My friend had recommended Bookstore movers very highly. I had never hired movers before and I was nervous even with my friends suggestion. They had great communication and were flexible when I had to change my move in date due to a change in schedule. They confirmed a few days before and called when they were a few minutes away. The movers came right on time and managed to get the job done a little before the estimation. The movers were professional, friendly, and very efficient. I think I will never go back to convincing my friends into helping me again. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Benny and the team that moved me into my new condo today! Despite some challenges with the staff at my old building, they were totally cool about everything and made my move quick and painless. Fabulous work, guys! I can't wait to recommend you to all my friends! read more

From the quick response to my request for an estimate, to the pre-move communication, to the day of experience, everything was very professional and exceeded expectations. Jack's crew showed up right on time, calling me ahead of time to let me know their final ETA within the arrival window. All 3 guys worked very efficiently and effectively. Everyone was very friendly and professional. They even helped me disassemble and reassemble some of my furniture. All of my boxes and furniture survived with no breakage or dings. Same for my walls with moving in and out. Of course the day I move it was like 100 degrees. The guys did a fine job though, made the most of it. They insisted that I didn't need to help with moving things. I was recommended by a friend who had used the service in the past. I will certainly be doing the same for anyone I know who is moving in the future read more

The team moved my son and his wife from a city apartment to a condo nearby. They were very professional; well equipped with supplies and tools and enough movers to work quickly and efficiently. They were all very polite, and I highly recommend them read more

DISCLAIMER: I created this account *just* to review Bookstore movers. I had to move to a place about 20 minutes away, and did all of the packing and moving of delicate items. Since we'd just moved 6 months prior, I'd already cashed in all of my favors for the heavy stuff. A friend of mine told me "Just get movers if you've already packed -- it'll be like $500 and they'll be done in no time." That sent me to look on Yelp for the best rated movers in the DC area. Look no further than Bookstore. I got a prompt response to my quote which seemed very reasonable -- with a 3 hour minimum booking. This was my only gripe, but is common for such services. Still, the quote also mandated a travel fee, which I figured was a bit much when coupled with the mandatory minimum. They were in constant communication up until the move, and asked for tons of detail about my furniture and goods so that they could prepare. They showed up bright and early the morning of my move with 3 guys and a truck. Within less than an hour they'd loaded up the truck with all of my stuff. Remember, this stuff was hardly boxes -- it was almost entirely furniture. They moved multiple bookshelves, dressers, tables, etc. They wrapped everything in blankets and tape, and were courteous and professional with both my home and my belongings. They arrived at the new location promptly -- I was worried because the beltway traffic could have caused a big problem (an extra 30 minutes of driving is an extra 30 minutes you're paying for!) They were lightning fast in placing everything just where I asked, and even took the liberty of tightening loose table legs and such. Shoutout to the crew that Bookstore sent -- Nick, Rashim, and Nelphonta. I know for a fact how difficult it is to move all of that stuff, and they were a pleasure to be around while they did it for me. 10/10, would definitely use again! read more

I'm glad that my desired move-in date didn't fit the schedule of another top-rated moving company on Yelp, because I can't imagine how they could've surpassed the service that Chris and Rashim provided. As for my dealings with Bookstore Movers' corporate people, I can happily say that I was pleased with the pricing and communication, and found that their pre-move logistics/confirmation communication was very helpful. The movers, Chris and Rashim, were awesome. They called to ask if I'd be available earlier than the originally scheduled time, arrived at the newly scheduled time, and began working promptly. I'm writing this review after having had a chance to unpack everything - not a scratch or ding to be found anywhere. I will recommend Bookstore Movers to anyone who asks for my recommendation. read more

Yesterday, I emailed Bookstore Movers at 4 pm and received a response an hour later. I told them that I needed help moving my stuff out of my current place into a new place and explained that it would be a small job but not necessarily so small I wanted to do on my own. I sent them pictures to give them an idea of how much stuff I had and Amanda informed me that they were booked on my desired dates and had a three hour minimum. That said, she recommended other places who might be able to help. I really appreciated the quick response and suggestions of other places to go. In the short email exchanges with Bookstore Movers, I think they would be great and responsive should you reach out to Bookstore Movers about your moving needs. read more

