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Q: Can you move a heavy bed frame by yourself?

• <div><p>Just as <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/move-couch-by-yourself.htm">moving a couch by yourself</a> isn&rsquo;t always a good idea, moving a heavy bed frame by yourself is not advisable. Doing so puts you at risk of injury, and you can damage the frame if you drop it or bang it while moving it. The best way to move a heavy bed frame is to enlist the help of friends or family or hire professional movers with the experience and equipment to move it safely and efficiently.</p></div>

Q: Do gun safes need to be transported upright?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s vital to transport a gun safe upright. This type of safe is designed to remain upright, and laying it on its back or sides can potentially damage the safe. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s essential to ensure you have a moving truck or trailer that can withstand the weight and is high enough to transport it safely.</p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest way to move long-distance, such as to another state or cross-country?

• <div><p>Renting a moving truck or using a shipping container (or moving pod) are typically the cheapest ways to move long-distance. For moving a few items, a container can cost as little as $700. Renting a standard-sized moving truck averages between $1,200 and $2,100. For longer distances, moving pods can become more cost-effective, as you can ship the pod to your destination and avoid transportation costs like gas, mileage, and lodging.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to transport gym equipment?

• <div><p>Gym equipment can be heavy, so it&rsquo;s best to transport it using a furniture dolly. When dealing with treadmills, weight machines, or other bulky items, hiring professional movers or roping in some friends and renting a moving van makes sense. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to move a pool table?

• <div><p>On average, it takes 4 to 6 hours to move a pool table, depending on factors like its size and weight and the distance it needs to travel. For larger pool tables or those with a ball return system, the time can take closer to 6 to 8 hours due to the complex disassembly and reassembly. </p></div>

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Last update on October 23, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
We needed a deep clean reset of our first floor, including the kitchen (oven and refrigerator), 2 bathrooms, laundry room, dining and living rooms. We weren't able to pick up at all, but that didn't slow them down. Not only did they clean everything that I was expecting, they also washed the...
Veronica cleaning
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Reviewed in October 2024
Stephany is awesome. She always showed up on time, did a fantastic job; my house was sparkling! Very kind, very personable. Stephany worked respectfully around my elderly mother-in-law who we were caring for, as well. She got her work done efficiently, and worked around our moving boxes and our...
SM Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2020
Chris at Divine Movers is truly excellent! He went above and beyond to get our whole apartment packed up quickly and everything moved in to our new house. Everything was done very quickly and professionally. We would use Divine Movers again 100%
Divine Movers Inc
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Reviewed in March 2017
We had to move a small organ with very little notice. Frank Ferguson called us back right away, met us there with a crew and moved the organ for us on the same day at a reasonable rate.
Frank Ferguson Enterprises
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Reviewed in November 2016
While their motto is they treat you like family, they are more like friends (which is even better). Queen City Moving did an excellent job from start to finish. While family might snap at you, walk off the job or not show up on time, friends will always help you no matter how tired or late. That...
Queen City Building & Moving Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2016
Friendly was the least expensive and they were the quickest. I can not compare quality of workmanship to anyone else but I can say that for the price and speed, they far exceeded my expectations. I am not sure everyone will have this expeirence but i was lucky enough to catch them on the right...
Friendly Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2015
We originally contacted the vendor in August and were told that they would get to the job by the end of September. When we called him back toward the end of September to verify the job he said that they could not do it that early he said two weeks. The next day he called us back and changed...
Danville Tree Care
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Reviewed in June 2015
I live in Kansas City, MO. My 75 year old Mother is moving here from Keeling, VA. She has been diagnosed with dementia. My sister there has been helping her get her house on the market. There was a window that had some some water damage. Every time I talked to my mom she mentioned the window and...
Karl's Handyman Service
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Reviewed in May 2015
lThe men where so pleasant and worked and cleaned up their mess --- I had scotch guard applied to the carpets, stairs, furniture a couch, two chairs . They moved all my furniture ,that I had removed on top of, put squares of ??? under everything so it would dry under the furniture. I could...
Stanley Steemer
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Reviewed in October 2013
They had four to six men everyday working all day long. It took them five trucks, three trips, and some over night stays for the workers. The price was very reasonable for the work performed. They mostly do local moves but they were willing to accommodate. They did a wonderful job. The movers...
PackMules Moving
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

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Serving Chatham, VA 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."

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

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Response time1 day

Response rate100%

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Serving Chatham, VA 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

Serving Chatham, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nothing missing, Nothing broken. On time to load my move and on time to unload my move."

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Response time1 day

Response rate93%

220 neighbors recently requested a quote

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American Moving and Storage

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Serving Chatham, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arrived ahead of time and assessed best way to work. Quickly began moving. Took care to ensure nothing was damaged. All movers courteous and intelligent in how they worked. Terrific job!
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Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

4.5(

451

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Serving Chatham, VA 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%

2572 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Coast to Coast Van Lines Inc.

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Serving Chatham, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business\n\n

Response time5 hrs

205 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Two Suns Hauling Co LLC

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Serving Chatham, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time7 hrs

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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NATIONWIDE MOVING, INC.

New to Angi

Serving Chatham, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

You keep raising our goals so we bring the company in more money but no matter what we still make the same amount. If our goal is 30k and we hit 100% to goal we still make the same amount as if our goal is 50k and hit 100% to goal. We are working harder and bringing in the company more money but are not making more. It is not motivating.

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Young C

New to Angi

Serving Chatham, VA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Based in Charlotte, NC, we are two young, driven entrepreneurs focused on growing our business from the ground up to achieve top-tier status.

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ABSOLUTE MOVING COMPANY

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Serving Chatham, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Short notice move, from apartment in Norfolk to Va Beach. Jeff was able to make it happen. Day of the move, Greg and Zack arrived on time, introduced themselves, surveyed the items to be moved and got started. Went real quick, one and a half hours after they arrived, they were leaving me in my new apartment. Quick, efficient service, they wrapped both TV's and handled everything with care. My new apartment manager was glad I was using Absolute Moving, she said she uses them for her own moving projects. Would use them again and recommend them for your moving needs. Michael M."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Moving questions, answered by experts

Just as moving a couch by yourself isn’t always a good idea, moving a heavy bed frame by yourself is not advisable. Doing so puts you at risk of injury, and you can damage the frame if you drop it or bang it while moving it. The best way to move a heavy bed frame is to enlist the help of friends or family or hire professional movers with the experience and equipment to move it safely and efficiently.

It’s vital to transport a gun safe upright. This type of safe is designed to remain upright, and laying it on its back or sides can potentially damage the safe. That’s why it’s essential to ensure you have a moving truck or trailer that can withstand the weight and is high enough to transport it safely.

Renting a moving truck or using a shipping container (or moving pod) are typically the cheapest ways to move long-distance. For moving a few items, a container can cost as little as $700. Renting a standard-sized moving truck averages between $1,200 and $2,100. For longer distances, moving pods can become more cost-effective, as you can ship the pod to your destination and avoid transportation costs like gas, mileage, and lodging.

Gym equipment can be heavy, so it’s best to transport it using a furniture dolly. When dealing with treadmills, weight machines, or other bulky items, hiring professional movers or roping in some friends and renting a moving van makes sense.

On average, it takes 4 to 6 hours to move a pool table, depending on factors like its size and weight and the distance it needs to travel. For larger pool tables or those with a ball return system, the time can take closer to 6 to 8 hours due to the complex disassembly and reassembly.

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