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Q: What do movers load first?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Why does it cost so much to move a house?

• <div><p>Moving a house is a complex and labor-intensive process, which is why it can get so pricey, particularly if it&rsquo;s a large home. In some cases, the house may need to be dismantled, moved in sections, and then reassembled at the new location, which can add significantly to the cost of the move. However, it&rsquo;s typically less costly than building a new home.</p></div>

Q: Is it possible to move a shed without dismantling it?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible to move a shed without dismantling it. You can roll it from one location to another or use a pickup truck, trailer, or forklift to move a fully assembled shed. </p></div>

Q: What services does a professional mover provide?

• <div><p>Most professional movers can provide a wide range of moving-related services, and you&rsquo;ll need to pick and choose which ones you want to use. Examples of common services offered include the following:</p><ul><li><p>Organizing and packing your belongings</p></li><li><p>Protecting delicate items with bubble wrap or other protective equipment</p></li><li><p>Moving your belongings and furniture out of your old home</p></li><li><p>Moving your belongings into your new home within a certain distance</p></li><li><p>Unpacking your belongings in the new location</p></li><li><p>Moving heavy items, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/piano-moving-cost.htm">like pianos</a></p></li><li><p>Moving your vehicles</p></li><li><p>Storage if your new home isn&rsquo;t ready</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How hard is it to move a hot tub?

• <div><p>Hot tubs are very difficult to transport to a different location. For reference, a standard hot tub weighs about 800 pounds. This job requires several people, plus the necessary equipment and safety measures to ensure a safe delivery. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s usually best to leave it to a team of moving professionals.</p></div>

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Last update on June 25, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Adamantine Spine Moving was the best moving company we have ever worked with! From Erin in quoting and coordinating our move, to the loading and unloading crew which were the absolute best. Max was great to work with during the complete move. The crew themselves, all five of them, were worth...
Adamantine Spine Moving LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
NEAT Method Des Moines is an amazing business that I have used for 2 different projects (so far). They unpacked ALL of our boxes so we could move back in after a major house remodel. What the team did in 5 hours would have taken me weeks to accomplish. They organized everything into like...
Neat Method Des Moines
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Reviewed in September 2021
Mike and his workers were very hard-working. They were also pleasant to be around. They were accommodating when I asked them to either wear foot covers or remove their shoes as we had just had the carpets cleaned the day prior. The only complaint I had was that the glass from a 150+ year old...
Mike's Hauling Service
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Reviewed in October 2017
Shonna was our advocate through out the process. Very professional and knowledgeable.she helped us to find the answers to the concerns we had during home inspection, negotiations, paperwork and also to secure home loan . This was of great help as we lived two hours away. Even after we closed on...
Shonna Murrey
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Reviewed in April 2016
It was excellent. He have a great summary of the condition of the piano along with what needed to be repaired and the cost of the repairs. He showed up on time to disassemble the piano. The movers moved it to a new location and he was right there to put the piano back together. Paul is very easy...
Paul Kennedy's Pro Piano Tuning And Repair Service
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Reviewed in December 2015
I wish I could give this company 10 stars, I was selling my house and found the roof needed replaced before we could close the sale. The owner came over that same day and gave me a quote and offered to move his schedule so he could do our roof that next Monday. He was just super so us and was...
Top Notch Construction & Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2013
The move went excellently. Movers arrived on time and were extremely careful in wrapping doorways and furniture so things did not get damaged. Even with some low ceilings and awkward corners they were able to get everything out of the old house and into the new one quickly and 100% intact. They...
Porter Moving Company
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Reviewed in October 2013
They called several days before the move to reconfirm our time and then called again the day of the move to let us know they were leaving their office for our home. They let us know their progress en route, so we knew right when to expect them. They arrived 15 minutes early and set straight to...
Johnson Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in May 2012
Both experiences were horrible. My carpet "bubbled" in less than a year. Their statement to me was that it did that because I did not have the carpet "professionally" cleaned every 6 months. They would not back up their work at all. <br /> My mother's bathroom flooring project has become a...
RICHWELL CARPET & CABINET CTR
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Reviewed in May 2012
Everything on this project has progressed smoothly from start to the current stage. There were no real hiccups that weren't easily dealt with. A wall was moved, which put a heater vent from inside to outside the bathroom. They simply cut a new hole inside the bathroom, and covered over the old...
Home Improvement 4 Less
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

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Serving Fremont, 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."

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

+34

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the best experience with this moving company. Very professional, fast and responsive."

Response time3 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Adams Van Lines

New to Angi

Serving Fremont, 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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Smooth Ryder LLC

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Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

I'm the owner-operator of Smooth Ryder LLC based in Waterloo. I run a 2015 International and am looking to provide reliable, direct-to-owner services for your routes.

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

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Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

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"Amazing moving company. Very efficient, organized, professional, affordable. I have done three moves with them and I highly recommend Moving APT."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The guys did a fantastic job moving everything even though the freight elevator was out of commission."

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Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A Plus Moving Group is the best moving company I have ever used! Their staff is highly trained and experienced, and they took care of everything, making my move effortless. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-notch moving company."

A Plus Moving Group mover during the local move

A Plus Moving Group movers during the local move

A Plus Moving Group mover and our dearest client

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Response time1 day

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"Jerome and Adam from J & Z Moving were great. They had my stuff loaded quickly and all of the furniture fit through the doors without being broken down."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great move with nationwide movers. The whole team was fantastic."

Response time9 hrs

Response rate97%

Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"The entire moving experience was handled very well and on time. Customer service was excellent. Would definitely recommend this company for future moves."

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Moving questions, answered by experts

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.

Moving a house is a complex and labor-intensive process, which is why it can get so pricey, particularly if it’s a large home. In some cases, the house may need to be dismantled, moved in sections, and then reassembled at the new location, which can add significantly to the cost of the move. However, it’s typically less costly than building a new home.

Yes, it’s possible to move a shed without dismantling it. You can roll it from one location to another or use a pickup truck, trailer, or forklift to move a fully assembled shed.

Most professional movers can provide a wide range of moving-related services, and you’ll need to pick and choose which ones you want to use. Examples of common services offered include the following:

Organizing and packing your belongings
Protecting delicate items with bubble wrap or other protective equipment
Moving your belongings and furniture out of your old home
Moving your belongings into your new home within a certain distance
Unpacking your belongings in the new location
Moving heavy items, like pianos
Moving your vehicles
Storage if your new home isn’t ready

Hot tubs are very difficult to transport to a different location. For reference, a standard hot tub weighs about 800 pounds. This job requires several people, plus the necessary equipment and safety measures to ensure a safe delivery. That’s why it’s usually best to leave it to a team of moving professionals.

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