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Last update on June 10, 2025
Leaders Moving & Storage Co. is a full-service moving company offering moving, packing, and storage solutions to residential and commercial clients moving both locally and long-distance. We have completed over 175,000 moves, and appreciate the opportunity to earn your business!
"From the booking with Melvin to the completion of the move the experience was great. Great communication and respectful.and courteous employees! They arrived within the designated time window given when the move was confirmed/ finalized the day prior. I highly recommend Leaders Moving & Storage and would definitely use them again. Extremely satisfied! Also price quoted was price paid. No hidden costs/ charges."
Jeffrey O on July 2024
Leaders Moving & Storage Co. is a full-service moving company offering moving, packing, and storage solutions to residential and commercial clients moving both locally and long-distance. We have completed over 175,000 moves, and appreciate the opportunity to earn your business!
"From the booking with Melvin to the completion of the move the experience was great. Great communication and respectful.and courteous employees! They arrived within the designated time window given when the move was confirmed/ finalized the day prior. I highly recommend Leaders Moving & Storage and would definitely use them again. Extremely satisfied! Also price quoted was price paid. No hidden costs/ charges."
Jeffrey O on July 2024
Indiana's premier mover since 1932. The Sherman family has been owned and operated Sherman Moving & Storage for almost 4 generations in the Indianapolis area. Why is Sherman Moving the best mover in Indianapolis? Because we take great pride in providing top notch moving services. We work on over 1000 Indianapolis moving jobs every year. We do not use temporary help or part time people. All of our employees are full time workers. All employees are must pass a criminal background check. All employees are subject to drug testing. Our employees do not smoke on the job. All our workers are professional movers that care about you and your possession. No subs. Charges by the hour.
"These movers were great! They were punctual, careful with our belongings, worked hard and were very courteous. I would highly recommend them."
Julie C on May 2025
Indiana's premier mover since 1932. The Sherman family has been owned and operated Sherman Moving & Storage for almost 4 generations in the Indianapolis area. Why is Sherman Moving the best mover in Indianapolis? Because we take great pride in providing top notch moving services. We work on over 1000 Indianapolis moving jobs every year. We do not use temporary help or part time people. All of our employees are full time workers. All employees are must pass a criminal background check. All employees are subject to drug testing. Our employees do not smoke on the job. All our workers are professional movers that care about you and your possession. No subs. Charges by the hour.
"These movers were great! They were punctual, careful with our belongings, worked hard and were very courteous. I would highly recommend them."
Julie C on May 2025
Local Family owned and operated for over 30 years! Some of the lowest rates in town AND Angie's List customers receive 10% off hourly labor!!!! Super Service Award 9 Consecutive Years. Full service moving and packing provider for both residential and commercial customers. We are committed to getting your move done right! Call us today (317)776-1447 or (765)649-6686. Local and Long Distance moving.
"They did a fantastic job! Movers were friendly and listened to our needs!"
Kristen S on April 2025
Local Family owned and operated for over 30 years! Some of the lowest rates in town AND Angie's List customers receive 10% off hourly labor!!!! Super Service Award 9 Consecutive Years. Full service moving and packing provider for both residential and commercial customers. We are committed to getting your move done right! Call us today (317)776-1447 or (765)649-6686. Local and Long Distance moving.
"They did a fantastic job! Movers were friendly and listened to our needs!"
Kristen S on April 2025
Meridian Piano Movers is the preferred piano mover for Meridian Music Company, as well as nearly every major arts organization in Central Indiana. We also provide climate controlled short and long-term storage. Meridian Piano Movers offers more than just piano moving. Along with organ moving and installation, we also offer many other services for your piano needs such as: piano storage, piano appraisals, piano tuning, piano repair, piano fire restoration, and much more! Whether you need a piano mover or another piano service in Indy, Carmel, or throughout Indiana, we would be proud to help you.
"The movers were super fast and professional. They had it in and assembled way faster than expected, and the pricing was appropriate."
Audrey S on October 2022
Meridian Piano Movers is the preferred piano mover for Meridian Music Company, as well as nearly every major arts organization in Central Indiana. We also provide climate controlled short and long-term storage. Meridian Piano Movers offers more than just piano moving. Along with organ moving and installation, we also offer many other services for your piano needs such as: piano storage, piano appraisals, piano tuning, piano repair, piano fire restoration, and much more! Whether you need a piano mover or another piano service in Indy, Carmel, or throughout Indiana, we would be proud to help you.
