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Q: What is the best thing to pack first when moving?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to pack things that are in storage and non-essential items first. Start by packing up items you are taking from your storage unit, garage <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-move-shed.htm">or shed</a>, basement, and attic. You should wait to pack essential items such as toiletries and medications last.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to ship a moving container?

• <div><p>Shipping a moving container costs around $3,000 on average, with a typical range of $2,000 to $5,000. For international moves, the price can be as high as $7,000. Costs fluctuate based on factors such as the container's size, weight, travel distance, demand, and fuel prices. To ensure you get the best deal, it is recommended to get quotes from at least three different companies.</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>

Q: Can you lay a TV down when moving?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s important to never lay a flat-screen TV on its side when moving. Weight can damage the fragile screen, and falling objects are a risk. Always place your TV upright between other large flat objects so it isn&rsquo;t crushed when the load shifts on a turn. Use moving blankets to pad the space between the objects. </p></div>

Q: How to move a home gym without disassembling it?

• <div><p>Moving bulky home gym equipment without disassembling it is possible, but it can be more time-consuming, troublesome, and costly. Transporting a treadmill or rowing machine in one piece might require more labor to lift it and maneuver it out of your home, and it will take up more space in a moving truck. </p></div>

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Last update on September 18, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Fixed temporarily until we can get the house done completely
Elite Rocky Mountain Contracting
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Reviewed in February 2025
Work was done quickly, efficiently, just as agreed upon. Friendly and helpful, with complete follow through on clean up. I highly recommend!
Holistic Landscaping Of Montana, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Nicole was great she walked my property with me talked with me about how to trim my trees, what changes needed to be made to my landscape (move bushes/plants, remove trees ect) to be as proactive as possible in protecting my home in case of a wild fire. Nicole understood that the natural beauty...
Adaptive Firescapes
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Reviewed in October 2023
Highly recommend Smooth Move. They were friendly, helpful, and got the job done faster than their original estimate. They also offer a post move-out clean, and did a great job.
Alpaca Moving
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Reviewed in August 2023
Shain Bowman is wonderful to work with - he came to my house and installed a bunch of ceiling fixtures and then came back a week later to move some junction boxes for me. Shain is a great guy and a great electrician/small business owner - he answers his phone, he is prompt and he does what he...
Bowman Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Went great. Bryan got the job done in a few hours even with our high ceilings. He was neat. No splatters and great job around window frames and a mirror we couldn't remove. He was very accommodating, helped us remove some blinds on high windows and helped us move a heavy piece of furniture. ...
Fournier Painting and Construction Finishes
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Reviewed in May 2020
We needed carpets cleaned with very short notice in an apartment move out. All Clean gave us a bid and got it all done within very short time frame. Very pleased! Very professional and helpful!
All Clean Services
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Reviewed in July 2015
Very professional. Squeezed in the shop drywall so we could move all our furniture in for storage while the house was being built. Recommend this sheet rock company. <br />
Big Dog Drywall
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Reviewed in April 2014
This woman owned business never ceases to amaze us with their high quality work, their responsiveness, dependability and professionalism. <br /> <br />They show up when they promise, get the work done as agreed, move quickly and charge reasonable prices. <br /> <br />We couldn't be happier ...
Cutting Edge Lawn & Landscape, Inc
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Reviewed in May 2012
Everything is more than we expected. Our place looks beautiful. Ken always seemed to have the day's work carefully planned. Worked steadily but never hurried. Honest and careful. Evaluation of the project and careful explanation of service gave us the assurance we were in good hands. Honest,...
LANDIS PAINTING INC
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

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Serving Lolo, MT 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

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Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Lolo, MT and surrounding areas

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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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United Prime Van Lines Corp.

Serving Lolo, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Moving my sensitive studio equipment was a breeze with this team. All my gear arrived in perfect condition, ready to go. I definitely recommend them for delicate moves!"

Response time10 mins

Response rate100%

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

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Serving Lolo, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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

Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-StateTruck or Container Rental

Serving Lolo, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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 Lolo, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best moving experience I have ever had. The moving crew was great to work with - very professional and courteous. If you are moving and need fast and careful help, it's the best choice."

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Response time1 day

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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

Serving Lolo, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Lolo, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They helped me move from Utah to California and took great care of my move. I literally did not have to stress over anything. I couldnâ t ask for a better experience. Highly recommend them to all!"

Response time9 hrs

Recommended by84%of homeowners

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World Class Moving & Storage

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Lolo, MT 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."

Recommended by2%of homeowners

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White Glove Relocation Group

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Serving Lolo, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Great, made my moving experience much easier."

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Recommended by72%of homeowners

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Moving questions, answered by experts

It’s best to pack things that are in storage and non-essential items first. Start by packing up items you are taking from your storage unit, garage or shed, basement, and attic. You should wait to pack essential items such as toiletries and medications last.

Shipping a moving container costs around $3,000 on average, with a typical range of $2,000 to $5,000. For international moves, the price can be as high as $7,000. Costs fluctuate based on factors such as the container's size, weight, travel distance, demand, and fuel prices. To ensure you get the best deal, it is recommended to get quotes from at least three different companies.

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.

It’s important to never lay a flat-screen TV on its side when moving. Weight can damage the fragile screen, and falling objects are a risk. Always place your TV upright between other large flat objects so it isn’t crushed when the load shifts on a turn. Use moving blankets to pad the space between the objects.

Moving bulky home gym equipment without disassembling it is possible, but it can be more time-consuming, troublesome, and costly. Transporting a treadmill or rowing machine in one piece might require more labor to lift it and maneuver it out of your home, and it will take up more space in a moving truck.

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