San Juan County WA Movers
Moving & Storage Solutions is a family-owned moving company serving San Juan County, Washington, from our home base in Bellingham. Since 1995, we have helped families and businesses relocate to, from and within the San Juan Islands, with full-service packing, careful loading and dependable transportation planned around the ferry schedules, island roads and weather that make an island move different from a mainland one.
- 30+ years of experience
- Local expertise
- Professional crews
- Local & long-distance moving
- Cross-border relocations
- Full, partial & fragile-only packing services
- Short & long-term storage
Whether you are leaving Friday Harbor for the mainland, settling onto Orcas or Lopez, or relocating across the country, our certified moving consultants build your plan around your dates, your inventory and your access. We handle local, long-distance, interstate and cross-border Canada moves, along with packing and storage, and we are an authorized agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving.
Full-Service Moving in San Juan County
Moving in San Juan County takes more coordination than a typical mainland move. Your belongings usually travel by ferry, sailings fill up, and island roads and driveways can limit what size truck can reach your door. We plan for all of it from the first phone call, so the details are settled long before moving day.
- Local Moving: For local moves within San Juan County and between the islands and nearby mainland communities, including Anacortes, Bellingham and the rest of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
- Long Distance Moving: Relocating from San Juan County to another Washington community or to another state? Our long-distance moving service covers the whole route, with one team coordinating every leg from the island to your new front door.
- Interstate & Cross-Border Canada Moving: As an agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving, we can move you anywhere in the United States. Cross-border Canada moves are a specialty of ours, which matters for island residents with family, property or work on the other side of the border.
- Senior Moving: Our senior move specialists are trained to make senior moves simple, from downsizing from a house to an apartment to senior facility moves or item distribution to relatives’ homes.
- Military/GSA Moving: We move members of the military and their families throughout the state, country, and world. Our comprehensive military moving services can be coordinated on short notice and in accordance with orders.
- Commercial & Office Moving: For businesses relocating offices, shops, equipment, inventory or workspaces.
- Packing Services: Full packing, partial packing and fragile-only packing, plus packing supplies if you prefer to pack yourself.
- Storage: Short- and long-term storage in our climate-controlled Bellingham facility, for customers who need flexibility between move-out and move-in dates.
Moving Services Throughout San Juan County
San Juan County is a group of islands, not a single town, and every island has its own character and its own logistics. Here is how we approach moves on each of the four ferry-served islands.
Friday Harbor & San Juan Island
Friday Harbor is the county seat and the ferry hub for San Juan Island, and it is where most island moves begin or end. We handle residential and commercial moves to and from Friday Harbor and throughout San Juan Island, including homes, condos and apartments in town and rural properties farther out. Our dedicated Friday Harbor movers page covers this community in more detail.
Orcas Island
Orcas is the largest of the San Juan Islands, with communities that include Eastsound, Deer Harbor, Olga and Doe Bay. We coordinate household and business relocations to, from and within Orcas Island, including properties on long private drives that need extra planning for truck access.
Lopez Island
Lopez is known for its rural roads, farms and relaxed pace. We help homeowners, renters and businesses relocating to or from Lopez Island, including Lopez Village and the surrounding countryside.
Shaw Island
Shaw is the smallest of the four ferry-served islands, and moves there call for the same advance planning as the rest of the county. If you are moving to or from Shaw Island, call us early so we can plan the transportation together.
Other San Juan County Locations
If your address is outside the four ferry-served islands, or requires private marine transportation, call us. Availability depends on the specific origin, destination and transportation involved, and we will tell you plainly what we can and cannot do.
Planning a Move to or From the San Juan Islands
How do movers handle island moves? They plan the ferry crossing, the truck size and the timing before moving day, because a missed sailing or an oversized truck on an island road costs far more time than it would on the mainland. The more you tell your mover early, the smoother the day goes. Here is what to think through.