I chose Bookstore Movers for my move back to DC from Baltimore because of their great Yelp reviews, and I got a real kick out of seeing the 5 Yelp stars on their truck and the movers t-shirts. I also love Capitol Hill Books and it tickles me that this company is a spinoff! First, I loved that I could do the whole estimate and reservation process online, and that Bookstore Movers was responsive and friendly via email. Their pricing is simple and fair. This was my first time using professional movers and I was a little apprehensive, but everything went off perfectly, and I was especially happy I hired movers because I sprained my wrist the week of the move. When Jason and Patrick were assigned as my movers, and Patrick told me a few days ahead of time not to bother disassembling my ikea furniture, it was music to my ears. Jason and Patrick were so efficient, after 15 minutes my boyfriend and I said to each other "what they've just done would have taken us an hour. This is amazing." They handled carting a full truck up to my new 3rd floor walkup with amazing perseverance. They were fast, friendly, and not a single glass was broken in the process. I recommend Bookstore Movers without any reservations! read more

I used Bookstore to move 1 bedroom apt from the 4th to 2nd floor (no elevator), and I can't add that much more except 5 more stars. I got quotes from a few places in the area, also highly rated on yelp. My apartment was not a big move obviously. I was trying to do it on the cheap, so I just wanted hired help to move all the big stuff, as fast a possible so I'd pay as little as possible. Most places had a three hour minimum, or charged a stairs fee on top of it. Bookstore came out to be by far the cheapest, by a good $100. But more than that, the communication was prompt and easy, Kris and Eric were really friendly, right on time, handled everything great, finished way before the stated 2 hr minimum, and offered to help move more things than I originally asked. That ended up saving me like 20 trips up and down the stairs myself later in the day. Overall, as good as advertised! read more

Great team to seek moving services from for local moves within DC. Prior to move day -- I emailed to ask for quote, they provided promptly based on number of rooms and big furniture items. Confirmation through email and by phone the day before move. Everything was well coordinated and communicated. Day of move -- movers all arrived prior to appmt time, parked in the zoned area and began work on time. They moved very quickly and wrapped all furniture in cloth to protect it. They had plenty of packing materials and moving caddies to expedite the whole process. We moved from a 2 bedroom condo to a house within DC-- everything was loaded and moved in less than four hours. Post move -- nothing was broken or damaged during the move. Awesome team and would highly recommend!!! read more

These guys were excellent. Friendly, hardworking, fast, efficient, careful, and professional. They got us moved from U Street to Captiol Hill almost 2 hours under the original estimate, and then offered to handle our storage unit in Hyattsville because of the time we had leftover in our reservation. I will use them again, without question. read more

I went with Bookstore Movers for the first time recently and was very happy with the experience. The communication over email in advance of the move was very prompt, thorough and polite. On the day, they kept me posted on their schedule throughout the morning (I had an early afternoon move) and arrived during the agreed time frame. My movers (Brandon, Joshua and a third whose name I didn't get) worked very quickly and efficiently to move my one-bedroom apartment, and the crew chief Abdul was was quite professional organizing matters. Seeing how quickly they moved made me a tad nervous about the care with which my things were being handled, but everything really was wrapped up thoroughly and thoughtfully -- they're just very fast! I also had a heavy sleeper sofa that needed to navigate a narrow hallway at the new place, but they made it look easy. I recommend them highly! read more

These guys were amazing! They showed up on time, they were polite and professional. Quick move, too! Derek, Brandon and Alprochino were saviors on this move. Clean equipment, fair prices and really made what is usually a stressful day easy. read more

