Tidal Town Moving is a locally owned moving company in Virginia Beach, VA, serving homes and businesses across Hampton Roads. Our crews handle residential moves, office relocations, military PCS moves, packing, loading, and long-distance hauls, all on a clear hourly rate with no travel fees inside Hampton Roads. Licensed by the Virginia DMV, fully insured, BBB A+ accredited, and rated 4.9 stars by more than 1,190 customers.
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Our Virginia Beach movers live and work in the same neighborhoods we move people out of. That shapes how we work. You get the same friendly, reliable service you would expect from a neighbor, because in most cases that is exactly what we are.
Tidal Town Moving was founded by Rooke Crouch and Josh Wright, who both started in this industry in 2015 and worked their way up through operations before opening the company here. Avery Crouch runs operations day to day. Between them, the leadership has spent a decade on trucks and in dispatch, and that experience shows up in how a move is planned, crewed and priced.
We are a moving company, not a broker. The truck that shows up is our truck, the crew is on our payroll, and the person who quotes your move is the person accountable for it. That matters more than most people realize until something goes wrong on move day.
Communication is important. That’s why we use confirmation and follow up emails to confirm moving times, moving dates and your satisfaction after the job. Also, expect a call when we’re on the way to your home.
Moving you can trust. We’re licensed and insured, so whether you’re moving cross-country or across the city, you can depend on us for safe and sound delivery.
Our minimum is 2 hours, and our hourly rate starts at arrival and stops as the last item is placed in your home. Don’t worry about paying exorbitant fees to cover the distance to and from our truck lot.
We work 7 days a week, serve 48 states in the continental U.S. (via 3rd party freighter, EFS) and offer affordable travel fees.
Your stuff deserves a smooth move, too. Our Virginia Beach movers will show the same care and attention to your belongings as you would.
We know that your company is always on the clock. Let Tidal Town Moving take care of the packing, loading and unloading, while you take care of your business.
Moving down the street or across Virginia Beach? Within Norfolk to Suffolk, Chesapeake, or Newport News? Maybe even Hampton or Portsmouth? No problem. We’re licensed and insured to handle your move.
We may be Hampton Roads’ movers, but we are also happy to assist with long distance moves via third party. Whether within Virginia or any other State.
All the manpower you need. Our movers in Virginia Beach are equipped to load or unload a truck, Pods or ABF trailer quickly and carefully.
Do instruction manuals cause you headaches? We’re happy to assemble IKEA® and other DIY furniture on your behalf.
Moving prices in Virginia Beach come down to two things: how much there is to move, and how long it takes to move it. Tidal Town Moving bills local moves by the hour, so the final total depends on crew size, the volume of furniture and boxes, stair or elevator access at either end, and the drive between the two addresses. Instead of publishing one number that fits nobody, the ranges below show what customers across Hampton Roads actually paid on completed moves this year, sorted by the size of the home.
| Move Size | Typical Low | Average | Typical High |
|---|---|---|---|
| A room or less | $275 | $563 | $1,020 |
| Studio apartment | $360 | $646 | $1,031 |
| 1 bedroom apartment | $485 | $793 | $1,278 |
| 2 bedroom apartment | $746 | $1,083 | $1,670 |
| 3 bedroom apartment | $982 | $1,458 | $2,128 |
Local moves are billed for the time the crew spends working, which keeps the price honest on both sides. A one bedroom apartment on the ground floor with everything boxed and ready tends to land near the low end of its range. The same apartment on a third floor walk up, with a bed frame and a wall unit still to be taken apart, will run longer. Your quote confirms the hourly rate for the crew size assigned to your move, so there is no rate to guess at on moving day.
| Home Size | Typical Low | Average | Typical High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 to 1,000 sq ft | $768 | $997 | $1,310 |
| 1,000 to 1,200 sq ft | $914 | $1,249 | $1,784 |
| 1,200 to 1,400 sq ft | $996 | $1,425 | $2,154 |
| 1,400 to 1,600 sq ft | $883 | $1,753 | $3,159 |
| 1,600 to 1,800 sq ft | $1,391 | $1,998 | $3,394 |
| 1,800 to 2,000 sq ft | $1,365 | $2,271 | $3,540 |
| 2,000 to 2,200 sq ft | $1,629 | $2,242 | $3,429 |
| 2,200 to 2,500 sq ft | $1,855 | $2,633 | $4,490 |
| 2,500 to 2,800 sq ft | $2,045 | $3,440 | $6,031 |
| 2,800 to 3,000 sq ft | $2,194 | $3,808 | $5,743 |
| 3,000 to 3,500 sq ft | $3,098 | $6,836 | $10,112 |
| 3,500 sq ft and up | $852 | $6,797 | $13,593 |
Not every job is a full house. Plenty of Virginia Beach customers already have the truck or the container and only need the heavy lifting handled, or they need one room emptied rather than the whole property. These jobs are billed the same hourly way and usually finish in a single visit.
