Annapolis, Maryland · Moving Companies

The 7 best moving companies in Annapolis, MD

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

7 firms ranked Updated October 2026

Annapolis is Maryland's capital and a boating town: waterfront-property trades stay booked. Local and long-distance movers handle residential, commercial, and piano or safe moves, packing services and storage typically available.

We indexed 7 moving companies serving Annapolis and surrounding neighborhoods, including Downtown, West Annapolis, Eastport. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the moving companies niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 7 moving companies listed for Annapolis, 7 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 6 publish a phone number and 7 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Annapolis, MD and need a moving company, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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How we rank moving companies in Annapolis

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the moving companies category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring moving companies in Annapolis: what the local data says

  • 38% of occupied homes in Annapolis are rented and the median rent is $1,860 a month. Renters booking a move or a move-out clean should check what the lease requires and get the quote in writing.
  • Annapolis gets about 58 inches of precipitation a year and about 13 inches of snow, and July is typically the wettest month. Ask a mover how they protect floors, doorways and boxes in rain; the wettest month is when it matters.
  • Annapolis averages about 13 inches of snow a year. Snow slows loading and blocks curb access, so a winter move needs a weather clause in the written quote.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Annapolis, MD, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Moving Companies around Annapolis: what this page found

The longest-established is Shoreview Moving and Storage, 106 years in business by its own account.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Bowie (6 ranked), Edgemere (6 ranked), Baltimore (4 ranked).

Common questions

Moving Companies in Annapolis: quick answers

How are the moving companies in Annapolis ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the moving companies category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best moving company in Annapolis?

Use this list to shortlist two or three moving companies, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a moving company's license in Maryland?

Licensing in Maryland runs through the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) under the Department of Labor. Before hiring anyone in Annapolis, look the contractor up in the Maryland Department of Labor's public license search and ask for their MHIC number; plumbers, electricians, and HVAC techs are licensed by their own state boards. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which moving companies serve Annapolis?

This page lists Lugg, Gorilla Haulers, Pauly's Movers, Swiftway Services, Two Men and a Truck, Short Hop Moving, Inc. and Shoreview Moving and Storage, in ranked order. 6 of the 7 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

What to look for when hiring a moving company in Annapolis

  • Ask for the Maryland household goods mover registration. In Maryland, moving companies need it from the Maryland Department of Labor. Verify it at the official Maryland license lookup before signing. For a move within Maryland, a non-binding estimate cannot be exceeded by more than 25%, a binding estimate cannot be exceeded at all, and the mover cannot hold your goods hostage.
  • Written estimates. Any moving company who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A moving company who's done work in Downtown or West Annapolis will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

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The moving companies on this page serve all of Annapolis and surrounding areas, including Downtown, West Annapolis, Eastport. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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