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Q: How do I ship furniture to another state?

• <div><p>There are generally three ways to ship furniture to another state: hiring professional movers, using consolidated freight, or through parcel shipping. Professional movers will generally pack your boxes in a truck and transport them to a storage facility or directly to your home. </p><p>A consolidated freight service will pack, load, and ship your items, but this is best to use for one or two pieces since your items will take longer to be delivered and will share truck space with other items. Parcel shipping such as UPS and FedEx is best for smaller items since there are size limits, and you&rsquo;ll have to drop the boxes off at a local branch.</p></div>

Q: What is a reasonable moving budget?

• <div><p>A reasonable <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-hire-movers.htm">moving budget for local moves</a> is <b>$880 to $2,540</b>, while you can expect long-distance moves to cost between <b>$2,700 to $10,000</b>, depending on distance, house size, and other cost factors. You can calculate your relocation budget by totaling the cost of your moving services, such as renting a moving truck, hiring professional movers, and packing services. </p></div>

Q: How many boxes does the average person need to move?

• <div><p>The number of boxes you need to move depends on the size of their house and whether your style is minimalist or maximalist. However, on average, most people need around 60 boxes to move. It&rsquo;s essential to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/moving-boxes-101-how-pack-right-box.htm">pick the correct box sizes</a> to ensure efficient packing.</p></div>

Q: How should I pack mugs for moving to prevent them from breaking?

• <div><p>To pack mugs safely for a move, start by lining the bottom of your moving box with padded material like bubble wrap. Wrap each mug individually; for a snug fit, you can tuck the ends of the bubble wrap sheet inside the mug. Place the wrapped mugs in the box, using a box with slots for extra separation if available. The key to preventing breakage is to pack the box tightly enough that the mugs cannot shift during transit. Fill any empty gaps with additional packing material. However, be careful not to pack more than 10 mugs in one box, as it can become too heavy to carry safely. Finally, be sure to label the box as &ldquo;fragile&rdquo; to alert movers to handle it with care.</p></div>

Q: What is the most expensive part of moving?

• <div><p>The most expensive part of moving is hiring professional movers. However, hiring a pro is more efficient and less stressful, so many people find the cost worth it. You&rsquo;ll also spend a lot of money on packing supplies, including boxes, tape, and bubble wrap, so ask around to see if any friends or family members have old supplies you can use for free. </p></div>

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Last update on October 20, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
This is the first time in my life I have actually contacted an attorney because a business or company will not complete a job. Our move two weeks ago was contracted to have the movers pack and move our household, requiring an estimated 4-6 movers. The TWO movers hadn?t been told they would have...
All My Sons Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in July 2024
Did a great job and got done in a timely manner
Cache's Floor Covering
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Reviewed in September 2022
The canvas cut to enclose my out door Pergola was perfect
Canvas Products of Dothan, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2022
Alexandria&#39;s Immaculate Cleaning saved my day! After getting a no-show from another cleaning service a day before I moved into a new house, I called Alexandria to see if they could do a whole move-in service in very short notice. And Alexandria came through!
Alexandria's Immaculate Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2022
James and Rhonda are hard workers. James noticed the floor wasn’t level and did the extra work to get the floor down. There were a few issues with the planks coming up but James had a fix for that. Hopefully they stay correct. Overall a good experience, would recommend.
Five Star Flooring USA, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2021
DMD Construction did a great job for me. They built a shower and put tile on walls and floor, installed faucets, reset toilet, put Sheetrock on walls and ceiling, put down flooring in living area, kitchen and bathroom installed cabinets and pulls, countertop, sink and faucets, installed lights...
DMB Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
That removed 2 sheds and a tree. Did it quickly and also left the yard very clean. Highly recommend.
Z74 Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
This crew was hard working, polite, and diligent about their job. They cleaned up so well after tree removal that you hardly saw anything left behind.
Z74 Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
very flexible, willing to work when needed.
Paul Bunyon Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
ALL of my expectations were exceeded! A crew of six in three trucks carrying all the equipment needed for the job arrived at the designated time. They downed and shredded the dead Maple and ground the stump to below ground level, and mulched the hole, leaving a clean site where the tree had...
Beaver Tree Service
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

