Last updated: September 2026

Moving costs in Fairfax, VA

Fairfax local moves that stay in Virginia are billed hourly or from a home-size planning band. Start with HireAHelper's locked marketplace after-min SKUs (page-1 SS Samuel Services $85/hr (Germantown, MD); Prestige Laborers $100/hr (Springfield, VA); Star Struck Movers $100/hr (Woodbridge, VA); DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning $143/hr (Washington, DC); Best Movers VA $115/hr (Manassas, VA); Step By step logistics $130/hr (Triangle, VA); after 2 movers, 2-hour min), moveBuddha's compiled 2-bedroom most-common $963 (hero band $626–$963 — not a company tariff), and Moving Company HQ's Fairfax typical 2-bedroom $1,775 (range $800–$2,750 on the live cost page and movers page), then get a written estimate for your date. All My Sons Fairfax URL returned 404 on 2026-09-08 — no Fairfax Transparency Matrix printed. Virginia intrastate household-goods work over 30 miles uses a DMV Certificate of Fitness — ask to see the certificate.

Virginia statewide, a local move typically runs $750 to $2,500, with a typical 2-bedroom around $1,625. Fairfax local planning band: $800–$2,750, typical around $1,775. long-distance $2,700–$7,600, typical LD 2BR $5,150. Virginia hub: cities covered 8 — Herndon near the low end about $1,650; McLean near the high end about $2,000. Copy hub $1,625 vs Fairfax $1,775. Nearby: fairfax, vienna, chantilly, herndon, mclean, arlington-va. Arlington name → arlington-va (never TX arlington). Do not treat marketplace location labels as extra MCHQ city slugs. Alexandria cost 404 (movers 200) when linked.

Prestige Laborers (HireAHelper) after-min
$100/hr
moveBuddha Fairfax 2BR (most common)
$963
Fairfax typical 2-bedroom (cost page)
$1,775

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Fairfax published totals by home size

Published Fairfax totals and hourly cards from HireAHelper (locked marketplace after-min SKUs on the Fairfax directory page 1 — not each company's own site), moveBuddha (compiled calculator + directory — keep separate), FreightWaves Virginia statewide (Fairfax city Checkpoint 404), and Moving Company HQ Fairfax planning bands (live cost page). All My Sons Fairfax 404 — no Matrix column. Copy every printed figure. Do not average. VA DMV Certificate of Fitness for in-state HHG over 30 miles.

