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Avatar for Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
425
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Lake Forest, IL 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."
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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golan's Moving & Storage Inc
4.2(
420
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Some of the best movers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I had called around in a panic, and they were the only ones that were able to come out with such short notice. The move was done the same day, without any problems. They moved a 4 bedroom home like it was nothing. Highly recommended."
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(
111
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Lake Forest, 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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mighty Moving, Inc.
4.7(
130
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The move team, J.R., Eugene and Joe, were absolutely outstanding. They were on time, professional, quick, friendly and laughed at my silly and unfunny jokes. I appreciate how they moved and placed my furniture with care and the best positioning. Moving is very stressful for my husband and me because we are seniors and both disabled. We were comfortable with putting everything in their hands. We hope to get them again if we move again."
1,000 Mighty Moving Move
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+26

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Windy City Movers
4.6(
80
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Lake Forest, 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
Avatar for Honey Bees Moving and Storage
Honey Bees Moving and Storage
4.8(
27
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Moving Out-of-StateMoving In-State

Serving Lake Forest, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%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 Lake Forest, 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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W. P. Broms, Inc.
4.7(
77
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Moving In-State

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1895

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The moving crew was very professional, personable and very hard working. They moved whatever I needed and were very pleasant the whole time! Highly recommend!"
Grand Piano Move
Grand Piano Move
Dinosaur Move
Dinosaur Move
Dinosaur Move

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reliable Movers, LLC
5.0(
39
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Moving In-State

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and personable from start to finish. Called us to update schedule for us to take advantage of an earlier move, which was to our benefit and the crew helped to finish packing some loose ends we might have cleared up by originally scheduled move time . There might be another move for my daughter "down the road" or even a move for my wife and I. Reliable will definitely be our first call."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moving questions, answered by experts

It costs an average of $4,565 to move out of state, but prices vary significantly based on the specifics of your move. Your total price tag will depend on the load size and the distance you’re traveling, but you can expect it to cost significantly more to move out of state than locally.

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.

Professionals can typically move a one-bedroom apartment in three to five hours. It will take longer if you have many belongings or the destination is far away. The time will also increase if the movers must handle large and cumbersome items, like full sets of dressers and antique wood furniture. DIY moves take significantly longer, typically lasting a full day or more. 

You can lay a refrigerator down to move it with a lot of padding underneath, but it’s best to transport it upright to keep the cooling refrigerant and compressor oil in place. These elements can cause blockages if not given time to settle before turning the fridge on. 

If you need to lay the fridge down to move it, position the fridge door hinges so that doors won’t open while moving.

Yes, movers will usually move one item like a gas grill—but your propane tank must be empty if you want them to move it. If you still have propane, you’ll need to either transport it yourself or dispose of it properly and purchase a new one after the move.

The Lake Forest, IL homeowners’ guide to moving services

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