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Q: How hard is it to move a hot tub?

• <div><p>Hot tubs are very difficult to transport to a different location. For reference, a standard hot tub weighs about 800 pounds. This job requires several people, plus the necessary equipment and safety measures to ensure a safe delivery. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s usually best to leave it to a team of moving professionals.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to move into an apartment?

• <div><p>How long it takes to move into an apartment depends on many factors, including the amount of belongings you&rsquo;re bringing with you, how accessible the apartment is (do you have an elevator, or will you be walking up and down several flights of stairs with boxes?), and whether or not you&rsquo;re hiring a moving company. Having said that, for a local one-bedroom apartment, it usually takes a moving company between two and five hours to move you in.</p></div>

Q: What questions should I ask moving companies?

• <div><p>There are different <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-movers.htm">types of moving companies</a>, and you&rsquo;ll want to look for one that has experience moving houses. Ask them how many houses they&rsquo;ve moved, how long they&rsquo;ve been in business, whether they coordinate all of the labor, permits, and subcontractors needed, and what their liability is for any damages incurred. </p></div>

Q: Does car insurance cover moving?

• <div><p>It depends on your policy, but you may be covered for any damages to your personal property. How much you receive will depend on the circumstances under which property was damaged and if you can prove it was damaged during the incident on the road. Your insurance company may also only cover the cost to repair any items, and not outright replace them. Checking in with your insurance provider will help you get a clearer picture of your overall coverage. </p></div>

Q: How much money should you save before moving out of state?

• <div><p>When planning an out-of-state move, you should aim to save enough money to cover at least two to three months of living expenses, including rent, food, utilities, and transportation. Ideally, saving for six months or more is best, especially if you don't have a job lined up. You also need to budget for the transition costs, such as a moving vehicle rental, hiring movers, and packing materials. Cross-country moves typically cost between $2,400 and $6,860. You can calculate your estimated moving costs in advance based on factors like distance, weight, and the number of bedrooms.</p></div>

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Last update on July 19, 2023

Reviewed in July 2023
Mason did an amazing job on my house! It looks at good as it did the day I moved in when it was brand new! He was polite, prompt, and professional! I highly recommend South East Alabama Pressure Washing!
South East Alabama Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in March 2022
They took a job that was to overwhelming for me...someone broke into my home and vandalized it..left doors open and varments moved in also ( I was not home for a time-caring for my parents) ...they gave me back MY HOME....still some things I will need to do but I could not be happier !
Southern Belle Cleaning Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2020
It was a great experience. J&H Tree Service has skilled workers, all the necessary equipment, and were very careful as they moved around my property. There are many companies that provide the same services but I doubt there are any who do it better.
J&H Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2020
William does a variety of work but he helped me put up a fence in my backyard, he comes by on a regular basis and keeps my lawn nice. When I moved into my new place, he hooked up all the pipes and water and cleaned up my yard. He is great, never does the work halfway, always a perfectionist and...
Elite Property Services
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Reviewed in November 2019
Mother's house had extensive damage from hurricane Michael. Hollow Oak came in and now it's good as new. They moved the furniture, tore out all the damage, replaced the damaged ceilings, painted, and then replaced the furniture. They made sure everything was clean before they left. They were...
Hollow Oak Restorations
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Reviewed in May 2013
They are working with me and the flooring company that was selected by my home owners insurance to remediate the situation. Triad came out to initially assess and they put in the drying and heating fans. After the new flooring is put in they will come in and put in the quarter round around in...
Triad Restoration Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2012
They are wonderful. They did maintenance, plumbing and the installation work. They did a repair to a tankless water heater. They did repair work, new installations and major replacement work too. We had an office space that we turned into an apartment, so we had to replace all of the plumbing....
PF Plumbing
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

424

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Columbia, AL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Utilizing All Service Moving for the move was a very positive experience. They had good communication, answering several questions prior to the move and did a final confirmation just prior to the move date. As for the physical move itself, Jose, Abraham, and Alberto were polite, diligent, and careful moving the many items, and managed to complete the move more quickly than anticipated."

Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.

The loading team at commercial building 1 in SW Portland.

Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly

+34

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

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Long Distance Movers USA

5.0(

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Columbia, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the best experience with this moving company. Very professional, fast and responsive."

Response time3 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

Serving Columbia, AL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great moving company! Everything was fast, smooth, and professional. Friendly team handled items with care. Highly recommend Perfectly Fast Moving for a stress-free move!"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

3377 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Columbia, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Moveking, LLC has 13 years of moving experience and is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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NATIONWIDE MOVING, INC.

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Columbia, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nationwide made my moving experience easy. This is my third time moving cross country. The other two times prior were a disaster. Nationwide Moving really came through. Handle my belongings with care. Very polite crew and stood by their estimate and did not increase my move. I highly recommend."

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

4.5(

282

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Columbia, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing moving company. Very efficient, organized, professional, affordable. I have done three moves with them and I highly recommend Moving APT."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Columbia, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very pleased with the move. Danny, Sean and Noah were all great--helpful, courteous and efficient! It was a complicated move that went extremely smoothly, and we are grateful."

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Long Distance & Out Of State Movers Mayzlin Relocation

4.7(

703

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Moving Out-of-StateTruck or Container Rental

Serving Columbia, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A fast and efficient crew. When moving you always worry about damage, but this move we had none. They moved things as if they were their own."

+34

Response time1 day

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-StateTruck or Container Rental

Serving Columbia, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The company that did the move was excellent."

+62

Recommended by94%of homeowners

Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-StateTruck or Container Rental

Serving Columbia, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was stuck in a difficult situation trying to move from Main to CA and a colleague of mine told me about Palm Beach Movers. I am glad I gook my friend up on his recommendation. They moved all my things without damaging anything and worked with my budget! Highly recommend them for any moving needs. They are professional and they treat your belongings like their own."

+13

Response time7 hrs

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Moving questions, answered by experts

Hot tubs are very difficult to transport to a different location. For reference, a standard hot tub weighs about 800 pounds. This job requires several people, plus the necessary equipment and safety measures to ensure a safe delivery. That’s why it’s usually best to leave it to a team of moving professionals.

How long it takes to move into an apartment depends on many factors, including the amount of belongings you’re bringing with you, how accessible the apartment is (do you have an elevator, or will you be walking up and down several flights of stairs with boxes?), and whether or not you’re hiring a moving company. Having said that, for a local one-bedroom apartment, it usually takes a moving company between two and five hours to move you in.

There are different types of moving companies, and you’ll want to look for one that has experience moving houses. Ask them how many houses they’ve moved, how long they’ve been in business, whether they coordinate all of the labor, permits, and subcontractors needed, and what their liability is for any damages incurred.

It depends on your policy, but you may be covered for any damages to your personal property. How much you receive will depend on the circumstances under which property was damaged and if you can prove it was damaged during the incident on the road. Your insurance company may also only cover the cost to repair any items, and not outright replace them. Checking in with your insurance provider will help you get a clearer picture of your overall coverage.

When planning an out-of-state move, you should aim to save enough money to cover at least two to three months of living expenses, including rent, food, utilities, and transportation. Ideally, saving for six months or more is best, especially if you don't have a job lined up. You also need to budget for the transition costs, such as a moving vehicle rental, hiring movers, and packing materials. Cross-country moves typically cost between $2,400 and $6,860. You can calculate your estimated moving costs in advance based on factors like distance, weight, and the number of bedrooms.

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