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Q: Do I need to pack everything in my home and move it separately?

• <div><p>Surprisingly, no! For most house moves, you can keep everything inside as is, although we&rsquo;d recommend taking out any sentimental or extremely fragile items. You&rsquo;ll need to fully empty your basement or crawl space, but otherwise, your home can be moved with everything intact. Your movers will also be able to provide you with further guidance. </p></div>

Q: How much does a 1,000-mile move cost?

• <div><p>The cost of a long-distance move depends on several factors, including whether you hire movers, use a moving truck, and the size of your move. For a 1,000-mile move, you&rsquo;ll need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-hire-interstate-moving-company.htm">hire interstate movers</a> and ask them for an estimate based on the details of your move. Keep in mind that a 1,000-mile move will likely cost <b>$10,000 or more</b>.</p></div>

Q: What should I do with condiments when moving?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re moving locally, pack up your condiments in a cooler and move them in your car or moving truck so you can put them in the fridge as soon as you arrive at your new place. For long-distance moves, use up or empty out all opened condiments or give them to your neighbors. Pack unopened condiments in a box or give them away if you don&rsquo;t want to move them.</p></div>

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 read a moving estimate?

• <div><p>Movers calculate a moving estimate through various methods, including flat fees, estimated weight, amount of space taken up in the moving truck, or a combination. Read the estimate carefully, including parts of the contract that cover mover liability, how and when movers arrive, and other information. The best estimates include an itemized list with fees for fuel, especially large items, packing and unpacking, storage services, and more.</p></div>

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Last update on May 31, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Two Hands Fix It remodeled an apartment in a c.1882 home. It had the usual old house problems, but Steve Hand and team worked through the irregularities, reworking the bathroom and main foyer hall, refreshed assorted utilities, and coordinated with outside subcontractors and more than met...
Two Hands Painting
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Reviewed in May 2026
Santiago and Izzy and the crew did a wonderful job communication between everybody was very good we would recommend them for solar panel work
Sunwise Energy LLC
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Reviewed in October 2025
The job went well. The crew that done the job did a very good job. Over all I was pleased with every thing that was done. The only thing I had a problem with was the price of the job. I was quoted one price and before they would do the job I had to ok an extra $4,000 before it could be done...
Solarshield Metal Roofing
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Reviewed in June 2025
Everything was hauled from the biggest to the smallest item.
Twisted Metals
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Reviewed in January 2025
My favorite part was the communication and he was able to work while we were away from the home but the communication was very good.
RC Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in August 2024
Kyle Raymond is not only very skilled, but he is hands down the nicest guy you will ever be lucky enough to meet. I hired Kyle to power wash and paint my deck. He repaired and/or replaced several boards and then gave the deck 2 coats of paint. He power washed much of my home and white picket...
KR Sealing & Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in February 2022
He was very professional and went the extra mile. He was on time for the appointment and his work was excellent. Thank you
CCA Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
I recently had my dog pass away and he had left numerous blood and urine stains all over my carpet. There were also stains that had been in my home since I moved in about ten years ago that I was unable to get out when I had my carpets cleaned perviously. Neil came over to give me a quote and...
Pressure Line
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Reviewed in September 2021
Great job at a good price.
Tioga Garage Door Co.
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Reviewed in June 2021
I was looking for professionals to do this job and they were perfect. I am very satisfied. They were not overly expensive. They did the job, cleaned up and were on their way. You couldn't even tell they had been there except the trees were gone. Very nice professional crew.
Treemaster, LLC
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

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Serving Shippen, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cory and Colton arrived on the time schedule, did a survey on the apartment and quickly started moving the furniture. They were very professional and did the best they could to finish as early as possible."

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

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Serving Shippen, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the best experience with this moving company. Very professional, fast and responsive."

Response time3 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

Serving Shippen, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Courteous, professional, completed move in a timely manner"

+22

Response time1 day

Response rate93%

117 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Pro Express Moving, LLC

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Shippen, 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."

Response time4 hrs

Response rate100%

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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

Serving Shippen, PA 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%

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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Shippen, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

We work extremely hard for the homeowner and our company strives to take care of all our client's unique needs and always have the homeowner's best interest at heart. We are very detailed and meticulous in our work. Our long-term vision is for us to become your go to Contractor with capabilities to do multiple types of projects. \nCall us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

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Serving Shippen, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

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"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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On The Go Relocation Services

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Serving Shippen, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They send me 4 guys who worked with me. The whole moving crew were great. They were not only fair, in all respects, but willing to accommodate those extras that occur, in such a move. This was the best moving experience in all the expects. I had a great move with them."

Response time6 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Shippen, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The move went quickly. The three mover's worked as a team. They gave tips to make the loading faster and balanced the load to travel best. Unloading went faster,they were very efficient. Great guys,will want them for any future move.Thanks again Caesar, Mike, and Dave.And Jim for making this happen on such short notice.
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Recommended by98%of homeowners

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Available Movers and Storage, Inc.

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

Serving Shippen, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This moving company did a great job . Firom the initial contact with customer service to set up my move they were very professional, answering all my questions even after calling them multiple times. Working with this company was very easy and pleasant. The actual movers were courteous and pleasant and they respected the items they were packing and they did an excellent job. The cost of this movie was quite a nice surprise and very affordable . I would definitely recommend this company to my friends and family."

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Response time20 mins

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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Moving questions, answered by experts

Surprisingly, no! For most house moves, you can keep everything inside as is, although we’d recommend taking out any sentimental or extremely fragile items. You’ll need to fully empty your basement or crawl space, but otherwise, your home can be moved with everything intact. Your movers will also be able to provide you with further guidance.

The cost of a long-distance move depends on several factors, including whether you hire movers, use a moving truck, and the size of your move. For a 1,000-mile move, you’ll need to hire interstate movers and ask them for an estimate based on the details of your move. Keep in mind that a 1,000-mile move will likely cost $10,000 or more.

If you’re moving locally, pack up your condiments in a cooler and move them in your car or moving truck so you can put them in the fridge as soon as you arrive at your new place. For long-distance moves, use up or empty out all opened condiments or give them to your neighbors. Pack unopened condiments in a box or give them away if you don’t want to move them.

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 calculate a moving estimate through various methods, including flat fees, estimated weight, amount of space taken up in the moving truck, or a combination. Read the estimate carefully, including parts of the contract that cover mover liability, how and when movers arrive, and other information. The best estimates include an itemized list with fees for fuel, especially large items, packing and unpacking, storage services, and more.

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