Hire Movers inAmes, IA
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Moving Services in Ames, IA
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Local Full-Service Moving
Move with less stress with local full-service. Your professional movers will handle the loading, transporting, and unloading so you can settle into your new home with ease.
Long-Distance Moves
Save money on your long distance move. We'll drop off a semi-trailer, and you load your belongings at your pace—only pay for the square footage you use. Learn more about how long-distance moving works with MovingPlace.
Local Ames, IA Movers
MovingPlace has built partnerships with trusted, licensed movers in the Ames area—so you can book confidently, knowing your move will be handled by professionals who treat you and your belongings with care.
The Cost of Moving in Ames, IA
Your full-service moving quote covers labor to load and unload boxes and furniture, plus a truck to haul everything to your new home. Your movers will also drive the vehicle for you.
Full-service moves in Ames average around $1,328.40 for a medium-sized move, but timing can affect pricing. You might save money by moving on a Saturday or during June, while weekends and summer tend to cost more.
Check out the table below for more details on the cost of local full-service moving in Ames, IA.
| Home Size | Average Cost | # of Movers | # of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed Apartment | $788.20 | 2 movers | 4.2 hours |
| 2 Bed Apartment | $983.69 | 2 movers | 4.8 hours |
| 3 Bed Apartment | $1,163.80 | 3 movers | 5.5 hours |
| 2 Bed House | $1,006.93 | 2 movers | 4.9 hours |
| 3 Bed House | $1,328.40 | 3 movers | 5.7 hours |
| 4 Bed House | $1,679.73 | 3 movers | 6.6 hours |
| 5 Bed House | $1,780.27 | 3 movers | 7.5 hours |
Cost Analysis Methodology
MovingPlace uses data from thousands of real moves to estimate costs in your area. We combine our first-party data and proprietary methodology to analyze national trends and adjust for local market factors—providing you a reliable estimate for your move.
Keep in mind: many factors can affect the actual cost of your move—like the time of year, current demand, number of stairs, heavy items, and more. The best, most accurate way to get accurate pricing for your specific move is to use our simple, 3-step quote tool. You can compare pricing from multiple providers, customize your move, and ultimately book the mover that best fits your needs.
How to Save on Moving in Ames
When you book with MovingPlace, you're already on track to save—our platform works behind the scenes to match you with the mover that offers the best value for your needs. Want to save even more? You can opt for a labor-only move, a great choice if you're comfortable renting your own truck or container. It’s a bit more hands-on, but the cost savings can add up.
In Ames, IA, the average cost of labor-only move help is $439.68, compared to $1,328.40 for a local full-service move.
Customers Trust MovingPlace
Very thorough job completed with attention to detail on protecting furniture and with loading tightly and in a manner that will protect stuff in transit. Would recommend using them!
— Jeffrey M.
Movers | Last Minute Movers
I would recommend Blue Cow Moving and Storage. They did a great job.
— Laurie G.
Movers | Blue Cow Moving & Storage
they are the best and on time for the job. I recommend for future moving
— Manuel C.
Movers | Blue Cow Moving & Storage
The help was very good. The price was too much for the service.
— Eugene B.
Movers | Edwards Moving And More LLC
Both Nick & Nate were supportive of each other and great common sense and zipped thru with me for first load in ! Really kind and efficient ! Excited for 20th to do storage move and I got 16 ft truck so 10am is perfect! ?? Thank you so much !
— Mardy M.
Movers | Blue Cow Moving & Storage
Nic and Nathan were amazing! Arrived on time, fully prepared. Did a great job wrapping and protecting furniture. I was beyond impressed with how well they packed my POD container. Used every available bit of space and fit all of my belongings. I genuinely thought they wouldn’t all fit but they did it! Completed the full job within the allotted time. Very professional and clearly very experienced movers. Would absolutely recommend these guys to anyone.
— Elizabeth G.
Movers | Blue Cow Moving & Storage
They were on time and prepared with moving supplies and equipment. They worked hard and quickly, but also carefully and did not damage anything. I was really impressed by them and they earned every penny!
— Nicholas S.
Movers | Blue Cow Moving & Storage
good job
— Shihuai Z.
Movers | Iowa Moving 1, LLC
Exceptional workers. Efficient, quiet, and careful. We were amazed at how much they could pack in a POD. They were so careful moving and wrapping our furniture. They listened to our requests to be cautious about some antique pieces. It took them less than 3 hours to load a POD, and the temperature was bitter cold.
— Nancy B.
Movers | Iowa Moving 1, LLC
The 3 guys showed up on time, were very polite, and were very organized. They worked efficiently and and great suggestions.
— Janis H.
Movers | Iowa Moving 1, LLC
They did great, were quick and careful. Very nice mannered.
— Phillip R.
Movers | Bluemoon Moving
The 2 movers were on time, professional, personable, polite and considerate. They worked nonstop and were very careful when hauling furniture out of house and when loading. I would highly recommend them again. The hire a helper process is very professional and organized. The follow up and communication from both them and the movers was excellent customer service.
— Kelly R.
Movers | Iowa Moving 1, LLC
Efficient, hard working, respectful of property and great to work with.
— Dennis F.
Movers | Bluemoon Moving
The two guys that came arrived on time and worked quickly and efficiently and had my POD filled in the two hours that I had them booked for. They were really polite and the POD was packed in such a way that nothing would move during the transit. Would definitely recommend these guys to anyone
— Prabhakar V.
Movers | Bluemoon Moving
I ended up helping with small things cause they charge by time and wanted to make sure they were done with the heavy stuff by the end of the time they were hired! But that was my choice, turns out they finished earlier than the allotted time! ;) I think the actual workers charged a lot less than if hired through this service, but it is convenient when you don't know who to get and specially trying to hire at long distance!
— Miriam C.
Movers | Iowa Moving 1, LLC
The guys were REALLY terrific! They were polite and speedy. I wasn't able to take my desk apart, but they did it for us. They were very good workers, and I would whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone.
— Angie G.
Movers | Bluemoon Moving
How MovingPlace Works
If you’re moving in and around the local Ames area, you can rely on MovingPlace to make your experience as stress-free as possible.
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Planning Your Move in Ames, IA
After thousands of moves, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a move go smoothly. These local insights from Ames can help you plan smarter and stress less.
Avg. days booking before move
30 days
Busiest month to move
June
% of moves on the weekend
55.6%
Avg. move duration
4 hours
The Full-Service Advantage in Ames, IA
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