Movers weigh their moving trucks before and after loading to get an accurate weight.
We gathered quotes from several interstate moving companies for three-bedroom, 1,812-mile moves. Without packing, we got an average cost of $7,329. With packing, our average cost was $9,155.
Local moving costs in Maryland
Local moves are typically billed at hourly rates based on the number of movers assigned to your relocation and the number of trucks required. The local Maryland moving companies we called quoted us hourly rates for three movers and a truck, which ranged from $169 to $250.
Many local movers have minimum charges that amount to two or three hours of labor at your quoted hourly rate. Be aware of such policies if you’re booking a particularly short move or a labor-only request.
Moving insurance
All moving companies offer released-value coverage, which provides 60 cents per pound per item in reimbursement for lost or damaged items. Beyond this, many movers provide full-value protection or valuation coverage for the full value of any items affected by mover negligence. This coverage usually costs up to 6% of the total dollar amount of the declared value of your shipment.
Final take: Start your Maryland moving plan with quotes from JK Moving Services and Treasure Moving Company
JK Moving Services is your best choice for long-distance moving from Maryland due to its headquarters location in nearby Sterling, Virginia, and trained moving crews that practice in an on-site facility. This, along with the more than half a million total moves handled, gives it the necessary experience to assist with any move.
Treasure Moving Company’s solid customer reviews and wide availability in Maryland make it our top choice for an intrastate or in-town move. This, plus its same-day response to our pricing inquiry, makes it our top choice for a local move in Maryland.
Begin your research process at least eight weeks before your scheduled move date so that you have time to get at least three quotes and properly evaluate your options.
Our rating methodology for moving companies
Our moving recommendations are all backed by our detailed rating methodology. To fairly assess both interstate and local movers, we have tailored two sets of review standards for long-distance and intrastate movers.
Both sets of review standards assess factors including reputation and customer satisfaction, availability and range, services offered, pricing and quote practices and customer service. We rate each moving company out of 100 possible points. We then divide the final score by 20 to obtain the 5-star rating we feature in our reviews.
BBB and Google Review ratings accurate as of April 2024.
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