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Avatar for Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
424
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cory and Colton arrived on the time schedule, did a survey on the apartment and quickly started moving the furniture. They were very professional and did the best they could to finish as early as possible."
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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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Alexander Trucking & Moving
5.0(
79
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’ve moved around quite a bit in the Bay Area and I can say that by far Alexander Moving is the best moving company and team that I’ve hired. They’re punctual, professional, and very communicative. Another reason they’re a great moving company is they’re great at wrapping fragile items, as well as TVs and furniture. I highly recommend Alexander Moving."
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+131

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Kobe Moving Inc.
4.6(
358
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Skilled and professional moving workers, proceeding the moving project on time, efficiently, and mistake-free. The cost is fairly reasonable. Happiest ever moving experience, thank you, Kobe Moving!"
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Household goods

+27

Response time3 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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People Movers
5.0(
4
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The movers were on time and courteous. They were forthcoming with the moving process. They were very helpful with quickly getting my possessions from one point to another. Reggie and Lisa were great guides and answered all my questions. Mike and his crew were amazing. Very quick and careful. I have already recommended People Movers to several people. It was our second move with this company! Thanks for making a stressful situation easier."
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Top notch customer service
Wrapping up all furniture

+7

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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National Van Lines, Inc.
4.4(
135
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1929

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My move with National Van Lines was seamless and stress-free. The team arrived on time, worked efficiently, and kept me updated throughout the entire process. They took great care with all my belongings, making the move much easier than I anticipated. Iâ m very pleased with their service!"
Long Distance Mover
Packing for a cross country move
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Cross Country Moving
Moving your memories

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
214 neighbors recently requested a quote
Columbus Delivery
4.5(
27
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"My husband and I were moving into a new apartment in Monterey and we needed to hire movers for our big furniture. I did lots of online research, and made a bunch of phone calls and got a number of online quotes from various companies, but all of them had one thing in common; they were way too expensive and were not personable. When I found Columbus Delivery online, I called and Jesus made an appointment with me to come see our apartment and specific needs in person. He was friendly, professional, and quoted us a fair price. During the entire process Jesus was wonderful!! On moving day, both Jesus and his helper were quick, and carefully handed our furniture. This move would not have been possible without the wonderful help Columbus Delivery provided. Call Jesus today!! You wonâ t be disappointed! We will be using them in the future for all our moving needs!"
Response time6 hrs
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Pink Elephants on the Move, Inc.
4.4(
17
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired them to move a 2 bedroom apartment which is my investment property. They were very professional and most importantly affordable compared to other quotes i have received. They packed my furniture with moving blankets and shrink wrap and nothing was damaged."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moving questions, answered by experts

Depending on the type of expense, it is possible to deduct moving costs on your taxes. For example, you can deduct for packing, crating, insurance, in-transit storage, and using a trailer. However, you cannot deduct expenses such as moving furniture, security deposits, and home buying and selling expenses.

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.

When loading a moving truck, the general rule is to load the heaviest and largest items first to create a stable base at the front of the truck, which helps balance the weight. You can start with large furniture like sofas, beds, mattresses, and tables to form a solid foundation, or begin by placing your heaviest boxes against the truck's walls to create a base layer. After the base is set, continue loading other large items like appliances and square furniture. Lighter and smaller objects, including most of your boxes, should be loaded last. They can be packed into gaps, around, and on top of the heavier items to maximize space. Following this order makes unloading easier and helps prevent damage to your belongings.

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.

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.

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