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Q: How do I move a heavy couch upstairs?

• <div><p>Start by removing any obstacles in the moving path, such as side tables, lamps, or other furniture. If your couch has legs, unscrew them. Measure the couch and the stairway to ensure you have enough room; if it seems unlikely, examine the shape and size of the couch and decide whether it might fit better up the stairway and through doorways on its side, held diagonally, or moved in an upright position.</p><p>Consider putting the sofa on a dolly to go up the stairs. It should be able to fit upright on a standard dolly with wheels. You&rsquo;ll still need to lift the dolly&mdash;with the couch on it&mdash;up the stairs, but it will reduce the physical strain. The person holding the dolly should pull the couch up, while the helper should be on the other side, keeping the couch secure and steady.</p><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a dolly, the person in front should lift the couch slightly higher than the person in the back to create more stability. The person in the back should also be the stronger mover, as most of the weight will be distributed there.</p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest way to move long-distance, such as to another state or cross-country?

• <div><p>Renting a moving truck or using a shipping container (or moving pod) are typically the cheapest ways to move long-distance. For moving a few items, a container can cost as little as $700. Renting a standard-sized moving truck averages between $1,200 and $2,100. For longer distances, moving pods can become more cost-effective, as you can ship the pod to your destination and avoid transportation costs like gas, mileage, and lodging.</p></div>

Q: How do I move a shipping container myself?

• <div><p>The simplest way to move a shipping container yourself is with a tilt-bed truck. However, you&rsquo;ll still need to figure out how to get the container on and off the truck.</p></div>

Q: How do I choose a relocation company?

• <div><p>The first step to choosing a relocation company is determining the distance of your move, types of services needed, and how many professional movers you need to hire. Once you set the parameter of your move, get price quotes from at least three local moving companies to compare pricing. Then, choose a relocation company that fits within your budget, supplies the necessary services, and has positive reviews from previous moving customers. </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 August 2022
WISH I COULD GIVE 10 STARS!!!! I contacted A.R.E. because I was having pre-existing electrical issues with two decorative water fountains at my home. They were able to fit me into their schedule so that I could have other repairs completed by a different vendor. They showed up prompt and on time...
A.R.E. Louisiana, Inc.
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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 September 2017
Brian's team did a good job. Had one issue with moving an outlet near a vanity but Brian and I worked through it successfully.
Steadfast Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
They were very pleasant, but I need my building unassembled, moved and reassembled. They do not do that.
Southern Home Improvement Center, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2016
Jeff was on time, courteous and answered all of my questions. His input definitely saved me money and had me moving in the right direction
Home-Sight Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2015
When buying products through the "Big Deal" it is difficult to understand the availability of the vendor because the site makes us just pick dates at random. I was not in a big hurry to get the work done and was quite flexible on dates. However, when I just pick dates apparently Angie's list...
On-line Deck and Fence
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Reviewed in September 2014
I've used him in the past and he's done about 10 to 12 jobs for me in the last couple of years. He did a good job and his prices were excellent. He comes out on short notice. I have a lot of rental properties and he does all of the work for me.He's very thorough, he shows up on time and he goes...
V-CLEAN
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Reviewed in June 2013
I called S&S because by budget was meager. I spoke to Mary. The reviews on this moving company were poor for this company in the yellow pages but I called anyway because a girlfriend had used them. I explained the situation to Mary and also my expressed my concern for qualtiy. There were lots...
S & S MOVING
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Reviewed in February 2010
It was raining the day they came out and could not access the house from the front of the house due to rain. They didn't want to go through the back door because they said it was too far of a distance without even trying it. I had to speak to the owner to get to have them try. Low and behold...
DEAL'S CARPET CARE INC
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

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Serving Lutcher, LA 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."

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

+34

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Serving Lutcher, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 Lutcher, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."

+33

Response time9 hrs

6 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

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Serving Lutcher, 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%

2592 neighbors recently requested a quote

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American Knights Moving

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282

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Serving Lutcher, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I moved with these guys a few days ago. They treated me good and they delivered the moving service they promised. No hidden fees, no surprises. It was a hassle free move."

American Knights Moving truck loading the items

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American Knights Moving delivering from Texas.

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Response time1 day

240 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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NATIONWIDE MOVING, INC.

New to Angi

Serving Lutcher, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Nationwide Moving, we specialize in trusted cross-country relocations. With decades of experience, we provide full packing, climate-controlled storage, and personalized care. Coast-to-coast or across state lines, call 347-344-6220 or visit nationwidemoving.com to get started

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Galen Seals

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Serving Lutcher, 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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Dream Disposal

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Serving Lutcher, LA and surrounding areas

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Any of my services listed I will provide for you at a fair price with honest work. Don’t mind doing the dirty jobs.

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

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Serving Lutcher, LA 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

Serving Lutcher, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The move was professionally done. Members of the moving team were pleasant and informative. They carefully assessed the best way to get the piano in my house. Unfortunately, an accident occurred when moving the piano out of the seller's house, leaving some gashes in the wood along the front of the piano. I was not there and the seller did not see what happened, so have no idea why the damage occurred. The company was most gracious in giving me a reduced moving fee for the damage. This should help in covering costs to try to hide the wood damage."

Response time10 hrs

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Moving questions, answered by experts

Start by removing any obstacles in the moving path, such as side tables, lamps, or other furniture. If your couch has legs, unscrew them. Measure the couch and the stairway to ensure you have enough room; if it seems unlikely, examine the shape and size of the couch and decide whether it might fit better up the stairway and through doorways on its side, held diagonally, or moved in an upright position.

Consider putting the sofa on a dolly to go up the stairs. It should be able to fit upright on a standard dolly with wheels. You’ll still need to lift the dolly—with the couch on it—up the stairs, but it will reduce the physical strain. The person holding the dolly should pull the couch up, while the helper should be on the other side, keeping the couch secure and steady.

If you don’t have a dolly, the person in front should lift the couch slightly higher than the person in the back to create more stability. The person in the back should also be the stronger mover, as most of the weight will be distributed there.

Renting a moving truck or using a shipping container (or moving pod) are typically the cheapest ways to move long-distance. For moving a few items, a container can cost as little as $700. Renting a standard-sized moving truck averages between $1,200 and $2,100. For longer distances, moving pods can become more cost-effective, as you can ship the pod to your destination and avoid transportation costs like gas, mileage, and lodging.

The simplest way to move a shipping container yourself is with a tilt-bed truck. However, you’ll still need to figure out how to get the container on and off the truck.

The first step to choosing a relocation company is determining the distance of your move, types of services needed, and how many professional movers you need to hire. Once you set the parameter of your move, get price quotes from at least three local moving companies to compare pricing. Then, choose a relocation company that fits within your budget, supplies the necessary services, and has positive reviews from previous moving customers.

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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