"The movers were super fast and professional. They had it in and assembled way faster than expected, and the pricing was appropriate."
Audrey S on October 2022
Kentuckiana Moving & Storage is a professional Local & Long Distance Moving moving company. Providing highly skilled & trained professional movers for an affordable price. Just sit back and relax, our movers got this! With over 2000+ 5-Star reviews on all affiliated websites, we have the right to call ourselves the #1 movers in southern indiana with a top 5 RANKING IN THE LOUISVILLE AREA. What is provided with our full-Service moving company is a fully Equipped 26' box truck. If you need two, three, or four trucks we have them ready to go. All of our Moving trucks are equipped with all materials for your Local or Long Distance Move, including Dollies, Moving Blankets, Moving Straps & an unlimited supply of tools. we are completely prepared for your relocation. when hiring our professional louisville movers, it is a guarantee their is no more worrying about breaking your back, hiring that "rogue" local moving company, getting into arguments with family or friends, trying to get people to help you move. ITS AWFUL AND TIME CONSUMING. You have more important objectives to worry about, let OUR PROFESSIONALS movers handle the heavy lifting!
"Military Servicemembers and Veterans Beware! Kentuckiana Moving LLC claim to do a lot of military moves but do not function or govern themselves the way military movers do. It was nice not have to inventory each individual item but they do not move expeditiously and strategically to maximize efforts and time. I met Justin a few days prior to the preferred date to move my HHGs from a local storage unit to a residence 4.7 miles up the road. I had about 13000 lbs worth of furniture and agreed to pay for a fourth person and an additional truck to help the process move more efficiently at a rate of $240/hr and $100 per truck. Although the moving crew were friendly and respectful, they were late upon arrival, took an hour lunch, and several extended breaks in excess of five minutes to fold up moving blankets or chat amongst each other. When one crewmember went on break, they all went on break so the day got unnecessarily longer. When all the furniture was moved into the house, my beds, desks, recliner, and table, were left unassembled. Although all the boxes were labeled, heavy items were placed on top of fragile item, and like items were not grouped together as requested. Justin informed me that whatever I needed the movers to do, they will do but showed up with any tools to put anything together. I do appreciate them for putting the bed frame up so I didn’t have to sleep on the floor. When it was time to pay, the military discount was not reflected on the contract and I was charged for materials we didn’t use or need to facilitate the move. The contractual agreement was not shared until the crew arrived that includes different verbiage than the information on included on the initial quote. The crewmember sped through the contract on his mobile device which was difficult to read and stated the verbiage was the same as indicated in the quote which was not the case. I didn’t have the ability to pick my valuation as that was selected by the crew regarding damage coverage. Basic Value Protection is based on $.60/ per lb/ article whereas as the “Actual Value Damage Coverage with $250 dedutible” is based on $5.00/ per lb/ article. There is a clause in the contract that is not beneficial for military servicemembers and was not disclosed prior to signing knowing the DoD handled your HHGs prior to Kentuckiana Moving LLC. The disclaimer reads: PLEASE NOTE BEFORE SIGNING: Due to their fragile nature we do not cover damage to electronics, refrigerators, appliances, glass, ceramics, particleboard furniture, flooring, or plants. We are not liable for the contents of containers not packed by our movers. We are not liable for any damage resulting from improper preparation/packing by customer. We do not dismantle refrigerators in any way. Please double check appliance connections, as we are not responsible for resulting damage including water leaks. In some cases tracking soil onto flooring is inevitable, we are not responsible for any damage. Our liability on loading jobs ( no transportation of goods are performed by Kentuckiana Moving, LLC) terminates once the truck has been loaded. This contract is legally binding and you signature is evidence that you understand and accept the terms outlined by the agreement.” I was unaware of the debit/ credit card surcharge of 4% until it was time to settle the bill. Even though I paid via Zelle, I didn’t receive a payment confirmation or final invoice showing the service was paid in full. I called the office the following day to have the bill adjusted and request a paid invoice but was unable to reach anyone on the phone. After calling several times without success, I physically went to the office to talk with Justin about my moving experience. After he assured me he would process the refund on the credit card used to pay my initial deposit, more than two weeks have elapsed and I haven’t received the refund or receipt. I shouldn’t have to wait to receive my refund on my credit card when I paid with cash. Although Kentuckiana Moving LLC claim to be a veteran-owned business, I cannot recommend their moving services to other military servicemembers or veterans."
