Best movers near Machias, ME

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: Is it worth it to pay movers to pack for you?

• <div><p>Movers know the best way to pack different items to protect them during a move and make the most of the space in a moving truck. You can pack your belongings to save money, but there&rsquo;s a higher risk of damage.</p></div>

Q: What if I need to move my couch within my house?

• <div><p>To save your flooring&rsquo;s finish and to protect yourself from injury, use furniture sliders to move your couch from room to room on the same house level. Double-check that entryways are large enough to pass through. If you need to move a couch up or down stairs, hire a team of movers to help you with this task to avoid damaging your walls or staircase.</p></div>

Q: How should I prepare for movers?

• <div><p>The best ways to prepare for movers include decluttering and properly labeling boxes. Decluttering lessens the workload and ensures you are not bringing unwanted items into your new home. Labeling boxes lets movers know which rooms they belong in, reducing confusion when it's time to unpack.</p></div>

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>

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Last update on June 22, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
I needed a road built through the woods to get to my new house lot. Road was done quick and made it easy to get into my newly purchased land with a camper and vehicles.
Look's Point Construction
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Reviewed in March 2025
Tejada’s remodeling will go above and beyond to make sure you are happy with the services provided. They were flexible and worked around our schedule. I already have them scheduled for more work this month! They do it all! Thank you Tejada’s!!!
Tejada's Remodeling Inc
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Reviewed in March 2025
The Revelaire team did a great job. They were timely experienced, and Jeremy and Matt were great to work with.
Revelare Kitchens
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Reviewed in July 2023
Ayanna has a great sense for design and flow! She helped me de clutter and and work with the space to transform a small one-bedroom apartment with a home office into a an inviting and functional home. Highly recommend!
O.C.D. Specialist LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Easy to work with, showed up when they said they would. Roof turned out great!
Roofsmith Roofing Jr., LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Jesse is timely and provides updates as needed for scheduled work. Takes care to ensure work is completed as agreed.
Sons Of Thunder Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2023
Very eager and accommodating. Will hire again
Alpaka Fab
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Reviewed in April 2023
I highly recommend Paredes Painting. Their team is amazing in all aspects of the job. They are precise and excellent in their workmanship and a pleasure to have in your home. I can’t say enough about their work. Everyone who comes to our home comments on how good it looks. This is a seaside...
Paredes Painting
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Reviewed in February 2023
Very professional and detailed work
C P Hanscom and Son's LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Techs had to come a good distance. They worked quickly and efficiently and did a great job.
Chimney Guys
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Top-Rated Movers in Machias - Updated Nov 2026

Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

427

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Machias, ME 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

+34

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Long Distance Movers USA

5.0(

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Machias, 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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Miliano's

New to Angi

Truck or Container Rental

Serving Machias, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I offer handyman and construction services as well as junk removal and clean outs. I do eststae buy outs, clean outs, auctions and estate sales. No job to big or to small

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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M.A. Janes Building Services

New to Angi

Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Machias, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

I like working with my hands and thinking outside the box to create solutions.

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

4.5(

282

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Machias, 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

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I & A Moving and Storage

4.5(

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Moving Out-of-StateTruck or Container Rental

Serving Machias, 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

Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Machias, 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

4.8(

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Moving Out-of-StateTruck or Container Rental

Serving Machias, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"In every way this moving company surpassed my expectations. I would recommend them to anybody looking for a reliable and trustworthy moving company."

+15

Response time5 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by57%of homeowners

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Welcome Home Moving Services

5.0(

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-StateProfessional Moving Service - Piano+1 more

Serving Machias, 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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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Machias, 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 rate100%

Recommended by2%of homeowners

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Moving FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Movers know the best way to pack different items to protect them during a move and make the most of the space in a moving truck. You can pack your belongings to save money, but there’s a higher risk of damage.

To save your flooring’s finish and to protect yourself from injury, use furniture sliders to move your couch from room to room on the same house level. Double-check that entryways are large enough to pass through. If you need to move a couch up or down stairs, hire a team of movers to help you with this task to avoid damaging your walls or staircase.

The best ways to prepare for movers include decluttering and properly labeling boxes. Decluttering lessens the workload and ensures you are not bringing unwanted items into your new home. Labeling boxes lets movers know which rooms they belong in, reducing confusion when it's time to unpack.

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.

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