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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 Great Lakes, 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%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Golan's Moving & Storage Inc
4.2(
420
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First time using Golan's Moving & Storage and it was a great experience. They worked really fast and were able to pack everything up and take things apart without a problem. Everything was smooth and seamless. Also, they tell you upfront what to expect and no hidden fees. I Highly recommend using Golan's Moving & Storageto everyone."
House Move
House Move
House Move
House Move
House Move

+9

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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STI Moving & Storage Inc
4.6(
112
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The service that I have got from Good STI Moving & Storage Inc. is way above the average. The moving team was respectful, systematic, and very careful with my things. Everything was fair, and I had a great time. They made me very happy and I would advise them to everybody who needs a moving service."
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Chicago Moving Company
Chicago Moving Company
Chicago Moving Company
Chicago Moving Company

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Honey Bees Moving and Storage
4.8(
30
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Moving In-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Honey Bees Moving was AWESOME! Tim and his team moved our equipment perfectly. It was a tough move with lots of stairs at both ends, and a new location that isn't on GPS completely. They took care of our equipment and both locations like they were their own. I would definitely recommend Honey Bees for any move you're making!"
Packing and loading furniture in semi. For cross country.
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Long Distance Movers USA
5.0(
83
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company moved my belongings from McKinney Texas to Chicago Illinois a couple of months ago. The guys packed our one bedroom apartment very professionally and quickly. I would recommend this company to my friends."
LD Movers
LD Movers
LD Movers
LD Movers
LD Movers

+2

Response time3 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Mighty Moving, Inc.
4.7(
131
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We would highly recommend Mighty Moving. We used them for moving and storage. We could not be more pleased with the service received and experience we had. Mike & Robbie were wonderful walking us through the process from the beginning to the end. Our movers were excellent and professional. We would use them again in a heartbeat!"
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+26

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Windy City Movers
4.6(
80
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Windy City Movers for an out of state move to SW Michigan and couldn't have been more pleased. Dash, the owner, took a personal interest in estimating the move's cost, and working with us to coordinate activities. They crew they sent was professional, and did a super job packing and unpacking our belongings and furniture. They moved both our condo and a number of items in our storage locker. Not a single item was broken or damaged, something that can't be said for other movers I've worked with. The cost was very reasonable for a move this complex and significantly below cost we were quoted by other moving companies with five star reviews."
Chinese Artifacts
Chinese Artifacts
Chinese Artifacts
$80K Oxygen Chamber
$80K Oxygen Chamber

+8

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%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 Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elite movers were great! I had 4 movers that brought all the packing materials, packed and moved everything within 7 hours. They treated my items with care and were very helpful. Thank you for successful move and for a great packing. It would take me weeks to finish packing what they did within just few hours."
Chicago Local Movers
Long Distance Movers
Grade A BBB
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Big Shoulders Moving & Storage
4.1(
176
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Awesome moving company. Oscar and his crew moved me from Chicago to Texas with no damages. The price was reasonable. I highly recommend this moving company to anyone out there trying to Move !!"
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+1

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Moving questions, answered by experts

There are different types of moving companies, and you’ll want to look for one that has experience moving houses. Ask them how many houses they’ve moved, how long they’ve been in business, whether they coordinate all of the labor, permits, and subcontractors needed, and what their liability is for any damages incurred.

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.

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.

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.

You should consider hiring professional movers for moves that seem too daunting, dangerous, or involve large, heavy objects. The larger your home and the longer the distance, the more likely you are to need professional help. A moving service can take the hardest tasks off your plate and reduce the risk of personal injury. However, if you are only moving a few light items, you can save money by moving on your own and renting a truck. Keep in mind that a DIY move requires significant planning and time. A hybrid option is also available, where you hire movers just to lift and transport heavy items to your vehicle.

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