Juliesa M on June 2025
Kentuckiana Moving & Storage is a professional Local & Long Distance Moving moving company. Providing highly skilled & trained professional movers for an affordable price. Just sit back and relax, our movers got this! With over 2000+ 5-Star reviews on all affiliated websites, we have the right to call ourselves the #1 movers in southern indiana with a top 5 RANKING IN THE LOUISVILLE AREA. What is provided with our full-Service moving company is a fully Equipped 26' box truck. If you need two, three, or four trucks we have them ready to go. All of our Moving trucks are equipped with all materials for your Local or Long Distance Move, including Dollies, Moving Blankets, Moving Straps & an unlimited supply of tools. we are completely prepared for your relocation. when hiring our professional louisville movers, it is a guarantee their is no more worrying about breaking your back, hiring that "rogue" local moving company, getting into arguments with family or friends, trying to get people to help you move. ITS AWFUL AND TIME CONSUMING. You have more important objectives to worry about, let OUR PROFESSIONALS movers handle the heavy lifting!
"Military Servicemembers and Veterans Beware! Kentuckiana Moving LLC claim to do a lot of military moves but do not function or govern themselves the way military movers do. It was nice not have to inventory each individual item but they do not move expeditiously and strategically to maximize efforts and time. I met Justin a few days prior to the preferred date to move my HHGs from a local storage unit to a residence 4.7 miles up the road. I had about 13000 lbs worth of furniture and agreed to pay for a fourth person and an additional truck to help the process move more efficiently at a rate of $240/hr and $100 per truck. Although the moving crew were friendly and respectful, they were late upon arrival, took an hour lunch, and several extended breaks in excess of five minutes to fold up moving blankets or chat amongst each other. When one crewmember went on break, they all went on break so the day got unnecessarily longer. When all the furniture was moved into the house, my beds, desks, recliner, and table, were left unassembled. Although all the boxes were labeled, heavy items were placed on top of fragile item, and like items were not grouped together as requested. Justin informed me that whatever I needed the movers to do, they will do but showed up with any tools to put anything together. I do appreciate them for putting the bed frame up so I didn’t have to sleep on the floor. When it was time to pay, the military discount was not reflected on the contract and I was charged for materials we didn’t use or need to facilitate the move. The contractual agreement was not shared until the crew arrived that includes different verbiage than the information on included on the initial quote. The crewmember sped through the contract on his mobile device which was difficult to read and stated the verbiage was the same as indicated in the quote which was not the case. I didn’t have the ability to pick my valuation as that was selected by the crew regarding damage coverage. Basic Value Protection is based on $.60/ per lb/ article whereas as the “Actual Value Damage Coverage with $250 dedutible” is based on $5.00/ per lb/ article. There is a clause in the contract that is not beneficial for military servicemembers and was not disclosed prior to signing knowing the DoD handled your HHGs prior to Kentuckiana Moving LLC. The disclaimer reads: PLEASE NOTE BEFORE SIGNING: Due to their fragile nature we do not cover damage to electronics, refrigerators, appliances, glass, ceramics, particleboard furniture, flooring, or plants. We are not liable for the contents of containers not packed by our movers. We are not liable for any damage resulting from improper preparation/packing by customer. We do not dismantle refrigerators in any way. Please double check appliance connections, as we are not responsible for resulting damage including water leaks. In some cases tracking soil onto flooring is inevitable, we are not responsible for any damage. Our liability on loading jobs ( no transportation of goods are performed by Kentuckiana Moving, LLC) terminates once the truck has been loaded. This contract is legally binding and you signature is evidence that you understand and accept the terms outlined by the agreement.” I was unaware of the debit/ credit card surcharge of 4% until it was time to settle the bill. Even though I paid via Zelle, I didn’t receive a payment confirmation or final invoice showing the service was paid in full. I called the office the following day to have the bill adjusted and request a paid invoice but was unable to reach anyone on the phone. After calling several times without success, I physically went to the office to talk with Justin about my moving experience. After he assured me he would process the refund on the credit card used to pay my initial deposit, more than two weeks have elapsed and I haven’t received the refund or receipt. I shouldn’t have to wait to receive my refund on my credit card when I paid with cash. Although Kentuckiana Moving LLC claim to be a veteran-owned business, I cannot recommend their moving services to other military servicemembers or veterans."
