South Lake Union Movers

South Lake Union, SLU to locals, has transformed from a quiet warehouse district into one of Seattle’s fastest-moving neighborhoods. With Amazon’s headquarters, a dense cluster of tech and life science companies, and a wave of new residential towers, SLU presents moving logistics that are anything but routine. Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage has the experience, the equipment, and the local Seattle knowledge to handle them.

Moving Experts for Seattle’s Innovation Hub

South Lake Union spans ZIP codes 98102 and 98109, bounded by Denny Way to the south, Interstate 5 to the east, Aurora Avenue North and 7th Avenue North to the west, and Lake Union to the north. Westlake Avenue North, known informally among locals as “Amazon Row,” runs through the heart of the neighborhood. Dexter Avenue North, Mercer Street, and Fairview Avenue North along the water’s edge are the other primary routes.

The neighborhood’s past is visible in landmarks like the historic Lake Union Steam Plant on Westlake Avenue and the old Ford Assembly Building, but today SLU is dominated by corporate campuses, medical facilities, and a growing number of high-rise residential buildings.

Whether you’re moving into a modern South Lake Union apartment, relocating from a luxury condo near the waterfront, or settling into a new residence close to downtown Seattle, our experienced residential movers provide dependable service, careful handling, and efficient planning to help make your South Lake Union move smooth and stress-free.

The Logistical Reality of Moving in SLU

High-rise buildings with loading dock windows, elevator reservation requirements, active construction on surrounding blocks, and heavy weekday traffic all make South Lake Union one of Seattle’s more complex neighborhoods to move in or out of. Hansen Bros. movers know how to work within building management requirements, coordinate elevator access, and plan around the neighborhood’s busier streets to keep your move on schedule.

We handle residential moves to and from high-rise condos and apartments; commercial relocations for tech companies, startups, and medical offices; IT infrastructure and office equipment; and specialty items including lab equipment, artwork, and oversized furniture.

Full-Service Support Beyond the Move

Hansen Bros. assigns every SLU client a dedicated move coordinator who manages the details from planning through delivery. Our HB Move Management services cover staging consultations, pre-move cleanouts, furniture assembly and disassembly, and personalized concierge support. Secure, full-service storage is also available when move-in and move-out dates don’t align.

We also serve the neighboring communities of Westlake and Belltown. For regional moves, visit our local movers. For cross-country moves, visit our long-distance moving page.

Request a Free South Lake Union Moving Quote

Every Westlake client receives a dedicated move coordinator who handles logistics, timing, and communication from first contact through final delivery. Our HB Move Management program adds support for decluttering, home staging, cleaning services, and furniture assembly, everything a standard moving company leaves off the list. Secure, full-service storage is also available when move-in and move-out dates don’t line up.

We also serve the neighboring communities of Queen Anne, Belltown, and South Lake Union. For moves beyond the city, our long-distance moving services and local movers pages have everything you need.

Get a Free Westlake Moving Quote

Contact Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage! Call us at 1-866-971-5375 or request a free, no-obligation quote online. Whether you’re moving into a houseboat off Westlake Avenue North or relocating to a condo on Dexter Avenue, we’re ready to get to work.

Why Choose Us

History

Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage is locally owned and operated by the same family for four generations, since 1890. We have a well-established reputation for service quality and reliability with a high percentage of repeat household and commercial clients.

Professionalism

We’re a certified ProMover by the American Moving and Storage Association with A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, voted “Best in Western Washington” in 2009 and from 2011 to 2016 by KING5. Our company is fully licensed and insured and member of WMC and AMSA.

Value

Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage provide free, no-obligation in-home estimate and competitive rates, including low minimum rates for shipments moving under 300 miles. We’ve set a refund policy for unused packing materials and three Puget Sound locations to help clients save on travel fee costs.