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Avatar for VELA MOVERS LLC
VELA MOVERS LLC
5.0(
50
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Truly the best moving experience I’ve ever had! Yams and his team made everything as seamless as possible. What would’ve been an incredibly long and painful move to do ourselves was so pleasant, easy and efficient with Vela movers! 10/10 would recommend!!!"
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+35

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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First-Rate Moving & Storage
5.0(
30
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Avi coordinated the move perfectly including booking, pre-move and post-move communication. Kristoff, Andres, and Beto were awesome! Professional, efficient, polite, fun, and considerate. I recommend this firm wholeheartedly!"
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+228

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
425
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Port Reading, NJ 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."
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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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sharp Van Lines, Inc.
4.8(
139
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Moving In-State

Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Three of your guys moved us this past Wednesday. The service was great, the movers were cheery and friendly and they got our move done as quickly and carefully as possible."
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+257

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Shleppers Moving & Storage
4.4(
296
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Shleppers moving was incredible from start to finish. The movers themselves were incredibly nice, friendly, and professional. Everything was moved in a workmanlike and professional manner. Best moving company I’ve ever used."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Affordable Guys Moving
4.5(
43
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Affordable guys moving came to my house to move some very heavy furniture from upstairs to downstairs and some boxes around they were all very professional fast clean and set everything up exactly the way I wanted I would absolutely have affordable guys moving move my furniture and everything else in the future they were very careful not to damage anything highly recommended and very professional"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Monroe Moving Pro
4.9(
51
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very smooth move. Monroe Moving Pro made the whole process from beginning to end stress free. MMP gave me an accurate and fair quote, did not bait and switch like other companies I called. MMP picked up items exactly when they said they would, they delivered when they said they would (a little early). The delivery was perfect. The team was friendly, respectful and efficient. I was very anxious about the move after having negative experiences with movers in the past. MMP exceeded my expectations I am very grateful I found these guys. I highly recommend them."
New Jersey
 "Meals on the Move" with ShopRite Lyndhurst and Move For Hunger
Proper packing is key to a successful move
Packing carefully before loading the truck
At Monroe Moving Pro, we're not just about moving homes; we're about moving hearts too. Here's a snapshot of our team at ShopRite, where we're not loading household items but something far more valuable - food for those in need.

+59

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Xpress Relocations LLC
5.0(
31
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you want a hassle free move look no further than Xpress Relocations LLC. Over the years I'd had many aggravating moves and was looking for a company that could deliver a smooth running experience with minimal stress and damage to my belongings. When the Xpress Relocations movers arrived, something made me immediately trust them. From the start they proved to be courteous, competent and happy to be doing the work. Nothing was too much or too difficult, and they made the job look easy, reassuring me any time I became anxious. They exhibited professionalism at every stage and handled everything with a great deal of skill, care and good humour, including some unexpected glitches in the new building I was moving to, which was still under construction. I would recommend this company to anyone."
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DINING TABLE AND MARBLE BASES
READY TO TRANSPORTATION
PICKUP  AND PACKING IN THE PICKUP ADDRESS
ARRIVING TO THE DESTINATION ADDRESS

+27

Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by51%of homeowners
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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.

Planning your office move should ideally start three to six months or more in advance. This timeframe allows plenty of time for tasks such as researching moving companies, creating a budget, coordinating with employees, decluttering and organizing, packing, and addressing any logistical challenges. Starting early also ensures that you have flexibility in scheduling and can handle unexpected hiccups that may arise during the planning process.

There are generally three ways to ship furniture to another state: hiring professional movers, using consolidated freight, or through parcel shipping. Professional movers will generally pack your boxes in a truck and transport them to a storage facility or directly to your home. 

A consolidated freight service will pack, load, and ship your items, but this is best to use for one or two pieces since your items will take longer to be delivered and will share truck space with other items. Parcel shipping such as UPS and FedEx is best for smaller items since there are size limits, and you’ll have to drop the boxes off at a local branch.

Start by removing any obstacles in the moving path, such as side tables, lamps, or other furniture. If your couch has legs, unscrew them. Measure the couch and the stairway to ensure you have enough room; if it seems unlikely, examine the shape and size of the couch and decide whether it might fit better up the stairway and through doorways on its side, held diagonally, or moved in an upright position.

Consider putting the sofa on a dolly to go up the stairs. It should be able to fit upright on a standard dolly with wheels. You’ll still need to lift the dolly—with the couch on it—up the stairs, but it will reduce the physical strain. The person holding the dolly should pull the couch up, while the helper should be on the other side, keeping the couch secure and steady.

If you don’t have a dolly, the person in front should lift the couch slightly higher than the person in the back to create more stability. The person in the back should also be the stronger mover, as most of the weight will be distributed there.

To move a couch through a narrow doorway, first measure the couch and the doorway to ensure it will fit. For a close fit, you can create more space by removing the interior door; tap out the hinge pins with a nail and shift the door sideways to remove it from its hinges. You may need to turn the couch on its side or move it in separate pieces, if possible. Using furniture sliders can also help you slide the couch through the doorway.

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