Juliesa M on June 2025
Long Distance Moving & Storage. Household, Commercial, International, Corporate services available. Our Mission is To exceed expectations on every move. We live this day in and day out. Our service is top notch and fully efficient. Our trucks are perfectly equipped for moving with Pads, dollies, Plastic and much more. We provide Long Distance Moves across the entire country, directly from our West Coast HUBS located in AZ, CA, OR and WA. Or, we team with our partner companies to complete moves together. We are proud to provide a service that no other company offers; Dedicated Trucks. This means that your belongings are loaded on the truck and not combined with anyone else’s items (from/to west coast only). They are not transferred to other trucks or facilities in route which causes damage and loss of items (typical with van lines). We have a set loading day and unloading day. This is by far the safest way to ship. Our interstate rates are per 24ft moving van that holds up to 8,500lbs or 1400CuFt. Some customers require one truck and some require more. One truck holds the average 1800SqFt.
"I cannot say enough great things about All Service Moving—and ESPECIALLY Rico and Reyes, who were absolute lifesavers for my last-minute move. After another moving company bailed on me the day before my scheduled move, All Service swooped in and saved the day. Rico and Reyes showed up EARLY, upbeat, and ready to tackle the challenge—even with super heavy furniture that usually requires a 4-person crew. Somehow, the two of them handled everything like pros without a single scratch or ding—on the furniture or either home. What really stood out was how personable, kind, and thoughtful they were. They moved quickly and efficiently, knowing I was paying by the hour, but never once sacrificed care or quality. They were kind to my mom (who was helping me out), and so sweet to my two dogs too. If you’re planning a move, ask for Rico and Reyes by name. They went above and beyond, and I want their team to know what a fantastic job they did. They deserve every bit of recognition. 100% recommend."
Mary B on May 2025
Long Distance Moving & Storage. Household, Commercial, International, Corporate services available. Our Mission is To exceed expectations on every move. We live this day in and day out. Our service is top notch and fully efficient. Our trucks are perfectly equipped for moving with Pads, dollies, Plastic and much more. We provide Long Distance Moves across the entire country, directly from our West Coast HUBS located in AZ, CA, OR and WA. Or, we team with our partner companies to complete moves together. We are proud to provide a service that no other company offers; Dedicated Trucks. This means that your belongings are loaded on the truck and not combined with anyone else’s items (from/to west coast only). They are not transferred to other trucks or facilities in route which causes damage and loss of items (typical with van lines). We have a set loading day and unloading day. This is by far the safest way to ship. Our interstate rates are per 24ft moving van that holds up to 8,500lbs or 1400CuFt. Some customers require one truck and some require more. One truck holds the average 1800SqFt.
"I cannot say enough great things about All Service Moving—and ESPECIALLY Rico and Reyes, who were absolute lifesavers for my last-minute move. After another moving company bailed on me the day before my scheduled move, All Service swooped in and saved the day. Rico and Reyes showed up EARLY, upbeat, and ready to tackle the challenge—even with super heavy furniture that usually requires a 4-person crew. Somehow, the two of them handled everything like pros without a single scratch or ding—on the furniture or either home. What really stood out was how personable, kind, and thoughtful they were. They moved quickly and efficiently, knowing I was paying by the hour, but never once sacrificed care or quality. They were kind to my mom (who was helping me out), and so sweet to my two dogs too. If you’re planning a move, ask for Rico and Reyes by name. They went above and beyond, and I want their team to know what a fantastic job they did. They deserve every bit of recognition. 100% recommend."
Mary B on May 2025
Why you choose us ? We are committed to giving you premier customer service that is second to none. Our entire team is trained, certified, and ready to work. We can meet your moving and Storage needs anywhere in the United States and around the world.
