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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: What skills do movers have?

• <div><p>Movers are very skilled in everything having to do with the moving process. From knowing which supplies and materials to use for certain items, to packing, to knowing how to efficiently load a truck, they have experience doing it all. And professional movers often do it all faster and more efficiently than a typical homeowner could.</p></div>

Q: Is hiring movers worth it?

• <div><p>Deciding whether it's worth it to hire movers depends on your budget, patience, and physical capabilities. It's difficult to gauge the amount of work that moving calls for, and it's easy to be off by about tenfold. </p><p>If you're able to call in some favors and round up friends to help, you might get through it just fine, but if you only have a few hands helping, things can quickly get overwhelming. Either way, bringing in the pros will save considerable time and stress, so if it's within your budget, it's a great investment.</p></div>

Q: How do movers handle fragile items?

• <div><p>Professional movers use dedicated packing materials like specialty boxes for artwork, TVs, clothes and other things that need to be moved with care. If professional movers are packing for you, they use foam, bubble wrap, and other cushioning for the journey. You can ask questions about how movers will handle specific items when you are getting a price estimate.</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>

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Last update on February 15, 2024

Reviewed in February 2024
Both employees were professional and respectful of my belongings. They strategically loaded the 26ft truck with care. Levi updated me throughout the move. His partner, Jaheim, was very efficient and polite. Together they worked well as a team by communicating and strategizing. They ensured all...
All My Sons Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in January 2024
I would recommend Syracuse Trailer & Moving to anyone, whether they be moving across town or across the country. They were professional, worked quickly, efficiently, and with extreme care. All of my possessions made the trip without any damage or loss. Moving can be an extremely stressful...
Syracuse Trailer & Moving
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Reviewed in April 2023
I have video evidence of Movers on duty stealing a priceless bottle of Japanese whisky, hiding it in moving blankets and walking it out of my house. This company hires thieves, stay far far away. We are also missing a few things form our boxes such as my daughters razor scooter and some high...
Movers On Duty
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Reviewed in January 2023
The 2 go's were polite and worked quickly. They didn't follow my directions very well - don't move things on the kitchen counters to anyplacev else unless you show me, because I have disabilities and I don't want to have to hunt for those things. Took me 2 weeks to find my Braun blender for...
Handy -- Syracuse
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Reviewed in May 2022
My move was perfect. In each step of the way, Gotham Moving Systems gave me excellent customer service. Everything arrived on time, the moving crew was better than I expected and everything occurred on time according to schedule and there was no damage to any of my items. Gotham Moving Systems...
Gotham Moving Systems
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Reviewed in July 2021
Shaun is very particular about his work and it shows in each job he completes. Speaking of completing, Shaun and James move right along with their projects on a very timely fashion. Top Notch Construction is now our go to guy. He even helped out my neighbor and she was very greatful as her...
Top Notch Contracting
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Reviewed in January 2021
I am just full of joy. I cannot express how happy I am. Marrins Moving Systems was the one which moved me recently and they did such a great job. Words are not enough. Their sales rep gave me a very low deal which was very amazing. Their moving team came on time on the day of the move and packed...
Marrins Moving Systems LTD
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Reviewed in September 2020
We used TikTok Moving twice. Both times they came in under the estimated price. The 4 men crew was polite and helpful each time. They moved everything including our breakables glass wear, TV, etc. And all the furniture came out unscathed. After each move they checked in to make sure they had...
TikTok Moving
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Reviewed in January 2020
He is extremely good, reasonable, very very fast, and his work is excellent! I highly recommend him! He is very very good! Very strong, so able to move heavy objects!
Northern heating and cooling - Ana Sayfa Facebook
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Reviewed in May 2019
Don and team are very hard workers. They were moving every minute. The job I hired them for was daunting and they got it done in record time, even with rain we have had this spring! I highly recommend them. I am planning to booking them next month for a couple other projects.
Lawnworks Landscaping & More
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

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Serving Smithville, 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 Smithville, 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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Syracuse Trailer & Moving

5.0(

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Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a great company to work with. Everyone was very helpful from the setup to the finished move. They were prompt, courteous and professional. Stressful time. Much easier and I could not have done it on my own. I would definitely recommend them to anyone!"

+17

Response time10 hrs

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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Pro Express Moving, LLC

4.6(

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Serving Smithville, 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%

31 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

4.5(

462

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Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great moving company! Everything was fast, smooth, and professional. Friendly team handled items with care. Highly recommend Perfectly Fast Moving for a stress-free move!"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

2832 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Goodview Moving and Storage

4.8(

346

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Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I moved to a new apartment with a large wardrobe and heavy furniture. The movers handled everything carefully, wrapping the smaller items in blankets and moving the larger items on dollies. They also took the time to ensure that my electronics and delicate lamps were packed securely. They were truly exceptional in moving things."

+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 Smithville, 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 Smithville, 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(

702

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Serving Smithville, 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 by91%of homeowners

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The company that did the move was excellent."

+62

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Moving questions, 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.

Movers are very skilled in everything having to do with the moving process. From knowing which supplies and materials to use for certain items, to packing, to knowing how to efficiently load a truck, they have experience doing it all. And professional movers often do it all faster and more efficiently than a typical homeowner could.

Deciding whether it's worth it to hire movers depends on your budget, patience, and physical capabilities. It's difficult to gauge the amount of work that moving calls for, and it's easy to be off by about tenfold.

If you're able to call in some favors and round up friends to help, you might get through it just fine, but if you only have a few hands helping, things can quickly get overwhelming. Either way, bringing in the pros will save considerable time and stress, so if it's within your budget, it's a great investment.

Professional movers use dedicated packing materials like specialty boxes for artwork, TVs, clothes and other things that need to be moved with care. If professional movers are packing for you, they use foam, bubble wrap, and other cushioning for the journey. You can ask questions about how movers will handle specific items when you are getting a price estimate.

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.

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