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Amazing!!!!!! The price they quoted me was so much cheaper than any other mover in the area, they are insured and bonded, when the move was over they actually stuck to the quoted price! They gave me an extra mover with no charge and were amazingly quick and efficient! Granted, I didn't have a lot of stuff (though I did have five or six boxes of heavy books) and my new apartment building has a loading dock and a freight elevator you can reserve right next to said loading dock... Regardless they were done in just under two hours and the price was only $190 (plus tip, obvi!). If you have to move definitely make sure you book these guys! read more

Well, they did it again. We used Bookstore movers a couple years ago to help us unload a pod from our out-of-town move, but this time needed a truck for a local move. They brought a big, yellow truck and their A+ game. Bookstore Movers certainly has grown up and aged like a fine wine. Communication with admin was great from the start. I did feel a little guilty that I did not respond to Amanda and Kate's queries as quickly as they did to mine. I blame my inquisitive 5-year old. Truthfully, we are not easy people to move- long walks, inside and outside stairs, two kids and all their stuff, we only read big heavy books (no Kindles for this family), and we picked a 90 degree day with high humidity. I promise we will move in the Winter next time Delonte! The truck all showed up a little early. Russ showed up even earlier than the truck with some fancy socks. When the truck came, they hustled in, took apart our table and beds, and wrapped all our furniture up in no time. Will they come wrap all of our Christmas presents? During the move, I think Aaron and the other (super hot and buff) guy were having a clandestine competition to see who was working up a manlier sweat; Aaron won by default when he had to change shirts, but it was close. They never complained, but made it fun. I do feel bad for their washing machines. All of our stuff arrived in the same condition, and they stayed to help us assemble the beds and arrange the furniture exactly how we wanted it. Nobody else could beat the price or value. Don't hesitate to contact them. read more

Denied move quote/estimate with no reason given. And the individual that called after requesting a quote was rude in addition to denying. Will luckily never use this business for any future purpose. read more

There's a reason these guys are #1 on Yelp. I was skeptical at first because it's strange for a company to have a solid five stars on review sites but Bookstore Movers had rave ratings across the board and they were the most responsive when I visited the website for initial information. I had John, James, and Randy and they were seriously THE BEST. They called ahead to ask if they could come early and got the move started a full 45 minutes ahead of schedule. They were flexible with the truck (I had put up no parking signs, but of course, this is DC and three cars were parked across the allotted area...), they were strong, careful, and, maybe most importantly, they were friendly and not at all awkward. It can be a little weird to have random strangers come into your apartment and do all the heavy lifting while you just sit there twiddling your thumbs. But these guys were totally normal. James was awesome - cracking jokes while he wrapped up my dressers and mirrors - and he perfectly disassembled my bed and put it back together on the other end in less than 15 minutes. The key takeaway here: Bookstore Movers made what could have been an extremely stressful experience entirely pain free. It wasn't cheap, but, like other reviewers said, they came in under budget (I wanted to spend under $500) and it was worth EVERY penny. Thank you Bookstore Movers!! You guys are amazing!! read more

First of all, we have used these guys twice before and regardless of what they were or are charging, we will stick with them. Luckily, they were available for this third move and we both worked together and remained flexible with dates to make it work. Second, they feel like a small, local business which I love. They are growing which is great news and unsurprising, but I had no idea how big they were until they told me (10 small trucks, a few large ones, etc). You would never know- it feels like a small company of 3-5 guys out to work hard and make a living. There is absolutely zero corporate, mechanical vibe. They even provide 401K and tuition for their staff which I will support any day. Third, I love the handshakes. All the movers introduce themselves with a hand shake. This is crucial. It's personable and makes me feel like they care. We look forward to using then again and recommending them to friends. Best of luck to them in their growth! Communication by email is very prompt and their intake form is easy to fill out. Finally, their positive attitudes were relentless. Our couch wouldn't fit in the elevator, so they had to bring it up four flights of stairs with a few locked gates and challenging turns along the way. They just wanted to get the job done, and behaved as if it wasn't a big deal. Just use these guys and gals for your moving needs. You will not be disappointed. read more

