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Q: How many people does it take to move a 6-person hot tub?

• <div><p>Moving a six-person hot tub typically requires at least four to six strong individuals. The exact number of people required depends on the hot tub's weight, dimensions, and any obstacles in the moving path. Additionally, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/7-reasons-hire-professional-movers.htm">professional movers</a> may have specialized equipment to handle the task more efficiently with fewer people.</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: What is the best equipment to move large rocks?

• <div><p>The best equipment for moving large rocks from your yard depends on their size and weight. A heavy-duty wheelbarrow or a rock dolly can be effective for smaller boulders. A skid-steer loader or a mini-excavator with a grapple attachment provides the necessary power and control for larger, heavier rocks that you can&rsquo;t lift manually. Professionals may use a larger excavator and ratchet hoist to remove larger boulders.</p></div>

Q: When should you transfer utilities when moving?

• <div><p>You should transfer utilities at least two weeks before your final move-out date. It is best to schedule the turning off of all utilities 24 hours after your move. Doing so will ensure a smooth transition without any gaps in service while you are still living in the home.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to transport plants when moving?

• <div><p>The best way to transport plants when moving is to prep them properly, cover the soil, pack them tightly in boxes, and take extra precautions depending on state plant regulations, weather, and distance. You should be sure to fill in the gaps around your plants to minimize movement during transit and plan to unpack them shortly after arriving at your destination. </p></div>

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Last update on June 25, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Katie was fantastic! Got us in on a tight deadline to move out and did a fabulous job. Looking forward to using her again soon in our new house!
Zenergy Projects
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Reviewed in August 2022
I had read the reviews people wrote about Marrins Moving Systems on numerous websites. Some of them were really good while some people completely advised against hiring them. The movers arrived right on time and got to work. Their packing skills were quite good and there were no hassles during...
Marrins Moving Systems LTD
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Reviewed in August 2021
Dan and Joe did a fantastic job washing my house! They explained what they were going to do and how they were going to do it. If something near the house needed to be moved, they moved it and put it back later. They did extra things that I hadn’t asked them to do, and readily did things if I...
Year Round Property Care
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Reviewed in July 2021
I've moved a larger number of times in the most recent 1 years than I want to concede. This was effectively the least push move I've ever done. The group was spot on time, wrapped up all my stuff genuine decent, moved super snappy, had no trouble exploring a tight entryway, emptied everything...
Gotham Moving Systems
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Reviewed in December 2020
Awesome. They did a wonderful job, and made it look easy!!! The guys were very pleasant and prompt. Wish that I had more stuff to move......
Interior Moving Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2020
Hired company to move from one location to another. They packed up everything. They were very professional, communicated well, on-time, flexible with accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure my belonging was taken care of. I will definitely be using them again
Rob The Mover
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Reviewed in September 2019
Work done as specified, time was moved back, but did do good work
A-1 Professional Asphalt, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2018
We've been using Bullwark for a while now and we've been able to have the same technician since we started. Timothy Oggier knows us, and is always helpful no matter what our questions are (he also does on the spot services outside of the regular appointments when we need him to). He is super...
Bulwark Exterminating-Austin
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Reviewed in July 2017
We moved in here 4 years ago and when we moved in we needed a lot of work done, quick. We hired this guy that someone else told us about and he was excellent. We were going to close and we were going to move in. We need the bedroom floors, that were really horrible carpeting, we needed it all...
Schamback
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Reviewed in May 2017
Said they hand build there fences but then bought prefab panels that where crap quality after we said we didn't want panels. Had to go around and fix there mistakes seeing they could'n t fix them as they where going. 4 days turned into 5 then 8. Had to take extra day off of work so...
KKR Construction Consulting
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

427

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Great Valley, NY 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."

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

+34

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Long Distance Movers USA

5.0(

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Great Valley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company moved my belongings from McKinney Texas to Chicago Illinois a couple of months ago. The guys packed our one bedroom apartment very professionally and quickly. I would recommend this company to my friends."

Response time3 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Xpress Relocations LLC

5.0(

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Great Valley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The movers came in with a clear plan and got the apartment loaded without wasting time. Furniture moving was smooth, and the crew handled the tight hallway situation like it was nothing. Super organized from loading to unloading."

PICKUP AND PACKING IN THE PICKUP ADDRESS

+27

Response time8 hrs

12 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by35%of homeowners

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Pro Express Moving, LLC

4.6(

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Great Valley, NY 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."

Response time4 hrs

Response rate100%

21 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

Serving Great Valley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The best company in ever moved And I moved 10 times The price is right ?? I would recommend this company to everyone"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

1924 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Matthew Chase Construction

New to Angi

Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Great Valley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you\n \nOur company strives to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are very detailed and meticulous in our work. We offer free estimates and reasonable prices. \n\nCall us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

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R &R Handyman

New to Angi

Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Great Valley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

I have 20 years of building and contracting experience, everything from roofing to framing to basic plumbing and wiring.

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

4.5(

282

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Great Valley, NY 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

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Available Movers and Storage, Inc.

3.8(

153

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

Serving Great Valley, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Good moving company, thank you."

+21

Response time20 mins

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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Long Distance & Out Of State Movers Mayzlin Relocation

4.7(

704

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Moving Out-of-StateTruck or Container Rental

Serving Great Valley, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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

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Moving questions, answered by experts

Moving a six-person hot tub typically requires at least four to six strong individuals. The exact number of people required depends on the hot tub's weight, dimensions, and any obstacles in the moving path. Additionally, professional movers may have specialized equipment to handle the task more efficiently with fewer people.

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.

The best equipment for moving large rocks from your yard depends on their size and weight. A heavy-duty wheelbarrow or a rock dolly can be effective for smaller boulders. A skid-steer loader or a mini-excavator with a grapple attachment provides the necessary power and control for larger, heavier rocks that you can’t lift manually. Professionals may use a larger excavator and ratchet hoist to remove larger boulders.

You should transfer utilities at least two weeks before your final move-out date. It is best to schedule the turning off of all utilities 24 hours after your move. Doing so will ensure a smooth transition without any gaps in service while you are still living in the home.

The best way to transport plants when moving is to prep them properly, cover the soil, pack them tightly in boxes, and take extra precautions depending on state plant regulations, weather, and distance. You should be sure to fill in the gaps around your plants to minimize movement during transit and plan to unpack them shortly after arriving at your destination.

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