Most moving quotes you get online in Oxon Hill are guesses dressed up as numbers. A form asks for your zip code and bedroom count, and out comes a range so wide it’s useless. We’d rather just tell you how the math actually works, because once you know what drives the price, you can plan around it instead of getting surprised by it on move day.
How We Actually Price a Move
Every move we book across Oxon Hill and the rest of Prince George’s County falls into one of two pricing structures, and which one applies depends on the size and shape of the job, not a sales pitch.
Hourly, for smaller and local moves
| Crew Size | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers | $119/hr | Studio or small 1BR, minimal furniture |
| 3 movers | $159/hr | 1-2BR apartments and rowhouses |
| 4 movers | $199/hr | Larger homes, full 2-3BR |
Hourly pricing starts when the truck arrives at your door and ends when the last box is off at the new place. There’s no travel-time surcharge tacked on for anything inside our normal service radius.
Flat rate, for full-home moves
If you’d rather know your total before move day instead of watching a clock, we quote flat rates for whole-home moves based on a walkthrough or a detailed video call.
| Home Size | Flat Rate |
|---|---|
| Studio | $429 |
| 1 Bedroom | $849 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,450 |
| 3+ Bedroom | $2,250 |
Piano moves are quoted separately at $429 regardless of which pricing structure the rest of your move uses, because rigging a piano is its own job with its own equipment. Need somewhere to put things between homes? Our own storage space on Livingston Road runs a flat $150 a month, no proration games.
What Actually Moves the Number
Two moves of the same square footage can price out differently in Oxon Hill, and it’s rarely random. Here’s what our estimator, Marcus, actually asks about before he’ll put a number in writing:
- Stairs, especially rowhouse stairs. A narrow front-loading stairwell in a Prince George’s County rowhouse takes longer per item than a single-level ranch, and it takes a different dolly.
- Street parking near National Harbor and similar blocks. If our truck has to park half a block away and hand-carry everything to the door, that’s real time on the clock.
- Piano and other heavy, awkward items. Gun safes, china cabinets, and pianos need rigging gear and extra hands, not just a bigger truck.
- Packing. Full-service packing adds crew hours up front but usually saves money overall by moving faster on load day.
- Distance and timing across the Beltway. A move that has to cross the Capital Beltway during the 4-6pm crunch takes longer than the same mileage at 9am.
“I’d rather tell someone their move is going to run four hours instead of three because of a third-floor walk-up than have them find out at 6pm when the meter’s already run. Nobody on our crew gets paid more for a job taking longer, so there’s no reason to lowball an estimate.” — Marcus Webb, estimator/dispatcher
Booking and the Deposit
We hold your date with a $125 deposit, applied to your final bill, not an extra fee on top of it. That’s it — no second deposit, no “fuel surcharge” that shows up the morning of, no rate that quietly changes between the phone call and the loading dock.
Long-Distance and Military PCS Pricing
Long-distance moves out of Oxon Hill get a binding estimate after we’ve actually seen your inventory, either in person or over video, because guessing weight over the phone is how people get burned on delivery day. That estimate is also what you’ll need if you’re moving on military orders — the paperwork for PCS reimbursement runs on the number in that estimate, not a verbal quote.
| Route | Approx. Distance | What Drives It |
|---|---|---|
| Oxon Hill → Washington, DC | ~8 mi | Local hourly rate applies |
| Oxon Hill → Baltimore, MD | ~40 mi | Short-haul, often still flat-rate eligible |
| Oxon Hill → Richmond, VA | ~100 mi | Binding estimate, same-day delivery typical |
| Oxon Hill → Norfolk, VA | ~195 mi | Binding estimate; common PCS route to Naval Station Norfolk |
| Oxon Hill → Virginia Beach, VA | ~205 mi | Binding estimate |
| Oxon Hill → Philadelphia, PA | ~135 mi | Binding estimate, next-day delivery typical |
| Oxon Hill → Raleigh, NC | ~270 mi | Binding estimate |
| Oxon Hill → Fayetteville, NC | ~290 mi | Binding estimate; common PCS route to Fort Liberty |
| Oxon Hill → Charlotte, NC | ~385 mi | Binding estimate, 1-2 day delivery window |
| Oxon Hill → Jacksonville, FL | ~700 mi | Binding estimate, multi-day delivery window |
If you’re relocating on orders, read more about how we handle the PCS side of things in why veteran-owned means something here, or check the specifics for your route on our long-distance moving page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you charge extra for stairs?
Stairs factor into the estimate up front rather than showing up as a surprise line item after the fact. A rowhouse with a narrow stairwell gets quoted as a rowhouse with a narrow stairwell.
Is the deposit refundable?
Yes, with reasonable notice. Ask about our specific cancellation window when you book.
Can I get a flat rate for a long-distance move?
No — long-distance moves get a binding estimate based on actual inventory, which protects you from a lowball quote followed by a high bill at delivery.
What if my move is last-minute?
We hold weekday openings specifically for short-notice bookings. Call and ask what’s available this week before assuming you’re out of luck.
Do prices change by season?
Late spring through Labor Day is our busiest stretch, same as everywhere in the DC Metro. Booking three to four weeks out gets you more date and crew-size flexibility.
Get Your Real Number
Every quote we send is specific to your home, your stairs, and your street — not a generic zip-code range. Tell us about your move and get pricing you can actually plan around.