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Avatar for Best Quality Movers, LLC
Best Quality Movers, LLC
4.6(
216
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall, my experience was very good. The person who helped me with my quote was responsive and personable. We did have some communication issues regarding some of the items we wanted moved. We crews that helped us with the physical move worked very hard and provided solutions when issues came up. The single recommendation I could provide to anyone is be 100% sure everything you want to move is on the digital inventory at least 5 days before moving day. The day of the move, I found things were missing on the digital inventory even though we talked about it."
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Moving of a House
Property Protection

+27

Response time8 hrs
249 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
420
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Lake Forest, CA 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."
Unloading team
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
Tier building

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Best Moving Service
4.9(
99
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly, highly recommend Best Moving Service. From the moment I emailed the company and then called and spoke with Doug for a quote, everything was handled with utmost professionalism, and they made it all as easy as possible. The information was all provided in a clear and honest manner, and the company was very diligent about confirming everything. As a veteran of numerous moves, including cross country moves -- and thus a veteran of every type of positive and negative experience -- I was somewhat stressed about this small move because we were on a very tight schedule. Turns out there was nothing to worry about. Art and Albert showed up right on time, the move went quickly and smoothly and with great care for our items, and we were all incredibly pleased by the experience. We have a couple of other moves coming up in the future, and Best Moving Service will be our go-to!"
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+11

Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Affordable Piano Movers & Storage
Affordable Piano Movers & Storage
4.9(
125
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Professional Moving Service - Piano

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The move couldn't have gone better. Communication was excellent, and the timing of the move went exactly as expected. The gentlemen who performed the move were friendly, professional, and very careful. Their experience was very evident. I would definitely hire Affordable Piano Movers again, should the need to move my piano comes up. A+++++"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Affordable Reliable Moving & Storage
5.0(
13
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All moves are stressful because there are a lot of moving parts (pun intended) but Derek and his team, both the So Cal AND the Boise folks, were just top notch. There's not enough time or space to convey what I was most impressed with about A-R, the company, or Derek Zimmer, chief in charge. Derek is just masterful when it comes to the tetris, puzzle + geometry of efficient packing and loading. But it is his clear, calm demeanor that made the difference in my overall satisfaction with his services. In the realm of moving and relocation services, he is wise beyond his years and I can highly recommend his company, A-R Moving."
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+8

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Let's Move It Right
4.5(
82
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Moving In-State

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Customers say: Super punctual

"Let me just say, if you're planning a long-distance move, look no further than Let's Move It Right. They exceeded all my expectations. The team was courteous and professional, keeping me updated throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently, and despite the long haul, nothing was damaged. The movers even helped me rearrange a few things in the new place, which I wasn’t expecting but really appreciated. The moving price was more than fair, especially considering the quality of service. Moving is stressful, but these guys made it a breeze. Highly recommend."
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+6

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Silver Star Movers, Inc.
4.3(
169
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team from Silver Star Movers that helped me move my 1-bedroom apartment into a storage space were great. They were respectful of my belongings, professional and courteous. And friendly. I would absolutely use these guys again, and would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a local move."
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Office Furniture
Grand Piano
Grand Piano

+35

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC
4.5(
461
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Lake Forest, CA 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!"
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Boxes

+3

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2818 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moving questions, answered by experts

It is best to book a moving company two to three months before your move-out date. This provides enough time to compare rates, organize your belongings, and find an available crew for your desired day and time. While you might find movers with only one or two weeks' notice, some companies require booking up to 90 days in advance.

Planning ahead is especially important if you're moving during the busy summer season when demand is highest. Summer weekends, in particular, book up quickly. Securing your movers well in advance helps you avoid the stress and potential extra fees of last-minute arrangements.

Moving a house is a complex and labor-intensive process, which is why it can get so pricey, particularly if it’s a large home. In some cases, the house may need to be dismantled, moved in sections, and then reassembled at the new location, which can add significantly to the cost of the move. However, it’s typically less costly than building a new home.

You can’t start preparing for movers too soon. Some steps, like scheduling the movers and arranging for pet care, need to happen months ahead to fit into busy schedules, especially if you’re moving during on-season.

Several weeks ahead of the moving date, start packing lesser-used rooms and supplies. As the moving day gets closer, move your packing toward more and more essential rooms until only a few necessities are left on the day ahead of the move.

You can calculate the cost of moving by evaluating your home size, the weight of your belongings, distance, and the method of moving. You’ll also want to account for moving company fees, cost of supplies, gas prices, storage fees, insurance, and more. To get the most accurate estimate for your upcoming move, get price quotes from several moving companies in your area.

The maximum size of a tiny home you can move depends on your state transportation guidelines, but the rule of thumb is a maximum of 400 square feet. However, as long as it falls within the local limits for traveling on public roadways, you should be good to hit the road.

The Lake Forest, CA homeowners’ guide to moving services

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