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Q: What is the most cost-effective way to move?

• <div><p>The most cost-effective way to move is to DIY most of the moving tasks, including packing, driving the moving truck, and loading and unloading. While <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-diy-moving.htm">DIY moving</a> is typically the least expensive option, it makes the process much more time-consuming and difficult. To eliminate some of the physical and time stress associated with DIY moves, consider hiring professional movers for the most essential tasks, such as loading and unloading furniture, and completing easier tasks on your own.</p></div>

Q: What do movers load first?

• <div><p>When loading a moving truck, the general rule is to load the heaviest and largest items first to create a stable base at the front of the truck, which helps balance the weight. You can start with large furniture like sofas, beds, mattresses, and tables to form a solid foundation, or begin by placing your heaviest boxes against the truck's walls to create a base layer. After the base is set, continue loading other large items like appliances and square furniture. Lighter and smaller objects, including most of your boxes, should be loaded last. They can be packed into gaps, around, and on top of the heavier items to maximize space. Following this order makes unloading easier and helps prevent damage to your belongings.</p></div>

Q: What should I consider when planning a DIY move?

• <div><p>When moving yourself, you should consider the non-monetary costs, such as time spent and physical and mental stress. If you&rsquo;re packing and moving every box on your own, or with the help of a few volunteers, you can expect the process to take several days or even weeks. While it&rsquo;s a less expensive option than hiring full-service movers, keep in mind that the process will be much more difficult.</p></div>

Q: What is the best thing to pack first when moving?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to pack things that are in storage and non-essential items first. Start by packing up items you are taking from your storage unit, garage <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-move-shed.htm">or shed</a>, basement, and attic. You should wait to pack essential items such as toiletries and medications last.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to move into an apartment?

• <div><p>How long it takes to move into an apartment depends on many factors, including the amount of belongings you&rsquo;re bringing with you, how accessible the apartment is (do you have an elevator, or will you be walking up and down several flights of stairs with boxes?), and whether or not you&rsquo;re hiring a moving company. Having said that, for a local one-bedroom apartment, it usually takes a moving company between two and five hours to move you in.</p></div>

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Last update on August 21, 2026

Reviewed in August 2026
Two professional guys came out with uniforms and some nice equipment on their truck. They moved all my year furniture, covered up some plants and got all sorts of growth and black marks off my roof and it looks nearly new again. Thanks!
Clean From The Curb Up
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Reviewed in June 2025
Excellent customer service from start to finish. Moving team was efficient and careful. They hustled and were friendly. Great attention to detail- using moving supplies, loading, and unloading from 3 story home to our storage unit! I had an excellent experience and will recommend 5 College...
FIVE COLLEGE MOVERS LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Electrical experts of Easthampton, Massachusetts did an incredible job upgrading the electrical panel, plus changing out all the electrical outlets and switches in the house in addition to adding two additional outlets to the garage. Wiring to the garage included pre-wiring our garage to accept...
Electrical Experts
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Reviewed in April 2023
My experience with Move Along has been fantastic! I work with them all the time for my staging business and they are always reliable with scheduling, arriving on time, and working diligently on each move. I highly recommend them!
Move Along LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
As someone who's moved a lot, it's often absolute h***, but moving with All Points Movers was absolute heaven. The young men who work for the company were extremely competent, very conscientious, polite, hardworking and efficient. I've never had such a good moving experience in my entire life....
All Points Movers LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
This crew is amazing. Ray Ray, John, Carlos were clean , great to work with. Careful and great people. Highly recommend. Best Moving experience.
Garvin & McKinley Moving, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
Very aggressive with booking but understanding when you don't have the details yet. Booked me last minute which was great. Moving team was excellent. I think I overpaid but appreciates the level of service I received.
Four Guys And A Truck
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Reviewed in August 2020
What a wonderful experience. Will and his crew were amazing. We couldn’t be happier with the service. We highly recommend the fresh start moving crew.
Fresh Start the Moving Crew, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2020
best moving experience I ever had. the crew was fabulous. we use Home advisor all of the time for projects both personal and for business. I highly recommend this moving company for any transporting needs.
AA American Moving & Storage Inc
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Reviewed in July 2019
Mike was so great! He was flexible with our iffy moving in schedule and kept coming back to finish the job.
Slingerland Electrical Services
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

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Serving Cummington, MA 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.

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%

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Cummington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company moved my belongings from McKinney Texas to Chicago Illinois a couple of months ago. The guys packed our one bedroom apartment very professionally and quickly. I would recommend this company to my friends."

Response time3 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Four Guys And A Truck

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Moving In-State

Serving Cummington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very aggressive with booking but understanding when you don't have the details yet. Booked me last minute which was great. Moving team was excellent. I think I overpaid but appreciates the level of service I received."

Response time8 hrs

Response rate100%

28 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Pro Express Moving, LLC

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Cummington, MA and surrounding areas

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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 rate100%

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All My Sons Moving & Storage

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Moving In-State

Serving Cummington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

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"Sage & Demetris were phenomenal. Very professional and moved swiftly. I felt at ease during the whole move."

Response time9 hrs

Response rate100%

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Serving Cummington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Smooth move and fair price.This company I would recommend to all my friends and family.thanks for the great work."

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Derek Cady Home Remolding

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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Cummington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Small, Medium Or Large Home Improvement Projects, call us today for a free estimate!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Cummington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work. Moved years worth of accumulated junk quick and easy. Thanks!"

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Response time4 hrs

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Recommended by84%of homeowners

Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Cummington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Small jobs welcome

"I hired a different business outside of HomeAdvisor"

Response time2 days

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Moving questions, answered by experts

The most cost-effective way to move is to DIY most of the moving tasks, including packing, driving the moving truck, and loading and unloading. While DIY moving is typically the least expensive option, it makes the process much more time-consuming and difficult. To eliminate some of the physical and time stress associated with DIY moves, consider hiring professional movers for the most essential tasks, such as loading and unloading furniture, and completing easier tasks on your own.

When loading a moving truck, the general rule is to load the heaviest and largest items first to create a stable base at the front of the truck, which helps balance the weight. You can start with large furniture like sofas, beds, mattresses, and tables to form a solid foundation, or begin by placing your heaviest boxes against the truck's walls to create a base layer. After the base is set, continue loading other large items like appliances and square furniture. Lighter and smaller objects, including most of your boxes, should be loaded last. They can be packed into gaps, around, and on top of the heavier items to maximize space. Following this order makes unloading easier and helps prevent damage to your belongings.

When moving yourself, you should consider the non-monetary costs, such as time spent and physical and mental stress. If you’re packing and moving every box on your own, or with the help of a few volunteers, you can expect the process to take several days or even weeks. While it’s a less expensive option than hiring full-service movers, keep in mind that the process will be much more difficult.

It’s best to pack things that are in storage and non-essential items first. Start by packing up items you are taking from your storage unit, garage or shed, basement, and attic. You should wait to pack essential items such as toiletries and medications last.

How long it takes to move into an apartment depends on many factors, including the amount of belongings you’re bringing with you, how accessible the apartment is (do you have an elevator, or will you be walking up and down several flights of stairs with boxes?), and whether or not you’re hiring a moving company. Having said that, for a local one-bedroom apartment, it usually takes a moving company between two and five hours to move you in.

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