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Johnson's Piano Moving
4.9(
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Professional Moving Service - Piano

Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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"I wanted to move my piano into climate-controlled storage while I was having new flooring installed in my home, so I found Johnson’s Piano Moving based on their excellent online reviews. Ted from Johnson’s worked with me to have my piano moved into their climate-controlled storage for a week during the installation. My house has a side entrance which made the move pretty challenging, but the excellent crews who moved the piano out and back in were very creative in accommodating the challenge with the front door and they took great care not to damage my railings on the stoop. I highly recommend Johnson’s Piano Moving!"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Potomac Moving Company
5.0(
36
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The movers wrapped furniture, padded entrance door, protected floors and moved heavy items very carefully up to 2nd story rooms with no damage to any items. Jeff, the owner, was very professional with good follow up and pricing. Movers arrived early within time frame given. We where able to purchase tape and extra moving supplies directly from them as needed. The actual move time using 2 men was 3hrs. We would definitely use this moving company again should need arise."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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American Moving & Storage Inc
4.9(
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The men were great: prompt, prepared and efficient.  We had hoped to get the move done in two hours and they made that possible. They wrapped all the furniture in protective plastic wrap and nothing was damaged in the move.  The logistics of the move required dispersing the furniture etc. at two locations.  The first load went to my new residence and they quickly deposited the furniture in the appropriate places with little effort.  The rest went to a storage unit and that went smoothly as well: they contributed intelligently as to how to best stack the boxes and make the best use of the space.  We were especially pleased that the move only took two hours per the initial agreement with the moving company.  We would definitely use them again in the future.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
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Serving The Plains, 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."
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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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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Nation Capital Moving
4.8(
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Movers were extremely professional and made the move a breeze. They handled my items with great care and ensured that things were put in places I wanted. Great value and well worth not having to go through a stressful move myself. Would highly recommend Nation Capital Moving!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Great Job Moving and Storage
4.6(
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"This was a challenging move because the timetable was fluid, the starting hospital was doing substantial renovations including around the loading dock, there are numerous security barriers, the contents were transported from one to two offices and the property being moved was atypical. GJ Moving just smiled, packed it all up and moved the stuff. They were ahead of schedule and under budget at the end."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Red Carpet Moving LLC
5.0(
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Professional Moving Service - Piano

Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was so impressed with Milos & Pavi from Red Carpet Moving when I moved. I had an excessive amount of furniture, boxes and clothes to move and they handled all of it exceptionally. They were extremely professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. They eliminated my stress about moving and I was able to relax the day of move due to their vigilance. I would definitely use them in the future and I also recommend them to all my friends and family."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fast Movers
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Customers say: True professional

"I’m extremely pleased with the moving service Fast Move provided. The Owner and Crew were punctual; on time and delivered as promised. Performed in a very Professional manner. I would highly recommend Fast Move for your next move and put Fast Move on your speed dial. Thank you Fast Move for making our move worry free!!!! J. Walker"
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Moving questions, answered by experts

Planning ahead is essential—this will give you the chance to coordinate your move during weekends or after business hours, and set up essential services in your new office before moving day to minimize downtime. Start by creating a detailed timeline and checklist for every phase of the move, from packing to unpacking. Inform your employees, clients, and vendors about the move well in advance, including any expected disruptions and how you plan to manage them. Delegate responsibilities to ensure all aspects of the move are covered. Lastly, set up the essentials at the new location first to resume operations quickly.

There are several effective ways to save money when hiring a moving company, primarily by handling some tasks yourself and being strategic with scheduling. Consider these methods:

  • Pack Your Own Belongings: You can significantly reduce costs by packing and protecting your items yourself. This includes wrapping delicate items, organizing them into boxes, and taping the boxes closed. You can use towels, clothes, and suitcases to pack belongings and protect breakables.

  • Provide Your Own Materials: Source free packing materials from friends and family, or reuse boxes and bubble wrap from a previous move.

  • Schedule Strategically: Book your move well in advance. Rates are often lower if you schedule your move on a weekday during the off-season, which typically runs from October through April.

  • Compare Quotes: Get moving quotes from at least three professional movers in your area. This allows you to compare services and choose the best value.

  • Ask for Discounts: Inquire if the moving company offers any special coupons or deals.

  • Purchase Moving Insurance: Protect your investment by purchasing moving insurance, especially for expensive or antique belongings.

  • Divide the Labor: While you can save money by packing, it's wise to leave the more dangerous and physically demanding work—like loading, unloading, and moving heavy furniture—to the professionals.

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. 

If the dishwasher is in working condition, start and run a complete cycle with nothing inside. Let it drain and sit overnight before removing the hoses. In theory, it should effectively drain. You may find residual water in the hoses, but you can plug them. If the dishwasher breaks down midcycle it can sometimes be full of water. You’ll need to manually remove the water with a plastic cup before removing the dishwasher.

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.

The The Plains, VA homeowners’ guide to moving services

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