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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

2141 E Magnolia St
4.88(
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

2141 E Magnolia St
4.88(
385
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
10669 local quotes requested

Long Distance Moving & Storage. Household, Commercial, International, Corporate services available. Our Mission is To exceed expectations on every move. We live this day in and day out. Our service is top notch and fully efficient. Our trucks are perfectly equipped for moving with Pads, dollies, Plastic and much more. We provide Long Distance Moves across the entire country, directly from our West Coast HUBS located in AZ, CA, OR and WA. Or, we team with our partner companies to complete moves together. We are proud to provide a service that no other company offers; Dedicated Trucks. This means that your belongings are loaded on the truck and not combined with anyone else’s items (from/to west coast only). They are not transferred to other trucks or facilities in route which causes damage and loss of items (typical with van lines). We have a set loading day and unloading day. This is by far the safest way to ship. Our interstate rates are per 24ft moving van that holds up to 8,500lbs or 1400CuFt. Some customers require one truck and some require more. One truck holds the average 1800SqFt.

"I cannot say enough great things about All Service Moving—and ESPECIALLY Rico and Reyes, who were absolute lifesavers for my last-minute move. After another moving company bailed on me the day before my scheduled move, All Service swooped in and saved the day. Rico and Reyes showed up EARLY, upbeat, and ready to tackle the challenge—even with super heavy furniture that usually requires a 4-person crew. Somehow, the two of them handled everything like pros without a single scratch or ding—on the furniture or either home. What really stood out was how personable, kind, and thoughtful they were. They moved quickly and efficiently, knowing I was paying by the hour, but never once sacrificed care or quality. They were kind to my mom (who was helping me out), and so sweet to my two dogs too. If you’re planning a move, ask for Rico and Reyes by name. They went above and beyond, and I want their team to know what a fantastic job they did. They deserve every bit of recognition. 100% recommend."

Mary B on May 2025

Long Distance Moving & Storage. Household, Commercial, International, Corporate services available. Our Mission is To exceed expectations on every move. We live this day in and day out. Our service is top notch and fully efficient. Our trucks are perfectly equipped for moving with Pads, dollies, Plastic and much more. We provide Long Distance Moves across the entire country, directly from our West Coast HUBS located in AZ, CA, OR and WA. Or, we team with our partner companies to complete moves together. We are proud to provide a service that no other company offers; Dedicated Trucks. This means that your belongings are loaded on the truck and not combined with anyone else’s items (from/to west coast only). They are not transferred to other trucks or facilities in route which causes damage and loss of items (typical with van lines). We have a set loading day and unloading day. This is by far the safest way to ship. Our interstate rates are per 24ft moving van that holds up to 8,500lbs or 1400CuFt. Some customers require one truck and some require more. One truck holds the average 1800SqFt.

"I cannot say enough great things about All Service Moving—and ESPECIALLY Rico and Reyes, who were absolute lifesavers for my last-minute move. After another moving company bailed on me the day before my scheduled move, All Service swooped in and saved the day. Rico and Reyes showed up EARLY, upbeat, and ready to tackle the challenge—even with super heavy furniture that usually requires a 4-person crew. Somehow, the two of them handled everything like pros without a single scratch or ding—on the furniture or either home. What really stood out was how personable, kind, and thoughtful they were. They moved quickly and efficiently, knowing I was paying by the hour, but never once sacrificed care or quality. They were kind to my mom (who was helping me out), and so sweet to my two dogs too. If you’re planning a move, ask for Rico and Reyes by name. They went above and beyond, and I want their team to know what a fantastic job they did. They deserve every bit of recognition. 100% recommend."

Mary B on May 2025


"Excellent job!"

Evgeniya K on October 2024

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Excellent job!"

Evgeniya K on October 2024


Wheatland Van Lines LLC

117 S Lexington St, Ste 100
4.77(
11
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Wheatland Van Lines LLC

117 S Lexington St, Ste 100
4.77(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"The staff from Wheatland Van Lines was kind enough to send me a complete price breakdown after the relocation ended. And I was also pleased to find out that there were no surprise charges either. I appreciate their honesty."

David G on April 2024

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"The staff from Wheatland Van Lines was kind enough to send me a complete price breakdown after the relocation ended. And I was also pleased to find out that there were no surprise charges either. I appreciate their honesty."

