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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

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.

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.

Focus on decluttering when downsizing to move cross-country. Selling, donating, or recycling unwanted items early in your moving process is key to your success. If you are on the fence about some items, consider storage options, or you can ship these items separately to lessen your load.

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.

Yes, you can very carefully lay down a grandfather clock to move it, but it requires a bit of prep work. Remember, all of your clock's components and mechanisms are delicate, and shifting them can cause serious damage. Before laying it down, you will need to remove these pieces, plus the weights and the pendulum.

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