Anchorage is a unique market — long-distance moves typically go by barge (Tote, Matson) to Seattle/Tacoma, then truck to the Lower 48. Book 6+ weeks ahead; military PCS moves (JBER) drive summer peak.
Anchorage to Lower 48: $6,500 – $14,000 (barge to Seattle/Tacoma + truck). To Fairbanks or Juneau: $2,200 – $4,800. Cross-country: $8,000 – $18,000.
Peak: May through August (matches barge schedule). Cheapest: October through March.
A typical 1-bedroom local move in Anchorage costs $900 – $1,800. 2-bedroom homes run $1,500 – $3,000, and 3-bedroom+ moves land between $2,400 – $4,800. Final price depends on stair count, parking access, and how much you're moving — bids on Scan To Move are based on your actual measured inventory, so they're binding.
Peak: May through August (matches barge schedule). Cheapest: October through March.
Yes. Every mover is verified for active state licensing, USDOT/MC credentials (for interstate moves), and active insurance before they're allowed to bid. We don't list lead-broker middlemen — only the actual moving company that will load your truck.
No. Because the AI scan produces an accurate measured inventory, bids on Scan To Move are binding. The price you accept is the price you pay (barring last-minute add-ons you request, like extra packing materials).
Most Anchorage customers receive their first bids within 10–30 minutes of finishing the scan. Within a few hours you typically have 3–6 competing offers to choose from.