Professional Moving & Packing Services in Addis Ababa

From single-room apartment moves to multi-floor office relocations, Family Movers Ethio offers complete moving services across Addis Ababa, Bishoftu, and Sululta. Every service comes with transparent pricing, professional crews, and a free site survey before you commit.

OUR CORE SERVICES

What We Do Moving & Packing Services

Studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartment relocations across Addis Ababa. Lift coordination, condominium handling, same-day completion. Starting from ETB 13,000.
Family home, villa, and compound relocations. Larger crews, antique handling, full-day service. Starting from ETB 45,000.
Commercial relocations with weekend scheduling, IT-trained crews, and secure document handling. Zero downtime guaranteed. Starting from ETB 40,000.
Premium-grade materials and trained packers for fragile items, electronics, and antiques. Included free with full-service moves.
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    Ayat, Lomyad Building, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Why Choose Family Movers Ethio for Your Move

    Choosing a moving company in Addis Ababa shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Most quotes are vague, crews show up underprepared, and final invoices rarely match what was promised. Family Movers Ethio was founded in 2018 to fix that, and we’ve built every part of our service around three principles that still guide us today.

    Transparent pricing, locked before you book – Every move starts with a free site survey — either in person or via video call — so we can see what’s actually being moved. The number we quote is the number you pay. No surprise fees for stairs, no last-minute charges for “extra” hours, no inflated material costs. Our published rates start at ETB 13,000 for studio apartments and scale predictably from there.

    Trained crews, not day labour – Every Family Movers Ethio crew member is full-time staff, trained in furniture protection, electronics handling, and condominium move-in protocols. We don’t sub-contract to street crews on moving day, which is the single biggest reason moves go wrong in Addis Ababa.

    Coverage where you actually live and work – We operate across all 11 sub-cities of Addis Ababa, plus Bishoftu and Sululta. Whether you’re moving from a Bole condominium to a Yeka villa, or relocating an office from Kazanchis to Ayat, we’ve done the route before — and we know which roads, lifts, and security gates will slow the day down.

    Our Moving Process, Step by Step

    Where We Operate Across Addis Ababa, Bishoftu & Sululta

    Family Movers Ethio operates across all 11 sub-cities of Addis Ababa, plus the satellite cities of Bishoftu and Sululta.

    Main Service Areas:

    • Movers in Lemi Kura — Our home base. Covers Ayat, Goro, CMC Mikael, Derartu Tulu Square, and Kara.
    • Movers in Bole — Bole Medhanealem, Atlas, Olympia, Friendship City, Summit, Bole Bulbula, and airport-adjacent areas.
    • Movers in Kirkos — Kazanchis, Bisrate Gabriel, and Meskel Square. Specialist office and embassy moves.
    • Movers in Yeka — Megenagna, Kotebe, Meri, Shola, and Ferensay Legasion.
    • Movers in Nifas Silk-Lafto — Jemo, Lebu, Mexico, Saris, and Mekanisa.
    • Movers in Akaki Kaliti: A residential area with growing commercial developments
    • Movers in Arada: One of the oldest sub-cities, known for Piassa and historical sites.
    • Movers in Lideta: A busy central commercial and residential area.
    • Movers in Gullele: Located in the north, near the Entoto Mountains.
    • Movers in Kolfe Keranio: Primarily residential and industrial, with a mix of housing types.
    • Movers in Addis Ketema: Encompasses Merkato, the largest open market in Africa.
    Frequently Asked Questions

    AboutMovinginEthiopia

    1
    Can you handle moves to embassy-area or diplomatic residences?
    Yes. Bole has the highest concentration of diplomatic and embassy-related residences in Addis Ababa, and we regularly coordinate truck access, security clearance, crew identification, and move-day protocols at these addresses. We typically request 48 hours' advance notice for clearance arrangements.
    2
    How do you handle international move coordination for expat residents?
    We provide customs-aware packing using approved materials, detailed inventory documentation with item-level valuations, English-language service throughout the move, and coordination with international freight forwarders. We handle the local Ethiopian leg of your international move; the freight forwarder handles the cross-border shipping.
    3
    Do you handle moves to or from hotel-area corporate housing?
    Yes. Bole has a significant population of corporate executives in serviced apartments and hotel residences in the Atlas, Friendship, and airport corridors. We coordinate with hotel front desks and apartment management for truck access and lift booking.
    4
    Can you store items during international transitions?
    Yes. Many Bole expat clients have timing gaps between local move-out and international shipment pickup. We offer secure short-term storage with delivery to anywhere in Addis Ababa or directly to your forwarder when your shipment is ready.