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All My Sons Moving & Storage
4.6(
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Moving In-State

Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The guys doingvthe moving were great and polite. My biggest complaint is with customer service. I booked the move, gave them a deposit 7 days before the move. Two days before the move we reviewed details and they sprang a !6% fuel charge on the total amount instead miles travel. Unacceptable! Bait and switch! Call it what it is. Raise your price whatever but a 16% fuel charge on the total bill is ridiculous! I will not recommend them nor use them again."
All My Sons
All My Sons
All My Sons
All My Sons
All My Sons

+4

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Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Adams Van Lines
New to Angi
Moving Out-of-State

Serving Melbourne, 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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Nationwide Movers
4.3(
109
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So I hired these folks to help me unload a self-move U-Haul. I did help extensively with the unloading. I also moved six times in 10 years. While the workers were extremely nice, they did not arrive with basic moving gear: gloves, sliding pads, or hoist straps. They caused more damage than I'm comfortable with for a move. Furthermore, mid-transaction, the payment method changed, and the phone number became obsolete. I had concerns on the operational side."
Response time2 days
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Big Shoulders Moving & Storage
4.4(
284
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The best moving experience I've ever had. Articulate and friendly scheduler. Courteous and incredibly hardworking team. Everything about the move was excellent. Thanks, Big Shoulders Moving!"
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+13

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
Recommended by48%of homeowners
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A Plus Moving
4.7(
219
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best moving experience I have ever had. The moving crew was great to work with - very professional and courteous. If you are moving and need fast and careful help, it's the best choice."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Moving questions, answered by experts

It is best to book a moving company two to three months before your move-out date. This provides enough time to compare rates, organize your belongings, and find an available crew for your desired day and time. While you might find movers with only one or two weeks' notice, some companies require booking up to 90 days in advance.

Planning ahead is especially important if you're moving during the busy summer season when demand is highest. Summer weekends, in particular, book up quickly. Securing your movers well in advance helps you avoid the stress and potential extra fees of last-minute arrangements.

If you’re moving other large items that require professional help, you should consider having movers assist you with those as well—especially if they can fit in the same moving truck together. Consider bundling the move with large items like a piano, safe, or large pieces of furniture.

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.

You can ship motorcycles via train, truck, plane, or boat. For trucks, they can be carried on either an open or enclosed trailer. In all cases, the motorcycle will be held down with straps to keep it securely in place. You’ll need to contact the appropriate carrier, shipping company, or moving company for exact details on how to prep and pick up your motorcycle.

The cost of a long-distance move depends on several factors, including whether you hire movers, use a moving truck, and the size of your move. For a 1,000-mile move, you’ll need to hire interstate movers and ask them for an estimate based on the details of your move. Keep in mind that a 1,000-mile move will likely cost $10,000 or more.

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