Moving services

Are you in charge of a departmental move at the University of Washington? UW Moving handles all UW department moves, big and small. Moving can be tough, but we’ll make it easier!

UW Moving serves UW departments across campus and across town. We move offices, labs, libraries and more. We can move equipment, or do specialized moves and even event setup. Plus we’ll help you move items into storage if that’s what you need.

We do not do residential moves.

Do you need to surplus? If your move involves sending items to surplus, start with a surplus request. We'll combine the surplus request with the move request.

UW Moving handles the following types of moves:

  • Office
  • Laboratory
  • Library
  • Equipment
  • Special items (large, expensive, fragile, etc.)

We want your move to go smoothly! Check out our tips for planning and preparation.

Cost

During this time, UW Moving is operating with reduced staffing. We have a contract with multiple outside vendors to provide relocation services for University departments. Vendor charges may vary from UW Moving rates. Cost estimates available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact Moving Services at 206-685-2797 or email moving@uw.edu.

The cost is based on our current rates and vendor agreements. Need an estimate? Let us know and we will provide one to you.

Who can request/use

  • Employees

Additional info

Schedule your move as far in advance as possible.

For large moves, especially those involving construction projects, contact UW Moving at least three months ahead of time.

For small jobs contact us at least two weeks ahead of time. The best time to schedule is as soon as you know you’re moving. During the summer or quarter breaks when UW Moving is busier, request service at least three weeks ahead of time.

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What information will I need to have before requesting a move?

Once we receive your request, UW Moving will contact you and schedule your move.

UW Moving doesn't only help with moves to a new location – it can move items to or from storage. We have a contract with an outside vendor to provide storage for University property. If needed, transportation can be provided to the vendor’s facility.

If you need to set up storage, but don't need transportation, please email us at moving@uw.edu and let us know when you need storage, what you need to store and a payment worktag to charge.

If you need your items moved to or from storage, please submit a move request.

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We know what a hassle it can be to rearrange a room for only a few hours for that conference or meeting. UW Moving will do the event setup for you and put everything back again afterwards. All we need from you is a diagram for how you want things to be and another for how things should be put back.

Need items completely removed from your building and stored temporarily? UW Moving will assist you with temporary storage.

Is your event in a non-UW building? Check with the building manager to find out what event setup options are available or if UW Moving can come in and assist.

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