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Avatar for Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
419
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Serving Rio, WI 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."
Unloading team
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

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Honey Bees Moving and Storage
4.8(
22
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Serving Rio, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best moving experience I have ever had! Tim and Big T Movers were wonderful to work with, right from the start. Responsive, efficient and punctual in helping us plan for our small business move. On moving day, they arrived on time, and were friendly and professional. Got the job done perfectly and made everything easy! Will use them again in future. I recommend them to anyone for any big or small moving projects!"
Packing and loading furniture in semi. For cross country.
Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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We-Haul Transportation
4.8(
49
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Serving Rio, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great. Movers communicated ahead of time and helped me get ready for the move day. They were very careful while moving some very heavy items upstairs to move out and then downstairs to move in. They did exactly what they promised on arriving and moving our house and we’re more careful with it than I would have been"
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
4.5(
282
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Serving Rio, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Moving APT made our cross-country move incredibly smooth and stress-free! From the initial quote to the final delivery, their team was professional and efficient. They handled our apartment move with care, ensuring our furniture arrived without a scratch. Highly recommend them for anyone planning a long-distance move!"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
Wild Safari Moving, LLC
4.9(
41
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Serving Rio, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used wild safari moving llc when we had an extremely tight timeline to move our business and they came though and killed it for us. With all the stress that comes along with moving, itâ s priceless to have a company like wild safari moving llc to partner with. Austin and his crew were efficient, respectful and a pleasure to work with. Iâ ll never worry about moving again!"
Wild Safari Moving
Wild Safari Moving
Wild Safari Moving
Wild Safari Moving
Wild Safari Moving

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Al's Moving & Labor Service LLC
4.4(
38
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Serving Rio, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Let me start by saying that this is the 2nd time this year that I have hired Al's Moving and Labor so although I am NOT a fan of moving in general and what that takes on, I am a fan of Al's Moving and Labor.  Al may not tell you he worked for many, many years for a national moving company and he may not tell you that he is formerly military, but he and his crew are well trained and know what they are doing and are really precise with the detail you need on your moving day.  I am a meeting planner, and it's all in the details and the level of service.  Have you ever had your items shrink-wrapped or paper-wrapped?  Amazing amount of care in their work.
The morning of my move, I got another confirmation call from Al.  When crew arrived, I knew one of them from my move six months ago.  The truck was loaded in 40 minutes and when we arrived at my new location, the  and crew unloaded into a storage unit on site and into my new apartment.  If I changed my mind on where I wanted the furniture placed, they were only professional, patient and kind.
If you are a single middle aged person like me whose friends all are over 50 and have bad backs, do call Al's Moving and Labor for great service and a job very well done.  Buy local.  Call Al.

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Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Big Shoulders Moving & Storage
Big Shoulders Moving & Storage
4.4(
270
)

Serving Rio, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed help moving a heavy upright piano and a large safe. The team had all the right equipment and moved both items without scratching the walls or the floors."
Trucks
Boxes
Tshirt
Chicago
In action

+13

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Moving questions, answered by experts

The first step in moving a house is to provide blueprints and assess which parts of the house you can move. The next steps are obtaining permits, inspecting the structure, securing road permits, and getting bank approval.

When it's time to move, professionals can prepare the house by disconnecting utilities, removing items, and adding support braces. The house is then lifted with steel beams, jacked up, and placed on dollies for transport. Once it’s at the new location, it gets lowered onto the new foundation, utilities get reconnected, and additional features, like porches or garages, are added.

Products that are hazardous, such as aerosol sprays, top the list of what to leave behind during a move. Avoid packing perishables, garden and garage chemicals, pool supplies, compressed gases, and combustible items. If you are trying to move by yourself, you may want to downsize so you have fewer belongings to pack and move (and then unpack).

It’s best to pack things that are in storage and non-essential items first. Start by packing up items you are taking from your storage unit, garage or shed, basement, and attic. You should wait to pack essential items such as toiletries and medications last.

You should consider hiring professional movers for moves that seem too daunting, dangerous, or involve large, heavy objects. The larger your home and the longer the distance, the more likely you are to need professional help. A moving service can take the hardest tasks off your plate and reduce the risk of personal injury. However, if you are only moving a few light items, you can save money by moving on your own and renting a truck. Keep in mind that a DIY move requires significant planning and time. A hybrid option is also available, where you hire movers just to lift and transport heavy items to your vehicle.

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 Rio, WI homeowners’ guide to moving services

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