Best movers near Howes Cave, NY

Q: How do I move a heavy couch upstairs?

• <div><p>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.</p><p>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&rsquo;ll still need to lift the dolly&mdash;with the couch on it&mdash;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.</p><p>If you don&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: How do I wrap wine glasses for moving without dividers?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have dividers, wrap each wine glass individually using bubble wrap or packing paper to cushion both the bowl and delicate stem. Secure the wrapping with tape and place glasses upright in a sturdy box, layering soft items like dish towels, crumpled paper, or clothing between them to prevent shifting. Fill any gaps with padding to keep glasses snug, and label the box &ldquo;FRAGILE&ndash;HANDLE WITH CARE&rdquo; to ensure careful handling. </p></div>

Q: Do I need a permit to move my mobile home?

• <div><p>Yes. You&rsquo;ll at least need a permit in the state you&rsquo;re moving from and the state you&rsquo;re moving to (if applicable). If you&rsquo;re moving across multiple states, you may need a permit in each state you drive the mobile home through. Your moving company can help you obtain these permits. </p></div>

Q: Are bed frames hard to move?

• <div><p>Bed frames are big, bulky, heavy items that are difficult to move. Moving an assembled bed frame isn&rsquo;t a job for one person, and depending on the size, movers may struggle to fit it through door frames. It&rsquo;s often easier to disassemble to frame, even when you have multiple professional people helping with the move.</p></div>

Q: Can I move a gun safe by myself?

• <div><p>Depending on your safe&rsquo;s size and weight, we don&rsquo;t recommend moving the safe without hiring professional movers. A moving service will have the equipment and skills necessary to move this heavy, bulk item safely. If you insist on moving it yourself, enlist the help of a few friends to help you move the gun safe with a furniture dolly.</p></div>

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Last update on March 13, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
Let me tell you, these guys are great. Genuine boss, genuine crew. Polite, knowledgeable, and even fun! They are hard working and moved with a purpose. They charged a fair price and didn?t cause any collateral damage to my home. They cleaned up my property neatly. I hired them a second time
Richter's Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
George did a wonderful job getting our barn and paddocks ready for our horses to come to our farm. His estimates were accurate and he was very transparent on costs. He was very flexible and did a good job of listening to our needs while making useful suggestions. The project was started in...
GM General Contracting
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Reviewed in December 2022
Did a fantastic job with a move in clean of the whole house. Prompt, professional and thorough.
RMS Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in November 2022
The moving team made our move far easier than I could have imagined. Customer service was great; they kept their communication open with me. Everything went smoothly and the gentleman who loaded the truck did an amazingly efficient job which allowed us to avoid using an extra truck, in turn...
Marrins Moving Systems LTD
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Reviewed in March 2022
Hiring a moving company has become quite essential these days when you are relocating. When I had to move, I did a lot of research online. Finally I settled on hiring Rob The Mover. Their reputation precedes them and they really proved why that is. They really employ the most capable movers. The...
Rob The Mover
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Reviewed in June 2020
Big strong brothers moved around my messy sodden kitchen so carefully. They are friendly, prompt and return calls ASAP. Great prices too.
Murati Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2019
Perfect. This is the second time we’ve hired Move-tastic and we’ve been completely thrilled with their service. From the first phone call to the actual move, they are professional, kind, helpful and show integrity that isn’t often seen from businesses today. I honestly can’t think of another...
Move-tastic!
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Reviewed in December 2017
Went very well. First day they arrived with an electric floor scrubber and thoroughly wet scrubbed the concrete. Second day they applied a Sherwin Williams two part epoxy and color chips. Third day they applied a Sherwin Williams marine grade urethane (Rexthane). Needed to keep hot tires off for...
D & D Painting & Home Repair LLC
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Reviewed in June 2015
I wasted my time talking with these guys. The estimator was an hour late for the appointment; at least he called. He said he didn't realize how far away I was. Didn't he look at a map? A GPS will should give driving distance. He wouldn't quote a price for the drywall; the best he could do is...
Bennett Contracting Inc
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Reviewed in October 2014
It went very smoothly and the team was very well organized and professional. The addition was off and the wall was up in the first two days and I was impressed with how quickly and efficiently the project moved along with very little inconvenience to those of us in the house. There were the...
G & R Contracting Inc
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Top-Rated Movers in Howes Cave - Updated Nov 2026

Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Howes Cave, NY 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

+34

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Xpress Relocations LLC

5.0(

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Howes Cave, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely the best moving company that I have ever worked with. They not only used pads to protect the contents, they shrink wrapped each item. They were and are the best moving company I have ever seen. Thank you Andy and the amazing crew."

PICKUP AND PACKING IN THE PICKUP ADDRESS

+27

Response time8 hrs

12 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by29%of homeowners

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Howes Cave, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very friendly and profesional moving company. I had a great experience with them."

Response time3 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

Serving Howes Cave, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I moved from Brooklyn to Miami I called Perfectly fast moving company They reliable fast and afoot Im very happy with Perfectly fast moving ?"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

1675 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Pro Express Moving, LLC

4.6(

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Howes Cave, 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%

34 neighbors recently requested a quote

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ALBYMAR Drywall treatment

4.8(

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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Howes Cave, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

High quality, Honestly for the best price.

14 neighbors recently requested a quote

Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Howes Cave, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Quick response

Knowledgeable , honest, reliable 40 plus years of trades experience. I retire and opened this service to help get those small jobs done right.

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Do It All

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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Howes Cave, NY and surrounding areas

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My name is Dan I have been working as a carpenter for a local union but decided to go different route in life. I work with my brothers on houses and we Do It All. No job is too big or too small. From small things like furniture install to stripping down your house completely and remodeling it we can Do It All.

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Fernandez and España LLC

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Truck or Container Rental

Serving Howes Cave, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

😃Ready to work. With the best possible attitude and the appropriate tools—whatever you wish to transport—and with the utmost safety.🫡

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518 junk removal

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Serving Howes Cave, NY and surrounding areas

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We are two kids who graduated Highschool looking to open our own junk removal buisness. We are ready to work and fulfill your needs and free whenever we are requested.

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Moving FAQs, answered by experts

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.

If you don’t have dividers, wrap each wine glass individually using bubble wrap or packing paper to cushion both the bowl and delicate stem. Secure the wrapping with tape and place glasses upright in a sturdy box, layering soft items like dish towels, crumpled paper, or clothing between them to prevent shifting. Fill any gaps with padding to keep glasses snug, and label the box “FRAGILE–HANDLE WITH CARE” to ensure careful handling.

Yes. You’ll at least need a permit in the state you’re moving from and the state you’re moving to (if applicable). If you’re moving across multiple states, you may need a permit in each state you drive the mobile home through. Your moving company can help you obtain these permits.

Bed frames are big, bulky, heavy items that are difficult to move. Moving an assembled bed frame isn’t a job for one person, and depending on the size, movers may struggle to fit it through door frames. It’s often easier to disassemble to frame, even when you have multiple professional people helping with the move.

Depending on your safe’s size and weight, we don’t recommend moving the safe without hiring professional movers. A moving service will have the equipment and skills necessary to move this heavy, bulk item safely. If you insist on moving it yourself, enlist the help of a few friends to help you move the gun safe with a furniture dolly.

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