"I submitted a request to Angie s List as I was getting ready to sell our house. I was looking for a pool company to make some repairs to our pool. When I spoke to the representative from Angie s List, it was mentioned that we were moving out of state. I was told that Angie s List could assist with that as well. In response to that conversation, I received a call from Erik with Nationwide Van Lines. He represented himself as an employee of an A-Plus company that has been in business for 25-plus years. I asked Erik to give me a quote for a full-service, out-of-state move. I was very happy with the quoted price and was encouraged by Erik to go forward with a Risk Free Deposit of $1,700.00. At the time, I was only able to pay $500.00. In hindsight, I consider that a blessing! Erik emailed me the moving quote and asked that I electronically sign it at my convenience and send it back. He had already taken payment of $500.00 for a Risk Free deposit. For the record, I never did electronically sign the moving estimate. As I was contacted through Angie s List, it didn t even cross my mind that they could be scammers! About a week later, I was contacted by Brandon. He advised me that Erik had been terminated and Brandon was my new contact person. Never was it mentioned by Erik or Brandon that there was a 72-hour cancellation window. This shouldn t matter, however, as I did not electronically sign the moving estimate! As the move was approaching, I decided to call and pay the balance of my deposit. After a gut feeling, I decided to do a little more research before paying my balance. When I googled Nationwide Van Lines, I noticed a different phone number and address. I decided to call the 800 number that came up with my Google search. They answered as Nationwide Van Lines. I advised them I had an upcoming move and that I would like to work out a few details with them. When the customer service representative couldn t find my info, she advised me that I had been scammed. The real Nationwide Van Lines receives calls almost daily with horror stories of people who have been scammed by the company Nationwide Movers. The representative advised me that Nationwide Movers has been using the reputable name of Nationwide Van Lines to try and get business. They are known for lowballing the estimate to get the business, and then they greatly increase the price and use a third-party mover to complete the work. Sometimes, even holding your stuff hostage. She asked that I file a complaint with the Department of Transportation, which I did. The DOT number is for a company called EZ Moving Group DBA Nationwide Movers."
Nanette S on June 2025
Why you choose us ? We are committed to giving you premier customer service that is second to none. Our entire team is trained, certified, and ready to work. We can meet your moving and Storage needs anywhere in the United States and around the world.
"I submitted a request to Angie s List as I was getting ready to sell our house. I was looking for a pool company to make some repairs to our pool. When I spoke to the representative from Angie s List, it was mentioned that we were moving out of state. I was told that Angie s List could assist with that as well. In response to that conversation, I received a call from Erik with Nationwide Van Lines. He represented himself as an employee of an A-Plus company that has been in business for 25-plus years. I asked Erik to give me a quote for a full-service, out-of-state move. I was very happy with the quoted price and was encouraged by Erik to go forward with a Risk Free Deposit of $1,700.00. At the time, I was only able to pay $500.00. In hindsight, I consider that a blessing! Erik emailed me the moving quote and asked that I electronically sign it at my convenience and send it back. He had already taken payment of $500.00 for a Risk Free deposit. For the record, I never did electronically sign the moving estimate. As I was contacted through Angie s List, it didn t even cross my mind that they could be scammers! About a week later, I was contacted by Brandon. He advised me that Erik had been terminated and Brandon was my new contact person. Never was it mentioned by Erik or Brandon that there was a 72-hour cancellation window. This shouldn t matter, however, as I did not electronically sign the moving estimate! As the move was approaching, I decided to call and pay the balance of my deposit. After a gut feeling, I decided to do a little more research before paying my balance. When I googled Nationwide Van Lines, I noticed a different phone number and address. I decided to call the 800 number that came up with my Google search. They answered as Nationwide Van Lines. I advised them I had an upcoming move and that I would like to work out a few details with them. When the customer service representative couldn t find my info, she advised me that I had been scammed. The real Nationwide Van Lines receives calls almost daily with horror stories of people who have been scammed by the company Nationwide Movers. The representative advised me that Nationwide Movers has been using the reputable name of Nationwide Van Lines to try and get business. They are known for lowballing the estimate to get the business, and then they greatly increase the price and use a third-party mover to complete the work. Sometimes, even holding your stuff hostage. She asked that I file a complaint with the Department of Transportation, which I did. The DOT number is for a company called EZ Moving Group DBA Nationwide Movers."
Nanette S on June 2025
We are a brotherly owned & operated handyman service for homeowners of Indiana. DeeH's offers a wide variety of services, whether big or small. Originally Cotton farmers in Arkansas, our land was wiped by the ef-4 tornado that came through late 2021. As of 2024 I've decided to take my hands on knowledge & 3 years commercial carpentry experience, and apply that to DeeH's Solution. Employing my brothers, we are highly devoted. I have a wide array of battery, corded, & air tools and equipment. Safety is always factored in first prior to work & standard PPE is mandatory for all sites. Some of our Services are but aren't limited to: - Concrete removal, demolition, clean up, consolidation. - Roof & gutter cleaning, Mold & moss treatment, shingle patch work, etc. - Moving helpers, laborers. - waste/junk removal, clean up. - basic auto mechanic services, fluid changes, Inspections, etc. - Emergency call outs, stranded jumpstarts, lock outs. - Long out of state drives so you don't have to. - Remodeling. No matter your task, 1 hour or 1 week. DeeH's Solutions would be honored to complete your tasks at hand. We are looking to meet new people in the Indiana/Midwest area, and grow strong, fond connections. Expanding our business hopefully employing more people as we migrate into 2025. Free quotes are always available via contact info. email:[email protected] phone(text): 317-447-3562 facebook: DeeH's Solutions! No mater your job, let us remove the ever so prevalent stress that can arise from labor intensive projects. Contact with photos of work & detail of job description for a free personalized quote!
