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Q: What is the best way to transport plants when moving?

• <div><p>The best way to transport plants when moving is to prep them properly, cover the soil, pack them tightly in boxes, and take extra precautions depending on state plant regulations, weather, and distance. You should be sure to fill in the gaps around your plants to minimize movement during transit and plan to unpack them shortly after arriving at your destination. </p></div>

Q: What services does a professional mover provide?

• <div><p>Most professional movers can provide a wide range of moving-related services, and you&rsquo;ll need to pick and choose which ones you want to use. Examples of common services offered include the following:</p><ul><li><p>Organizing and packing your belongings</p></li><li><p>Protecting delicate items with bubble wrap or other protective equipment</p></li><li><p>Moving your belongings and furniture out of your old home</p></li><li><p>Moving your belongings into your new home within a certain distance</p></li><li><p>Unpacking your belongings in the new location</p></li><li><p>Moving heavy items, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/piano-moving-cost.htm">like pianos</a></p></li><li><p>Moving your vehicles</p></li><li><p>Storage if your new home isn&rsquo;t ready</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How do I move a pet into a new apartment?

• <div><p>Apartments come with strict regulations about what pets are allowed, so check before you sign a lease. If you have a fish or reptile, wait to move them until everything is set up and you&rsquo;re ready to do a special move just for them and their aquarium/terrarium.</p><p>For a dog or cat, be sure you have a carrier before the move. On moving day, it&rsquo;s best to designate a &ldquo;safe room&rdquo; or even a crate for your pet to help them get used to the new space. Keep everything they need in the safe room, and let them explore the rest of the apartment in their own time.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to use a moving pod or a moving company?

• <div><p>Using moving pods is generally cheaper than hiring a full-service moving company, primarily because you handle the packing and loading yourself, which eliminates labor costs. The cost savings are most significant for long-distance or cross-country moves; for local moves, hiring a moving company might be the more economical option. Renting and shipping moving pods can cost between $2,000 and $5,000, depending on factors like distance, the number of containers, and the weight of your items. Some services also charge a monthly rental fee of $75 to $200. In comparison, hiring a professional moving company for a long-distance move typically costs between $2,700 and $10,000.</p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest way to move long-distance, such as to another state or cross-country?

• <div><p>Renting a moving truck or using a shipping container (or moving pod) are typically the cheapest ways to move long-distance. For moving a few items, a container can cost as little as $700. Renting a standard-sized moving truck averages between $1,200 and $2,100. For longer distances, moving pods can become more cost-effective, as you can ship the pod to your destination and avoid transportation costs like gas, mileage, and lodging.</p></div>

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Last update on December 10, 2023

Reviewed in December 2023
Excellent!! Forrest understood my vision to create picture molding and chair railing in our guest and master bedrooms. The guest bedroom needed a niche area to be filled in and on the other side of that wall in the guest walk-in closet shelves built. Forrest also placed painters tape on the...
Forrest Betzing Construction
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Reviewed in July 2021
Terrible from the beginning. The concrete slab should have been leveled after the tear out. It wasn't. Then the floor installation was not level and they did not know how to install a vinyl floor even though the floor that I picked out was the recommended one by the owner of Volgamore...
Volgamore Construction LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Brian inspected a home for me but missed a lot that I, as an untrained eye, found when moving in. It was an out of state purchase and I was counting on a good inspection to assist me in the decision making process. After contacting Brian, I feel as though a thorough inspection was not...
Alpine Home Inspections of Delta, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
F feels pretty generous. I called Thursday looking for a simple HVAC inspection in Montrose which they said they had no trouble servicing. I inquired about pricing & was told 129 EACH system and they would not charge the 59.99$ dispatch fee. I was given a 12-2pm window on Monday. Raymon the tech...
Peterson Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in July 2020
I had a gas line shutoff valve moved. The BelRed team sent reminders regarding the appointment (which I appreciated) and then called me when the specialist had to do an emergency call and called again when he was on his way. He performed the work quickly and took pictures as most of the work was...
Belred Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2018
Quick, efficient and great value for your dollar! Fast moves provided fantastic service for my move
Fast Moves
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Reviewed in December 2014
I am very pleased with their service. They called when they were going to be late. I left the house with my 4 dogs. They called me when they were done and I looked at everything and paid them. <br /> <br /> Our carpets really were due for cleaning, especially with 4 dogs running in and out and...
Montrose Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2013
She just started out on her own a year or so ago. She used to work for another agency and I used her then too. She charges the average commission for property like anybody else charges. We are going to be reselling and reinvesting; we are using her again. She will not sell us anything just to...
Debi Harmon
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Reviewed in September 2011
This was the perfect 1200 mile move from a two story home to another two story home. Jeff and his crew are a dellight to work with. Our move required two twenth six foot trucks. We have alot of high end furniture and there was not a scratch, dent or ding on anything. I highly recommend Delta...
DELTA TRANSFER
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

