We move people in and out of Lakewood almost every week. Our trucks are based about fifteen minutes up I-5 in Tacoma, which means a Lakewood job is a short drive for us and a shorter travel-time charge for you.

Home2Home Moving is a locally owned moving company serving Lakewood, WA and the rest of Pierce County. We handle apartments off Bridgeport Way, split-levels near Gravelly Lake, offices in the Lakewood Towne Center area, and a steady stream of PCS moves connected to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Whatever you are moving, someone on our crew has probably carried it down the same kind of staircase before.

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Call (206) 817-5185 for a free Lakewood moving quote, or use the form on this page.

What moving in Lakewood actually looks like

Lakewood is not one kind of move. That matters more than most moving company pages admit.

The apartment complexes along Pacific Highway SW and 100th St SW usually mean elevator reservations, loading zones that fill up fast, and a building manager who wants a certificate of insurance before we touch anything. We handle that paperwork ahead of time so nobody is standing around on move day.

The older homes around Gravelly Lake Drive and Oakbrook are a different job entirely. Narrow driveways, mature trees that make truck placement awkward, and basements with the kind of turn at the bottom of the stairs that eats sofas. We scout those on the walkthrough and bring the right dollies.

Then there is the military side. Lakewood shares a border with JBLM, and a good share of what we do is short-notice residential moves tied to orders. Those runs have their own rhythm, usually tighter timelines and more careful inventory handling, and we plan them accordingly.

Weather is the other Lakewood variable. From October through March you are moving in rain more often than not. Our crews run floor runners, shrink wrap on upholstery, and covered ramp setups as standard, not as an upsell.

Our moving services in Lakewood, WA

Local moving in Lakewood

Anything inside a fifty-mile radius counts as a local move, which covers almost everything between Lakewood, Tacoma, Puyallup, and the south Sound. We charge hourly for local jobs, which usually works out better for customers than a flat bid that pads for unknowns.

A typical Lakewood local move: two or three movers, one truck, protective wrap on furniture, disassembly and reassembly of the big pieces, and everything set down where you actually want it rather than dropped inside the front door.

Apartment movers

Apartment moves live or die on logistics. We call the leasing office, confirm the elevator hold, find out where the truck is allowed to sit, and check whether there is a loading dock or a long carry from the lot. Third-floor walkup with no elevator? We plan the crew size for it instead of discovering it at 9am.

We also do studio and one-bedroom moves that other companies turn down for being too small. If it is a single room and a storage unit, that is still a job worth doing well.

House movers

Two-bedroom, five-bedroom, and everything between. For house moves we do a walkthrough first, either in person or over video, because square footage alone tells you very little. A three-bedroom with a finished garage and a full shed is a much bigger day than a three-bedroom with an empty basement.

What we bring: wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes, mattress bags, TV cartons, tools for taking apart beds and sectionals, and enough blankets that nothing rides bare.

Full service movers

Full service means you do not pack a single box. We arrive with materials, pack the house room by room, load, drive, unload, and unpack on the other end. Kitchens and home offices take the longest, so we usually start there.

Most customers who book full service in Lakewood are either short on time, moving with small kids, or dealing with a place they have lived in for fifteen years and cannot face the closets. All three are good reasons.

Office moving and commercial relocation

Downtime costs you more than the move does. Our commercial crews work evenings and weekends so your Lakewood office is running again by the next business morning.

We move desks, cubicle systems, conference tables, filing systems, and IT equipment. Everything gets labeled by destination room before it leaves, so unloading is not a guessing game. If you are one of the office moving companies searching Lakewood businesses compare, ask us for a site visit. We will walk your floor plan and give you a real crew estimate rather than a phone guess.

Packing and unpacking

Available as a standalone service or bundled into a full service move. We supply boxes, tape, paper, bubble wrap, and blankets. Dishes get individually wrapped and packed on edge, which is the part most DIY packers get wrong.

Unpacking on the other end is optional and worth considering if you have a deadline. A crew that packed the boxes knows what is in them.

Loading and unloading only

If you rented a truck or a portable container and just need the muscle, we do labor-only by the hour. Same crews, same equipment, no truck charge. This covers rental truck loading, container loading, storage unit work, and in-home moves where you are shifting rooms around.

Furniture assembly and disassembly

Beds, sectionals, dining tables, dressers, wall-mounted cabinets, and treadmills. We photograph hardware before it comes apart and bag it to the piece it belongs to. Appliances like washers, dryers, and refrigerators get disconnected and prepped for transport on request.

Senior moving and downsizing

Downsizing moves need patience more than speed. We work at whatever pace makes sense, help sort what goes and what does not, and set up the new place so it is livable the same day rather than a room full of boxes. Families arranging a move into one of the Lakewood or Steilacoom-area senior communities can hand us the whole thing.

