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Arlington, Virginia · Moving Companies

The 5 best moving companies in Arlington, VA

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.

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Arlington is a dense urban county directly across the Potomac from Washington DC, with strong demand for home services. Local and long-distance movers handle residential, commercial, and piano or safe moves, packing services and storage typically available.

We indexed 5 moving companies serving Arlington and surrounding neighborhoods, including Clarendon, Ballston, Rosslyn, Crystal City, Shirlington. 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 5 moving companies listed for Arlington, 4 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 5 publish a phone number and 3 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Arlington, VA 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 Arlington

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 Arlington: what the local data says

  • 61% of occupied homes in Arlington are rented and the median rent is $2,347 a month. Renters booking a move or a move-out clean should check what the lease requires and get the quote in writing.
  • Arlington gets about 53 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.
  • Arlington 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 1-year estimates for Arlington, VA, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Moving Companies around Arlington

Nearby directories for the same trade: Alexandria (6 ranked), Silver Spring (5 ranked), Rockville (11 ranked).

Common questions

Moving Companies in Arlington: quick answers

How are the moving companies in Arlington 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 Arlington?

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 Virginia?

Licensing in Virginia runs through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Before hiring anyone in Arlington, ask whether they hold a Class A, B, or C contractor license and verify the license number through DPOR's public license lookup. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which moving companies serve Arlington?

This page lists Two Men and a Truck, BoxStar Movers, MI-BOX of Arlington Virginia, Shoreview Moving and Storage and Craig Van Lines Inc, in ranked order. All of them publish a phone number, so you can call directly.

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What to look for when hiring a moving company in Arlington

  • Ask for the DMV household goods carrier certificate. In Virginia, moving companies need it from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Verify it at the official Virginia license lookup before signing. Virginia household goods carriers must keep a $50,000 bond on file with DMV and charge the rates in their filed tariff for moves over 30 miles.
  • 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 Clarendon or Ballston will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular moving companies neighborhoods in Arlington

The moving companies on this page serve all of Arlington and surrounding areas, including Clarendon, Ballston, Rosslyn, Crystal City, Shirlington. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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