Home size HireAHelper Fairfax (marketplace locked after-min SKUs) moveBuddha calculator (compiled) FreightWaves VA statewide (Fairfax city 404) MCHQ Fairfax planning bands (live cost + movers)
Studio / 1BR Marketplace after-min SKUs (2 movers, 2 hr min) apply across sizes — not home-size totals. Page-1 highlights: **SS Samuel Services** **$85**/hr (Germantown, MD); **Prestige Laborers** **$100**/hr (Springfield, VA); **Star Struck Movers** **$100**/hr (Woodbridge, VA); **DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning** **$143**/hr (Washington, DC); **Best Movers VA** **$115**/hr (Manassas, VA); **Step By step logistics** **$130**/hr (Triangle, VA). Compiled labor-only: 1 Bedroom Apartment **$310.56** (2 movers, 2.2 hrs).Hero Studio / 1 BR **$291–$609**. Directory COL Studio **$426–$710**; 1 bedroom **$568–$994** — do not merge with calculator.FreightWaves Fairfax city URL **404**. Virginia statewide Checkpoint: Studio **$443**; 1 bedroom **$604**.Live Fairfax cost page: Studio **$375–$1,325**; 1 Bedroom **$550–$1,875**. FAQ: studio closer to $850; 4BR closer to $3,650. Virginia hub: Studio **$350–$1,200**; 1 Bedroom **$500–$1,700**.
2 bedrooms Same locked after-min page-1 SKUs (Prestige Laborers **$100**/hr). Compiled labor-only: 2 Bedroom Apartment **$357.47** (2 movers, 2.4 hrs); 2 Bedroom House **$402.13** (2 movers, 2.5 hrs). Fairfax local full-service avg **$1,049.67** (not 2BR-specific).2 bedrooms **$626–$963** (most common **$963**). Directory COL 2 bedrooms **$852–$1,420**. Directory 2-person crew hourly **$125–$470** (median **$145**). Do not merge calculator with directory.FreightWaves Fairfax city **404**. Virginia statewide 2 bedrooms **$957**.2 Bedrooms ~800 cf, 3 movers · ~7 hrs, **$800–$2,750**. Typical 2-bedroom around **$1,775**. Virginia hub statewide typical 2BR **$1,625**; hub 2BR table **$750–$2,500**. Copy hub **$1,625** vs Fairfax **$1,775**.
3 bedrooms Same locked after-min page-1 SKUs. Compiled labor-only: 3 Bedroom Apartment **$417.2** (2 movers, 2.7 hrs); 3 Bedroom House **$468.44** (2 movers, 2.7 hrs).3–4 bedrooms **$1,416–$2,492**. Directory COL 3 bedrooms **$1,278–$2,130**.FreightWaves Virginia statewide 3 bedrooms **$2,172**.3 Bedrooms ~1,300 cf, 4 movers · ~9 hrs, **$1,250–$4,275**. Virginia hub: 3 Bedrooms **$1,175–$3,875**.
4 bedrooms Same locked after-min page-1 SKUs. Compiled labor-only: 4 Bedroom House **$561.99** (3 movers, 3.0 hrs).Calculator folds 3–4 into **$1,416–$2,492**. Directory COL 4+ **$1,704–$3,124**.FreightWaves Virginia statewide 4 bedrooms **$2,487**.4 Bedrooms ~1,800 cf, 4 movers · ~11 hrs, **$1,650–$5,625**. FAQ: studio closer to $850; 4BR closer to $3,650. Virginia hub: 4 Bedrooms **$1,525–$5,125**.
Other Compiled labor-only: 5 Bedroom House **$664.23** (3 movers, 3.8 hrs); labor-only range **$310.56–$664.23**; avg hourly labor **$76.97**; Fairfax labor-only avg **$393.91**; Virginia labor-only **$426.35**; Fairfax / VA full-service avgs **$1,049.67** / **$1,099.67**. Springfield / Manassas / Germantown / Triangle labels are marketplace locations — **do not href** as extra MCHQ slugs (Manassas/Springfield MCHQ **404**). All My Sons Fairfax **404** — no Matrix rows to copy.Calculator 5+ **$2,480–$3,815**; LD from Fairfax **$2,130–$12,070+**. Hourly per crew member **$161–$441**; tracked local about **$115/hr**.FreightWaves Virginia statewide 5+ **$3,810**. Fairfax city Checkpoint **404**.5+ Bedrooms ~2,400 cf, 5 movers · ~13 hrs, **$2,200–$7,575**. Live Fairfax cost local **$800–$2,750**; typical 2BR **$1,775**; LD 2BR **$5,150**; broader LD **$2,700–$7,600**. Population **25,026**. Neighborhoods: Old Town Fairfax, Fairfax Corner, Mosaic District, Mantua, Fair Lakes. Allowed nearby: fairfax, vienna, chantilly, herndon, mclean, arlington-va. Hub cities covered **8**.

HireAHelper: marketplace locked after-min SKUs on page 1 — not each company's own site. All My Sons Fairfax URL 404 — no Matrix; do not borrow Richmond. FreightWaves Fairfax city 404 — statewide VA Checkpoint only. moveBuddha calculator vs directory — copy both; do not merge. Ask to see the Certificate of Fitness.

Virginia DMV Certificate of Fitness (Household Goods Carrier) for in-state HHG over 30 miles. Interstate: SAFER ACTIVE + Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA. Marketplace location labels are not extra MCHQ city slugs.

What a 2-bedroom costs in Fairfax

Published 2-bedroom totals and hourly products for Fairfax. These figures are not averaged. All My Sons Fairfax 404; FreightWaves Fairfax city 404. VA DMV Certificate of Fitness. Compare written estimates — this list is not a ranking.

