PPM & DITY Move Specialists Serving Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC
PCS season does not wait for a perfect moving day, and neither do we. Top Notch Pro Movers is a veteran-owned moving company that has spent more than 20 years helping service members and their families execute smooth, well-documented Personally Procured Moves (PPM), also known as DITY moves, across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. We know weight tickets, reimbursement paperwork, and report-date pressure because we have handled thousands of them.
What Is a PPM (Personally Procured Move)?
A Personally Procured Move (PPM), also called a DITY (Do-It-Yourself) move, is a PCS option that lets service members arrange and pay for their own move instead of using a government-assigned carrier through the Defense Personal Property System (DPS). The government reimburses based on the cost of shipping the same weight through a government contract. Top Notch Pro Movers handles packing, heavy lifting, and weight documentation while you stay in control of your schedule and move.
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Very professional and knowledge. Louis provided exceptional customer service
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Adrian McPeek
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Excellent work and they did a good job moving everything without any damages
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Dylan
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Very professional crew, handled everything with care, and nothing broken, would recommend
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Dalton Shiflett
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Crew did an amazing job, no damages to my furniture or valuables, crew was very respectful and nice i would definitely use them again in the future
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Donavin MILLS
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Kyle was a great rep for the company. Easy to deal with and works hard. My stuff was also handled with care, overall 10 out of 10 experience will definitely use this company in the future if I ever move again
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Kaliv Arrington
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crew did good no damages and handled with care
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Tyler King
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Company was absolutely wonderful super efficient, all my stuff was moved in a timely manner and saved me the stress of having to do it myself definitely glad I had them come out!
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Mitchell “Bankroll” Watts
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They are amazing. They were able to put my bed back together with no instructions. My bed was broken down completely and they figured it out. Great team.
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Kelcee Brown
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Very Good Communication!! First time using a moving company & exceeded my expectations on the process of getting a quote. Alex & Sean were amazing at communicating & reassuring all of my concerns about the move. Highly Recommend!
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about moving with Top Notch Pro Movers.
A military PCS (Permanent Change of Station) move is a relocation required when a service member receives orders to a new duty station. TPN Movers can help military families manage the moving process with reliable packing, loading, transportation, and relocation support.
Yes. TPN Movers provides professional moving services for military members and their families, including residential moving, packing, loading, transportation, and long-distance relocation support.
A PPM (Personally Procured Move), formerly known as a DITY move, allows eligible service members to arrange their own household goods move instead of using a government-arranged moving company. Service members may hire a commercial moving company to handle the relocation.
Yes. If you choose a Personally Procured Move, you can hire a commercial moving company to transport your household belongings. TPN Movers can assist with the physical moving process, including packing, loading, transportation, and unloading.
With a government-arranged household goods move, the military coordinates the moving service. With a PPM, the service member takes responsibility for arranging the move and may hire a commercial moving company. Your eligibility, reimbursement, and documentation requirements should be confirmed with your transportation office.
Yes. TPN Movers can assist military families with long-distance relocations, helping coordinate the loading, transportation, and delivery of household belongings to the new destination.
Yes. Depending on the type of PCS move, eligible service members may use government-arranged moving services or arrange a PPM and hire their own commercial moving company. TPN Movers can help with the moving services involved in a personally arranged relocation.
Yes. Professional packing can make a PCS or PPM move easier by helping organize, protect, and prepare household belongings for transportation. TPN Movers offers moving-related packing assistance for military relocations.
Start by reviewing your PCS orders, contacting your transportation office, understanding your authorized weight and moving options, and determining whether you will use a government-arranged move or PPM. Early planning can also help avoid scheduling challenges during peak PCS periods.
It is best to begin planning as soon as you receive your PCS orders. Military moving demand can be particularly high during peak PCS periods, so booking moving services early can give you more flexibility with preferred dates.
Yes. TPN Movers can transport household furniture, boxes, appliances, and other eligible household belongings as part of a military relocation or PPM move.
Yes. TPN Movers serves military families throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, providing moving and relocation services for local and long-distance moves.
Your military orders are important for establishing your PCS and determining your moving entitlements. If you are arranging a PPM, you should follow the required military process and consult your transportation office regarding eligibility, documentation, and reimbursement.
Keep all required documentation related to your move, including weight tickets, moving receipts, and other paperwork required by your transportation office. Requirements can vary, so confirm the current documentation requirements before starting your PPM.
A partial PPM can be combined with a government-arranged household goods shipment. If you are considering a partial PPM, confirm the requirements and eligibility with your transportation office before making arrangements.
Military relocations often involve strict timelines, long-distance transportation, and significant amounts of household belongings. Professional movers can reduce the physical workload and help make packing, loading, transportation, and unloading more efficient.
Contact TPN Movers to discuss your relocation requirements, moving dates, origin and destination, household size, and services needed. The team can help determine the right moving services for your military relocation.
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