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Avatar for Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
425
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All Service Moving was exceptional. Great customer service - easy to schedule and flexible. Royce & Frost did an AMAZING job moving all of our very heavy and fragile belongings. They handled all of our requests and items with care and worked both efficiently and quickly. They were super friendly and very customer service oriented. I can't thank them enough for the GREAT job they did. I highly recommend All Service Moving for anything moving and/or storage related. And DEFINITELY request Royce & Frost to handle your job. Thank You!"
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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
23
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My drive came out wonderful. With the weather being the way, it is I was kept up to date one when they were going to come, and the project was done in a timely manner. Very pleased with the outcome of the project."
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Parking

+25

Response time9 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Moveking, LLC
3.4(
19
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Moveking, LLC has 13 years of moving experience and is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business.\n\nExclusive focus: We specialize strictly in full-service, long-distance moves across the country. All-inclusive care: Every project includes professional packing, loading, transport, and unloading by our trained team.\n\nNo partial services: We do not offer labor-only help, hourly loading for DIY trucks, or standalone truck rentals. Quality guarantee: This lets us control safety and quality from your old home to your new one.\n\nContact our team today to schedule your worry-free, smooth move.

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Dave the Handyman
4.6(
16
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We specialize in handyman work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as, our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Moving questions, answered by experts

Cross-country moves are tricky and risky for your fish, so it’s often best to move the fish separately or rehome them. If you’re attached to your animals and determined to bring them, find a friend to house them and ship them to you once the new tank is ready. You can also contact your local fish store and ask if they offer temporary housing and shipping services until you get settled. If you’re moving to another country, it’s often best to sell the tank and fish, or find a good home locally. 

Just as moving a couch by yourself isn’t always a good idea, moving a heavy bed frame by yourself is not advisable. Doing so puts you at risk of injury, and you can damage the frame if you drop it or bang it while moving it. The best way to move a heavy bed frame is to enlist the help of friends or family or hire professional movers with the experience and equipment to move it safely and efficiently.

Movers wrap furniture in plastic to provide protection during transportation or storage. Plastic wrap acts as a barrier, safeguarding furniture from dust, dirt, moisture, and potential scratches or damage. It helps to keep upholstery, wood, or delicate surfaces intact, preventing wear and tear during the moving process. Additionally, plastic wrap helps to secure loose components of furniture, such as drawers or doors, reducing the risk of breakage.

Moving straps like forearm or shoulder straps can usually support up to 800 pounds, sometimes more with specialized straps. However, that doesn’t mean that one person can always lift that much weight, just that the straps are rated for that amount. For example, some straps require two people working together to balance the weight of the heavy item.

Start by removing any obstacles in the moving path, such as side tables, lamps, or other furniture. If your couch has legs, unscrew them. Measure the couch and the stairway to ensure you have enough room; if it seems unlikely, examine the shape and size of the couch and decide whether it might fit better up the stairway and through doorways on its side, held diagonally, or moved in an upright position.

Consider putting the sofa on a dolly to go up the stairs. It should be able to fit upright on a standard dolly with wheels. You’ll still need to lift the dolly—with the couch on it—up the stairs, but it will reduce the physical strain. The person holding the dolly should pull the couch up, while the helper should be on the other side, keeping the couch secure and steady.

If you don’t have a dolly, the person in front should lift the couch slightly higher than the person in the back to create more stability. The person in the back should also be the stronger mover, as most of the weight will be distributed there.

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