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College Hunks Hauling Junk

5.00(
2
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College Hunks Hauling Junk

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

At College HUNKS, we have proudly completed over one million moves nationwide. Our long-distance moving service delivers a premium, hassle-free experience that protects your belongings at every step. While most moving companies handle your items up to eight times as they transfer them between warehouses and trucks, we touch your goods only twice: once at load and once at unload. Your items stay on the same truck with the same dedicated driver for the entire relocation, giving you unmatched consistency, accountability, and peace of mind. Our highly trained HUNKS are experts in packing and protecting furniture, valuables, and delicate items, ensuring everything arrives safely and on time. Choose College HUNKS for your long-distance move and experience the confidence that comes from a team that treats your belongings like their own.

"I have moved several times in the last six years and let me tell you it has been a nightmare. I don?t write reviews but felt I had to because of my recent moving experience with College Hunks. They showed up on time, fully prepared, and worked their butts off from start to finish. What I appreciated most was how they kept letting us know what they were doing and checking in before moving anything delicate. This was one of the easiest moves we have ever done."

Heather S on December 2025

At College HUNKS, we have proudly completed over one million moves nationwide. Our long-distance moving service delivers a premium, hassle-free experience that protects your belongings at every step. While most moving companies handle your items up to eight times as they transfer them between warehouses and trucks, we touch your goods only twice: once at load and once at unload. Your items stay on the same truck with the same dedicated driver for the entire relocation, giving you unmatched consistency, accountability, and peace of mind. Our highly trained HUNKS are experts in packing and protecting furniture, valuables, and delicate items, ensuring everything arrives safely and on time. Choose College HUNKS for your long-distance move and experience the confidence that comes from a team that treats your belongings like their own.

"I have moved several times in the last six years and let me tell you it has been a nightmare. I don?t write reviews but felt I had to because of my recent moving experience with College Hunks. They showed up on time, fully prepared, and worked their butts off from start to finish. What I appreciated most was how they kept letting us know what they were doing and checking in before moving anything delicate. This was one of the easiest moves we have ever done."

Heather S on December 2025

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Randall Moving & Storage

4.80(
88
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Randall Moving & Storage

4.80(
88
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 local quotes requested

Randall Moving & Storage is a family owned company that has become particularly adept at moving large homes that require multiple trucks and 6 to 10 man crews. Our movers have been with us full-time for much of the last decade and having worked together for as long as they have been translates to very organized, efficiently run moves. Bestpickreports.com has named Randall Moving one of Northern Virginias "best picks" for the 12th year in a row. The experience and conscientiousness of our crewmen makes moving with Randall a successful move.

"“I recently used Randall Moving & Storage for my move, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, the entire team was exceptional, displaying professionalism and an amazing energy that made the stressful process of moving much more manageable. A special shoutout goes to Benny, who went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. He kept in constant communication, updating me at every stage and expertly organizing the on-site move. His dedication and attention to detail were evident throughout the entire process. If you’re considering a moving company that genuinely cares about your experience and handles your belongings with care, I highly recommend Randall Moving & Storage. They made the entire move seamless and stress-free.”"

Alphonzo J on October 2024

Randall Moving & Storage is a family owned company that has become particularly adept at moving large homes that require multiple trucks and 6 to 10 man crews. Our movers have been with us full-time for much of the last decade and having worked together for as long as they have been translates to very organized, efficiently run moves. Bestpickreports.com has named Randall Moving one of Northern Virginias "best picks" for the 12th year in a row. The experience and conscientiousness of our crewmen makes moving with Randall a successful move.

"“I recently used Randall Moving & Storage for my move, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, the entire team was exceptional, displaying professionalism and an amazing energy that made the stressful process of moving much more manageable. A special shoutout goes to Benny, who went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. He kept in constant communication, updating me at every stage and expertly organizing the on-site move. His dedication and attention to detail were evident throughout the entire process. If you’re considering a moving company that genuinely cares about your experience and handles your belongings with care, I highly recommend Randall Moving & Storage. They made the entire move seamless and stress-free.”"