  • • HireAHelper locked marketplace after-min SKUs (page 1): SS Samuel Services $85/hr (Germantown, MD); Prestige Laborers $100/hr (Springfield, VA); Star Struck Movers $100/hr (Woodbridge, VA); DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning $143/hr (Washington, DC); Best Movers VA $115/hr (Manassas, VA); Step By step logistics $130/hr (Triangle, VA) — after 2 movers, 2 hr min (HireAHelper Fairfax). Marketplace listings ≠ each company's own site.
  • • HireAHelper compiled: 2BR apartment $357.47; 2BR house $402.13; Fairfax local full-service avg $1,049.67; labor-only avg $393.91; avg hourly labor $76.97.
  • • All My Sons Fairfax: URL 404 on 2026-09-08 — no Transparency Matrix. Do not borrow Richmond Matrix.
  • • Moving Company HQ Fairfax cost page: typical 2BR $1,775 (range $800–$2,750) (Fairfax cost).
  • • Moving Company HQ Virginia hub: statewide typical 2BR $1,625; cities covered 8. Copy hub $1,625 vs Fairfax $1,775 (Virginia hub).
  • • moveBuddha calculator: 2 bedrooms $626–$963 (most common $963); hourly per crew member $161–$441 (calculator).
  • • moveBuddha movers directory (separate): COL 2 bedrooms $852–$1,420; hourly $125–$470 (median $145) (directory).
  • • FreightWaves Checkpoint Fairfax: city URL 404. Statewide VA 2BR $957 (FreightWaves Virginia).

These printed 2-bedroom figures are not averaged. Inventory, stairs, elevator waits, curb distance, travel from the warehouse, packing, and peak-weekend demand move the written bill. Get a job-specific written quote.

Virginia statewide ranges

Moving Company HQ Virginia estimates from movingcompanyhq.com/moving-costs/virginia.

  • Local typical: $750-$2,500
  • Typical 2BR: $1,625
  • Long-distance range listed on that hub: $2,500+
Move size Crew / hours (MCHQ assumption) Planning range
Studio 2 movers · ~4 hrs $350-$1,200
1 Bedroom 2 movers · ~5 hrs $500-$1,700
2 Bedrooms 3 movers · ~7 hrs $750-$2,500
3 Bedrooms 4 movers · ~9 hrs $1,175-$3,875
4 Bedrooms 4 movers · ~11 hrs $1,525-$5,125
5+ Bedrooms 5 movers · ~13 hrs $2,075-$6,875

Hub cities covered 8. Fairfax typical $1,775 vs hub $1,625 — copy both. Allowed nearby: fairfax, vienna, chantilly, herndon, mclean, arlington-va. Never href /virginia/arlington/ (use arlington-va). Do not treat marketplace location labels as extra MCHQ city slugs. Alexandria cost 404. Southeast bullets on VA pages.

Fairfax hourly menus

Virginia intrastate household-goods work over 30 miles requires a DMV Household Goods Carrier Certificate of Fitness (Form OA 150) with a $50,000 surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit (5 years), a filed tariff for >30-mile deliveries, and insurance ($750,000 BI/PD + $50,000 cargo; cargo waived for GVWR ≤10,000 lbs passenger-class). Moves ≤30 miles may use Property Carrier authority when HHG certificate not held. Ask to see the Certificate of Fitness (VA DMV HHG; Authorized Motor Carriers search). Interstate jobs use FMCSA Part 375 / SAFER.

HireAHelper Fairfax listings — marketplace locked SKUs (page 1) HireAHelper directory SKUs, not each company's own site (HireAHelper Fairfax; page 1). After 2 movers, 2 hr min: Step By step logistics $130/hr (4.9, 787, Triangle, VA); SS Samuel Services $85/hr (4.9, 2264, Germantown, MD); All Aboard Moverz $125/hr (4.9, 614, Washington, DC); DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning $143/hr (4.7, 706, Washington, DC); Prestige Laborers $100/hr (4.9, 316, Springfield, VA); On Go Moving And Hauling $130/hr (4.9, 509, Essex, MD); MM MD Expert Movers $120/hr (4.8, 1080, Takoma Park, MD); FRANCIS MOVING & HAULING SERVICE LLC $130/hr (4.9, 120, Beltsville, MD); I & O moving $115/hr (4.9, 563, Elkridge, MD); Affix Movers $129/hr (4.8, 101, Germantown, MD); Smooth Move Movers LLC $100/hr (4.7, 156, District Heights, MD); Best Movers VA $115/hr (4.9, 271, Manassas, VA). Compiled: labor-only typically $310.56–$664.23; avg hourly labor $76.97; Fairfax labor-only avg $393.91; local full-service avg $1,049.67. Size table: 1 Bedroom Apartment $310.56; 2 Bedroom Apartment $357.47; 3 Bedroom Apartment $417.2; 2 Bedroom House $402.13; 3 Bedroom House $468.44; 4 Bedroom House $561.99; 5 Bedroom House $664.23. Springfield / Manassas / Germantown / Triangle / Virginia Beach labels are marketplace locations — do not href extra slugs (Manassas/Springfield MCHQ 404). Allowed nearby: fairfax, vienna, chantilly, herndon, mclean, arlington-va (Arlington → arlington-va).

