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Q: Where are moving boxes cheapest?

• <div><p>There are many <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/heres-where-get-moving-boxes.htm">places to get moving boxes</a>, so it&rsquo;s worthwhile to shop around and compare prices. Try big-box stores such as Walmart, as well as home improvement stores such as Lowe&rsquo;s and The Home Depot. You can also try specialty places such as U-Haul or Office Depot. Finally, check online at Amazon or ask your friends or family if they have any spare moving boxes they could lend you.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to move myself?

• <div><p>Yes, it is cheaper to move yourself than to hire professional movers. The average DIY move costs <b>$120 to $2,300</b>, while professionals cost <b>$890 to $2,570</b> on average or up to <b>$12,000</b> for the longest distances. While you&rsquo;ll save on the cost of professional labor with a DIY move, you&rsquo;ll spend more time and energy packing, loading, transporting, unloading, and unpacking. </p></div>

Q: Is it rude not to tip movers?

• <div><p>No, not tipping movers isn&rsquo;t considered rude. Tipping is optional, not expected. There are plenty of alternative ways to show your appreciation without tipping. </p></div>

Q: When should I start preparing for movers?

• <div><p>You can&rsquo;t start preparing for movers too soon. Some steps, like scheduling the movers and arranging for pet care, need to happen months ahead to fit into busy schedules, especially if you&rsquo;re moving during on-season. </p><p>Several weeks ahead of the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-things-consider-when-planning-your-moving-date.htm">moving date</a>, start packing lesser-used rooms and supplies. As the moving day gets closer, move your packing toward more and more essential rooms until only a few necessities are left on the day ahead of the move.</p></div>

Q: Do I need permits when moving across the country?

• <div><p>If you are hiring professional movers, their company will handle any permits and similar arrangements. But if you are renting a truck to move yourself, you may have to pay permits when moving across state lines or away from a specific city or town. Research your move and its requirements as you plan. Most states, cities, and even rental companies offer useful information about what permits you may need.</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

4.9(

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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%

29 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

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 rate100%

23 neighbors recently requested a quote

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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

Credit card accepted

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

Response time9 hrs

Response rate100%

96 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Cummington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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

27 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by84%of homeowners

Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Cummington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired a different business outside of HomeAdvisor"

Response time2 days

20 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Moving questions, answered by experts

There are many places to get moving boxes, so it’s worthwhile to shop around and compare prices. Try big-box stores such as Walmart, as well as home improvement stores such as Lowe’s and The Home Depot. You can also try specialty places such as U-Haul or Office Depot. Finally, check online at Amazon or ask your friends or family if they have any spare moving boxes they could lend you.

Yes, it is cheaper to move yourself than to hire professional movers. The average DIY move costs $120 to $2,300, while professionals cost $890 to $2,570 on average or up to $12,000 for the longest distances. While you’ll save on the cost of professional labor with a DIY move, you’ll spend more time and energy packing, loading, transporting, unloading, and unpacking.

No, not tipping movers isn’t considered rude. Tipping is optional, not expected. There are plenty of alternative ways to show your appreciation without tipping.

You can’t start preparing for movers too soon. Some steps, like scheduling the movers and arranging for pet care, need to happen months ahead to fit into busy schedules, especially if you’re moving during on-season.

Several weeks ahead of the moving date, start packing lesser-used rooms and supplies. As the moving day gets closer, move your packing toward more and more essential rooms until only a few necessities are left on the day ahead of the move.

If you are hiring professional movers, their company will handle any permits and similar arrangements. But if you are renting a truck to move yourself, you may have to pay permits when moving across state lines or away from a specific city or town. Research your move and its requirements as you plan. Most states, cities, and even rental companies offer useful information about what permits you may need.

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