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Q: Can you lay down a grandfather clock to move it?

• <div><p>Yes, you can very carefully lay down a grandfather clock to move it, but it requires a bit of prep work. Remember, all of your clock's components and mechanisms are delicate, and shifting them can cause serious damage. Before laying it down, you will need to remove these pieces, plus the weights and the pendulum.</p></div>

Q: How can I move my couch through a narrow doorway?

• <div><p>To move a couch through a narrow doorway, first measure the couch and the doorway to ensure it will fit. For a close fit, you can create more space by removing the interior door; tap out the hinge pins with a nail and shift the door sideways to remove it from its hinges. You may need to turn the couch on its side or move it in separate pieces, if possible. Using furniture sliders can also help you slide the couch through the doorway.</p></div>

Q: How do I use moving straps on furniture with legs?

• <div><p>Unscrew and remove furniture legs if possible. If it&rsquo;s not possible, then run the straps parallel on the inner side of the furniture legs. Never put your straps on the outer side of legs where they can easily slip off.</p></div>

Q: Can I pack personal belongings in my car during transport?

• <div><p>Generally, you should avoid using your car as a storage space if you&rsquo;re using a shipping company.Your items could get lost or damaged during transport, and most shipping companies won&rsquo;t cover the cost of damage. Contact the shipping company and ask about their policy ahead of time. Some companies may not allow you to leave anything but necessary paperwork in the car. </p></div>

Q: How do you move a grandfather clock from one room to another?

• <div><p>If you need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/i-need-help-moving-heavy-furniture-inside-my-house-who-does.htm">move heavy furniture inside your house</a>, like a grandfather clock, consider hiring professional movers for this service, too. Many moving companies advertise in-house moving services, including transporting heavy items to different rooms or floors of the house. It&rsquo;s best to hire professional movers for this task to avoid damaging parts of your home, like narrow stairways or flooring, or the item during the process. </p></div>

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Last update on May 30, 2023

Reviewed in May 2023
Awesome job done. Would hire and share with family and friends. They took care of moving furniture and things on the walls and replaced .
Scivicque's Painting
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Reviewed in November 2022
Responded quickly, very professional. He did an awesome job mounting a tv above fireplace and on my patio. Explained how the mounts worked and moved. Awesome job!
LKC Recovery, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
I had Joe Diamond and Kenny Gonzales ( manager) come to my Hurricane Ida damaged custom house in LaPlace to talk about moving my belongings while my house is being repaired. When I initially spoke to Joe, I expressed concern for care for my belongings, and asked if they did white glove...
A Maloney Moving & Storage Inc
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Reviewed in February 2022
I am beyond picky when it comes to work being done on my home. The experience I had with Garcia was way move than what I could have ever imagined. Shoutout to Albert who keep me informed of what was going on from start to finished. Very pleased.
Garcia Roofing
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Reviewed in April 2020
On time, Efficient, and personable experience to move our 3 bedroom house from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. I would definitely recommend!
Lightning Fast Moving and Deliveries, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2018
He is a great person overall, he was before time, he was done in no time at all and the carpets were stained all over and ended up looking like new. He moved the furniture out of the way and then put it back.
Badon's Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in January 2016
I contacted Mr. Pineda (owner of ADmovers) due to his "A" grade with Angie's List and his previous reviews to pack my house and move us from Louisiana to Mississippi. Mr. Pineda and I were talking on the phone but when I stressed the point that I believed he should come and see the house and see...
ADmovers
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Reviewed in March 2014
<p>Claudia has a house cleaning service. Two of her girls come every 2 weeks to clean our house. They are the best house cleaners I have ever had. They dust blinds, move chairs out from tables and don't just dust and quot;aroundand quot; things, they move them first. I am very particular and...
Claudia's Housecleaning
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Reviewed in August 2013
The work was great! They have sent the same guy twice and he is very nice. I have used them several times and they have always done a very good job. They always move the furniture and put it back. When you ask them something, they don’t mind, and they will do it for you. They are very...
Oxi Fresh of New Orleans Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2013
The work was done very much to my satisfaction. From the initial estimate, to the start of the work, to the completion, all went well. A lot of work was required to renovate my home. The crews came in and did everything to my satisfaction. They knew what they were doing, and made sure I was...
Castillo Construction LLC
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Angel L. Moving Company

