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Q: What is the best time of year to move to Hawaii?

• <div><p>If you are trying to reduce costs, then you should move to Hawaii during the off-season. Typically late spring and fall is when flights and other accommodations are most affordable. The weather is also milder, which makes unpacking more pleasant. </p></div>

Q: How many people does it take to move a 6-person hot tub?

• <div><p>Moving a six-person hot tub typically requires at least four to six strong individuals. The exact number of people required depends on the hot tub's weight, dimensions, and any obstacles in the moving path. Additionally, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/7-reasons-hire-professional-movers.htm">professional movers</a> may have specialized equipment to handle the task more efficiently with fewer people.</p></div>

Q: Do I need moving insurance?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/moving-insurance-worth-cost.htm">Moving insurance</a> helps protect your belongings from damage or loss during the moving process. This policy can help reimburse you either part of or the total amount of your belongings that become damaged during the moving process. Moving insurance has three main options: full value protection, released value protection, and third-party or separate liability coverage. Speak with your moving company to determine what is covered under each policy and their cost to determine the best fit for your needs. </p></div>

Q: Can you move a fish tank with gravel in it?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible, but it&rsquo;s important to be extremely careful, and always remove rocks and heavier hardscape items. Drain all the water from the tank, leaving just enough to keep the gravel slightly submerged to keep your bacteria alive. Then, grab a helper or two and carefully lift the tank from either side, supporting the bottom and keeping it level. If the tank is especially heavy, consider slipping plywood underneath to minimize pressure on the glass. Be sure to pack it so it stays level and doesn&rsquo;t shift during transit.</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>

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Last update on August 09, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Right on time, polite, always checked with me before throwing things, offered to move wood to pile outside, didn't take very long at all. I am VERY happy with the guys and the work and will recommend them!
Purgo Works
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Reviewed in June 2023
***I highly suggest to STAY AWAY from Liberty Bell Moving & Storage.*** This company uses deceptive trade practices and cares more about being “right” than keeping customers happy. In the contract, they tell you they can add a 3rd mover at their discretion and that adding a 3rd person at your...
Liberty Bell Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in January 2023
I moved into my new house and couldnâ t even start to organize stuff because it had been in boxes. We worked along side each opened and displayed every box, made three piles for consign, trash and goodwill. I am going to go through things again for another trip to good will before bringing...
Mema's-Decluttering
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Reviewed in October 2022
Great work. Done quickly and not a scrap of old roofing left. John is great to work with
All Mighty Home Construction
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Reviewed in January 2020
We had squirrels move into our attic in Belfast Maine. One visit by Northeast Wildlife Services and squirrels gone overnight. Northeast determined the animals were actually nocturnal flying squirrels, and explained techniques and action plan. No animals harmed, they are gone, and attic...
Northeast Wildlife Services
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Reviewed in August 2019
Just moved into a house with central vacuum. Aeries serviceman came right out to check the system and show me the ins and outs. Very pleasant and informative.
Aerus Electrolux
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Reviewed in July 2019
This company is honest, trustworthy and very nice people. Very clean and knowledgeable. We just moved here and offered assistance with whatever else we need. Highly recommend for all your water needs.
Maine's Best Water Treatment
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Reviewed in July 2015
I just moved to Belfast from the Portland. Just as I got here, the power windows stopped working, unfortunately in the down position. A neighbor recommended BJ's and they agreed to get me right in to at least diagnose the problem and get the windows up. The problem was diagnosed and fixed in...
BJ's Automotive Diagnostic Center Inc
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Reviewed in June 2011
I met with three landscaping companies in the area, between the bid price and the knowledge the owner (Ben Maddock's) was able to convey, I chose his company over the two other competing companies. The section of my backyard was dug up previously by myself using a loaned machine. I dug a 50...
A New Earth Home & Landscaping Company
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Reviewed in September 2008
We purchased a house in Liberty, Maine between Augusta and Belfast in the summer of 2007 and we live in Maryland. During the winter a pipe burst and the house suffered extensive water damage. Our insurance company would cover the damage, however, we live five states away. MKM Construction...
MKM CONSTRUCTION
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