Alphonzo J on October 2024

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Eastland Movers, LLC

4.68(
124
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Eastland Movers, LLC

4.68(
124
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
228 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

EastLand Movers expertly manage residential, commercial, local and interstate moves efficiently and to customer satisfaction. It takes someone you can trust to move your most precious items. This is why customers call us over and over again. Our expert staff of moving coordinators, movers and drivers will handle all the packing, securely moving, loading and unloading of your belongings from start to finish. We are proud to specialize solely and completely in delivering top quality to our clients. Give us a call today at 833-668-3800 for a FAST and FREE estimate. Moving should be a carefree process. Let us take care of the hard part!

"We hired Eastland for our relocation from SC to FL. From the initial consult through the last box coming in, we were completely pleased.Our movers were extremely professional, on time and went out of their way to make it a seamless move. Cannot say enough about them. Also pricing was very good and not one thing was damaged. The communication from start to finish was exceptional.Highly recommend Eastland!!"

quinn m on November 2025

EastLand Movers expertly manage residential, commercial, local and interstate moves efficiently and to customer satisfaction. It takes someone you can trust to move your most precious items. This is why customers call us over and over again. Our expert staff of moving coordinators, movers and drivers will handle all the packing, securely moving, loading and unloading of your belongings from start to finish. We are proud to specialize solely and completely in delivering top quality to our clients. Give us a call today at 833-668-3800 for a FAST and FREE estimate. Moving should be a carefree process. Let us take care of the hard part!

"We hired Eastland for our relocation from SC to FL. From the initial consult through the last box coming in, we were completely pleased.Our movers were extremely professional, on time and went out of their way to make it a seamless move. Cannot say enough about them. Also pricing was very good and not one thing was damaged. The communication from start to finish was exceptional.Highly recommend Eastland!!"

quinn m on November 2025

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Movers USA Inc

4.88(
1,298
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Movers USA Inc

4.88(
1,298
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
189 local quotes requested

Finding a reputable and reliable Md moving company is the first step to a stress free moving experience. There are many moving companies in Maryland, so finding the moving company that best meets all your requirements is the key to a successful move. To take the challenge out of trawling through all the Maryland moving companies, we suggest you stick right here with us - leading movers in Maryland - for a level of service you would expect from the experts. 10% off for Angie's List Customers - Cost is determined by the job. Nationwide available. 2011, 2012 and 2013 SuperService Award winning. Please call us at 410-536-0914. Additional DBA - Movers USA. Additional website - www.bestmoversmd.com.

"I used Movers USA at the beginning of this year to move my 10’ X 15’ storage unit from NE Balt. City to an apartment in Asheville, NC. Prior to my selecting this company, I checked out 6 or 7 other companies also listed on Angi, and along with Movers, seriously interviewed and went over to another company and met with them in person. I dealt with Movers’ owner Sharon Nahoom a number of times through email and in a couple of calls. In addition, I went over to his office located in the very large company storage facility in Jessup. I was impressed with this storeroom being well organized and its’ sheer size and the size and cleanliness of a truck he showed me. In addition, Sharon was friendly and overall fairly accommodating. Mr. Nahoom was the only one honest and clear with me, that as I personal had packed everything, and even though most boxes were clearly labeled, no insurance carrier would insure them as they had not been professionally packed. This honesty saved me at least $300 to $500 on needless insurance. In addition, Sharon was flexible with me on matching some terms that the other company I was serious dealing with offered—-no charge for an extra day of storing my items in the truck, extra steps to the apt, and on pick-up and delivery dates. He was also reasonable with his price—-being on the lower end of the scale from the 7-8 companies I had quotes from. The cheapest by far, was a company located in Washington state that used contracted movers—-but I didn’t want to take a chance with this The pick-up went smoothly, starting on time, and with the foreman—-Fernando, and four younger movers emptying my storage unit into their truck in a couple of hours. Two days later in Asheville, Fernando showed with a lady helper—-but no-one else. He managed to do the bulk of the moving himself up 30 steps—-as the apt was on the third floor. A number of times I had to assist him from his unloading the top couple of boxes—-as he would just carry them up on his back with a large canvas strap! If I had not helped some with some boxes would have fell to the floor. He stated he was in ‘a rush’ as he wanted to get back through the mountains down her before the forecasted storm early that afternoon. Things were rushed as fair as quick decisions by me which room specific boxes and items were put—-as we were dealing with the realities of one mover in a rush, with nice woman periodically bringing up a few more things up. Overall the move went smoothly, but I have concerns that just having one man with some extra help was “putting almost all the eggs in one basket”—-if he had gotten hurt, plus he had done all the 8 plus hour drive here, and was doing the same on the way back. Only thing broke was a worthless drinking glass that I had poorly packed. As I had about 280 boxes I wanted to open them all and see that there was no damaged items. I had taken some items to my sisters in Montgomery Co and then took down most this when I headed south a few days after the storage unit move, and given a number things to Goodwill —-so not sure about a couple of things I thought I still had. Overall I would have given this company somewhere around a “B+” grade but as there are no ‘pluses’ or ‘minuses’ that is why I gave Movers 4 stars rather than the 5."

