Sebastian Moving review (2026)

Ryan Mitchell, Moving Company Researcher at BestMovers.info
Researched and written byRyan MitchellMoving Company Researcher
Amanda Brooks, Senior Editorial Reviewer at BestMovers.info
Reviewed byAmanda BrooksSenior Editorial Reviewer

Last reviewed August 2026How we research moving companiesEditorial standards

Sebastian Moving operates through local franchise entities, so its USDOT and MC numbers must be checked per location in the FMCSA register before booking. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, WA, Sebastian Moving covers regional. A two-bedroom interstate move with Sebastian Moving is estimated at $600–$2,500, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Sebastian Moving is most relevant to seattle hilly-street local moves.

Key facts

Founded
2014
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Coverage
Regional
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$600–$2,500
Services
Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage
Verdict

Sebastian Moving

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

Seattle-area mover with experience navigating Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, and West Seattle steep-street access. Strong customer satisfaction.

Best for
Seattle hilly-street local moves
Main trade-off
Limited interstate availability.

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What is Sebastian Moving's USDOT number?

USDOT number: Not located. We have not located a federal registration record for Sebastian Moving. That is a statement about our search, not about the company: a record may exist under a legal name that differs from the trading name on this page. Anyone can run the same search on the federal register and see what comes back for the name.

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Is Sebastian Moving licensed to move within Washington?

For a move that stays inside Washington, movers are authorised by Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, and the authorisation is called Household Goods Carrier permit (permit numbers carry an HG prefix). A consumer can check an individual mover in the agency's own UTC regulated companies list. We have not verified Sebastian Moving's Washington authorisation, and nothing here says it lacks one. Holding federal interstate authority is a separate thing from holding state authorisation for a move that starts and ends inside one state.

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How much can a mover charge above a non-binding estimate?

On an interstate move priced with a non-binding estimate, a mover may require no more than 110% of the estimated charges before it will release your goods at delivery. That cap is set by 49 CFR 375.407, and it applies to the mover you hire regardless of what the final weight turns out to be. Anything owed above that amount is not payable on delivery day: the mover must bill you for it, and you have 30 days from delivery to pay it under 49 CFR 375.407.

Source: 49 CFR 375.407, eCFR

What is a mover liable for if my belongings are damaged?

Every interstate mover must offer released value, the no-extra-charge level of liability set by 49 CFR 375.701. Under released value the mover owes 60 cents per pound per article, so a claim is settled on what a damaged item weighs rather than on what it is worth. A heavy item pays out more than a light expensive one. The alternative is full value protection, which a mover must also offer, costs extra, and settles at repair, replacement, or a cash equivalent. Released value applies by default if you sign nothing else.

Source: 49 CFR 375.701, eCFR

How can I verify Sebastian Moving?

Sebastian Moving in one paragraph

Sebastian Moving has been operating since 2014 (about 12 years), runs out of Seattle, WA, and covers regional. Seattle-area mover with experience navigating Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, and West Seattle steep-street access. Strong customer satisfaction.

Estimated cost of a move with this carrier

This is an estimated quote range, not a record of prices paid. For a 2-bedroom interstate move, Sebastian Moving quotes generally land in the $600–$2,500 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $1,550. The low end of that range usually applies to off-season runs under 1,000 miles with self-packing; the high end shows up on full-service summer moves over 2,000 miles.

Local hourly pricing through Sebastian Moving is not published by the company and we hold no rate card for it. Our national editorial estimate for a two-mover crew and a truck on a local move is $105 to $155 an hour, May 2026, and it is a model figure rather than a quote from this carrier. Ask whether travel time, fuel surcharge, and stair fees sit inside or outside the hourly number, because that is where two apparently identical quotes diverge.

Where this carrier may fit

Seattle hilly-street local moves. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Sebastian Moving. Three things make any move with this company more predictable, whatever the carrier: an inventory list locked in two or more weeks ahead, a binding not-to-exceed estimate in writing, and a destination ZIP the company services directly rather than through a subcontracted agent.

How to work around the main trade-off

The trade-off summarised at the top of this page is the one that most often costs readers money with Sebastian Moving. Two questions defuse it at quote stage: ask for the specific line items that drive the number up on your move profile, and ask whether the crew at your origin is employed directly or subcontracted to a local agent.

Then price the same inventory with one alternative below. A second quote on identical inventory is the only reliable way to tell whether the premium buys you anything on your particular lane.

Sebastian Moving vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Sebastian Moving2014$600–$2,500
Allied Van Lines1928$3,200–$7,500
Atlas Van Lines1948$3,000–$7,200

Booking process, step by step

  • Request a quote with a complete inventory list. Online forms are fine for a first pass; a video survey is what makes a binding number stick.
  • Insist on binding-not-to-exceed in writing. Federal rules let a carrier collect up to 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed later; a binding not-to-exceed estimate removes that exposure.
  • Confirm valuation coverage. Released value (the federal default) pays $0.60 per pound. Full-value protection costs more but actually replaces a damaged TV.
  • Confirm pickup and delivery windows. For interstate jobs the delivery window is a range, not a date — plan accordingly.
  • On move day, walk the truck and check the inventory list before signing the Bill of Lading. Note any pre-existing damage on the form.

What this page does and does not say

We publish no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for Sebastian Moving, and we recommend no company over another. What this page carries is the federal registration record above and the sourced facts beside it. Read those, then price the same written inventory with one alternative before you sign.

Updated August 2026 Reviewed by Amanda Brooks182 company profiles published

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Sebastian Moving cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Sebastian Moving is typically estimated at $600–$2,500. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Sebastian Moving offer binding estimates?
Sebastian Moving offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Sebastian Moving include?
Sebastian Moving offers local, long-distance, packing, storage. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Sebastian Moving operate?
Sebastian Moving covers regional and is headquartered in Seattle, WA, where it has been based since 2014.
Who is Sebastian Moving best suited to?
Sebastian Moving suits seattle hilly-street local moves. The main trade-off to plan around: Limited interstate availability. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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