ABC Movers crews near Des Moines, WA

Movers in Des Moines

Local moves, long-distance relocations, commercial relocations, and climate-controlled storage for Des Moines, Seattle, WA. Same crews and same 4.9★ standard as our flagship — dispatched from the Seattle branch, in Des Moines in under 30 minutes.

★★★★★
4.9 · 16,923 verified reviews · 3,200+ Seattle moves
Seattle branch1847 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98134
Dispatch to Des MoinesUnder 30 minutes
Des Moines moves completedTrack record in Seattle: 3,200+
Why hire a Des Moines-experienced crew

Des Moines moves come with their own challenges.

Our Seattle crews work Des Moines every week. The street grid, the building managers, the parking enforcement schedule — it's all already in the dispatcher's head.

Parking & loading zones
Local knowledge matters

Tight Des Moines curbs and permit zones are part of the standard quote — we pull permits when needed so you don't end up paying a meter ticket on top of the move.

Narrow streets & access
Local knowledge matters

Des Moines's street grid isn't built for 26-ft trucks everywhere. We scout difficult access free of charge and bring a smaller secondary truck when it makes the move faster, not the price higher.

High-rise & elevator buildings
Local knowledge matters

Freight-elevator reservations, building COIs, and dock-time windows — we handle the paperwork before move day so the crew isn't standing around waiting for keys.

All four services in Des Moines

Whatever Des Moines is moving — we do that.

From a 1-bedroom studio packing up to leave town, to a 12-desk office relocating within Des Moines — same systems, same crews, same 4.9★ standard.

Local moves

Same-Des Moines or anywhere within LA County, from $129/hr with two movers and a truck. Most 1-bedrooms wrap in 3-4 hours.

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Long distance

Moving out of Des Moines to another state? Binding all-inclusive quotes, barcoded chain of custody, real-time tracking.

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Storage

Climate-controlled units near Des Moines from $89/mo. Free pickup when bundled with any move. Month-to-month.

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Des Moines moving tips

What to know before you book.

Three things that save Des Moines movers money and stress, learned from 3,200+ Seattle-area jobs.

Parking permit lead time
Parking permit lead time

Des Moines requires 24-48 hours notice for residential loading-zone permits. We pull them on your behalf if you give us the green light at quote time.

Quote in 30 seconds
Quote in 30 seconds

Our Des Moines dispatcher texts back within an hour with a binding hourly quote. What we text is what you sign on move day — no surprise fees.

Best day to book
Best day to book

Mid-week (Des Moines demand) is usually 15-20% cheaper than Saturdays. End-of-month dates are the most expensive — book early or shift to early-month.

Real Seattle moves

Recent Seattle reviews.

Two from the 3,200+ moves we've completed in Seattle.

★★★★★
"Capitol Hill third-floor walkup with a corner bedroom no movers wanted to touch. These folks measured twice, angled the couch at the stairwell landing, and got it in. The whole move was two hours, and they even helped me hang a picture."
JM
Jordan M.
2 BR · Capitol Hill
★★★★★
"Moving day in Ballard, and the crew worked around street parking like they'd done it a hundred times before. Knew exactly where to load, how to block traffic, and didn't dent the building once. Professional and fast."
ST
Sam T.
3 BR · Ballard → Fremont
Nearby in Seattle

Also moving these neighborhoods.

Same dispatch yard, same crews, same pricing. We move all of Seattle — see all Seattle neighborhoods →.

Des Moines questions

Frequently asked.

If your question isn't here, text us at 800-771-0151 — a real Seattle dispatcher answers.

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How much does a move in Des Moines cost?

Des Moines moves start at $129/hour for two movers and a 20-ft truck. A typical 1-bedroom move within Seattle runs $400-$520, and our quote is binding — what we text you is what you pay on move day.

Do you have crews near Des Moines?

Yes. Our Seattle branch (1847 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98134) dispatches daily to Des Moines and 29 other neighborhoods across Puget Sound. Average dispatch time to Des Moines: under 30 minutes.

How quickly can you schedule a Des Moines move?

Most weeks we have same-week availability in Des Moines. Saturdays in peak months book 7-10 days out. Mid-week is almost always available 48 hours out.

Do you offer packing in Des Moines?

Yes — full or partial. Full-service packing runs $65/hour per packer plus materials. Most 1-bedrooms pack in 3-4 hours. Bundle it with your move and we'll only quote one number.

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