Bryan M on August 2023

Finding a reputable and reliable Md moving company is the first step to a stress free moving experience. There are many moving companies in Maryland, so finding the moving company that best meets all your requirements is the key to a successful move. To take the challenge out of trawling through all the Maryland moving companies, we suggest you stick right here with us - leading movers in Maryland - for a level of service you would expect from the experts. 10% off for Angie's List Customers - Cost is determined by the job. Nationwide available. 2011, 2012 and 2013 SuperService Award winning. Please call us at 410-536-0914. Additional DBA - Movers USA. Additional website - www.bestmoversmd.com.

"I used Movers USA at the beginning of this year to move my 10’ X 15’ storage unit from NE Balt. City to an apartment in Asheville, NC. Prior to my selecting this company, I checked out 6 or 7 other companies also listed on Angi, and along with Movers, seriously interviewed and went over to another company and met with them in person. I dealt with Movers’ owner Sharon Nahoom a number of times through email and in a couple of calls. In addition, I went over to his office located in the very large company storage facility in Jessup. I was impressed with this storeroom being well organized and its’ sheer size and the size and cleanliness of a truck he showed me. In addition, Sharon was friendly and overall fairly accommodating. Mr. Nahoom was the only one honest and clear with me, that as I personal had packed everything, and even though most boxes were clearly labeled, no insurance carrier would insure them as they had not been professionally packed. This honesty saved me at least $300 to $500 on needless insurance. In addition, Sharon was flexible with me on matching some terms that the other company I was serious dealing with offered—-no charge for an extra day of storing my items in the truck, extra steps to the apt, and on pick-up and delivery dates. He was also reasonable with his price—-being on the lower end of the scale from the 7-8 companies I had quotes from. The cheapest by far, was a company located in Washington state that used contracted movers—-but I didn’t want to take a chance with this The pick-up went smoothly, starting on time, and with the foreman—-Fernando, and four younger movers emptying my storage unit into their truck in a couple of hours. Two days later in Asheville, Fernando showed with a lady helper—-but no-one else. He managed to do the bulk of the moving himself up 30 steps—-as the apt was on the third floor. A number of times I had to assist him from his unloading the top couple of boxes—-as he would just carry them up on his back with a large canvas strap! If I had not helped some with some boxes would have fell to the floor. He stated he was in ‘a rush’ as he wanted to get back through the mountains down her before the forecasted storm early that afternoon. Things were rushed as fair as quick decisions by me which room specific boxes and items were put—-as we were dealing with the realities of one mover in a rush, with nice woman periodically bringing up a few more things up. Overall the move went smoothly, but I have concerns that just having one man with some extra help was “putting almost all the eggs in one basket”—-if he had gotten hurt, plus he had done all the 8 plus hour drive here, and was doing the same on the way back. Only thing broke was a worthless drinking glass that I had poorly packed. As I had about 280 boxes I wanted to open them all and see that there was no damaged items. I had taken some items to my sisters in Montgomery Co and then took down most this when I headed south a few days after the storage unit move, and given a number things to Goodwill —-so not sure about a couple of things I thought I still had. Overall I would have given this company somewhere around a “B+” grade but as there are no ‘pluses’ or ‘minuses’ that is why I gave Movers 4 stars rather than the 5."