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Serving Garyville, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The professionals at Angel L. Moving Company we’re simply the best. I reached out to them with a last-minute request for an urgent apartment move, and the fit me into their schedule. The movers were courteous, professional, fast, careful and made the entire experience painless and worry free. I will definitely be contacting this company again for my next move, and I strongly encourage others reading this to do the same. Thank you Angel L. Moving Team!!"

Response time10 hrs

Response rate86%

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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

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Serving Garyville, LA 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!"

Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.

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Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly

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Response time1 day

Response rate100%

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Serving Garyville, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the best experience with this moving company. Very professional, fast and responsive."

Response time3 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Economy Movers and Installers

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Serving Garyville, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The movers were very professional. Justin called on moving day to ask if they could start earlier than the previous scheduled time. Everyone on the team were courteous and respectful to us and our property. We had a two story home, no damage was done during the moving process. I definitely recommend this company and will use them again."

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Response time9 hrs

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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All My Sons Moving & Storage

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Serving Garyville, LA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an exceptional job moving furniture that a prior moving company was not able to move. Sandra and Bri did an absolutely wonderful job. Highly re commended."

Response time10 hrs

Response rate100%

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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

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Serving Garyville, LA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great moving company! Everything was fast, smooth, and professional. Friendly team handled items with care. Highly recommend Perfectly Fast Moving for a stress-free move!"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

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American Knights Moving

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Serving Garyville, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

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"I always thought that hiring a moving company was a difficult decision, but the story changed with these guys. I hired them and it was great before and after the move. They were always willing to help without hesitation. I recommend them for any type of move. This was a nice experience."

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American Knights Moving delivering from Texas.

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Response time1 day

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Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Stress Free Blessed Me Transportation and Moving Services LLC

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Serving Garyville, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

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NATIONWIDE MOVING, INC.

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Serving Garyville, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nationwide made my moving experience easy. This is my third time moving cross country. The other two times prior were a disaster. Nationwide Moving really came through. Handle my belongings with care. Very polite crew and stood by their estimate and did not increase my move. I highly recommend."

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Galen Seals

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Serving Garyville, LA and surrounding areas

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Experienced packer/moving and crating services with 20 years experience. Partnered with Allied Van Lines and Covan worldwide Movers

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Moving questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can very carefully lay down a grandfather clock to move it, but it requires a bit of prep work. Remember, all of your clock's components and mechanisms are delicate, and shifting them can cause serious damage. Before laying it down, you will need to remove these pieces, plus the weights and the pendulum.

To move a couch through a narrow doorway, first measure the couch and the doorway to ensure it will fit. For a close fit, you can create more space by removing the interior door; tap out the hinge pins with a nail and shift the door sideways to remove it from its hinges. You may need to turn the couch on its side or move it in separate pieces, if possible. Using furniture sliders can also help you slide the couch through the doorway.

Unscrew and remove furniture legs if possible. If it’s not possible, then run the straps parallel on the inner side of the furniture legs. Never put your straps on the outer side of legs where they can easily slip off.

Generally, you should avoid using your car as a storage space if you’re using a shipping company.Your items could get lost or damaged during transport, and most shipping companies won’t cover the cost of damage. Contact the shipping company and ask about their policy ahead of time. Some companies may not allow you to leave anything but necessary paperwork in the car.

If you need to move heavy furniture inside your house, like a grandfather clock, consider hiring professional movers for this service, too. Many moving companies advertise in-house moving services, including transporting heavy items to different rooms or floors of the house. It’s best to hire professional movers for this task to avoid damaging parts of your home, like narrow stairways or flooring, or the item during the process.

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