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Avatar for Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
427
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Glenwood, 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!"
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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%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Big Shoulders Moving & Storage
4.1(
176
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+1

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Pure Relocation Services LLC
5.0(
15
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our townhouse had three levels, so there was a lot of carrying up and down stairs. The crew handled beds, dressers, a sectional, dining furniture, boxes, bikes, and several awkward garage items"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by26%of homeowners
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BMR Construction LLC
5.0(
24
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jesse was very helpful. He was careful with all of my belongings, and clearly had a system that made the move quick and simple. Both of them were very hardworking. He also maintained good communication before and throughout the project. I highly recommend BMR Construction and would hire them again."
bath remodel
bath remodel
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
All Service Calls, LLC
4.5(
41
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough good things about Abraham and his team. They were indispensible during a challenging and stressful move. Not only did they do a superb job of installing a ceiling fan to an 18ft ceiling, multiple patch repairs, seamlessly replacing and installing bathroom extractor fans that into non standard sized spaces, filling countless nail holes and repainting, and reattaching a dislodged dishwasher, Abraham did all of this amidst the chaos of a move and made MULTIPLE trips to Home Depot to color match paints when I provided the wrong cans. He was patient, thorough, and went WAY above and beyond any expectations in both service, execution, and generosity. If you have anything you need done in your home, make these guys your first call!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Bellhop, INC
3.8(
4
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-StateTruck or Container Rental

Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Bellhop is the modern alternative to traditional moving companies. We're on a mission to transform the outdated and frustrating moving industry into an experience that’s more trustworthy, reliable, and fun. We combine convenience with an outstanding team of movers to coordinate the world’s easiest and most enjoyable moving experience. We have a heart for delivering outstanding customer experiences in an industry that is known for providing the minimal status quo.\n\nWe coordinate labor-only moves and full-service truck moves for both local and long-distance moving. So, whether you’re moving across the country or across the street, we’re here to help.

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Local Move
Local Move

+19

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Moving questions, answered by experts

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.

Knowing how much a typical long-distance move will cost is the first step in the budgeting process. Start by calling at least three local moving companies for quotes so you have a ballpark range—then you can start saving weekly. You can also start decluttering your home to reduce your truck weight and try to find donated packing supplies from local businesses or neighbors that recently moved. 

Movers calculate a moving estimate through various methods, including flat fees, estimated weight, amount of space taken up in the moving truck, or a combination. Read the estimate carefully, including parts of the contract that cover mover liability, how and when movers arrive, and other information. The best estimates include an itemized list with fees for fuel, especially large items, packing and unpacking, storage services, and more.

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.

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.

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