416

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Serving Jack, AL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Terrible, they came highly recommend and I was in tears by the end of the move. They were over an hour late and did not call to notify me they were running late. They got grease all over my couch and mattress to the point that they are ruined. The scratches several walls, doors, and decking. They were NOT equipped to move the safe although they told me they do it all the time. My beautiful hardwood floors have several deep scratches in them from they way they moved in the safe. Terrible experience and will never use them or recommend them. They also did not wear masks and used very foul language. Very unprofessional."

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%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Long Distance Movers USA

5.0(

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Serving Jack, 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

4.5(

451

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Serving Jack, AL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The best company in ever moved And I moved 10 times The price is right ?? I would recommend this company to everyone"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

2579 neighbors recently requested a quote

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NATIONWIDE MOVING, INC.

New to Angi

Serving Jack, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

You keep raising our goals so we bring the company in more money but no matter what we still make the same amount. If our goal is 30k and we hit 100% to goal we still make the same amount as if our goal is 50k and hit 100% to goal. We are working harder and bringing in the company more money but are not making more. It is not motivating.

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

4.5(

282

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Serving Jack, 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

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Top Tier Van Lines, LLC

4.8(

267

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Serving Jack, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Overall, excellent service and a very satisfying moving experience."

Response time7 hrs

Recommended by24%of homeowners

Serving Jack, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were on time! Did a great job. Easy to talk to, moved all my furniture into my house, and set everything up! Would definitely use Movers Direct again! Will recommend them to anyone I know that needs moving services!!"

Response time10 hrs

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Long Distance & Out Of State Movers Mayzlin Relocation

4.7(

702

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Serving Jack, 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 by91%of homeowners

Serving Jack, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Moving day can be overwhelming, so it's our goal to be more than just a mover. We want to be your partner. You can trust Allen's Moving with moving your personal items offering affordable prices, and professional services. We're very professional and reliable. We move throughout Alabama and the Georgia Area! Email or Call Us for SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY! !

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Jack, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The company that did the move was excellent."

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Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Moving questions, answered by experts

There are generally three ways to ship furniture to another state: hiring professional movers, using consolidated freight, or through parcel shipping. Professional movers will generally pack your boxes in a truck and transport them to a storage facility or directly to your home.

A consolidated freight service will pack, load, and ship your items, but this is best to use for one or two pieces since your items will take longer to be delivered and will share truck space with other items. Parcel shipping such as UPS and FedEx is best for smaller items since there are size limits, and you’ll have to drop the boxes off at a local branch.

A reasonable moving budget for local moves is $880 to $2,540, while you can expect long-distance moves to cost between $2,700 to $10,000, depending on distance, house size, and other cost factors. You can calculate your relocation budget by totaling the cost of your moving services, such as renting a moving truck, hiring professional movers, and packing services.

The number of boxes you need to move depends on the size of their house and whether your style is minimalist or maximalist. However, on average, most people need around 60 boxes to move. It’s essential to pick the correct box sizes to ensure efficient packing.

To pack mugs safely for a move, start by lining the bottom of your moving box with padded material like bubble wrap. Wrap each mug individually; for a snug fit, you can tuck the ends of the bubble wrap sheet inside the mug. Place the wrapped mugs in the box, using a box with slots for extra separation if available. The key to preventing breakage is to pack the box tightly enough that the mugs cannot shift during transit. Fill any empty gaps with additional packing material. However, be careful not to pack more than 10 mugs in one box, as it can become too heavy to carry safely. Finally, be sure to label the box as “fragile” to alert movers to handle it with care.

The most expensive part of moving is hiring professional movers. However, hiring a pro is more efficient and less stressful, so many people find the cost worth it. You’ll also spend a lot of money on packing supplies, including boxes, tape, and bubble wrap, so ask around to see if any friends or family members have old supplies you can use for free.

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