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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
419
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Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

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."
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

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Express Moving, LLC
4.6(
46
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Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
Interstate Moving
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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National Van Lines, Inc.
4.4(
135
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Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1929

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with Michael to set up the two moves with terrific. My problems came from the actual movers. The first movers dropped a heavy piece and damaged it. This group to our items to a location where they were transferred to another group to finish the move. More damage happened. The second move was done by a different group who picked up our things and delivered them. Again some damage. My problem with the second move was with the claim department at National Van Lines. I was overly careful about the damages I claimed (only submitting the largest items or easiest to replace), but had to negotiate to get a fair deal. BUT NVL did set me up with a great guy who could fix most of the damaged items."
Long Distance Mover
Packing for a cross country move
Loading the Truck
Cross Country Moving
Moving your memories

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
426 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rob and Big's Moving Company
4.7(
59
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Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rob and his team were very professional, friendly, hard working and very considerate and careful with our possessions. It was well worth it! The estimate and final costs were fair and reasonable compared to other companies in the field. I would recommend Rob and Bigâ s to anyone who has moving needs!"
Logo and Slogan
Loading a Stove
Sofa Sleeper Move
Sofa Sleeper Move
Trailer Load

+12

Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Wild Safari Moving, LLC
4.9(
41
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Serving Lake, 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!"
Wild Safari Moving
Wild Safari Moving
Wild Safari Moving
Wild Safari Moving
Wild Safari Moving

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Moving questions, answered by experts

Using moving pods is generally cheaper than hiring a full-service moving company, primarily because you handle the packing and loading yourself, which eliminates labor costs. The cost savings are most significant for long-distance or cross-country moves; for local moves, hiring a moving company might be the more economical option. Renting and shipping moving pods can cost between $2,000 and $5,000, depending on factors like distance, the number of containers, and the weight of your items. Some services also charge a monthly rental fee of $75 to $200. In comparison, hiring a professional moving company for a long-distance move typically costs between $2,700 and $10,000.

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.

The average cost to hire professional movers is approximately $1,700, but the total price can range from as low as $920 to over $12,000 depending on the move's complexity. For local moves, typically under 100 miles, costs generally fall between $920 and $2,530. Long-distance moves are more expensive, with prices ranging from $2,700 to $10,000 or more.

Several key factors influence the final cost:

  • Distance and Home Size: The mileage of the move and the size of your home.

  • Number of Movers: Hourly rates can range from $25 to $50 for one or two movers, increasing to $100 to $200 for a team of four or more.

  • Services: Additional services like packing, unpacking, and storage will add to the cost.

  • Specialty Items: Moving large or delicate items such as pianos, vehicles, or large aquariums incurs extra charges.

  • Timing and Access: The time of year, your specific moving date, and the ease of access to your home can affect rates.

Don’t forget to account for other potential costs like moving supplies and tipping your movers.

If you don’t have the TV’s original wrapping sleeve, you’ll need to find other methods of protection when moving it to a new home. Your best options for wrapping a TV are a combination of bubble wrap and moving blankets. For extra protection, you can purchase a foam TV cover or pouch, which is made exclusively for this purpose.

The size of the safe will determine the type of dolly that will work best for transporting your gun safe. You will need to ensure it is a heavy-duty appliance dolly made to move heavy items, such as appliances or pianos. Always check the weight of your safe beforehand so you can rent or buy the correct dolly that can withstand its weight.

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