Bookstore movers is one of those small businesses you enjoy doing business with. I've moved apartments with them three times, and each time has been great. Professional, affordable, and friendly. They're always careful with my stuff and they usually finish in less time than I anticipated. Many of the guys also work at a used book store on Capitol Hill so the crew can also help you figure out what to read once you settle in your new place read more

I absolutely love these guys. They responded quickly throughout the entire process!! I didn't have to pay for anything upfront either which was great. On the day of my move, three guys showed up to help me (they gave me an extra guy for the move for no extra charge!). The guys were all professional and super nice. They arrived on time, wrapped up all of my belongings ( I didn't even need to take my furniture apart) and drove everything quickly to my new apartment. They were patient with the whole move even when we ran into some problems with the loading dock. The move was a little over 2 hours and well worth the money. I was in a studio and moved into a 2 Br apt. It was $100 per hour (for two movers) and was pro-rated in 15 minutes increments (i.e.-2.5 hours=$250). Definitely cheaper than a lot of the other places I've reached out to for quotes (quotes ran from $300-$550 with other moving companies) in DC. The service was absolutely excellent. I highly highly recommend using them. I've been raving about them to all of my coworkers and friends. These guys are great. Use them for all of your DC moving people! read more

Staying true to my word, over the last 3 years I've used them 3 additional times after my first review. Judgement free zone. Each time Bookstore Movers has done an amazing job, are courteous and professional and have never damaged a single item. While those seem like normal remarks, if you've hired moving companies before you know that things can magically go missing or when a dresser comes out of the truck with corner of said dresser still in said truck. You didn't really NEED that corner anyway. I have recommended Bookstore Movers to dozens of friends and each one of them has thanked me after and raved about how great this company is. I've tortured them mid summer with the tiniest DC elevator and at least 3 sets of stairs before the elevator on a 7th floor move in. Sweat, tears and beers (last one is for me), they were quick and efficient which my wallet greatly appreciates. Just let me know when you all start a frequent buyer club, because I'll be the first on that list. read more

I recently used Bookstore Movers to pack and load moving pods for a move from DC to Cleveland, Ohio. The entire process couldn't have been more easy - I was able to email an actual person when I requested a quote (which was more than fairly priced), and was able to follow-up when details of my move changed or needed to be updated. The actual movers (Chris, John, and Quentin) were on time, incredibly efficient, polite, handled all belongings/furniture with care, and managed to make sure all the items we needed loaded were packed in the pods, which required some Tetris-style finagling on their part. All in all, I am so pleased that I chose this company. They made packing up my apartment a million times less stressful than I thought it would be and made one component of an interstate move less complicated. read more

We had a bit of an adventure with a car parked in our reserved spots meaning the truck could not park during rush hour on our busy one way city street that has a bus route - but they did some magic to figure it out! All of our stuff was moved quickly and professionally and when we got to the new house, they took great care to let us know what advice they had for our older furniture on new hardwood floors. Best of all, they were fun to hang out with - very pleasant and courteous. I would highly recommend them! read more

Moving can be incredibly stressful. Moving with Bookstore Movers is not. There is a reason (or hundreds of them, actually) that Bookstore Movers have 5 stars. They are quick with their estimates, fair with their prices, careful with their packing and handling, and a pleasure to work with. My movers showed up exactly on time (or perhaps a minute or two early), and got quickly to work. They had a three hour minimum charge, but ended up finished just under two hours (I was only moving 7 blocks away). So they offered to just charge for two hours at the same rate. That was really awesome--even tipping each of the three movers generously, I paid a fair bit less than I was quoted. The guys were really calm, polite and friendly. The the email quote/update process is painless and informative. Honestly, you could rent a Uhaul, beg some friends to help, buy pizzas and beer for them and worry the whole time about whether things will be broken/messed up, or you can pay an extra bit and save yourself all the grief. I don't think that it ended up being THAT much more expensive than a self-move (with friends, obviously), but it sure was a much more enjoyable experience! They were absolutely great, and I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone facing a move. read more

