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Bos Moving & Service
4.6(
217
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Moving In-State

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfectly! The crew was polite, fast, careful and efficient. Loaded the truck in 5 hours, taking the exact amount of time in pre-move estimate. Arrived on time the next day and proceeded with a fast and damage-free unload. This was the easiest, most stress-free move I've ever experienced. Mark's price was the best of 5 estimates, his crew the best I've ever worked with. I recommend Mark Bos Moving 100%!"
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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O’Sullivan Moving & Storage Company
4.1(
86
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a wonderful experience with your company From my Move on November 7th. The entire crew were fast and friendly. Not a thing was scratched or bent/broken or dented. You all worked ahead of the clock and I am very happy with everything from start to finish. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anybody that would need to move. Again thank you for working with our family on our move. I can tell your team is a family also."
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Recommended by79%of homeowners
Aberdeen Van Lines, Inc.
4.8(
40
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Moving In-State

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired Sam to move my family after researching and dealing with dishonest movers for years. I wanted to get a moving experience that could reduce my stress and provide A professional experience because I had just purchased a new home. Sam and his crew were by far the most professional movers I have ever dealt with and their experience was evident throughout the move. From Sam's advice, which I recommend following to the movers themselves,who averaged 8 plus years experience with one mover who had 30 years experience, this was the best move for my family ever. I will sing Sam's praises!"
Packing Services
Response time5 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Moving questions, answered by experts

Typically, local moves involve either renting a moving truck and moving yourself or hiring local movers to do the job. For long-distance moves, options include hiring a full-service moving company that handles packing, loading, transportation, and unloading, or using a self-moving service where you load your belongings into a container or trailer and have it transported. Another option is hiring professional movers for labor-only services, where they assist with loading and unloading your rented truck. You can also opt for moving pods or moving containers that can be transported to the destination.

Tipping movers is not mandatory, and most professional companies do not expect it. However, it is a common way to show appreciation for their hard work and the care they take with your belongings and home. A standard tip is between 10% and 20% of your total bill, split among the crew, or about $10 per mover per hour, tipped individually. It's an especially good idea to tip if the movers work in difficult weather, handle specialty items like pianos or pool tables, provide extra packing services, or go above and beyond your expectations.

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.

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.

The lowest-cost days to move are Monday through Thursday. Many people move on weekends for convenience, so weekdays are often more affordable for hiring movers or renting a moving truck. Ask your local moving company if they offer any discounts for certain times of the year or days of the week.

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