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Avatar for H2H Movers Inc
H2H Movers Inc
4.9(
403
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have nothing but praise for H2H movers and I would highly recommend using their services. I have done multiple moves with various moving companies over the years and H2H Movers was the best moving company I have worked with. The H2H office is very good with communication. Not only did they check in before the move, they made sure to communicate with me during and after the move to make sure everything was going smoothly. The movers were very professional and easy to work with. They quickly, efficiently, and carefully completed the move. It was a tough move considering we were moving to a 4th floor walk-up and I was worried about how difficult it would be, but all my concerns were easily alleviated."
Medical Equipment
Everything is protected top to bottom
www.H2HMOVERS.COM
www.H2HMOVERS.COM
www.H2HMOVERS.COM

+16

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
419
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All Service Moving was exceptional. Great customer service - easy to schedule and flexible. Royce & Frost did an AMAZING job moving all of our very heavy and fragile belongings. They handled all of our requests and items with care and worked both efficiently and quickly. They were super friendly and very customer service oriented. I can't thank them enough for the GREAT job they did. I highly recommend All Service Moving for anything moving and/or storage related. And DEFINITELY request Royce & Frost to handle your job. Thank You!"
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

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golan's Moving & Storage Inc
4.2(
418
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very fast service. They were able to come out with almost no notice. The service received was spot on. We were promised a flat rate, and they stuck to that. They did an inventory and made sure nothign was damaged during the move. I'm happy with the service received."
House Move
House Move
House Move
House Move
House Move

+9

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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STI Moving & Storage Inc
4.6(
111
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Our house was efficiently packed by STI Moving and Storage. All of our possessions were safeguarded during the move thanks to the expertise of their crew. The service was easy to use and quick!"
Local Chicago Movers
Chicago Moving Company
Chicago Moving Company
Chicago Moving Company
Chicago Moving Company

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Honey Bees Moving and Storage
4.8(
22
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best moving experience I have ever had! Tim and Big T Movers were wonderful to work with, right from the start. Responsive, efficient and punctual in helping us plan for our small business move. On moving day, they arrived on time, and were friendly and professional. Got the job done perfectly and made everything easy! Will use them again in future. I recommend them to anyone for any big or small moving projects!"
Packing and loading furniture in semi. For cross country.
Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Windy City Movers Inc
4.6(
79
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an excellent experience with Richardo and Lou. They were professional, efficient, and courteous from start to finish. Their knowledge about moving and handling belongings with care was impressive. Truly skilled at their craft, they made our move seamless and stress-free. Highly recommend! P.S. For any future moves, we only want Ricardo and Lou, no one else."
Chinese Artifacts
Chinese Artifacts
Chinese Artifacts
$80K Oxygen Chamber
$80K Oxygen Chamber

+8

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Elite Moving & Storage - Accepting 3+ Bedroom Projects
4.2(
61
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elite moved out a 2 bedroom 3rd floor unit and delivered items to a storage unit in about 3 hours Customer service was quite helpful in getting a quote and scheduling the move. The crew was careful and courteous"
Chicago Local Movers
Long Distance Movers
Grade A BBB
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Moving questions, answered by experts

Deciding whether it's worth it to hire movers depends on your budget, patience, and physical capabilities. It's difficult to gauge the amount of work that moving calls for, and it's easy to be off by about tenfold. 

If you're able to call in some favors and round up friends to help, you might get through it just fine, but if you only have a few hands helping, things can quickly get overwhelming. Either way, bringing in the pros will save considerable time and stress, so if it's within your budget, it's a great investment.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how far you can move your house. Interstate moves will involve additional permits and regulations, with some states having different requirements than others. The most important factor relating to the distance you can move a house is the route that has to be taken to get there. In areas with narrow, winding roads, hilly terrain, and low-clearance bridges, it can be very difficult and expensive to move a home long distances.

Yes, it is cheaper to move yourself than to hire professional movers. The average DIY move costs $120 to $2,300, while professionals cost $890 to $2,570 on average or up to $12,000 for the longest distances. While you’ll save on the cost of professional labor with a DIY move, you’ll spend more time and energy packing, loading, transporting, unloading, and unpacking.

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.

Moving a kitchen cabinet can be extremely tricky for DIYers, especially if it's attached to plumbing, electrical outlets, or walls. The project requires meticulous planning, the right tools, and some muscle, not to mention a friend or two to help. While experienced do-it-yourselfers can manage it, hiring a pro is often safer to avoid damaging cabinets, countertops, or surrounding fixtures.

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