Bryan M on August 2023

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Great Job Moving and Storage

4.62(
750
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•Approved Pro

Great Job Moving and Storage

4.62(
750
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
360 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Great Job Moving and Storage is family owned and operated company. We have offices in Woodbridge, VA and Houston, TX. The main phone for VA is 703-782-8759 and TX is 832-742-0600. The company was founded in 2010 in Virginia. It's often said that moving is one of the most stressful things you will ever do. It probably is when you consider it involves your home, your family, your work and your money all at the same time. At Great Job Moving and Storage we aim to help shoulder some of the stress by taking responsibility for collecting and delivering your belongings to your new home on time and in one piece. We know that the success of our moving company depends on the satisfaction of our customers. Our goal is to make you feel you hired some of the best movers in DC metro area. We are dedicated to providing our customers with professional and hassle free moves at prices that are fair and competitive. Confident in our moving crews and the movers' abilities, our licensed and fully insured moving company includes basic liability insurance in our moving rates. You can also reach us at info@gjmoving.com

"What an amazing movie experience. First, it was the cheapest option available and they weren’t pushy about me signing the day I got the quote (unlike other places). They were so accommodating, because my pickup/delivery dates kept changing. They answer pretty much 24/7. The actual moving experience was efficient and well done. The movers were professional and nice. I had two pickup locations at zero extra charge. This was worth every penny and more! They should be rated #1 in the USA, thank you!"

Monique C on July 2025

Great Job Moving and Storage is family owned and operated company. We have offices in Woodbridge, VA and Houston, TX. The main phone for VA is 703-782-8759 and TX is 832-742-0600. The company was founded in 2010 in Virginia. It's often said that moving is one of the most stressful things you will ever do. It probably is when you consider it involves your home, your family, your work and your money all at the same time. At Great Job Moving and Storage we aim to help shoulder some of the stress by taking responsibility for collecting and delivering your belongings to your new home on time and in one piece. We know that the success of our moving company depends on the satisfaction of our customers. Our goal is to make you feel you hired some of the best movers in DC metro area. We are dedicated to providing our customers with professional and hassle free moves at prices that are fair and competitive. Confident in our moving crews and the movers' abilities, our licensed and fully insured moving company includes basic liability insurance in our moving rates. You can also reach us at info@gjmoving.com

"What an amazing movie experience. First, it was the cheapest option available and they weren’t pushy about me signing the day I got the quote (unlike other places). They were so accommodating, because my pickup/delivery dates kept changing. They answer pretty much 24/7. The actual moving experience was efficient and well done. The movers were professional and nice. I had two pickup locations at zero extra charge. This was worth every penny and more! They should be rated #1 in the USA, thank you!"

Monique C on July 2025

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National Van Lines, Inc.

4.31(
70
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•Approved Pro

National Van Lines, Inc.

4.31(
70
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
516 local quotes requested
96 years of experience

We provide full-service cross-country moving, packing, and storage services for all our residential or commercial long-distance moving clients. Whether you need to move across the country or the world, we are the partner you can count on. Contact us or locate an agent for a free quote on any of our moving services. We've moved over one million families and look forward to moving yours!

"They were professional, proficient and great to work with."

Jarrett B on November 2025

We provide full-service cross-country moving, packing, and storage services for all our residential or commercial long-distance moving clients. Whether you need to move across the country or the world, we are the partner you can count on. Contact us or locate an agent for a free quote on any of our moving services. We've moved over one million families and look forward to moving yours!