All My Sons Fairfax — no printed Matrix (404) URL returned 404 on 2026-09-08 (allmysons.com/virginia/fairfax). No Fairfax Transparency Matrix printed. Do not borrow Richmond or DC Matrix rows.

moveBuddha compiled — copy both URLs Calculator (Fairfax calculator): Studio/1BR $291–$609; 2BR $626–$963 (most common $963); 3–4BR $1,416–$2,492; 5+ $2,480–$3,815; hourly per crew member $161–$441; local about $115/hr; LD $2,130–$12,070+. Directory (Fairfax movers directory): $125–$470/hour (median $145/hour printed on movers directory); COL 2BR $852–$1,420. Do not merge calculator with directory.

FreightWaves Checkpoint — Fairfax city 404; Virginia statewide only Fairfax city Checkpoint URL returned 404 on 2026-09-08. Statewide VA (FreightWaves Virginia): Studio $443; 1 BR $604; 2 BR $957; 3 BR $2,172; 4 BR $2,487; 5+ $3,810. No Fairfax city Checkpoint table printed.

Hourly planning math (HireAHelper locked after-min SKUs)

Using HireAHelper’s printed locked marketplace after-min dollars on the Fairfax directory page 1 (after 2 movers, 2-hour min). These are marketplace listings, not each company’s own site. All My Sons Fairfax prints no Matrix (404).

Stated hour assumption Formula Planning total
HireAHelper Prestige Laborers after-min (Springfield, VA card) printed $100/hr $100/hr
HireAHelper Samuel Services after-min (Germantown, MD card) printed $85/hr $85/hr
HireAHelper Star Struck after-min (Woodbridge card) printed $100/hr $100/hr
moveBuddha Fairfax 2BR most common (compiled, not a SKU) printed calculator typical $963
MCHQ Fairfax typical 2BR (live cost page) live cost page typical $1,775

Fairfax scale, permits, and access

Fairfax: 25,026 residents. Neighborhoods on that record: Old Town Fairfax, Fairfax Corner, Mosaic District, Mantua, Fair Lakes. Nearby printed names include Vienna, Chantilly, Herndon, McLean, Arlington — Arlington must href arlington-va (never TX arlington). Allowed nearby: fairfax, vienna, chantilly, herndon, mclean, arlington-va. Compare live Fairfax cost (typical 2BR $1,775) and Virginia hub (typical 2BR $1,625; cities covered 8).

Street / curb / building access. Northern Virginia townhomes, HOAs, and office-adjacent neighborhoods often need elevator reservations and building COI. Treat COI, freight-elevator windows, and dock rules as building / HOA / condominium requirements. Temporary curb tools are not the DMV Certificate of Fitness gate.

No neighborhood-specific household-van dollar fees for Old Town Fairfax, Fairfax Corner, Mosaic District, Mantua, or Fair Lakes were printed on MCHQ pages beyond citywide access notes.

Curb rules, peak season, and Southeast weather

HOA / condo loading windows

Ask the property about COI naming, freight-elevator windows, and dock rules. Fairfax townhome courts and condo buildings can add long-carry time.

COI and freight elevators

Treat COI, freight-elevator windows, and dock rules as building / HOA / condominium requirements. Ask that property.

Peak season

Southeast planning note: summer or end-of-month often 10% to 20% higher; midweek often 5% to 10% lower than a weekend; winter often 5% to 15% lower when weather risk is manageable; last-minute booking can add 10% or more. Copy labels; do not average those percentages.

Southeast weather (Fairfax / Virginia)

MCHQ Virginia pages print Southeast bullets: heat, humidity, and afternoon storms can make morning loading safer and faster; gated communities, long driveways, and HOA move rules can affect truck access; storm season can create rescheduling risk for long-distance moves.

Neighborhood questions for your quote

Ask the property. Allowed nearby slugs: fairfax, vienna, chantilly, herndon, mclean, arlington-va. Arlington name → arlington-va; never TX arlington.