Ferry & Marine Transportation
Washington State Ferries serves Friday Harbor, Orcas, Lopez and Shaw from Anacortes. Vehicle reservations are available on this route and strongly recommended, and they are one-way, so a round trip needs a reservation in each direction. Ferry fares are based on vehicle size, and sailings can fill up, especially in summer. We build ferry timing into your moving plan so your load and your crew are where they need to be.
Scheduling
Popular dates fill early, and island moves cannot easily be rescheduled at the last minute. Give us your preferred moving dates, and any flexibility you have, as soon as you know them. Flexible dates often make it easier to find the best sailing.
Access & Parking
Narrow roads, steep or unpaved driveways, tight turnarounds, stairs and limited loading areas all affect how a move is run. Tell us about your access when you request an estimate. Vehicle size matters here too: San Juan County requires an oversize vehicle/moving permit for loads over 8.5 feet wide, 14 feet high or 40 feet long on county roads, and Friday Harbor has its own separate rules within town limits. That is one more reason to talk through access with your mover before moving day.
Weather & Seasonal Demand
Wind, fog and storms can affect ferry service, and summer tourism fills sailings quickly. We plan with these conditions in mind and keep in touch with you if the schedule needs to shift.
Move Size & Inventory
An accurate inventory is the foundation of an accurate estimate, and on an island there is less room for surprises. Tell us about large, heavy, fragile or specialty items such as pianos, safes, art, boats on trailers or workshop equipment so we can plan the right crew, equipment and packing.
Mainland Connections
Many island moves involve more than one place: the islands and Bellingham, Seattle, another Washington community, or another state. We coordinate the whole relocation as one plan, including storage between locations when your dates do not line up.
A Moving Company Built Around Your Needs
Experienced Moving Professionals
We have been moving families and businesses since 1995, and our team leaders bring more than 65 combined years of moving experience. Our crews are background checked, thoroughly interviewed and trained before they handle your belongings.
Full-Service Moving & Packing
From your first estimate to the last box placed in your new home, one team manages the details. Our certified moving consultants guide you through packing, timing and planning.
Storage When You Need It
Our climate-controlled Bellingham storage facility gives you a secure place for your belongings when move-out and move-in dates do not match.
Local Northwest Washington Knowledge
We are based in Bellingham and know how moving works in Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan Counties, including the ferry-dependent logistics that many mainland movers are not used to.
Residential & Commercial Capabilities
We handle homes, apartments, senior moves, offices and businesses, so one company can manage every kind of move you might face.
Long-Distance & Interstate Support
As an authorized agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving, we can move you across the country or across the border with the resources of a nationwide network behind a local team.
Agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving • AMSA Certified ProMover • BBB A+ Rating • 4.6-star average on Google Reviews • Family owned since 1995
Residential Movers in San Juan County
Your home is your biggest collection of belongings and your biggest source of stress on moving day. We take care of both. Our residential movers help San Juan County customers with:
- Houses, cabins and rural properties
- Apartments and condos
- Downsizing and retirement moves
- Senior moves, supported by our experience with senior moving and our membership in the National Association of Senior Move Managers
- Family relocations
- Moves onto or off of the islands
- Moves that need temporary storage between homes
If you are listing your home, we also offer home staging support through our realtor resources.
Commercial Movers Serving San Juan County
Island businesses cannot afford long stretches of downtime, and reopening late can mean missed customers in a small community. Our commercial team helps San Juan County businesses relocate with as little disruption as possible, including:
- Offices and professional practices
- Retail businesses and shops
- Small businesses and studios
- Office furniture, equipment and inventory
- Multi-phase relocations that keep part of the business running
We coordinate packing, transportation and storage around your operating schedule.
Professional Packing Services
Careful packing is your best protection on a move that includes a ferry crossing. We offer:
- Full packing, where our crew packs your entire household
- Partial packing, where we pack the rooms or items you choose
- Fragile-only packing for glassware, artwork, electronics and other delicate items
- Furniture protection with pads and wraps
- Professional packing materials, and supplies if you prefer to pack yourself
- Unpacking assistance
Do I need professional packing for an island move?
