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Q: Is it okay to move a piano yourself?

• <div><p>It is certainly possible to move a piano without hiring movers, but it&rsquo;s not recommended. Not only will you need at least four people to lift and maneuver the piano, but getting it around tight corners and down flights of stairs might not be possible without the help of movers. Plus, pianos are exceptionally heavy and bulky, which means you and any helping hands are at risk of injury, as well as an increased risk of damaging your piano. Ultimately, it&rsquo;s always worth it to call in a professional piano mover.</p></div>

Q: Can a pool table be moved without taking it apart?

• <div><p>You can move a pool table without taking it apart only if you&rsquo;re moving it a short distance, like from one room to another, and with the help of several people or a professional moving company. But if you&rsquo;re moving the pool table from one home to another, experts strongly advise you not to move it without taking it apart. If you leave it in one piece, you could risk not only your own personal safety, but also risk damage to the pool table itself. The bumpers could need to be realigned and the slate may have to be re-leveled if you try to move a pool table without taking it apart. In this case, the risk usually doesn&rsquo;t outweigh the reward. </p></div>

Q: What is the oldest that my mobile home can be to move?

• <div><p>According to the <a href="https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/rmra/mhs/faqs">U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,</a> mobile homes built before 1976 do not meet the current safety standards and shouldn&rsquo;t be moved even a short distance.</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>

Q: Do you need to drain a dishwasher before moving it?

• <div><p>If the dishwasher is in working condition, start and run a complete cycle with nothing inside. Let it drain and sit overnight before removing the hoses. In theory, it should effectively drain. You may find residual water in the hoses, but you can plug them. If the dishwasher breaks down midcycle it can sometimes be full of water. You&rsquo;ll need to manually remove the water with a plastic cup before removing the dishwasher. </p></div>

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Last update on January 10, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Replaces three custom windows in older barn/shop. Arrived with all tools and supplies needed. Was able remove all without damaging surroundings and was able to work around equipment that couldn’t be moved. Cleaned and swept when finished. Will be having him back to replace two additional...
MWG II Handyman Services LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
n…do not walk away. Run. Run. Run. Our unfortunate experience with Ayers Basement Systems began with an impressive sales pitch. Our sales person was Robert. He had a PowerPoint presentation and explained to us that we would not have to worry about a wet basement ever again. That was huge...
Ayers Basement Systems
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Reviewed in December 2023
As a first time homeowner, new windows were important to us. After various conversations with the professionals at All Weather Seal, we decided to move forward based on their expertise. Everyone we've talked to has been super helpful and we love our new windows!
All-Weather Seal of West Michigan
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Reviewed in November 2023
We worked with Matt's Movers today for a move within Maple Grove. Timely, cost-effective, careful and respectful, efficient and fun to work with. And they finished ahead of expectations! It was great to work with Douglas, LJ and Elijah -- best crew in the business!!
Matt's Moving Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2022
Wow, what can I say about Renegade Fence?! Fast, Fair, Friendly, Flexible, and Fun is where I will start. Renegade fence installed nearly 600 feet of dog ear fence for us to help keep our four dogs safe and sound. They were fast! Unbelievably fast! From the quoting process to the shipping...
Renegade fences
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Reviewed in November 2021
I had never before planned a big move and was doing my research online. I looked at van lines and various movers at different prices. I didn't feel peace about any of the options I had looked at yet (lots of prayer and research). I finally found Movers Direct through Angi's List and Better...
Movers Direct LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
Larson Moving & Storage were absolutely wonderful to work with. They really went out of their way to do extras, a lot of other movers would not do.
Larson Moving & Storage, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2018
It went excellent! They dug under the slab beneath each post and installed brackets on each post and helical piers deep into the ground (12 feet in our case but they can go up to 25 feet) and added cement under the slab. They even lifted the slab where it had sunk back to its original position....
Kent Home Services
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Reviewed in December 2014
.We are just waiting for them to finish the job.they started,, they lied to us put us off it's snowed on the unfinished roof , rained then they should of just finished the job than moved on to the next. But no they lied to us they said a week ,week and a half it's been over a month.we are...
XYZ ROOFING & SIDING
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Reviewed in August 2011
I’m still in shock. The local driver came by to inspect the box, which I no longer had, and he said I couldn’t claim without the box. Then, he became rather rude and verbally abusive with me. He said he was going to write down that I was refusing to make a claim. As he left he refused to...
United Parcel Service of America Inc
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

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Serving Free Soil, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"Cory and Colton arrived on the time schedule, did a survey on the apartment and quickly started moving the furniture. They were very professional and did the best they could to finish as early as possible."

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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Pro Express Moving, LLC

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Serving Free Soil, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"I have used Pro Express Moving three times in the last three years, and they have done an excellent job with every move. I'm constantly impressed with their speed of packing, handling of heavy items, and thoroughness in unpacking. They are professional and reliable, which is everything you want in a moving company."

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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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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

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Serving Free Soil, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"Moving APT moved me from my 2 bedroom apartment to where I'm at now in Orlando. When they arrived to start the move I had a few things that I hadn't boxed up."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Wild Safari Moving, LLC

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Serving Free Soil, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I wholeheartedly recommend wild safari Moving llc to anyone in need of reliable and top-notch moving services. They truly exceeded my expectations, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome they move mr from florida to texas Thank you to the entire team for making my move a stress-free experience!"

Response time4 hrs

Response rate98%

Recommended by97%of homeowners

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Long Distance & Out Of State Movers Mayzlin Relocation

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Serving Free Soil, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

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"A fast and efficient crew. When moving you always worry about damage, but this move we had none. They moved things as if they were their own."

+34

Response time1 day

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Serving Free Soil, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"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!!"

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Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Free Soil, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"100% recommended for careful and stress free moving! Absolutely the best, i moved stress free and the communication was amazing with them. Took great care of everything as well. Would recommend if you?re looking to move."

Response time9 hrs

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Grand Bay Moving & Storage, LLC

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Serving Free Soil, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"Joe and his team did an exemplary job of moving. They took great care with everything that was moved and nothing was damaged. You can tell that they take great pride in doing a "job well done"."

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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Serving Free Soil, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Jerome and Adam from J & Z Moving were great. They had my stuff loaded quickly and all of the furniture fit through the doors without being broken down."

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Moving questions, answered by experts

It is certainly possible to move a piano without hiring movers, but it’s not recommended. Not only will you need at least four people to lift and maneuver the piano, but getting it around tight corners and down flights of stairs might not be possible without the help of movers. Plus, pianos are exceptionally heavy and bulky, which means you and any helping hands are at risk of injury, as well as an increased risk of damaging your piano. Ultimately, it’s always worth it to call in a professional piano mover.

You can move a pool table without taking it apart only if you’re moving it a short distance, like from one room to another, and with the help of several people or a professional moving company. But if you’re moving the pool table from one home to another, experts strongly advise you not to move it without taking it apart. If you leave it in one piece, you could risk not only your own personal safety, but also risk damage to the pool table itself. The bumpers could need to be realigned and the slate may have to be re-leveled if you try to move a pool table without taking it apart. In this case, the risk usually doesn’t outweigh the reward.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, mobile homes built before 1976 do not meet the current safety standards and shouldn’t be moved even a short distance.

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.

If the dishwasher is in working condition, start and run a complete cycle with nothing inside. Let it drain and sit overnight before removing the hoses. In theory, it should effectively drain. You may find residual water in the hoses, but you can plug them. If the dishwasher breaks down midcycle it can sometimes be full of water. You’ll need to manually remove the water with a plastic cup before removing the dishwasher.

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