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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
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Serving Onawa, 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."
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Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.
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Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly
Tier building

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Adams Van Lines
New to Angi

Serving Onawa, 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(
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Serving Onawa, 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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Nationwide Movers
4.3(
109
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Serving Onawa, 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 time9 hrs
Response rate97%
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A Plus Moving
4.7(
219
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Serving Onawa, 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."
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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 Onawa, 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."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dynamic Movers
3.4(
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Serving Onawa, 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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Moving questions, answered by experts

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.

If you’re using a moving company, the best move in date typically occurs on a weekday in the middle of the month between September and April. Mid-month moves on weekdays are less popular and therefore less costly, and the weather will usually be less severe in the fall or spring. However, if staying on budget is your priority, a mid-month move on a weekday in the winter is your best bet at finding the best deal. 

The best way to transport plants when moving is to prep them properly, cover the soil, pack them tightly in boxes, and take extra precautions depending on state plant regulations, weather, and distance. You should be sure to fill in the gaps around your plants to minimize movement during transit and plan to unpack them shortly after arriving at your destination. 

You can move a pool table without taking it apart only if you’re moving it a short distance, like from one room to another, and with the help of several people or a professional moving company. But if you’re moving the pool table from one home to another, experts strongly advise you not to move it without taking it apart. If you leave it in one piece, you could risk not only your own personal safety, but also risk damage to the pool table itself. The bumpers could need to be realigned and the slate may have to be re-leveled if you try to move a pool table without taking it apart. In this case, the risk usually doesn’t outweigh the reward.

When moving yourself, you should consider the non-monetary costs, such as time spent and physical and mental stress. If you’re packing and moving every box on your own, or with the help of a few volunteers, you can expect the process to take several days or even weeks. While it’s a less expensive option than hiring full-service movers, keep in mind that the process will be much more difficult.

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