What can I say? I also couldn't believe the 5 stars for hundreds of review, but this moving company is legit. They were so professional, accommodating, and helpful. Our crew (Mario, Lion, Alontae, Thomas, and Rhys) were so thorough and efficient! The price is worth it. I have to say that I was most impressed with Lion and his Superman strength. He literally hoisted our mattress up from the balcony space on the second floor since our mattress was difficult to get through the staircase. Amazing. Don't look anywhere else, just hire them. read more

The best movers I've ever had. Took care of a local DIY move within hours. They were easy going guys and just made the process ultra smooth. From padding all of the nice furniture well during move to taking care of little last minute things on the fly. Everything made it to the new place without damage and they even threw in an extra guy to speed up the process. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again for my next move! You shouldn't either. read more

Epic service! They arrived on time, were very professional and wore masks at all times during the covid-19 pandemic. They were very fast and efficient. Just a bunch of nice hardworking ppl! Thank you! Highly recommended!!! read more

First experience with professional movers and it was great. From the very start when I emailed for a quote, we received great customer service. I had several annoying questions and they answered them no problem. We were the second move of the day and they called us a few times to keep us informed of their progress and what time they anticipated arriving. They were already parked and ready to go when they called to tell us they arrived. They moved us from a 2 bedroom to a 2 bedroom in the same neighborhood and we were incredibly impressed with their professionalism and conduct. We had not packed up very well, due to a crazy work schedule - but they were unfazed and just got straight to work. While the move took longer than my husband and I had anticipated (not realizing just how much stuff we really had) - they estimated correctly, brought a huge crew with them and were done in just about 4 hours total. Considering neither apartment was close to the elevators at all and the elevators were quite slow - we were really pleased. They even offered to help unpack or move furniture for us after the move was done. I would not hesitate to use them again in the future! read more

Is that a dead horse over there? Let's go beat it!!! There isn't much more that I can add here that is really going to make a huge difference, but there are some mad props that need to be given to the individuals who moved all our crap from location A to B. My assigned team consisted of Kris, James, Alex, Dominique, and Steven. Quite simply, they were awesome. Incredibly professional, very personable, and extremely efficient, they got us moved out of our old place and into the new one is 3.5 hours. That's awesome. Nothing was broken, and they were more than willing to disassemble a few larger piece of furniture. It was fantastic. Moving sucks, there's not really a great way around that. But with these guys, it certainly was a smooth and unquantifiably easier event. If you have to move, you HAVE to call these guys. read more

This company is awesome! I emailed for an estimate on a two bedroom apartment and got a response immediately. Communication was entirely via email and very quick. They were very flexible when I added unexpected furniture and had to switch the dates/times. Michael, Nicholas, and Caroline moved my furniture. They did it within the quoted timeframe of three hours; very fast! They were also super nice. It could not have been a better experience, especially since I was so disorganized. They made the whole process smooth sailing. I definitely recommend the company. read more

They are the real deal. I had a great experience every step of the way. Getting a quote was quick, the price was competitive, and booking was easy. The actual movers were great. Earl, Patrick, and Philip showed up right on time, were extremely friendly, and worked their butts off. The entire move took about half the time that was estimated. These guys were a breath of fresh air, in a city where it has been difficult to find quality movers. I've used two other companies in DC that, in spite of having strong Yelp reviews, ended up dropping and breaking items and/or scratching up furniture. Bookstore handled everything carefully -- including my vinyl records, stereo equipment, and two large houseplants -- and not a single item was even remotely damaged. There's a reason Bookstore is considered the best in DC. If you have the option to book them, don't hesitate. read more

Keyon and his crew were right on time and moved our things -- two UBoxes -- in just under an hour. They were super-polite and carefully placed three large cabinets on their pedestals. This is the second time we've used Bookstore in four months, and we will use nobody else now. read more

