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Q: Can you pack plants in a moving truck?

• <div><p>When booking a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-moving-truck.htm">moving truck</a>, be sure to consult the company guidelines to determine whether they allow plants to ride in the moving vehicle. However, if you&rsquo;re making a long-distance move, you should transport your plants in a temperature-controlled environment, which may rule out a moving truck. If you can put your plants in the moving truck, consider stacking them in the farthest corner to avoid extreme temperatures.</p></div>

Q: How do you move a house properly?

• <div><p>The first step in moving a house is to provide blueprints and assess which parts of the house you can move. The next steps are obtaining permits, inspecting the structure, securing road permits, and getting bank approval.</p><p>When it's time to move, professionals can prepare the house by disconnecting utilities, removing items, and adding support braces. The house is then lifted with steel beams, jacked up, and placed on dollies for transport. Once it&rsquo;s at the new location, it gets lowered onto the new foundation, utilities get reconnected, and additional features, like porches or garages, are added.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to rent a moving truck one-way or round-trip?

• <div><p>For a long trip, it is less expensive to schedule a one-way rental since you're driving fewer miles. Plus, it's usually not feasible to move across the country and then drive the vehicle back to where you got it. However, a round-trip option makes more sense if you're moving in town.</p></div>

Q: How can I cut costs on moving?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-ways-save-money-your-next-move.htm">save money when moving</a> by packing and moving items yourself. You can also find ways to cut costs by shopping for packing supplies at discounted stores and getting free moving boxes instead of purchasing them. It also pays off to declutter your belongings prior to starting the moving process. Remember, the fewer items you have, the fewer packing supplies you have to buy, and you can rent a smaller moving truck or container, too.</p></div>

Q: Should I move out during a kitchen remodel?

• <div><p>You shouldn&rsquo;t need to move out during a kitchen remodel. However, if it&rsquo;s an extensive project, expect a lot of dust and construction debris in the kitchen and potentially spread through the house. Your kitchen will also be out of commission, so you&rsquo;ll need an alternative plan for cooking.</p></div>

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Last update on February 05, 2024

Reviewed in February 2024
I have used wild safari moving personally, my parents, sisters and nieces as well. They do a fantastic job from beginning to end. Brent Garrett in sales walks you through the process, communicates throughout the move and makes sure it all happens correctly, on time and for the agreed upon price....
Wild Safari Moving, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
This was the best home project I've ever had done. Professional and considerate of our needs throughout. Did everything correctly that we discussed and adapted to issues that came up during the project with extreme skill and speed. Would work with them on any construction need moving...
Stonecraft
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Reviewed in August 2023
Horrible service. Lied to my face during the estimation walk through. Ok'd many of my items to move then left them at the old house. We still had to move 3 car loads of stuff. They added a 4th mover without my knowledge and charged me more for it. The 4th mover was a desk jockey that decided to ...
Kraft Moving Service
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Reviewed in April 2022
Alex and his crew were professional, clean and quick. They made our move easy.
Agility Van Lines
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Reviewed in March 2022
Smooth & pleasant transaction from start to finish. They quickly and professionally had my items moved out in no time. Will recommend.
Fire Dawgs Junk Removal Ft Wayne
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Reviewed in July 2021
listened to questions and ideas that i had, offered info on colors and took into consideration what effect i was trying to achieve and gave advice that was very helpful (i found choosing paint colors overwhelming - they were significant in narrowing down colors to achieve what i wanted, not just...
SUMMERS BROTHERS AND SONS, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2019
Chris and his team were polite, professional, and caring. They did an outstanding job of cutting down a very large 75(ish) ft. tree on my city lot with houses and power lines surrounding. They went above and beyond and included some extra leaf blowing/raking and cleaned off the back patio, and...
FTW Tree Services
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Reviewed in November 2015
<p>Bob Thomas had two crews dispatched to my house; first crew, to remove old siding and install new siding. Second crew, to paint the new siding and seal & caulk. Each time I was notified in advance: </p> <ul> <li>when materials (siding) would be delivered</li> <li>when the construction...
Lancia Homes
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Reviewed in June 2015
<p> We had extremely heavy rain and water was dripping thru flange where the furnace vent stack goes thru the ceiling. We called Bigs Roofing in the morning and James came by mid-afternoon. He assessed the problem and discovered the vent stack was loose at the roof. He sealed the flashing...
BIGS ROOFING & REPAIRS
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Reviewed in October 2014
<p>First of all, after having Tim Scheerer come to my house, he suggested an on-site auction of my personal belongings (I was downsizing & moving to a smaller house). That way there's no transporting to their auction barn (consignment) and waiting, etc. The day of the auction, weather was...
MCullough-Scheerer Auction Service
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

416

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Serving Monroe, IN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Sam, Bradley, and Mason assist us with a move from one part of King County to the other. They were kind, patient, professional, adhered to CDC COVID-19 guidelines, and made our experience much more pleasant. Moreover, Emma also helped us locate crating and packing materials for the move."

