Bernd Moving & Storage review 2026 (Yakima, WA)

Is Bernd Moving & Storage moveBuddha Certified?

Bernd Moving & Storage is not moveBuddha Certified. Certified movers are licensed carriers vetted by moveBuddha and spot-checked every quarter. They meet higher standards for insurance, pricing transparency, and customer care.

With a Certified mover, moveBuddha does the vetting for you and provides added protection. Bernd Moving & Storage hasn't gone through that certification process, so it's important to check licensing, insurance, estimates, and claims policies yourself before booking.

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What services does Bernd Moving & Storage offer?

Licensed under US DOT number 4373607, Bernd Moving & Storage offers full-service moving, local moves, long-distance moves, and commercial moves.

Services offered

• Full-service moving
• Local & in-state moving
• Long-distance moving
• Office & commercial moving
• Small moves
• Estate moves
• Packing
• Unpacking
• Fragile-only packing
• Custom crating
• Storage
• Shipment tracking

How much does Bernd Moving & Storage cost?

Bernd Moving & Storage does not publish hourly rates or flat fees publicly. Based on moveBuddha's data on moving companies operating in Washington, you can expect to pay approximately $150/hr. Total local-move costs from similar movers typically run $400–$750 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $850–$1,750 for a 2-3 bedroom, and $1,700–$3,400 for a 4+ bedroom home. Long-distance (500-1,000 mi) 2-3 bedroom moves from similar movers typically run $4,500–$7,500.

What similar movers typically bill for a local move

Full-service Washington moving companies similar to Bernd Moving & Storage typically bill the amounts below using a $150/hr rate for a 2-person crew and scaling up for larger homes that need more movers and hours.

• Studio / 1 bedroom$400–$7503–5 hours · 2 movers
• 2-3 bedrooms$850–$1,7505–8 hours · 2–3 movers
• 4+ bedrooms$1,700–$3,4008–12 hours · 3–4 movers

What similar movers typically bill for a long-distance move

Bernd Moving & Storage is licensed for interstate moves, which are typically priced by weight and distance. Ranges below reflect totals from similar full-service Washington moving companies.

• 2-3 bedrooms$4,500–$7,500500–1,000 mi
• 4+ bedrooms$7,000–$11,500500–1,000 mi

How Bernd Moving & Storage compares with other local movers

With a moveBuddha score of 4.14 out of 5, Bernd Moving & Storage trails the four highest-scoring moving companies near Yakima, 0.16 points behind Eagle Transfer Company, Inc. Bernd Moving & Storage has the highest brand score in the group, but the lowest review quality score.

The four highest-scoring nearby movers, by moveBuddha score.

#	Mover	Score	Reviews	Google	Yelp	BBB
1	Speedy MoversRichland	4.64	464	4.7	3.8	A+
2	Help-U-Move Inc.Pasco	4.50	493	4.9	4.4	A+
3	In & Out Movers, LLCYakima	4.42	264	4.8	4.5	C+
4	Eagle Transfer Company, IncWenatchee	4.30	56	4.5	3.9	A+
5	Bernd Moving & StorageThis mover · ranks #5	4.14	—	—	—	A+

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