| Job Type | Typical Low | Average | Typical High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 ft rental truck, loading | $500 | $668 | $980 |
| 16 ft rental truck, unloading | $350 | $537 | $910 |
| 26 ft rental truck, loading | $710 | $896 | $1,174 |
| 26 ft rental truck, unloading | $670 | $821 | $1,030 |
| 16 ft portable container, load or unload | $425 | $691 | $1,180 |
| Office and small commercial move | $440 | $951 | $2,395 |
| Unit Size | Typical Low | Average | Typical High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 x 10 unit | $548 | $742 | $1,015 |
| 10 x 10 unit | $460 | $948 | $1,351 |
| 10 x 15 unit | $860 | $1,095 | $1,453 |
| 10 x 20 unit | $1,142 | $1,755 | $3,011 |
| 10 x 30 unit | $1,719 | $2,664 | $3,946 |
About these figures. Every number above comes from Tidal Town Moving jobs completed in 2026 across Hampton Roads, not from a national average or an industry estimate. Unusually large and unusually small jobs were filtered out so the ranges reflect what a normal move in each category costs. They are a planning guide rather than a quote. Your own price is confirmed in writing before the crew is booked.
Time on the clock, and the things that add to it. Crew size, how much is packed and ready when the truck arrives, stairs or elevator waits, long carries from the door to the parking area, and furniture that has to be taken apart and rebuilt all change how many hours a move takes.
Square footage tells us the likely volume, not the actual contents. A 1,600 square foot home with a garage full of tools, a treadmill and a wall of bookshelves takes noticeably longer than one of the same size with sparse furniture. That is why each row above shows a range instead of a single price.
Hourly billing means the final total reflects the hours actually worked. If a move finishes faster than estimated, you are not charged for time the crew did not spend. If the scope changes on the day, for example an extra room of belongings appears, we tell you what that means for the total before the work continues.
Finish your packing before moving day, break down what you can, empty dressers and closets, and clear a path from the door to the truck. Reserving a parking spot close to the entrance saves real time in apartment buildings downtown and near the Oceanfront. Weekday and mid month dates also tend to be easier to book.
No. Give us the address, the home size and the date, and you get a written estimate with the hourly rate and crew size in it. Tidal Town Moving is locally owned and licensed in Virginia, so you are dealing with the crew doing the work rather than a call center.
Virginia Beach is spread out, and a move looks different depending on where you are starting from. Here is what our crews plan for around the city.
We also move between Virginia Beach and the rest of Hampton Roads every week. Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, and Yorktown all fall inside our no travel fee zone.
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Tidal Town Moving Is Virginia Movers! Our Moving Team Can Also Assist You Around The State With Dependable, Clean-cut, Professional Movers Who Make Your Move Stress-free From Point A To Point B.
As locally based residential movers in Virginia Beach, we handle home moves of every size across the city and the surrounding Hampton Roads area. Whether you are moving from an apartment near the Oceanfront, a townhouse in Kempsville, or a single-family home in Great Neck, our movers treat every residence with the same care and attention. Residential moving in Virginia is what we do most, and our team is equipped to handle the full process from packing to placement at your new home.
Our local movers in Virginia Beach also handle moves between cities throughout the region. Local moving in Virginia does not stop at the Virginia Beach line. We regularly move households to and from Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, and Newport News under the same transparent hourly pricing with no travel fees within Hampton Roads. From the first box to the last piece of furniture, our movers handle your local or residential move with the reliability that has earned us an A+ BBB rating and more than 1,100 five-star reviews.
Our team of moving experts are ready to provide you with the highest quality of service you deserve. Call us today to know about our promos or best estimate we can offer.
Local moving costs in Virginia Beach depend on the size of your move and time required. Tidal Town Moving charges an hourly rate with a 2-hour minimum. Time starts when the movers arrive at your location and stops when the last item is placed in your new home. There are no travel time fees, fuel surcharges, or hidden costs within Hampton Roads.
The total cost depends on several factors including the size of your home, number of stairs or elevators, distance between locations, amount of furniture and boxes, and whether you need packing services. For an accurate quote based on your specific move, contact us for a free estimate.
For local moves, we recommend booking 2-4 weeks in advance. During peak moving seasons (Summer, end of month, and weekends), you should schedule 4-6 weeks before your planned date. However, we often have same-day and next-day availability for smaller local moves depending on current demand.
No, we bring everything needed for your move including the moving truck, furniture blankets, dollies, and basic tools for disassembly and reassembly. If you’re doing your own packing, make sure all boxes are properly taped and sealed. It’s helpful to have a clear path from your items to the truck and parking space available close to your entrance for the moving truck.
Yes. Tidal Town Moving is fully licensed by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (License #705) and the State Corporation Commission (License #11306836). We carry full Cargo insurance, Motor Vehicle insurance, and General Liability insurance. We’ve also maintained an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau since 2022.
No. You can leave your clothing in your drawers. Your dressers will be shrink-wrapped and padded, which will protect them while in transit and prevent the drawers from opening.
Tidal Town accepts cash and all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express). Payment is due upon completion of your move. Note that there is a 3% processing fee for credit card payments. A detailed invoice is provided showing start time, end time, hourly rate, and any additional services.
