"I called yesterday to inquire about moving interior furniture and they were able to get me into the schedule today. The 'movers' were efficient, careful and friendly. The customer service via text was informative regarding pricing & communication. Very pleased with the entire process and appreciate the help."
"This company moved my belongings from McKinney Texas to Chicago Illinois a couple of months ago. The guys packed our one bedroom apartment very professionally and quickly. I would recommend this company to my friends."
"My position was moved out of town, and I had very little time to move. I hadn't even begun packing when I had to look for a job and an apartment. Fortunately, the NATIONWIDE MOVING did it all. They packed all their belongings, boxed off each room, and even labeled everything according to where it would go in the new home. I am grateful for their service!"
"C2 Moving did a great job! They took the time to wrap all of our furniture in blankets and plastic wrap to ensure nothing was damaged or broken -- and everything arrived in perfect shape!! Definitely a professional moving service, and for the price I got on Angie's list (~$400 cheaper than going outside of Angie's List) it just cannot be beat. My only complaint is that we had our move scheduled for the morning, and about 30 minutes before the crew was supposed to show up I got a call saying that our team had called out or something. We had to be rescheduled to the afternoon, but I guess at least it was still scheduled for the same day."
"Moving APT made our cross-country move incredibly smooth and stress-free! From the initial quote to the final delivery, their team was professional and efficient. They handled our apartment move with care, ensuring our furniture arrived without a scratch. Highly recommend them for anyone planning a long-distance move!"
"I was extremely stressed about my move. My original plan was to enlist friends to help me move, but I had a lot of heavy furniture. I called Nationwide Movers the day I was moving! They were there in a few hours. They were quick, very organized, professional, and overall simply amazing! I would tell anybody to hire them if they need a moving service! To the guys who moved me, THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN!"
"If you're looking for a reliable and professional moving company, look no further than A Plus Moving Group. They took care of every detail of our move, and we couldn't be happier with the result. Highly recommend!"
"We moved from a 2 to a 3-bedroom house. I used Global Moving for my move, and they were at my window for moving 15 minutes early from committed time. Their cost was the same as they quoted, but the main reason I chose them was based on my comfort level. I highly recommend them! My move went so smoothly and easily."
Moving day for a four-bedroom house can take seven to 10 hours, with an additional four to six full work days to pack everything up. This will depend on how many movers are present, the square footage of your house, how much stuff you have, and any heavy or difficult-to-move items, like a piano or armoire.
Start by removing any obstacles in the moving path, such as side tables, lamps, or other furniture. If your couch has legs, unscrew them. Measure the couch and the stairway to ensure you have enough room; if it seems unlikely, examine the shape and size of the couch and decide whether it might fit better up the stairway and through doorways on its side, held diagonally, or moved in an upright position.
Consider putting the sofa on a dolly to go up the stairs. It should be able to fit upright on a standard dolly with wheels. You’ll still need to lift the dolly—with the couch on it—up the stairs, but it will reduce the physical strain. The person holding the dolly should pull the couch up, while the helper should be on the other side, keeping the couch secure and steady.
If you don’t have a dolly, the person in front should lift the couch slightly higher than the person in the back to create more stability. The person in the back should also be the stronger mover, as most of the weight will be distributed there.
Typically, local moves involve either renting a moving truck and moving yourself or hiring local movers to do the job. For long-distance moves, options include hiring a full-service moving company that handles packing, loading, transportation, and unloading, or using a self-moving service where you load your belongings into a container or trailer and have it transported. Another option is hiring professional movers for labor-only services, where they assist with loading and unloading your rented truck. You can also opt for moving pods or moving containers that can be transported to the destination.
Moving a washer and dryer can be difficult due to the appliances’ weight and size. If you need to move these appliances up or down stairs, then it will be more challenging. It also depends on the type of dryer you have, as a gas dryer is more complicated to disconnect than an electric dryer. The difficulty of the task also depends on whether you’re easily wheeling the washer and dryer up a moving truck’s loading ramp or lifting them yourself.
If you’re moving other large items that require professional help, you should consider having movers assist you with those as well—especially if they can fit in the same moving truck together. Consider bundling the move with large items like a piano, safe, or large pieces of furniture.
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