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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
10573 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


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All My Sons Moving & Storage

1751 Guthrie Ave
4.56(
41
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All My Sons Moving & Storage

1751 Guthrie Ave
4.56(
41
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
54 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

"Move With Us Comfortably... Fairly Priced Over 1 Million moves and more 5 star reviews than any other local moving company. You can count on each of us at All My Sons. We love what we do, and you'll love moving with us." [All My Sons Moving & Storage of Des Moines, LLC US DOT: 3528959 MC: 1174147 Intrastate Authority: Permit No. 7414882]

"Very professional, great communication, timely. Movers worked their tails off. "

David J on October 2025

"Move With Us Comfortably... Fairly Priced Over 1 Million moves and more 5 star reviews than any other local moving company. You can count on each of us at All My Sons. We love what we do, and you'll love moving with us." [All My Sons Moving & Storage of Des Moines, LLC US DOT: 3528959 MC: 1174147 Intrastate Authority: Permit No. 7414882]

"Very professional, great communication, timely. Movers worked their tails off. "

David J on October 2025


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Nationwide Movers

2428 Rose St
3.57(
15
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Nationwide Movers

2428 Rose St
3.57(
15
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Approved Pro
816 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

Why you choose us ? We are committed to giving you premier customer service that is second to none. Our entire team is trained, certified, and ready to work. We can meet your moving and Storage needs anywhere in the United States and around the world.

"We moved our 4 bed 3 bath hm with Nationwide Movers. We had a TERRIFIC experience and would recommend them to anyone looking to make a long distance move. We also had them do our auto transport and 2 cars arrived before we did!!!! Amazing!!! Surpassed our wildest expectations."

Venny G on November 2025

Why you choose us ? We are committed to giving you premier customer service that is second to none. Our entire team is trained, certified, and ready to work. We can meet your moving and Storage needs anywhere in the United States and around the world.

"We moved our 4 bed 3 bath hm with Nationwide Movers. We had a TERRIFIC experience and would recommend them to anyone looking to make a long distance move. We also had them do our auto transport and 2 cars arrived before we did!!!! Amazing!!! Surpassed our wildest expectations."

Venny G on November 2025


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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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Moving questions, answered by experts

Knowing how much a typical long-distance move will cost is the first step in the budgeting process. Start by calling at least three local moving companies for quotes so you have a ballpark range—then you can start saving weekly. You can also start decluttering your home to reduce your truck weight and try to find donated packing supplies from local businesses or neighbors that recently moved. 

If the dishwasher is in working condition, start and run a complete cycle with nothing inside. Let it drain and sit overnight before removing the hoses. In theory, it should effectively drain. You may find residual water in the hoses, but you can plug them. If the dishwasher breaks down midcycle it can sometimes be full of water. You’ll need to manually remove the water with a plastic cup before removing the dishwasher.

Moving bulky home gym equipment without disassembling it is possible, but it can be more time-consuming, troublesome, and costly. Transporting a treadmill or rowing machine in one piece might require more labor to lift it and maneuver it out of your home, and it will take up more space in a moving truck.

It's less expensive to drive your car than to ship it a short distance. The cost of shipping an automobile increases per mile for short trips, making it a less attractive option for your wallet. However, long-distance car shipping, especially on an open trailer or train, is typically less expensive than hotels, food, fuel, and other costs during a DIY move.

Yes, there are sometimes hidden costs when hiring a moving company. These can include fees for packing, handling, and assembling specific large items, fees for packing materials used, and charges for trips over a certain mileage. To avoid hidden fees, always request a detailed quote before booking or paying a deposit.

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