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Local Movers in Tacoma WA

  • Local movers in Tacoma typically range from $900-$3,500 *pricing varies by volume and distance
  • Same-day service available
  • FREE furniture disassembly and reassembly
  • Military discounts and specialized services for older adults.

We’ve been providing the best local moving services in Tacoma since 1914 and our expert moving team is just a phone call away. 

Our full service moves can range in cost between $150-$180 an hour for two men and a truck. 

Ready to kick off your local move? Give our offices a call at (800) 426-4780 or complete our online estimate form.

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Based on 145 reviews
Alexandria Lancey 20:49 07/30/26

Did a great job unpacking all our stuff! Even with a large miscommunication with other companies, they stayed and did what they had to do. Thank you guys!

Ahmad Naser 19:02 07/24/26

Corrine Arbelaez 05:06 06/10/26

As someone who has never used a moving company before I wasn’t sure what to expect but everything went so smoothly. The crew was so nice, handled everything with care and packed everything properly for our international move.

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Danny DiJulio

Even though it’s just a local move, having a timeline (e.g., 6–8 weeks out) and a moving plan helps keep tasks organized — from packing to utility transfers — and reduces last-minute stress.

Danny DiJulio - Senior Vice President

Tacoma Local Moving Services

Warehouse Storage

Warehouse Storage

Tacoma gets more than 40 inches of rain a year. Keep your property protected during or before your move with short or long term storage.

30,000 sq ft of personal storage
Long-distance Move

Long-distance Move

Avoid the stress of navigating a rental truck through the hills of Puget Creek Gulch by letting our expert team handle your move.

Move out of state
Gun Safe Moves/ Small Jobs

Gun Safe Moves/ Small Jobs

Many homes in Central Tacoma were built in the mid 1900s meaning moving heavy items can be even more complicated. Our team has the equipment needed to move your gun safe without damaging walls or stairs.

We have the equipment for your move
Military Moves

Military Moves

We're not new to navigating the Visitor Control Center at Joint Base Lewis McChord and our movers come prepared with all of their licenses, registrations and proof of insurance so we can get on base fast complete your move quickly.

PCS move professionals
Emergency Moves

Emergency Moves

Traffic can be unpredictable and sometimes even dangerous in areas like South Tacoma Way and 56th Street. If you need to move on short notice you need a team who can navigate the area safely - that's us.

Start your move ASAP
Labor-Only

Labor-Only

If you're planning a DIY move out of an area like Northeast Tacoma you'll have enough trouble navigating environmental challenges like the 376-acre Indian Hill slope which runs parallel to Marine View Drive. Hire just two members of our moving team to help you safely pack your home and truck for your journey.

For movers who just need a helping hand

Our Local Moving Process

We’ve proudly served customers since 1914, and whether you’re moving into or out of an apartment, condo, or home, there’s no team with more experience you can trust.

We take on 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 and ready to work! 
  • From start to finish, your movers will log every item they move on an inventory called a “bill of lading”
  • 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

Interested in what a real Tacoma resident has to say about our services? Take a look at this customer story!

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Lincoln Moving Journey

Tacoma Local Moving Options Comparison

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

 

Why Do Tacoma Residents Love the Area?

With its mix of natural beauty, vibrant neighborhoods, and strong sense of community, Tacoma offers residents something special that keeps them rooted here.

Local Attractions: If you love history and technology the LeMay Car Museum, the largest privately owned collection of automobiles, will be right up your alley. There’s plenty of outdoor fun to be had as well with the colorful Wright Park and scenic Owen Beach.

Food and Night Life: Shaped by its history as a transportation hub, Tacoma has become home to people from across the globe, fueling a diverse and vibrant dining scene. Ready to explore something new? Take a look at Yelp’s top 10 ethnic food restaurants near Tacoma.

Housing Market: Zillow reports the average home value in 2026 is $478,988, down 1.1% from 2025. While prices have dipped slightly year over year, home values have risen significantly over the past decade and continue to trend upward overall.

Cost of Living: Payscale notes that Tacoma’s cost of living runs about 23% higher than the national average, driven largely by higher housing costs, though utilities are actually a bit cheaper than in many parts of the country.

