How is the Price of a PCS Move Decided?

There are four main factors that decide the cost of your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move, or really, how much you can be reimbursed by the government for your relocation: Rank Weight of your household goods Distance Family size Some additional costs that movers may not always consider include first-month security deposits and utility connection fees.

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Q: How Am I Protected if my Items are Lost or Stolen?

We offer three kinds of coverage for your move. Released Value Coverage: Basic protection that comes with every move. Your mover is responsible for covering you for 72 cents per pound per article Full Value Protection: Requires an extra fee. If something is lost or damaged, the company will repair or replace it, or reimburse you for its current market value. Items of Extraordinary Value Declaration: If you have items worth $100 or more per pound, you must inform the movers before the move. They’ll give you a special form to list these valuable items.

We specialize in PCS Moves
FREE furniture disassembly and reassembly
57,000-sq-ft. of climate-stable warehouse storage

We can handle every part of your PCS move. We have the equipment to make tracking the weight of your move easy, so you can be properly reimbursed, and we’re familiar with handling paperwork and on-base security measures.

Move with Washington’s most experienced moving company, serving customers across the State since 1914. We specialize in safely moving high-value items, gun safes.

Our full-service moves typically range in cost from $150 to $ 180 per hour for two men and a truck. We offer discounted rates for military members and specialized services for older adults!

Looking for the best moving and storage services available in Kent? Give our offices a call at (800) 426-4780 or complete our online estimate form.

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Our Kent Military Moving Process

If you’re moving into or out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Naval Base Kitsap, Naval Station Everett or Fairchild Air Force Base, there’s no more experienced team to trust with your job.

We complete your move in three simple steps:

Step one: Get a detailed estimate – Call our offices at (800) 426-4780 to start the estimate process! Schedule a visit from a move estimator today.

Step two: Receive an Order of Service – Your order of service maps out all of the services you have selected for your move and the costs associated with them.

Step three: Moving Day!

Your movers will arrive early, ready to work! We will record the totally weight of your move and keep a record for you.
From start to finish, your movers will log every item they move on an inventory.
Once your move is complete, your mover will give you the bill of lading along with your order of service, marking your move as complete.

local moving process graphic. step one getting an estimate, step 2 receive and order of service, step 3 moving day

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Comparing Kent Military Moving Options

Features	Lincoln Moving and Storage	Van Lines	Moving Brokers	Moving Containers	Truck Rental
Professional Loading and Unloading	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌
Specialized in PCS Moves	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Packing and Unpacking	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌
Reliable Estimates	✅	✅	❌	❌	✅
Emergency Moving	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅
Building Access Coordination	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌
Licensed and Insured	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅
Local Knowledge	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌
Accountability	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Statewide reach	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅

Washington Military and Air Force Bases

Moving into a local base? Here are a few facts about some of the facilities in the Seattle area:

Joint Base Lewis-McChord: The largest military installation in the Pacific Northwest. It spans over 400,000 acres and is home to over 40,000 service members. It’s very close to the Cascade Mountains, a popular location for hikes and skiing.

Naval Base Kitsap: This is the third-largest US Navy installation in the country. It’s almost like a small city, featuring amenities like child care and even a skate park. Over 40,000 service members and civilians call it home.

Naval Station Everett: Around 6,000 sailors and civil servants are assigned to this location. It is considered one of the most environmentally friendly stations, receiving the Navy Pollution Prevention Award.

FAQ

There are four main factors that decide the cost of your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move, or really, how much you can be reimbursed by the government for your relocation:

Rank
Weight of your household goods
Distance
Family size

Some additional costs that movers may not always consider include first-month security deposits and utility connection fees.

Make sure you’ve saved all of the receipts, weight tickets and your DD Form 1351-2, as you will need to turn these records into the Defense Personal Property System or your branch’s specified portal to begin the reimbursement process.

If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to your local transportation office. They will be the best equipped to answer specific questions about the moving process and reimbursement.

We understand that PCS timelines can be fluid.

“Having partnered with military families for over a century, we’ve built our business model around flexibility. We know that orders change, and we pride ourselves on adapting quickly to serve our service members,” shares Owner and President Chris DiJulio.

Our team is highly flexible and can adjust our services to accommodate any changes to your schedule. Whether you need to move earlier or later than originally planned, we will do our best to accommodate your new timeline.

The cost of military moving services depends on the size of the move, the distance between locations, and any additional services, such as packing and storage.

At Lincoln Moving & Storage, we work closely with military families to offer cost-effective solutions tailored to their specific needs. We help ensure that all military move allowances and reimbursements are maximized.

Each military move comes with weight allowances that must be followed. Exceeding these limits may result in additional charges.

“When the military assigns you to a permanent change of station, you’ll receive a predetermined PCS weight allowance for your move. For those without dependents, 14,000 pounds is usually the maximum weight allowance,” states the VA Mortgage Center.

Moving companies specializing in military moves, like Lincoln Moving & Storage, are well-versed in calculating the weight of your household goods and ensuring they are within the allotted limits. Movers must also provide clear communication about any potential additional costs related to weight overages.

We offer three kinds of coverage for your move.

Released Value Coverage: Basic protection that comes with every move. Your mover is responsible for covering you for 72 cents per pound per article

Full Value Protection: Requires an extra fee. If something is lost or damaged, the company will repair or replace it, or reimburse you for its current market value.

Items of Extraordinary Value Declaration: If you have items worth $100 or more per pound, you must inform the movers before the move. They’ll give you a special form to list these valuable items.

Yes. Moving between duty stations often requires temporary storage, especially if there’s a gap between moving out of one base and into the next.

Our storage facilities ensure that your items are safe and protected until they are ready for delivery at their new location, giving you peace of mind during the transition. In addition, our Kent warehouse storage facility is now military-approved.

You do not need to tip your moving team, but if you do, it is appreciated. We pay our movers for the time they spend on your job.

If you would like to show your movers your appreciation for a job well done, you could leave a review and mention the names of the movers who made your experience great.