How much does a move with United Movers Transportation cost?
It depends on the size of the move, how far it’s going, and whether you want us to pack. Local Pierce County moves are typically priced by crew size and hours; long-distance runs are priced by weight and distance. We’ll walk through your specifics on the quote page and give you a real number, not a range that turns into something else on moving day.
Do you require a deposit?
For most local moves, no deposit is needed — you pay when the job’s done. Long-distance moves and larger jobs (full-home packing, multi-day interim storage) usually require a deposit to hold your date, especially during our busy summer months. Our office will tell you the exact amount before you commit to anything.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We hold a household-goods carrier permit for in-state moves and carry the required federal authority for interstate runs, and we’re insured with $1M in cargo coverage. Ask our office for details if you’d like to see our authority on file before booking.
Do you offer storage if my move dates don’t line up?
Yes — see our interim storage page. It’s common in Tacoma’s rental market for a move-out date and move-in date to miss each other by a week or two. We can hold your belongings for a short stretch and deliver on your new schedule.
What areas do you actually cover?
Tacoma and the rest of Pierce County, including Lakewood, Puyallup, Federal Way, University Place, and Gig Harbor. See the full breakdown on our service areas page.
What happens on moving day?
Our crew arrives in the window we confirmed the day before, walks the property with you, and gets to work — furniture wrapped, boxes labeled and loaded in an order that makes sense for unloading. You don’t need to hover over us, but we’ll always ask before we make a judgment call on something fragile or unusual.
Can you pack everything, or just move boxes I’ve already packed?
Both. Our full-home packing service covers the entire house if you’d rather not spend a weekend wrapping glassware. Plenty of customers pack the basics themselves and let us handle the breakables and furniture — either way works.
Do you move pianos and gun safes?
Yes, that’s a specialty for us. Our piano moving and safe and heavy-item moving pages cover it in more detail — these jobs need specific equipment and a crew that’s done it before, not just extra hands.
How far in advance should I book?
For local moves, a few days’ notice is usually enough, though summer weekends fill fast. Long-distance moves and full-pack jobs benefit from two to three weeks’ lead time so we can lock in a truck and crew. If you’re in a bind, call our Tacoma office anyway — we can often work something in.
What’s not covered by your cargo insurance?
Our $1M cargo policy covers standard household goods in transit. Extremely high-value items (fine art, collectibles, large cash or jewelry) may need separate coverage — ask our office and we’ll walk you through what makes sense for your situation.