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Q: How do I move heavy furniture by myself?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s typically not advisable to move heavy furniture by yourself. However, if you are confident that you can do it safely, there are several different tools you can use, including a hand truck, a four-wheel dolly, or an appliance dolly. If you&rsquo;re moving furniture upstairs or downstairs, a hand truck is the most suitable choice. Regardless of what you choose to use, always ensure that the furniture is well-balanced and secure by using lifting straps or tie-down straps to keep it in place. </p></div>

Q: How much do moving straps cost?

• <div><p>You can purchase moving straps online or at a moving supply store, typically costing between <b>$25 to $40</b>. Shoulder moving straps for two people cost around <b>$40</b>, while forearm moving straps for two people cost around <b>$30</b>. Shoulder straps for one person cost about <b>$30.</b></p></div>

Q: Do gun safes need to be transported upright?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s vital to transport a gun safe upright. This type of safe is designed to remain upright, and laying it on its back or sides can potentially damage the safe. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s essential to ensure you have a moving truck or trailer that can withstand the weight and is high enough to transport it safely.</p></div>

Q: Do movers take longer to load or unload?

• <div><p>It takes professional movers longer to load a moving truck than unload it. However, it depends on the specifics of your move. It takes some time to strategize the most efficient way to load the moving truck with your furniture, boxes, and belongings. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s important to rent the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-moving-truck.htm">right size moving truck</a> to ensure everything fits and makes the loading process move faster. </p></div>

Q: Does homeowners insurance cover moving expenses?

• <div><p>No, homeowners insurance does not typically cover moving expenses. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-save-money-homeowners-insurance.htm">Homeowners insurance</a> provides coverage and pay-outs if you experience damage to the home you currently live in. You&rsquo;ll need to save separately for moving expenses like hiring movers, renting a tow truck, or shipping your belongings. </p></div>

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Last update on April 27, 2024

Reviewed in April 2024
Rodney was great to work with. He replaced the flooring in my condo and did a fantastic job. He also did some other repairs and I am happy with everything. The work was done in a timely manner and I was kept informed of the progress. Thanks Rodney! You will not be disappointed if you call R & R...
Rod's Remodeling
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Reviewed in February 2018
5 STAR RATING-Maja Lias reviewed ULTRA Carpet Cleaning of SIOUX CITY — 5 star January 19 at 7:04pm · I called with a last minute carpet emergency today and they really came through! I’ve used Stanley Steemer and ServicePro before and all they did was charge too much for half-assed service. Ultra...
ULTRA CARPET CLEANING
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Reviewed in January 2017
My husband and I have been dealing with plumbing issues since we moved into our home. We are a family of five and the guys from Roto-Rooter were great with working around our family's needs. T.J. has been an exceptional worker and very tedious when it came to start the cleanup process in our...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain
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Reviewed in December 2015
The entire process went very well. I contacted the insurance company for my homeowners coverage following a storm that occured in August with very high winds. The insurance adjuster came out to my home to assess the damages and I called Kuchel Roofing as I had heard that they did professional...
Kuchel Roofing
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Reviewed in October 2015
The movers were very careful and respectful of our things, they loaded all our stuff onto a truck, organized it in there so nothing moved around, and drove over 700 miles to our new home! They were fast and very careful when they unloaded our things! Very hard workers! <br />
EkoMovers-Cincinnati
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Reviewed in March 2015
True professionals! Moving experience was as good as possible. Highly recommend this company!!! <br /> <br />
I-Go Van and Storage Co
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Reviewed in August 2014
They were on time and professional. They were really nice. They hauled out my furniture and held a check for me until payday which I really appreciated. The first time I called the company, they offered to move my furniture for free if they were in my neighborhood. They also offered a senior...
Johnson's Hauling
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Reviewed in May 2014
Had taken the pickup for an oil change at Midas . They discovered one leaking seal in front drivetrain. They wanted 250.00 to fix the one leak. I took the pickup home and looked underneath it myself. There was a leak in the front drivetrain but also a second one on the inside passenger front...
J L Auto Repair
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Reviewed in May 2014
This is the second time we have used them. I can't say enough about how great our experience was. Having moved from Florida we where expecting to be "raked over the coals". They where very honest, their quote very accurate and when they came back to do extra work, because they had quote a...
Nystrom Electrical
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Reviewed in April 2014
The owner was great. I've never met such honest workers. We ended up having them work on two separate projects for us. We had a wall that we needed removed in our basement. They showed up at 8:30 which was when I asked them to arrive. They had the wall down within ten minutes because it wasn't...
ATD Restoration & Remodeling
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

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Serving Merrill, 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%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Long Distance Movers USA

5.0(

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Serving Merrill, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 Merrill, 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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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

4.5(

282

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Serving Merrill, 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."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

Serving Merrill, 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 Merrill, 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

5.0(

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Serving Merrill, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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 Merrill, 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 Merrill, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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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Recommended by62%of homeowners

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World Class Moving & Storage

3.5(

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Serving Merrill, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"World Class Moving & Storage made everything super simple and easy - I barely lifted a finger for packing. They were fast and also came on very short notice which was very nice of them."

Response time1 day

Response rate99%

Recommended by2%of homeowners

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Moving questions, answered by experts

It’s typically not advisable to move heavy furniture by yourself. However, if you are confident that you can do it safely, there are several different tools you can use, including a hand truck, a four-wheel dolly, or an appliance dolly. If you’re moving furniture upstairs or downstairs, a hand truck is the most suitable choice. Regardless of what you choose to use, always ensure that the furniture is well-balanced and secure by using lifting straps or tie-down straps to keep it in place.

You can purchase moving straps online or at a moving supply store, typically costing between $25 to $40. Shoulder moving straps for two people cost around $40, while forearm moving straps for two people cost around $30. Shoulder straps for one person cost about $30.

It’s vital to transport a gun safe upright. This type of safe is designed to remain upright, and laying it on its back or sides can potentially damage the safe. That’s why it’s essential to ensure you have a moving truck or trailer that can withstand the weight and is high enough to transport it safely.

It takes professional movers longer to load a moving truck than unload it. However, it depends on the specifics of your move. It takes some time to strategize the most efficient way to load the moving truck with your furniture, boxes, and belongings. That’s why it’s important to rent the right size moving truck to ensure everything fits and makes the loading process move faster.

No, homeowners insurance does not typically cover moving expenses. Homeowners insurance provides coverage and pay-outs if you experience damage to the home you currently live in. You’ll need to save separately for moving expenses like hiring movers, renting a tow truck, or shipping your belongings.

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