"They were professional, proficient and great to work with."

Jarrett B on November 2025

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24 7 Logistic Services

4.03(
19
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24 7 Logistic Services

4.03(
19
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"I had a great experience with 24/7 logistics services moving from CA to NY. Whole process from I initial quote till delivery went smooth and stress free. Excellent communication from the office stuff and high level of service from field crew. Highly recommend this company if you are in need of interstate relocation."

Alex K on October 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"I had a great experience with 24/7 logistics services moving from CA to NY. Whole process from I initial quote till delivery went smooth and stress free. Excellent communication from the office stuff and high level of service from field crew. Highly recommend this company if you are in need of interstate relocation."

Alex K on October 2025

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Campbell Moving & Storage LLC

4.70(
526
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Campbell Moving & Storage LLC

4.70(
526
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

Your Move is Our Duty. Campbell Moving and Storage is a veteran-operated business founded by a U.S. combat veteran family in 1978 and is one of the oldest moving and storage companies in the area. We approach each move as a mission. We will help you develop a strategic move plan and deploy the hardworking Campbell Moving and Storage team to achieve the objective of your successful relocation. Campbell Moving and Storage offers local, long distance and international moving and storage services. Based in the Northern Virginia area of Washington, D.C., we can start and terminate moves anywhere. Since our inception in 1978, we have successfully relocated tens of thousands of families and businesses. We are proud to offer professional packing boxes and supplies, packing services, custom crating, loading, unloading and unpacking services. Contact Campbell Moving and Storage to plan your next move mission with a free, no obligation consultation. Telephone, in-home and virtual consultations are available.

"One of THE BEST and extremely professional moving companies I have ever dealt with. If you need to move in a hurry these are your people. Great prices, fast service, and attention to detail."

Courtney M on May 2024

Your Move is Our Duty. Campbell Moving and Storage is a veteran-operated business founded by a U.S. combat veteran family in 1978 and is one of the oldest moving and storage companies in the area. We approach each move as a mission. We will help you develop a strategic move plan and deploy the hardworking Campbell Moving and Storage team to achieve the objective of your successful relocation. Campbell Moving and Storage offers local, long distance and international moving and storage services. Based in the Northern Virginia area of Washington, D.C., we can start and terminate moves anywhere. Since our inception in 1978, we have successfully relocated tens of thousands of families and businesses. We are proud to offer professional packing boxes and supplies, packing services, custom crating, loading, unloading and unpacking services. Contact Campbell Moving and Storage to plan your next move mission with a free, no obligation consultation. Telephone, in-home and virtual consultations are available.

"One of THE BEST and extremely professional moving companies I have ever dealt with. If you need to move in a hurry these are your people. Great prices, fast service, and attention to detail."

Courtney M on May 2024

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Quality Services Moving

4.35(
137
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Quality Services Moving

4.35(
137
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
97 local quotes requested
31 years of experience

Moving is exciting and often marks a new milestone in our lives. But, poor planning or underestimating the time and effort it takes to get the job done can make for an exhausting and frustrating experience. Don't worry, Quality Services Moving is here to help! We offer full-service moving, packing, storage, and hauling services locally, nationally, and internationally. Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Certified Small, Woman, and Minority Owned (SWaM) business by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity. Additional DBAs - Quality Services Moving & Delivery, Quality Midwestern Holdings Inc, Quality Services Moving and Delivery. Veteran Owned & operated.

"A great job."

Steven A on January 2025

Moving is exciting and often marks a new milestone in our lives. But, poor planning or underestimating the time and effort it takes to get the job done can make for an exhausting and frustrating experience. Don't worry, Quality Services Moving is here to help! We offer full-service moving, packing, storage, and hauling services locally, nationally, and internationally. Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Certified Small, Woman, and Minority Owned (SWaM) business by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity. Additional DBAs - Quality Services Moving & Delivery, Quality Midwestern Holdings Inc, Quality Services Moving and Delivery. Veteran Owned & operated.