Find Professional Movers

Looking for a moving company that knows its way around congested traffic near the Tacoma Dome? One that you can trust to safely handle your property during the 150 wettest days of the year from November to January?

We’re affordable and ready to start your move this week! Whether you’re moving into a new home, apartment or relocating your business we can help. We are conveniently located at 2402 S. Wright Avenue Tacoma, WA 98409.

We serve these neighborhoods and any other across the Puget Sound:

The North Tacoma: Three Bridges (98406), Point Ruston (98407), Stadium District(98403, 98402)

Central Tacoma: 6th Ave (98405, 98406), Hillside (98405), Hilltop (98405), Downtown Tacoma(98402)

South End: Wapato (98409), McKinley (98404), Lincoln District (98408)

Gig Harbor: Artondale (98335), Key Peninsula (98394, 98351), Kopachuck Ridge (98335), 

West Side: Ruston (98407), West End (98406, 98407), West Slope (98407, 98464)

Lincoln Moving Journey

FAQ

Our full service moves can range in cost between $150-$180 an hour for two men and a truck.

We offer a wide range of services to help with different types of moves.

  • Packing and unpacking
  • Furniture assembly and disassembly
  • Home good transportation
  • Local, long distance and international moves
  • Commercial and office moves

Yes! Our Tacoma location features a 30,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled storage warehouse. All of our facilities are pest-controlled, flood-protected, and under 24/7 surveillance—and we also have locations in Kent and Everett.

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 60 cents per pound per article

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

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

The best times to move are during the winter and spring when moving company schedules are at their lowest. The peak time for moving is the summer and it can be much more difficult to schedule movers during this time. 

Booking 4-6 weeks in advance is generally recommended for local moves.

Tipping your moving team isn’t required, but it’s always appreciated. Our movers are paid for the time they spend on your job.

If you’re looking for another way to say thanks, leaving a review and mentioning the team members who made your move a great experience means a lot to us.

For moving recommendations specific to Tacoma, try r/AskTacoma. It specifically calls out in the subreddit description that it is a great place to go for information about the area for people interested in moving there.

If you’re looking for pictures, upcoming events and stories about daily life in Tacoma you should also stop by r/Tacoma.

Need help with more general moving advice? Try out r/moving. Any challenge you have had with moving, someone here is bound to have faced before you. There are even mega-threads featuring moving day advice from real movers.

Tony Bouie, General Manager of our Tacoma location offers the following advice on sniffing out moving scams.

    • When searching online for moving companies, be careful to avoid “moving brokers.” These companies at face-value look to be normal moving companies, but they actually sell moving jobs to real moving companies.
    • If a website or mover claims they can give you an exact price without seeing your property either in person or virtually, consider it a big red flag.
    • And this is a big one: Avoid moving companies that don’t have their license information clearly visible somewhere on their website or can’t give it to you over the phone.

 

“I met a woman from Proctor who was just trying to move closer to her job,” Bouie adds. “She didn’t realize she was moving with an unlicensed mover until she opened some boxes at her new home and found her collection of wine glasses totally shattered and her “movers” long gone.”

Unlicensed movers aren’t bound by the law, so if your property is broken or stolen you will often have no legal recourse.

The cheapest day of the week to hire movers is any day other people aren’t moving as much. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are usually the best days as most people try to move over the weekend. Generally, the earlier in the week you move the fewer other people will be moving.

This same line of thinking applies for the best month or time of the year to move as well. Summer is the most popular season to move so it’s much harder to schedule a job. Scheduling a move during the winter or fall will almost always be much easier.

We believe Lincoln Moving and Storage is the best moving company in Tacoma for three simple reasons:

  • Unmatched experience: Founded in 1914, we have been in operation for longer than many other moving companies in the area combined.
  • Outstanding track record: We have a 4.9 rating on Google and have worked with customers as big as Facebook, Amazon, and the Girl Scouts of America. No matter what job you have, our team can handle it.
  • Affordability: Our pricing is clear and openly available for customers to see. We also have a number of discounts available like free furniture disassembly and reassembly, military discounts, and discounts for older adults.

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