Not required, but it is worth considering. Island moves involve more handling and more time in transit, and professionally packed items are better protected during the trip. Even fragile-only packing for your most delicate belongings can make a big difference.
Moving & Storage Solutions in San Juan County
Our climate-controlled storage facility is located in Bellingham, on the mainland, not on the islands. Your belongings are moved from San Juan County to our facility and, when you are ready, delivered to your new home. Storage is useful when:
- Your closing dates do not line up
- You are downsizing and need time to decide what to keep
- You are moving temporarily
- You are renovating your home
- You are moving in stages
- You are relocating between the islands and the mainland
- Your new residence is not ready yet
What to Expect When You Move With Us
- Request Your Free Estimate
Tell us where you are moving from, where you are moving to, your desired date and the size of your move. - Plan Your Move
A moving consultant reviews your inventory, access, packing, transportation and storage needs, including the ferry crossing. - Prepare Your Home
Pack yourself, or let our crew handle some or all of the packing. - Moving Day
The crew protects your home and belongings, loads the truck and begins transportation. - Transportation & Delivery
Your belongings travel to their destination according to the agreed moving plan, including the ferry crossing if one is involved. - Unloading & Placement
Our movers unload and place furniture and belongings where you want them. - Storage, If Needed
If your move needs extra flexibility, storage can be built into the plan at any point.
Where We Provide Moving Services in San Juan County
- Friday Harbor
- San Juan Island
- Orcas Island
- Lopez Island
- Shaw Island
- Other San Juan County communities (call to confirm)
Service availability and logistics vary with the origin, destination, move size and transportation requirements. We also serve Bellingham and the surrounding region.
Ready to Plan Your San Juan County Move?
Moving to, from or within the San Juan Islands takes planning, and the earlier we start, the smoother your move goes. Tell us where you are going, when you would like to move and what you are bringing, and our certified moving consultants will put together a plan built around your move. Your estimate is free and comes with no obligation.
San Juan County Movers FAQs
How much does it cost to hire movers in San Juan County, WA?
The cost depends on your inventory, the distance, your origin and destination, transportation logistics such as the ferry crossing, packing, stairs and access, storage and timing. Because every island move is different, we give free estimates based on your specific move rather than a generic price. Request your free moving estimate to get started.
Do you provide moving services to Friday Harbor?
Yes. We provide residential and commercial moving services to and from Friday Harbor and throughout San Juan Island.
Do you move customers to and from the San Juan Islands?
Yes. We move customers to, from and within San Juan County, including moves between the islands and the mainland and moves to other states. Availability depends on the specific origin, destination and transportation involved, so contact us with your details.
Do you move to Orcas Island and Lopez Island?
Yes. We provide moving services to and from Orcas Island and Lopez Island, as well as Shaw Island. Tell us your address and dates when you request an estimate so we can plan the transportation and access.
Can you move me from San Juan County to mainland Washington?
Yes. We handle moves from San Juan County to Bellingham, Seattle and other Washington communities, and we can coordinate storage if your dates do not line up.
Can you move me from San Juan County to another state?
Yes. As an agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving, we move customers from San Juan County to destinations across the United States, and we specialize in cross-border Canada moves.
Do you offer packing services?
Yes. We offer full, partial and fragile-only packing, plus packing supplies.
Do you offer storage?
Yes. We offer short- and long-term storage in our climate-controlled Bellingham facility.
How far in advance should I schedule a San Juan County move?
As early as you know your dates. Island moves depend on ferry space and crew scheduling, and summer is especially busy. Call us as soon as you have a target date, even if it is not final, and we will tell you what is realistic.
What information do you need to provide a moving estimate?
We need your origin and destination addresses, your desired dates, an inventory of your belongings (especially large, heavy or fragile items), access details such as stairs, driveways and parking, and whether you want packing or storage.
Do you handle commercial moves?
Yes. We move offices, shops, professional practices and small businesses in San Juan County.