While I initially had some issues with the movers (see below), I must say that this is a great company. They really went the extra mile to make sure I was happy. Without throwing his employee under the bus, Andrew contacted me, acknowledged my concerns, and agreed to refund a portion of my bill. Overall, I would say the company is really devoted to the the customer service. Cheers. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These guys were only okay and not cheap ($850). Moving my one bedroom apartment from Georgetown to Logan Circle proved a big chore for them. 3 guys arrived, everything was boxed when they arrived, and I was working alongside them. About an hour in, the boss guy said the job was too big and he spent about an hour making calls - another hour passed and two more guys show up, raising my rate to $200/hr without asking. I think if he would have just busted his butt we would have finished in the same amount of time. Then he told me he couldn't move any of my plants because I didn't include them in the estimate - which required another trip on my part. Moving isn't cheap, I get it, but $850 was too much for what I got. Nothing was broken so I will give them that. read more

Stop your moving search, Bookstore Movers are the best. I've used movers for small local moves, big cross country moves and Bookstore Movers are the best I've ever experienced. The moving team was timely, kind, professional and a great group. The back office team communicated consistently with us including telling us who the team lead would be for moving day with his email and phone number. They are accessible, responsible and a company that understands the human element of business. I moved right after Superstorm Jonas and they were prepared with shovels, salt and anything else they would need. They worked quickly and as a team. If I had to hire movers for anything, I'd hire Bookstore Movers without hesitation. read more

Bookstore Movers has everything - easy online requests, prompt and experienced movers, and outstanding communication. This is the second time I've used them for a move in the DMV and am so disappointed that I'll be moving to an area where they won't be my go-to team. I cannot say enough about their professionalism and prompt communication. Thank you Bookstore Movers! read more

A co-worker of mine referred me to Bookstore Movers when I told her I was looking for a good moving company in the area, and i'm glad she did! The whole process was simple and they made moving during the middle of a pandemic look easy! They were reasonably priced and were able to accommodate the time slots I had for the loading docks at my old and new apartment. On the days leading up to the move, Bookstore Movers shared their COVID-19 policy and even gave me an extra mover free of charge! On the day of the move, they arrived nearly an hour ahead of schedule, were very professional, and had me all packed up and ready to go in about an hour. The unloading process at my new apartment was quick and easy as well, and all of my belongings arrived in good condition. I'd highly recommend using Bookstore Movers in the future! read more

Best movers in the DMV. Had them for a small job to move items to a storage unit. Lots of email conversation ahead of time to plan logistics and got a couple call aheads by the team - lots of communication so I was never in the dark. They moved very quickly, I never felt like they were wasting time. Very friendly and outgoing guys too - all three of them introduced themselves to me and my wife and shook our hands. Not the kind of service you'd expect from a mover. read more

There's nothing I can say about bookstore movers that hasn't been said already! I was recommended Bookstore Movers from my cousin. Booking was super easy, and they sent a lot of helpful tips beforehand. The day of the move, I was kept up to date regarding when they would arrive. They did arrive on the later side of when they were supposed to start, but to my surprise the whole move was done in 3 hours! (loading AND unloading). That speediness saved me a bunch of money in the end. I've used other companies where they give you low quotes but are so slow, it's double the price by the time everything is said and done. They were all great guys and super professional yet easy going. Would definitely use them and recommend again! read more

Used them again a few weeks ago and once again was floored by the level of service. They could NOT have been nicer, more efficient or better movers. Moving was so simple, so easy. They were careful with my things, moved and packed up everything neatly - nothing broke, nothing even got DIRTY. Most PAINLESS move ever. Will NEVER use anyone but them. read more

Bookstore Movers are the Lexus of Washington area moving companies. They are a little more expensive than average, but worth it. They were very careful with our stuff, wrapping almost everything. That took a little extra time, but when you pay a lot for furniture, you don't want movers damaging it. The guys were friendly. They were also very fair. They arrived 15 minutes late and took 15 minutes to finish the paperwork after the move... but only charged us for the time they were moving stuff and rounded down. Military folks know: they give a 10% military discount. Thanks Bookstore Movers! My wife was very happy they took the time to carefully move everything. We were impressed! Would move with them again! read more