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Avatar for Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
425
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Collingdale, PA 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

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Express Moving, LLC
4.6(
46
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Collingdale, PA 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."
Interstate Moving
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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East Van Lines LLC
4.3(
18
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Collingdale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

When you choose East Van Lines LLC, you are partnering with a premier long-distance moving specialist dedicated to transforming cross-country transitions into seamless, stress-free experiences. Unlike local movers, we focus exclusively on the complexities of nationwide relocation, providing a level of logistical expertise and care that only a dedicated long-distance carrier can offer. We pride ourselves on a foundation of reliability, transparent communication, and meticulous handling of your life?s belongings over every mile.\n

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Sunny's Services
4.7(
66
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Collingdale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

WE ARE A SMALL OWNER OPERATED BUSINESS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE BEST HANDYMAN AND JUNK REMOVAL SERVICES IN OUR MARKET WITH GREAT SERVICE AND BELOW MARKET PRICES. WE ARE AVAILABLE 7 DAYS PER WEEK

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Moving questions, answered by experts

When loading a moving truck, the general rule is to load the heaviest and largest items first to create a stable base at the front of the truck, which helps balance the weight. You can start with large furniture like sofas, beds, mattresses, and tables to form a solid foundation, or begin by placing your heaviest boxes against the truck's walls to create a base layer. After the base is set, continue loading other large items like appliances and square furniture. Lighter and smaller objects, including most of your boxes, should be loaded last. They can be packed into gaps, around, and on top of the heavier items to maximize space. Following this order makes unloading easier and helps prevent damage to your belongings.

For a long trip, it is less expensive to schedule a one-way rental since you're driving fewer miles. Plus, it's usually not feasible to move across the country and then drive the vehicle back to where you got it. However, a round-trip option makes more sense if you're moving in town.

Using moving pods is generally cheaper than hiring a full-service moving company, primarily because you handle the packing and loading yourself, which eliminates labor costs. The cost savings are most significant for long-distance or cross-country moves; for local moves, hiring a moving company might be the more economical option. Renting and shipping moving pods can cost between $2,000 and $5,000, depending on factors like distance, the number of containers, and the weight of your items. Some services also charge a monthly rental fee of $75 to $200. In comparison, hiring a professional moving company for a long-distance move typically costs between $2,700 and $10,000.

The base rental cost of a truck is cheaper, on average, and they tend to offer more room than a container. However, the total cost depends on the rental period, distance, move size, storage needs, and travel costs. The main benefit of choosing moving pods is that you don’t have to drive a large truck by yourself, and they can double as storage space. Shipping containers are more efficient for long-distance moves than trucks. 

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.

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