421

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Serving Olathe, CO 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%

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Serving Olathe, CO 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(

467

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Serving Olathe, CO 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%

3142 neighbors recently requested a quote

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United Prime Van Lines Corp.

4.9(

289

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Serving Olathe, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I called United Prime Van Lines only 1 week before my move - they were extremely helpful and accommodating. On the day of the move we hit a snag, as there was someone else moving on my floor at the same time and we only had 1 elevator. They made the most of it and we moved a lot of stuff down 4 flights of stairs in a timely manner. Trustworthy and competent!"

Response time1 day

Response rate99%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

4.5(

282

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Serving Olathe, CO 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

Serving Olathe, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company moved my mother’s house. The guys worked hard and were awesome. They were very careful with everything and efficient. Highly recommend them."

Response time10 hrs

Recommended by95%of homeowners

Serving Olathe, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Serg's Moving Inc. was the company we used to move items from our old house to our new home. The movers did an outstanding job and were a real pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend them to move anyone, They were so professional and took care with all our stuff. They did a great job. Thank you"

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Recommended by96%of homeowners

Serving Olathe, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We provide the necessary equipment and tools to provide a stress free move. All of our guys are experienced movers. We are reliable and on time. We take great pride in customer satisfaction on each and every move.

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Olathe, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our moving team was right on time, very efficient and respectful. They did an excellent job packing a very full truck for a cross country move. When we got there, nothing shifted, nothing broke. They were great, would highly recommend!!"

+62

Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Olathe, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So I hired these folks to help me unload a self-move U-Haul. I did help extensively with the unloading. I also moved six times in 10 years. While the workers were extremely nice, they did not arrive with basic moving gear: gloves, sliding pads, or hoist straps. They caused more damage than I'm comfortable with for a move. Furthermore, mid-transaction, the payment method changed, and the phone number became obsolete. I had concerns on the operational side."

Response time9 hrs

Response rate97%

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Moving questions, answered by experts

The best way to transport plants when moving is to prep them properly, cover the soil, pack them tightly in boxes, and take extra precautions depending on state plant regulations, weather, and distance. You should be sure to fill in the gaps around your plants to minimize movement during transit and plan to unpack them shortly after arriving at your destination.

Most professional movers can provide a wide range of moving-related services, and you’ll need to pick and choose which ones you want to use. Examples of common services offered include the following:

Organizing and packing your belongings
Protecting delicate items with bubble wrap or other protective equipment
Moving your belongings and furniture out of your old home
Moving your belongings into your new home within a certain distance
Unpacking your belongings in the new location
Moving heavy items, like pianos
Moving your vehicles
Storage if your new home isn’t ready

Apartments come with strict regulations about what pets are allowed, so check before you sign a lease. If you have a fish or reptile, wait to move them until everything is set up and you’re ready to do a special move just for them and their aquarium/terrarium.

For a dog or cat, be sure you have a carrier before the move. On moving day, it’s best to designate a “safe room” or even a crate for your pet to help them get used to the new space. Keep everything they need in the safe room, and let them explore the rest of the apartment in their own time.

Using moving pods is generally cheaper than hiring a full-service moving company, primarily because you handle the packing and loading yourself, which eliminates labor costs. The cost savings are most significant for long-distance or cross-country moves; for local moves, hiring a moving company might be the more economical option. Renting and shipping moving pods can cost between $2,000 and $5,000, depending on factors like distance, the number of containers, and the weight of your items. Some services also charge a monthly rental fee of $75 to $200. In comparison, hiring a professional moving company for a long-distance move typically costs between $2,700 and $10,000.

Renting a moving truck or using a shipping container (or moving pod) are typically the cheapest ways to move long-distance. For moving a few items, a container can cost as little as $700. Renting a standard-sized moving truck averages between $1,200 and $2,100. For longer distances, moving pods can become more cost-effective, as you can ship the pod to your destination and avoid transportation costs like gas, mileage, and lodging.

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