416

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Serving Freedom, ME 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

+34

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Long Distance Movers USA

5.0(

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Serving Freedom, ME 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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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

4.5(

282

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Serving Freedom, ME 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 Freedom, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our moving team was right on time, very efficient and respectful. They did an excellent job packing a very full truck for a cross country move. When we got there, nothing shifted, nothing broke. They were great, would highly recommend!!"

+62

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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I & A Moving and Storage

4.5(

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Serving Freedom, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can only recommend I & A Moving and Storage. First of all they sent me a really good and competitive quote within an hour. They arrived 10 minutes before the agreed time to allow time to assess how much I had and make sure they started on time. They were very helpful and the whole move was smooth. They finished within the estimated time. I will definitely use their services in the future."

+11

Response time12 hrs

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Serving Freedom, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Terrific! The crew was fantastic and they got my move completed in just a few short days. I highly recommend these movers."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Top Tier Van Lines, LLC

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Serving Freedom, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ive moved over 10 times being in the Military who usually pays for my move. This Move i was paying for after speaking to 5 different companies, Top Tier Van Lines was the most Honestout of them All! As they were the only ones to let me know the extra charges for wrapping my TVs, Mirrors , China Hutch, which none of the other moving company mentioned! The guys who picked me up were VERY professional all in Uniform and all employed by Top Tier Van Lines! The Foreman Alfonzo was Great as well as my Moving coordinator Brian was there for me from start to finish! Im Very Pleased with the overall move. I had a few scratches here and there but probably overall the best moves ive had thank you again"

+15

Response time5 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by57%of homeowners

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Smooth Sailing Moving

4.9(

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Serving Freedom, ME and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"First I must say I was very skeptical about hiring a moving company, to move my family and I from Maine to Louisiana. Hiring , Smooth Sailing moving company was the best choice. They were very professional and what I was quoted is exactly what I paid! You guys made my move so much easier and I thank you. I do recommend using Smooth Sailing Moving for local and or long distance moves. Thank you again! You guys are fantastic!"

+35

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Welcome Home Moving Services

5.0(

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Serving Freedom, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Timely and professional. They made the move so easy. 10/10 would absolutely recommend and use again!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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World Class Moving & Storage

3.5(

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Serving Freedom, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"World Class Moving & Storage made everything super simple and easy - I barely lifted a finger for packing. They were fast and also came on very short notice which was very nice of them."

Response time1 day

Response rate99%

Recommended by2%of homeowners

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Moving questions, answered by experts

If you are trying to reduce costs, then you should move to Hawaii during the off-season. Typically late spring and fall is when flights and other accommodations are most affordable. The weather is also milder, which makes unpacking more pleasant.

Moving a six-person hot tub typically requires at least four to six strong individuals. The exact number of people required depends on the hot tub's weight, dimensions, and any obstacles in the moving path. Additionally, professional movers may have specialized equipment to handle the task more efficiently with fewer people.

Moving insurance helps protect your belongings from damage or loss during the moving process. This policy can help reimburse you either part of or the total amount of your belongings that become damaged during the moving process. Moving insurance has three main options: full value protection, released value protection, and third-party or separate liability coverage. Speak with your moving company to determine what is covered under each policy and their cost to determine the best fit for your needs.

Yes, it’s possible, but it’s important to be extremely careful, and always remove rocks and heavier hardscape items. Drain all the water from the tank, leaving just enough to keep the gravel slightly submerged to keep your bacteria alive. Then, grab a helper or two and carefully lift the tank from either side, supporting the bottom and keeping it level. If the tank is especially heavy, consider slipping plywood underneath to minimize pressure on the glass. Be sure to pack it so it stays level and doesn’t shift during transit.

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.

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