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Potomac Moving Company
5.0(
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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(
40
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
423
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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

+34

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Nation Capital Moving
4.8(
415
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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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+12

Response time2 days
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Great Job Moving and Storage
4.6(
779
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

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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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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
5.0(
49
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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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Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Moving questions, answered by experts

You can move a pool table without taking it apart only if you’re moving it a short distance, like from one room to another, and with the help of several people or a professional moving company. But if you’re moving the pool table from one home to another, experts strongly advise you not to move it without taking it apart. If you leave it in one piece, you could risk not only your own personal safety, but also risk damage to the pool table itself. The bumpers could need to be realigned and the slate may have to be re-leveled if you try to move a pool table without taking it apart. In this case, the risk usually doesn’t outweigh the reward.

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.

Although purchasing moving insurance will add to the total cost of your move, it might take a weight off your shoulders. Moving insurance covers roughly 60 cents per pound. If you’re moving several antique or fragile items, you may want to invest in moving insurance covering damage or item losses.

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.

Tipping movers is not mandatory, and most professional companies do not expect it. However, it is a common way to show appreciation for their hard work and the care they take with your belongings and home. A standard tip is between 10% and 20% of your total bill, split among the crew, or about $10 per mover per hour, tipped individually. It's an especially good idea to tip if the movers work in difficult weather, handle specialty items like pianos or pool tables, provide extra packing services, or go above and beyond your expectations.

The The Plains, VA homeowners’ guide to moving services

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