Lakewood neighborhoods and areas we serve

We cover all of Lakewood, including:

  • Lakewood Towne Center and the surrounding commercial corridor
  • Oakbrook
  • Tillicum and Woodbrook
  • American Lake and American Lake North
  • Gravelly Lake and Lake Steilacoom neighborhoods
  • Lakeview
  • Springbrook
  • Custer
  • Ponders Corner
  • Flett
  • Neighborhoods adjacent to Joint Base Lewis-McChord

If your street is not on that list, it is still almost certainly inside our service area. Call and ask.

What a Lakewood move costs

Local moves are hourly. The rate depends on crew size and truck, and the clock starts when we arrive and stops when we finish. Travel time is billed from our Tacoma yard, which is a short run to Lakewood, so it stays small.

Rough guide to crew size by home:

Home size Typical crew Typical hours
Studio or 1 bedroom apartment 2 movers 3 to 5 hours
2 bedroom apartment or small house 2 to 3 movers 5 to 7 hours
3 bedroom house 3 movers 7 to 9 hours
4 to 5 bedroom house 4 movers 9 to 12 hours, sometimes two days
Small office 3 to 4 movers Quoted after site visit

Stairs, long carries, and heavy specialty items add time. We tell you that during the walkthrough rather than on the invoice.

For a firm number, book a free estimate. We will look at what you actually own instead of guessing from a bedroom count.

How booking works

  1. Get in touch. Call, or fill out the quote form. Tell us the date, both addresses, and roughly what you have.
  2. Free walkthrough. In person or by video. This is where we spot the awkward staircase and the piano nobody mentioned.
  3. Written estimate. Crew size, hours, rate, and what is included. No surprise fuel or equipment fees bolted on afterward.
  4. Confirm the date. Fridays and month-ends book out first in Lakewood, especially May through September.
  5. Move day. We show up in the window, protect floors and doorways, and go.

Why Lakewood customers hire us

We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and we can send a certificate of insurance directly to your building or property manager. Ask and we will have it over the same day.

Our crews are employees, not day labor pulled off an app. That is most of the difference in how a move goes. The person wrapping your dresser has done it a few hundred times.

We are also close by. Being based in Tacoma rather than Seattle means shorter travel time on your invoice and a crew that knows which Lakewood streets a 26-foot truck cannot turn around on.

Serving Lakewood from our Tacoma location

Home2Home Moving LLC
11105 Steele St S #119
Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (206) 817-5185
Email: request@movingh2h.com
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
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Getting to Lakewood from our yard: we take Steele St S to SR-512 west, then south on I-5, and we are in Lakewood in about fifteen minutes outside of rush hour. Most of the city is within a ten mile radius of the shop.

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Lakewood moving FAQs

How much do movers cost in Lakewood, WA?

Local Lakewood moves are billed hourly based on crew size and truck. A two-mover crew handling a one-bedroom apartment usually runs three to five hours. A three-bedroom house is typically seven to nine hours with three movers. Travel time from our Tacoma yard is short because Lakewood is roughly fifteen minutes away. Book a free estimate for a firm number.

Do you offer same-day or next-day moving in Lakewood?

Sometimes, depending on crew availability. Midweek and mid-month have the most openings. Call rather than emailing if your timeline is tight.

Are you licensed and insured to move in Washington?

Yes. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and we provide certificates of insurance for apartment buildings and commercial properties that require one before move day.

Do you handle office moves in Lakewood?

We do. Office relocations are quoted after a site visit so we can see the floor plan, elevator access, and IT setup. We schedule commercial moves outside business hours where possible to keep your downtime near zero.

Can you move a single item, like a piano or a gun safe?

Yes. Single-item and specialty moves are quoted separately. Tell us the weight, the dimensions, and how many stairs are involved on each end.

Do you provide packing materials?

Yes. Boxes, tape, packing paper, bubble wrap, mattress bags, and wardrobe boxes. You can buy materials from us on their own or bundle them into a full service move.

What areas around Lakewood do you cover?

All of Lakewood, plus Tacoma, Steilacoom, University Place, Parkland, Spanaway, Puyallup, DuPont, and the rest of Pierce County. We also run moves north into King County.

Do you work with military moves near JBLM?

Yes. We handle residential moves for service members and families in and around Lakewood, including short-notice moves tied to orders. Let us know your report date when you call.

How far in advance should I book?

Two to three weeks is comfortable. For a Friday, a weekend, or the last few days of a month between May and September, give yourself four weeks if you can.

What is not included in a move?

We do not transport hazardous materials, propane tanks, flammable liquids, ammunition, or perishable food. We also do not disconnect gas lines or do electrical work. Everything else is on the table, so ask.

Book your Lakewood move

Tell us the date and the address, and we will tell you what it takes. Free estimate, written quote, no pressure.

Call (206) 817-5185 or fill out the quote form on this page. We answer Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.