  • Old Town Fairfax, Fairfax Corner: Ask street width, curb distance, stairs vs elevator, and HOA loading windows. These names are on the Fairfax neighborhood record; they are not separate city guides.
  • Mosaic District, Mantua, Fair Lakes: Ask driveway access, travel time from the warehouse, and whether a temporary no-parking reservation is needed. These neighborhoods are on the Fairfax neighborhood record; they are not separate city guides.
  • High-rise / condo anywhere in Fairfax: Ask COI naming, freight-elevator windows, and dock rules as building/HOA requirements.
  • Nearby allowed cities: Ask how travel time is billed. Allowed: [Vienna cost](/moving-costs/virginia/vienna/), [Chantilly cost](/moving-costs/virginia/chantilly/), [Herndon cost](/moving-costs/virginia/herndon/), [McLean cost](/moving-costs/virginia/mclean/), [Arlington VA cost](/moving-costs/virginia/arlington-va/) (slug **arlington-va**). Never href /moving-costs/virginia/arlington/ (TX collision). Do not treat marketplace location labels as extra MCHQ city slugs.

Compare these numbers with a written estimate

Virginia DMV Certificate of Fitness (Household Goods Carrier) applies to in-state HHG work over 30 miles — ask to see the certificate. Verify interstate carriers on SAFER and read FMCSA Protect Your Move. Get a written estimate for your date.

See also: Moving costs in Virginia, moving costs in Fairfax, and movers in Fairfax. Arlington slug is arlington-va. All My Sons Fairfax 404. FreightWaves Fairfax city 404.

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Popular routes from Fairfax

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McLean, VA to Fairfax, VA

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Woodbridge, VA to Fairfax, VA

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Nearby city cost comparisons

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Arlington

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Chantilly

Local moves: $775 - $2,650

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Herndon

Local moves: $750 - $2,550

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McLean

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Vienna

Local moves: $850 - $2,900

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Fairfax, VA Moving Cost FAQs

How much does a local Fairfax move cost?
A 2-bedroom in Fairfax: HireAHelper locked marketplace after-min SKUs include Step By step logistics $130/hr; SS Samuel Services $85/hr; All Aboard Moverz $125/hr; DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning $143/hr; Prestige Laborers $100/hr (after 2 movers, 2 hr min — marketplace listings, not each company’s own site); All My Sons Fairfax 404 (no Matrix); MCHQ typical around $1,775 (range $800–$2,750); Virginia statewide typical around $1,625 (hub cities covered 8) — copy hub $1,625 vs Fairfax $1,775. moveBuddha calculator 2BR $626–$963 (most common $963); directory COL 2BR $852–$1,420. FreightWaves Fairfax city 404; VA state 2BR $957. These figures are not averaged. Get a written estimate. Compare written estimates.
How are Fairfax movers billed?
Hourly, by crew, for local work that stays in Virginia, or from a labeled home-size planning band. Examples: HireAHelper Fairfax page-1 marketplace after-min SKUs about $130–$229+ after 2 movers, 2-hour min; All My Sons Fairfax 404. Virginia DMV Certificate of Fitness for >30-mile HHG; Property Carrier may apply ≤30 miles. Interstate claimed work: SAFER ACTIVE + Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA.
Do I need a Fairfax moving-truck permit?
Treat curb reservation and building freight elevators as block- and building-specific / HOA rules. No Old Town Fairfax / Fairfax Corner neighborhood-specific household-van dollar fees were printed on MCHQ pages. The DMV Certificate of Fitness is the mover licensing gate — not a curb fee.
What paperwork applies to a Virginia in-state move?
DMV Household Goods Carrier Certificate of Fitness (Form OA 150) for HHG deliveries over 30 miles, with $50,000 bond/letter of credit, tariff filing, and insurance ($750,000 BI/PD + $50,000 cargo; cargo waived for GVWR ≤10,000 lbs passenger-class). ≤30 miles may use Property Carrier authority when HHG certificate not held. Ask to see the Certificate of Fitness. Interstate jobs use FMCSA Part 375.
Are these estimates a final quote?
No. Get a written estimate. All My Sons Fairfax 404 is not a Matrix. FreightWaves Fairfax city 404. Locked marketplace menus and compiled tables are not averaged. Arlington links use arlington-va, never TX arlington. Do not treat marketplace location labels as extra MCHQ city slugs.