Frequently Asked Questions

At Atlas Movers, we believe moving shouldn’t be confusing, stressful, or full of surprises. Our mission is to deliver the best-value moving services in the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area by combining honest communication, fair pricing, and dependable professional service. Whether your move is big or small, local or long-distance, residential or commercial, we focus on doing it right, efficiently, and without wasting your money.

Atlas Movers is a professional moving company serving Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. We provide local moving, long-distance moving, labor-only moving, and full-service moving throughout the DMV area and along the East Coast. If you're not sure if your location is covered, email us at Contact@AtlasMoversDMV.com and we’ll confirm availability.

We offer two main moving services: Labor-Only Moving (Hourly): You rent the truck, and Atlas Movers provides professional movers to load and unload your belongings safely and efficiently. This is our most affordable and budget-friendly moving option. Full-Service Moving (Flat Rate): Atlas Movers provides the truck, movers, equipment, furniture protection, transportation, loading, driving, and unloading. This is a hands-off, stress-free moving experience priced at a flat rate.

Yes. We move pianos, safes, gun safes, and other heavy or specialty items. These items must be disclosed in advance so we can bring the proper equipment and the correct-sized crew to ensure safety and prevent damage.

Yes. Atlas Movers is a fully insured professional moving company. We take the protection of your furniture and belongings seriously. Proof of insurance is available upon request.

We recommend booking your movers 1–2 weeks in advance, especially for weekends and end-of-month moves. However, we do offer last-minute and short-notice moving services in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia when availability allows.

Most customers use U-Haul. Our team will help you choose the correct truck size based on the size of your home, apartment, or storage unit.

Yes. Labor-Only moving services are billed by the hour and include a minimum number of hours depending on crew size, travel distance, and job complexity.

Full-Service Moving means Atlas Movers handles every part of your move, including: • The moving truck • Professional movers • All equipment and furniture protection • Transportation • Loading, driving, and unloading This is a hands-off turnkey moving service and is typically offered at a flat rate.

Yes. We offer: • Full packing services • Partial packing services • Fragile-only packing services Packing materials can be provided. Packing is optional and can be added to Full-Service Moving at the client’s discretion

Yes. We use professional moving blankets, shrink wrap, straps, and proper padding techniques to protect furniture, walls, floors, and doorways during your move.

Moving costs depend on: • Type of service (Labor-Only or Full-Service) • Size of the move • Distance • Stairs, elevators, and heavy or specialty items We provide clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees.

Yes. Atlas Movers specializes in affordable, high-value moving services, especially our Labor-Only option, which is one of the most cost-effective ways to move in the DMV area.

Yes. When availability allows, we offer last-minute and same-day moving services throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia.

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