David G on April 2024


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Stalzers Moving and Storage

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Stalzers Moving and Storage

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43 years of experience

We have been in business since 1982 and have over 7400 moves we have completed successfully and honestly, we are always looking for expansion, we work with a 3 and 4 man crew and are based in Iowa, we travel the surrounding states and are very dependable

We have been in business since 1982 and have over 7400 moves we have completed successfully and honestly, we are always looking for expansion, we work with a 3 and 4 man crew and are based in Iowa, we travel the surrounding states and are very dependable


UniMove

8605 Santa Monica Blvd.
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UniMove

8605 Santa Monica Blvd.
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11 years of experience

UniMove provides premium expedited long-distance moving solutions (including one eligible vehicle) with honest upfront pricing. I do not use the "Too good to be true" low-quote scam. No hidden fees, No Brokers, No subcontractors, No off-loading, No warehouses. Coast to coast in 4-5 days. UniMove is licensed, insured, bonded, and has arbitration through our membership in the US Movers Association. Our reviews are real. Give Bobby a call today to discuss your needs.

UniMove provides premium expedited long-distance moving solutions (including one eligible vehicle) with honest upfront pricing. I do not use the "Too good to be true" low-quote scam. No hidden fees, No Brokers, No subcontractors, No off-loading, No warehouses. Coast to coast in 4-5 days. UniMove is licensed, insured, bonded, and has arbitration through our membership in the US Movers Association. Our reviews are real. Give Bobby a call today to discuss your needs.


Travis Carpet

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Travis Carpet

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Flooring repair specializing in carpet restretches, repairs, transitions and patch work. Professional installation and repairs in central Iowa for over 20 years

Flooring repair specializing in carpet restretches, repairs, transitions and patch work. Professional installation and repairs in central Iowa for over 20 years


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North Iowa fencing

1316 E State Street
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North Iowa fencing

1316 E State Street
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3 years of experience

North Iowa fencing started out as a fencing company only, but with customers requests for different things we broadened our services. We are family owned and run! -We have a total of 40 years combined experience. We have a crew that has been doing this for awhile and knows a lot. -We offer fence building and fence repair, junk removal, tree removal,

North Iowa fencing started out as a fencing company only, but with customers requests for different things we broadened our services. We are family owned and run! -We have a total of 40 years combined experience. We have a crew that has been doing this for awhile and knows a lot. -We offer fence building and fence repair, junk removal, tree removal,


Snyder Contracting

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Snyder Contracting

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Snyder Contracting is a professional Moving & Logistics company that has been helping people and companies move in and out of the Phoenix Metropolitan area for the past few years. They have recently expanded to the Des Moines Metropolitan Area. We are a family-owned and operated business, and we take pride in our reputation for being honest, reliable, and affordable.

Snyder Contracting is a professional Moving & Logistics company that has been helping people and companies move in and out of the Phoenix Metropolitan area for the past few years. They have recently expanded to the Des Moines Metropolitan Area. We are a family-owned and operated business, and we take pride in our reputation for being honest, reliable, and affordable.



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T & E Hauling

1202 W Main St
5.00(
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T & E Hauling

1202 W Main St
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

T & E Hauling LLC is a locally-owned junk and debris removal service. We are proud to serve residential and business clients. We always carefully handle unwanted items in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. T & E Hauling is fully insured and can provide a certificate of insurance upon request. We go above and beyond for our one-of-a-kind clients.

"Quick response, quality work and great customer service"

Tania F on March 2023

T & E Hauling LLC is a locally-owned junk and debris removal service. We are proud to serve residential and business clients. We always carefully handle unwanted items in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. T & E Hauling is fully insured and can provide a certificate of insurance upon request. We go above and beyond for our one-of-a-kind clients.

"Quick response, quality work and great customer service"

Tania F on March 2023

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Moving questions, answered by experts

While your movers focus on packing and transporting your belongings, you can focus on other parts of your move, such as preparing children and pets to move or cleaning rooms as they’re emptied. You’ll need to be onsite as your movers pack or unpack your stuff, and can help direct movers to where items should go if they need help. Additionally, if there are certain items you’d prefer to move yourself, such as valuables or sentimental items, focus on packing those things and taking them with you during your move.

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.

To transport a bed frame, disassemble it as much as needed and then wrap it with moving blankets or bubble wrap to prevent damage. If you’re transporting the frame in your vehicle, check to ensure it’ll fit before you start. If not, you might need to rent a moving truck or hire professional movers to transport your bed frame to its new home.

The cost to rent a moving truck is $1,000, with a typical range running between $20 and $3,500, depending on the truck size and how far you are moving.

It’s rare to rent moving straps alone. Typically, you buy them outright. However, if you rent moving equipment, like loading tools or a furniture dolly, from a local or big-box business, they may come with moving straps for you to use.

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