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Q: Do you need a dolly to move a washer and dryer?

• <div><p>Yes, you&rsquo;ll need a dolly to move a washer or dryer. These appliances are extremely heavy and cumbersome. A dolly and heavy-duty straps will streamline the moving process and reduce the chances of an accidental injury. As a bonus, a dolly helps protect your flooring from scratches that can occur during the moving process.</p></div>

Q: Can you lay a refrigerator down to move it?

• <div><p>You can lay a refrigerator down to move it with a lot of padding underneath, but it&rsquo;s best to transport it upright to keep the cooling refrigerant and compressor oil in place. These elements can cause blockages if not given time to settle before turning the fridge on. </p><p>If you need to lay the fridge down to move it, position the fridge door hinges so that doors won&rsquo;t open while moving.</p></div>

Q: What is the average cost of moving to another state?

• <div><p>It costs an average of $4,565 to move out of state, but prices vary significantly based on the specifics of your move. Your total price tag will depend on the load size and the distance you&rsquo;re traveling, but you can expect it to cost significantly more to move out of state than locally.</p></div>

Q: What is the most cost-effective way to move?

• <div><p>The most cost-effective way to move is to DIY most of the moving tasks, including packing, driving the moving truck, and loading and unloading. While <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-diy-moving.htm">DIY moving</a> is typically the least expensive option, it makes the process much more time-consuming and difficult. To eliminate some of the physical and time stress associated with DIY moves, consider hiring professional movers for the most essential tasks, such as loading and unloading furniture, and completing easier tasks on your own.</p></div>

Q: What expenses will I have to pay after moving?

• <div><p>Once you complete the moving process, you&rsquo;ll have to transition into paying for your new living expenses, including monthly rent or mortgage payments. You should also consider the cost of property taxes, utilities, and new furnishings for your home.</p></div>

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Last update on July 23, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
I hired ACE to install new floors, following a flood throughout my entire house. Their experienced construction skills revealed further damage to the house then just the floors and also revealed pre-existing poor construction. Their excellent work has left me with a house with better...
ACE Home Builders LLC
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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 March 2023
As my house approached 50 years of age, the knotty pine living room floor was looking much older. After checking around online, in-person and maybe a do-it-myself, a friend told me of WoodchuckÃ¢Â Â s Flooring in Schenectady - about 40 miles from Summit, NY. Motivated, I measured the floor at...
Woodchucks Flooring
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Reviewed in December 2020
After using this company for a long distance move, I have only good words to say about them. They have served my needs in the best possible ways and showed how real professionals perform. From the start to finish these guys maintained their consistency and never let me get a chance to complain....
Marrins Moving Systems LTD
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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
I had to empty out a house that I was trying to put up foe sale. There were several things that I could not move or discard, even if I were able to place them on the curb for the usual garbage pick up. Enter Jeff from Junk Shark... After a brief exchange on the phone, Jeff arrived at my door the...
Junk Shark
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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 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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Reviewed in September 2014
I met Greg through Angie's List. He quickly came to my house to discuss the projects I was planning. He advised me not to put a laundry room in a small half bath as it would be too crowded and suggested a basement hook up (which another contractor told me couldn't be done). I had a long list...
GREG MUELLER
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

416

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Serving Seward, 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%

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Long Distance Movers USA

5.0(

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Serving Seward, 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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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

4.5(

451

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Serving Seward, 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%

2592 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Pro Express Moving, LLC

4.6(

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Serving Seward, 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 rate97%

38 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Fernandez and España LLC

New to Angi

Serving Seward, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Goodview Moving and Storage

4.8(

346

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Serving Seward, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Couldn?t have asked for a better experience! Hired Goodview Moving and Storage crew to help move some furniture. It wasn?t a full move ? just a few heavy items ? but they treated it seriously and didn?t rush. They even called to confirm a few details before heading out. Loved how the experience turned out!"

+12

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by35%of homeowners

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

4.5(

282

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Serving Seward, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing moving company. Very efficient, organized, professional, affordable. I have done three moves with them and I highly recommend Moving APT."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Available Movers and Storage, Inc.

3.8(

153

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Serving Seward, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were very professional, honest and took their time loading all my valuables. Every time I had called in with questions their customer service people were friendly and helpful. If I was to move again I definitely would use them again and I will refer them to everyone I know that is moving. Couldn't have chosen a better company for my move. They were great and absolutely what I needed."

+21

Response time20 mins

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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Long Distance & Out Of State Movers Mayzlin Relocation

4.7(

702

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Serving Seward, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I only had one room I needed moved. They arrived promptly and moved the bedroom and offered to set up the bed. They were very helpful and pleasant to deal with. Would definitely call them again for any future moves."

+34

Response time1 day

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Serving Seward, NY 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

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Moving questions, answered by experts

Yes, you’ll need a dolly to move a washer or dryer. These appliances are extremely heavy and cumbersome. A dolly and heavy-duty straps will streamline the moving process and reduce the chances of an accidental injury. As a bonus, a dolly helps protect your flooring from scratches that can occur during the moving process.

You can lay a refrigerator down to move it with a lot of padding underneath, but it’s best to transport it upright to keep the cooling refrigerant and compressor oil in place. These elements can cause blockages if not given time to settle before turning the fridge on.

If you need to lay the fridge down to move it, position the fridge door hinges so that doors won’t open while moving.

It costs an average of $4,565 to move out of state, but prices vary significantly based on the specifics of your move. Your total price tag will depend on the load size and the distance you’re traveling, but you can expect it to cost significantly more to move out of state than locally.

The most cost-effective way to move is to DIY most of the moving tasks, including packing, driving the moving truck, and loading and unloading. While DIY moving is typically the least expensive option, it makes the process much more time-consuming and difficult. To eliminate some of the physical and time stress associated with DIY moves, consider hiring professional movers for the most essential tasks, such as loading and unloading furniture, and completing easier tasks on your own.

Once you complete the moving process, you’ll have to transition into paying for your new living expenses, including monthly rent or mortgage payments. You should also consider the cost of property taxes, utilities, and new furnishings for your home.

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