"A great job."

Steven A on January 2025

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Roosevelt Moving

5.00(
16
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Roosevelt Moving

5.00(
16
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

As a Washington DC area family-based moving company we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. Using Roosevelt Moving means quality. overall customer satisfaction . We strive to surpass your expectations and continue to hire, train and empower our employees to meet your moving requests. Using Roosevelt Moving LLC means quality and overall customer satisfaction. We strive to surpass your expectations and continue to hire, train and empower our employees to meet your moving requests. Roosevelt Moving LLC provides moving services in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Call today to schedule your move!

"I highly recommend Roosevelt and his team. We have used them twice! They work very quickly, treated our things with care and helped disassemble and reassemble our furniture. Roosevelt was fairly priced and very easy to work with. He went above and beyond for us."

Bailey D on January 2024

As a Washington DC area family-based moving company we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. Using Roosevelt Moving means quality. overall customer satisfaction . We strive to surpass your expectations and continue to hire, train and empower our employees to meet your moving requests. Using Roosevelt Moving LLC means quality and overall customer satisfaction. We strive to surpass your expectations and continue to hire, train and empower our employees to meet your moving requests. Roosevelt Moving LLC provides moving services in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Call today to schedule your move!

"I highly recommend Roosevelt and his team. We have used them twice! They work very quickly, treated our things with care and helped disassemble and reassemble our furniture. Roosevelt was fairly priced and very easy to work with. He went above and beyond for us."

Bailey D on January 2024

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FAQs for out-of-state moving service projects in Waldorf, MD

How much money you need to live comfortably in Hawaii varies based on your housing preferences, transportation needs, and lifestyle. Many residents find ways to manage on moderate incomes by choosing less touristy neighborhoods and adapting to local living patterns. Creating a detailed budget that accounts for housing, transportation, groceries, and utilities provides a clearer picture of your specific requirements.

Living in Hawaii on $3,000 monthly is possible with careful budgeting and lifestyle adjustments. Success largely depends on housing costs, which vary significantly between neighborhoods and islands. Many residents find shared living arrangements or smaller accommodations in less expensive areas help manage expenses. Prioritizing necessities, limiting dining out, and embracing local recreational options that don't require significant spending can help stretch your monthly budget while still enjoying island living.

The hidden costs of moving to Hawaii often include unexpected shipping surcharges, agricultural inspection fees, and initial setup expenses. Many newcomers are surprised by delivery access fees for difficult locations, temporary accommodation needs while waiting for household goods, and higher utility deposits. Island-specific expenses like specialized pest control services and humidity-resistant storage solutions may also become necessary. Building a contingency fund of 10 to 15% above your estimated moving budget helps accommodate these unforeseen expenses.

How long it takes to ship household goods to Hawaii depends primarily on your chosen shipping method and departure location. Standard ocean freight often requires three to six weeks from mainland ports, with shared containers sometimes taking longer due to consolidation schedules. Air shipping dramatically reduces transit time to days rather than weeks, but at significantly higher cost. Many residents adopt a hybrid approach, sending essential items by air while allowing bulk possessions to follow by sea.

Whether you need special permits to move to Hawaii depends on the possessions you’re bringing. While American citizens don't need immigration documentation, certain items face strict regulation. Agricultural products, plants, and some animals require special permits or inspection certificates. Vehicle importation requires specific documentation and potential emissions testing. Large shipping containers may need delivery permits in certain residential areas. Consulting with transportation specialists familiar with Hawaii's requirements helps avoid compliance issues.

The items you’re prohibited from shipping to Hawaii include numerous plants, seeds, and fresh produce that might introduce invasive species to the islands' delicate ecosystem. Certain animals face strict prohibition, particularly snakes and other potential invasive species. Hazardous materials, firearms without proper documentation, and controlled substances cannot be shipped. Review current prohibited items lists from shipping companies and Hawaii's Department of Agriculture before packing, as regulations can change, and violations may result in significant penalties.

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