We are a brotherly owned & operated handyman service for homeowners of Indiana. DeeH's offers a wide variety of services, whether big or small. Originally Cotton farmers in Arkansas, our land was wiped by the ef-4 tornado that came through late 2021. As of 2024 I've decided to take my hands on knowledge & 3 years commercial carpentry experience, and apply that to DeeH's Solution. Employing my brothers, we are highly devoted. I have a wide array of battery, corded, & air tools and equipment. Safety is always factored in first prior to work & standard PPE is mandatory for all sites. Some of our Services are but aren't limited to: - Concrete removal, demolition, clean up, consolidation. - Roof & gutter cleaning, Mold & moss treatment, shingle patch work, etc. - Moving helpers, laborers. - waste/junk removal, clean up. - basic auto mechanic services, fluid changes, Inspections, etc. - Emergency call outs, stranded jumpstarts, lock outs. - Long out of state drives so you don't have to. - Remodeling. No matter your task, 1 hour or 1 week. DeeH's Solutions would be honored to complete your tasks at hand. We are looking to meet new people in the Indiana/Midwest area, and grow strong, fond connections. Expanding our business hopefully employing more people as we migrate into 2025. Free quotes are always available via contact info. email:[email protected] phone(text): 317-447-3562 facebook: DeeH's Solutions! No mater your job, let us remove the ever so prevalent stress that can arise from labor intensive projects. Contact with photos of work & detail of job description for a free personalized quote!
Locally owned lawn care business. Ready to fulfill all of your needs. Wide range of services from mowing, tree/bush trimming, power washing, deck rebuilding, and much more. Also capable of taking on moving jobs. Very happy to help! Please reach out at any time!
Locally owned lawn care business. Ready to fulfill all of your needs. Wide range of services from mowing, tree/bush trimming, power washing, deck rebuilding, and much more. Also capable of taking on moving jobs. Very happy to help! Please reach out at any time!
Hi my name is Denis and I opened my local moving company my goal is making customers happy we have one fleet and ready for helping people to moving their office and household stuffs
Hi my name is Denis and I opened my local moving company my goal is making customers happy we have one fleet and ready for helping people to moving their office and household stuffs
Before hiring a moving company to help you with your move, there are a few things you will want to ask, including:
Is there anything your company won’t move?
Does workers’ compensation cover the crew?
Will you disassemble and reassemble the furniture?
Are there packing restrictions?
Can you guarantee my delivery date?
Can you provide references?
What do you charge extra for?
What is your cancellation policy?
Moving insurance helps protect your belongings from damage or loss during the moving process. This policy can help reimburse you either part of or the total amount of your belongings that become damaged during the moving process. Moving insurance has three main options: full value protection, released value protection, and third-party or separate liability coverage. Speak with your moving company to determine what is covered under each policy and their cost to determine the best fit for your needs.
The average cost to hire movers is between $920 and $2,530 for local moves and $2,700 to $10,000 for long-distance moves. The number of movers you need, the total mileage you’re moving, your moving date, and ease of access to your home all factor into the bottom line.
For example, if you only need one or two movers, you can expect to pay $25 to $50 an hour. However, if you need four or more movers, that charge increases to $100 to $200 an hour. Moving specialty items, like a piano or large aquarium, will incur additional charges.
In the world of professional moving, moves are broken up into two categories—a local move and a long-distance move. A local move is anything considered under 100 miles, regardless if you’re crossing over state lines. A long-distance move is anything over 100 miles, even if you stay in the same state or location.
If you’re hiring movers to help with your move, there are a few things that you can do ahead of time to set yourself (and the moving company) up for success.
Donate or sell items ahead of time to lessen the amount to move
Alert your neighbors (or apartment management) of the move so they can plan for the moving truck to arrive
Pack your belongings securely ahead of your moving date
Disconnect any appliances prior to the moving date
Clear a path for the movers to move freely inside your home
Dispose of hazardous materials
Discuss with your moving coordinator where to unload the boxes