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Avatar for Kingsley Moving Systems LLC
Kingsley Moving Systems LLC
5.0(
226
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Kingsley Moving to pack and move our 2 BR apartment out of state. Communications were good before the move day. Then they arrived on time, were very professional and helpful, and packed things carefully. Then they delivered on time at our new home, only one lamp shade broken. Paperwork on the day of the move got a little rushed but there was a lot going on. We are happy and would hire them again."
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
424
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Utilizing All Service Moving for the move was a very positive experience. They had good communication, answering several questions prior to the move and did a final confirmation just prior to the move date. As for the physical move itself, Jose, Abraham, and Alberto were polite, diligent, and careful moving the many items, and managed to complete the move more quickly than anticipated."
Unloading team
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
Tier building

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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O’Sullivan Moving & Storage Company
4.1(
87
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Local move emptying storage unit. Heavy items were efficiently moved, no damages and all staff from Tracy at the office, the estimator, and the movers Devonte and Caleb were AWESOME. Highly recommend this company. Property moved to Wnd floor and basement no problem"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Pro Express Moving, LLC
4.6(
46
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Definitely recommend this moving company! They arrived on time and made it work going up and down the stairs when helping us move. They were extremely efficient and made the moving process as easy for us as possible."
Interstate Moving
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reasonable Movers
3.6(
17
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miles and company were very professional. They showed up on time and were very efficient and delicate in moving my belongings. I will recommend Reasonable Movers to family and friends"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moveking, LLC
3.4(
19
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Moveking, LLC has 13 years of moving experience and is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business.\n\nExclusive focus: We specialize strictly in full-service, long-distance moves across the country. All-inclusive care: Every project includes professional packing, loading, transport, and unloading by our trained team.\n\nNo partial services: We do not offer labor-only help, hourly loading for DIY trucks, or standalone truck rentals. Quality guarantee: This lets us control safety and quality from your old home to your new one.\n\nContact our team today to schedule your worry-free, smooth move.

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D and L Commercial Roofing, LLC
4.9(
43
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Moving questions, answered by experts

To pack mugs safely for a move, start by lining the bottom of your moving box with padded material like bubble wrap. Wrap each mug individually; for a snug fit, you can tuck the ends of the bubble wrap sheet inside the mug. Place the wrapped mugs in the box, using a box with slots for extra separation if available. The key to preventing breakage is to pack the box tightly enough that the mugs cannot shift during transit. Fill any empty gaps with additional packing material. However, be careful not to pack more than 10 mugs in one box, as it can become too heavy to carry safely. Finally, be sure to label the box as “fragile” to alert movers to handle it with care.

Professionals can typically move a one-bedroom apartment in three to five hours. It will take longer if you have many belongings or the destination is far away. The time will also increase if the movers must handle large and cumbersome items, like full sets of dressers and antique wood furniture. DIY moves take significantly longer, typically lasting a full day or more. 

The ideal budget for moving out of state largely depends on your location, the number of rooms you need to move, and how far your final destination is. On average, homeowners spend a little over $1,700 on their move.

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.

The first step in moving a house is to provide blueprints and assess which parts of the house you can move. The next steps are obtaining permits, inspecting the structure, securing road permits, and getting bank approval.

When it's time to move, professionals can prepare the house by disconnecting utilities, removing items, and adding support braces. The house is then lifted with steel beams, jacked up, and placed on dollies for transport. Once it’s at the new location, it gets lowered onto the new foundation, utilities get reconnected, and additional features, like porches or garages, are added.

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