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Q: Is it cheaper to move a house or build one?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s typically more cost-effective to move a building along with its accessories than to demolish and rebuild it from scratch. However, that&rsquo;s only if you can move the accessories without damaging them. However, if you plan to demolish the accessories anyway, it is advisable to do so before the move to save costs.</p></div>

Q: Why would a house need to be moved?

• <div><p>A house may need to be moved due to land redevelopment, to avoid demolition, to preserve a historic structure, to adapt to zoning changes, or to relocate to a safer or more desirable location because of climate change.</p></div>

Q: Can I move a washer and dryer on their sides?

• <div><p>You should always transport the washer and dryer in an upright position. If they are turned on their sides to move, it can cause damage to the internal parts, such as the suspension and drums. Don&rsquo;t attempt to move a washer or dryer to a new location if it&rsquo;s sitting on its side. </p></div>

Q: How long does an out-of-state move typically take?

• <div><p>Depending on distance and individual scheduling needs, from a few days to a week.</p></div>

Q: How do you move a house properly?

• <div><p>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.</p><p>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&rsquo;s at the new location, it gets lowered onto the new foundation, utilities get reconnected, and additional features, like porches or garages, are added.</p></div>

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Last update on January 21, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
The AM Moving Company has exceeded all my expectations. They have wrapped all our possessions properly, used all the necessary materials to move these heavy piano instruments, and all scratch-free. The personnel are amiable, knowledgeable, and very careful, they even checked in an route. They...
AM Moving Company
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Reviewed in July 2025
A Plus Moving was outstanding! The team was prompt, polite, and handled my belongings with the utmost care. They worked fast but stayed professional the entire time, making my move completely hassle-free. I?m very satisfied and highly recommend them!
A Plus Moving
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Reviewed in May 2025
I had a siding job that was started and needed finished and he came and finished the job in a couple days. Very efficient and professional. Will have him do other jobs for me in the future.
McGee's Handyman Service
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Reviewed in February 2025
Ya Tree And Lawn Services LLC did an excellent job removing a tree from my house. They responded quickly, worked efficiently, and handled everything with care. Great service and highly recommended! Can not get photos to load.
Ya Tree and Lawn Services LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
A very professional company. The arborist knew his trade exceptional work ethics.
B and B Tree and Landscaping
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Reviewed in December 2023
I hired NVB Contracting to replace the shingles on our home. Their customer service was great and the installation crew was very proffesional. I was very satisfied with NVB's work from start to finish.
NVB Contracting
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Reviewed in November 2021
Shimmering Cleaning Services was as good as their name suggests! They left our home shimmering!! They didn't miss anything and cleaned in areas most wouldn't. They met and surpassed our expectations, we look forward to having them back again!
Shimmering Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in October 2021
The two guys did a great job and were very friendly and easy to talk to.
Sentry Exteriors, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2021
I also had 3 solar tubes installed!!! Wonderful customer service!!!!
Total Home Roofing
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Reviewed in November 2020
Don and his crew came out and installed our LVP flooring and carpet in our condo on Sugar Mountain. The work was done exactly as describe and The condo was left in great condition. I would recommended them to anyone. Thank you Don
Don's Flooring
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

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Serving Franklin, WV 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

+34

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Serving Franklin, WV 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 Franklin, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The best moving company i hired they padded and wrapped everything from head to toe and took care of my move to make it stress free for me! 10/10 i do recommend!"

+11

Response time1 day

43 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by33%of homeowners

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NATIONWIDE MOVING, INC.

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Serving Franklin, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"recently moved from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas, TX, and I had a great experience from start to finish. The team was professional, reliable, and made the entire moving process feel smooth and stress-free. They handled everything with care, communicated well, and made sure my belongings arrived safely. Moving out of state can be overwhelming, but they made it so much easier. I truly appreciate their hard work and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy moving company."

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

4.5(

282

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Serving Franklin, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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

Serving Franklin, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company moved my mother’s house. The guys worked hard and were awesome. They were very careful with everything and efficient. Highly recommend them."

Response time10 hrs

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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On The Go Relocation Services

5.0(

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Serving Franklin, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was absolutely the best moving experience I have ever had. Today was moving day and I was so impressed with the three guys that moved me. Jake, Marlon, and Gary blew me away. They were fast, courteous and careful They had to take apart my platform bed and an extremely heavy desk. And then carefully move them and put them back together."

Response time6 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Long Distance & Out Of State Movers Mayzlin Relocation

4.7(

702

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Serving Franklin, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I only had one room I needed moved. They arrived promptly and moved the bedroom and offered to set up the bed. They were very helpful and pleasant to deal with. Would definitely call them again for any future moves."

+34

Response time1 day

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Serving Franklin, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"On time, very nice men. Just forgot the dolly?! But got all my large appliances moved with no damage!"

+62

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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I & A Moving and Storage

4.5(

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Serving Franklin, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can only recommend I & A Moving and Storage. First of all they sent me a really good and competitive quote within an hour. They arrived 10 minutes before the agreed time to allow time to assess how much I had and make sure they started on time. They were very helpful and the whole move was smooth. They finished within the estimated time. I will definitely use their services in the future."

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Response time12 hrs

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Moving questions, answered by experts

It’s typically more cost-effective to move a building along with its accessories than to demolish and rebuild it from scratch. However, that’s only if you can move the accessories without damaging them. However, if you plan to demolish the accessories anyway, it is advisable to do so before the move to save costs.

A house may need to be moved due to land redevelopment, to avoid demolition, to preserve a historic structure, to adapt to zoning changes, or to relocate to a safer or more desirable location because of climate change.

You should always transport the washer and dryer in an upright position. If they are turned on their sides to move, it can cause damage to the internal parts, such as the suspension and drums. Don’t attempt to move a washer or dryer to a new location if it’s sitting on its side.

Depending on distance and individual scheduling needs, from a few days to a week.

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.

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