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Last update on December 23, 2025

Top-Rated Movers in Forest City - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
427
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Forest City, IA 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."
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

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Leon General Contracting Services, LLC
4.6(
9
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Forest City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Leon General Contracting Services, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than two years of experience serving New York, NY and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you! \n \n \n \n

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Adams Van Lines
New to Angi
Moving Out-of-State

Serving Forest City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Adams Van Lines stands out for its customer service, with dedicated moving specialists available 24/7 to answer any client question or concern. The company has successfully facilitated the relocation of over 75,000 families and specializes in both residential and commercial Long Distance moves, furniture packing, and more Adams Van lines know the ins and outs of the industry, and they do thire best to share what they have learned with thire customers

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Cleanandgreentrashout
New to Angi
Truck or Container Rental

Serving Forest City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I am a 53 year old man that removes junk from clients homes do to aging out of there home, usually going into retirement facilities.\nI try to REHOME objects in the home that can be re-used by people in need.\nBy doing this I can make the process affordable and satisfyingly to customer.\nAlso keeps items out of landfill.

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
4.5(
282
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Forest City, IA 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."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Brooklyn Moving, Inc.
4.9(
9
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Forest City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"my experience with this company was easily the best move I have had out of 5 moves. My salesman got my quote real quick and all the information that came from him was pretty clear. I liked his positive attitude, always trying to find a solution to all my concerns. Price was the best I could get for such a nice service!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nationwide Movers
4.5(
159
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Forest City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"100% recommended for careful and stress free moving! Absolutely the best, i moved stress free and the communication was amazing with them. Took great care of everything as well. Would recommend if you?re looking to move."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
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Moving FAQs, answered by experts

Once you complete the moving process, you’ll have to transition into paying for your new living expenses, including monthly rent or mortgage payments. You should also consider the cost of property taxes, utilities, and new furnishings for your home.

Renting a moving truck is often the cheapest way to move long-distance, with costs ranging from $1,000 to $2,100. For smaller moves with fewer items, a moving container can cost as little as $700. As the distance of your move increases, using moving pods or containers can become more cost-effective because you can ship them to your destination and avoid transportation costs like gas, mileage, and lodging.

If you are trying to reduce costs, then you should move to Hawaii during the off-season. Typically late spring and fall is when flights and other accommodations are most affordable. The weather is also milder, which makes unpacking more pleasant.

In most cases, you should get a full month’s notice for a move date. If you’re renting, your landlord or property management company is required to give the same amount of notice as your pay period length. So, if you pay rent each month, they will need to give you a month’s notice unless your leasing agreement says otherwise.

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.

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