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

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Response time1 day

Response rate100%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Pro Express Moving, LLC

4.6(

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Serving Monroe, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing crew!!! I've done a lot of moving over the years and this had to be one the easiest, stress free moves. They were thorough, safe, clean and on time. They moved things quickly and took great care to make sure everything was wrapped properly. I would absolutely use this company again for any future needs!!!"

Response time4 hrs

Response rate97%

37 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Affordable Relocation Services

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Serving Monroe, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional, easy move- however, it was a small load packed behind a larger load- so quite easy to accomplish."

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Response time2 days

96 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Way 2 Go Moving, Inc.

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Serving Monroe, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Service was excellent. Was accommodating to my situation and was extremely professional. Would highly recommend to family and friends as well as anyone looking to move."

Response time1 day

Response rate86%

6 neighbors recently requested a quote

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National Van Lines, Inc.

4.5(

134

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Serving Monroe, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1929

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a packing crew and a moving crew. The packing crew was not careful or thorough at all! The next day I went around and found drawers and cabinets still not packed including my silverware. The moving crew was wonderful and concientous. Both at the pickup sight and when delivering"

Response time1 day

Response rate89%

456 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Monroe, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1933

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have been required to move for many job transfers over the years and this is the best move we ve ever experienced start to finish."

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by79%of homeowners

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NATIONWIDE MOVING, INC.

New to Angi

Serving Monroe, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

You keep raising our goals so we bring the company in more money but no matter what we still make the same amount. If our goal is 30k and we hit 100% to goal we still make the same amount as if our goal is 50k and hit 100% to goal. We are working harder and bringing in the company more money but are not making more. It is not motivating.

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New to Angi

Serving Monroe, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m a one-stop shop for all your maintenance needs, with a knack for tech and a wide range of skills in various trades. Nothing too big to tackle and nothing too simple I won’t accept. Not to mention I can promise to beat larger companies and there estimates every single time\n\n

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

4.5(

282

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Serving Monroe, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing moving company. Very efficient, organized, professional, affordable. I have done three moves with them and I highly recommend Moving APT."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Top Tier Van Lines, LLC

4.8(

267

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Serving Monroe, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Thank you for the move from fort lauderdale to jacksonville! I couldn't be happier with the service that was provided! Made my move painless!"

Response time7 hrs

Recommended by24%of homeowners

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Moving questions, answered by experts

When booking a moving truck, be sure to consult the company guidelines to determine whether they allow plants to ride in the moving vehicle. However, if you’re making a long-distance move, you should transport your plants in a temperature-controlled environment, which may rule out a moving truck. If you can put your plants in the moving truck, consider stacking them in the farthest corner to avoid extreme temperatures.

The first step in moving a house is to provide blueprints and assess which parts of the house you can move. The next steps are obtaining permits, inspecting the structure, securing road permits, and getting bank approval.

When it's time to move, professionals can prepare the house by disconnecting utilities, removing items, and adding support braces. The house is then lifted with steel beams, jacked up, and placed on dollies for transport. Once it’s at the new location, it gets lowered onto the new foundation, utilities get reconnected, and additional features, like porches or garages, are added.

For a long trip, it is less expensive to schedule a one-way rental since you're driving fewer miles. Plus, it's usually not feasible to move across the country and then drive the vehicle back to where you got it. However, a round-trip option makes more sense if you're moving in town.

You can save money when moving by packing and moving items yourself. You can also find ways to cut costs by shopping for packing supplies at discounted stores and getting free moving boxes instead of purchasing them. It also pays off to declutter your belongings prior to starting the moving process. Remember, the fewer items you have, the fewer packing supplies you have to buy, and you can rent a smaller moving truck or container, too.

You shouldn’t need to move out during a kitchen remodel. However, if it’s an extensive project, expect a lot of dust and construction debris in the kitchen and potentially spread through the house. Your kitchen will also be out of commission, so you’ll need an alternative plan for cooking.

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