Long Distance Movers You Will Love
We aim to please! While we're Iowa-born and raised, long-distance moves are our specialty. With us, you get the comfort of moving with friends—just without the need for pizza and beer afterward!
We aim to please! While we're Iowa-born and raised, long-distance moves are our specialty. With us, you get the comfort of moving with friends—just without the need for pizza and beer afterward!
Big-box movers are tied to a national network, so you never really know who’ll handle your stuff. Your belongings might switch trucks for profit, and delivery times? You might find out just a day or two before they arrive!
Big-box movers are tied to a national network, so you never really know who’ll handle your stuff. Your belongings might switch trucks for profit, and delivery times? You might find out just a day or two before they arrive!
When you hire us for your long-distance move, the same experienced crew that loads your belongings in Iowa will unload them in Houston. Your stuff stays securely on our truck for the entire trip. Plus, if you have questions or concerns, you’ll be dealing with a trustworthy local business, not a maze of corporate departments!
When you hire us for your long-distance move, the same experienced crew that loads your belongings in Iowa will unload them in Houston. Your stuff stays securely on our truck for the entire trip. Plus, if you have questions or concerns, you’ll be dealing with a trustworthy local business, not a maze of corporate departments!
We’re not the best choice for everyone moving long distance, of course. But if you’re looking for a kind, ethical, local touch for your long distance move, we’d be honored to work with you.
Spine Spotlight
Spine crew members Amir Sasso and Jack Dexter swung through New Orleans recently to move a family back up to Iowa. And with help from the customers' son Izzy, the big move from the Big Easy was easy-peasy. The hat may be a little oversized on Izzy now, but he's an honorary Spine crew member nonetheless 💪💪
What Makes Us The Best
Long Distance Moving Company?
Our expert teams use professional packing and delivery methods to make even the toughest moves simple and easy.
Our expert teams use professional packing and delivery methods to make even the toughest moves simple and easy.
Small & Locally Owned
What makes us truly unique is the small company touch that we bring to every long distance move.
No Distance Is Too Far
We perform long distance moves all across the country, from Tacoma, Washington to Warwick, Rhode Island.
Award Winning
Our expertly-led team of movers and drivers have made us an award-winning moving company.
How Do I Prepare For A Long Distance Move?
They say an ounce of preparation is worth a pound of packing tape! Long-distance moves need more time than local ones, but we have the experience to make yours smooth. Whether it's your first out-of-state move or you're a seasoned pro (military moves included), this info is key!
They say an ounce of preparation is worth a pound of packing tape! Long-distance moves need more time than local ones, but we have the experience to make yours smooth. Whether it's your first out-of-state move or you're a seasoned pro (military moves included), this info is key!
One -Two Months Before
Like any move, start by calling us for an estimate. We'll conduct a free on-site survey to create an accurate inventory of your home. This helps us estimate the weight and cost of your move. If you need additional services or special equipment, we’ll discuss those and include them in the estimate. Examples of extra services include:
Like any move, start by calling us for an estimate. We'll conduct a free on-site survey to create an accurate inventory of your home. This helps us estimate the weight and cost of your move. If you need additional services or special equipment, we’ll discuss those and include them in the estimate. Examples of extra services include:
- Packing Services. If you'd like us to pack all your boxes or just the kitchen, we can work up a specialized quote whatever your needs are.
- Storage. If you've got a week or more between, say, a home closing in Iowa and a home closing in Arizona, then we can store your possessions short- or long-term in our climate controlled warehouse. Charges are based on weight.
- Full Value Coverage. If you'd like some extra assurance for your long distance move, we offer full replacement value protection for every budget, with 0$, $250 and $500 deductibles. You might already be covered under your home insurance policy, so be sure to check with your agent.
- Special Care Items. If any of your belongings require special care and protection, we'll note that in our estimate and additional charges might apply.
- Vehicles, Motorcycles or Other Large Bulky Items. We can transport these items for you but additional charges apply.
- Unique Home Access Issues At Either End. This can include very long driveways, 37th floor apartments with elevator access, or homes in gated communities that tractor trailers can't, or aren't allowed to, access. If access issues require additional labor and equipment, we'll include those charges in the estimate.
- Extra Stops. We'd be happy to make additional stops to pick up or drop off items either at the origin or destination (a stop at a personal storage unit is most common).
Reserve Your Dates
Once you choose us for your move, reserve your dates ASAP—we operate on a first-come, first-served basis. The sooner you book, the better your chances for your preferred date. We’ll contact you by email and phone with updates and tips, but feel free to reach out anytime with questions!
Once you choose us for your move, reserve your dates ASAP—we operate on a first-come, first-served basis. The sooner you book, the better your chances for your preferred date. We’ll contact you by email and phone with updates and tips, but feel free to reach out anytime with questions!
Take Inventory
Now’s a great time to inventory your belongings for your home insurance. Use your phone to take pictures or video, and list the serial numbers of electronics. This way, if something happens (though we doubt it will), you’ll be ready to file a claim.
At Least Two Weeks Before
With moving day approaching, let us know about any changes to your plans, like adding packing or crating services. If you're packing your own boxes, keep these tips in mind:
With moving day approaching, let us know about any changes to your plans, like adding packing or crating services. If you're packing your own boxes, keep these tips in mind:
- Pack room-by-room, keeping similar items together.
- Label boxes with your last name, the date, the room where it's going at your new home (on the top and at least one side), and a brief summary of contents.
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Leave clothes in dresser drawers and hang clothes in wardrobe boxes.
If you get behind and are worried you might not finish packing in time, we're happy to help. Just give us a call to schedule a partial pack and we'll do our best to fit you in!
Day or Two Before
Loading Day
A day or two before loading day, we’ll check in via phone or email to make sure everything’s set to go. We’re thorough like that. Here’s a list of other tasks to consider right before the big day:
- Consolidate luggage, toiletries, essential teddy bears and other items your family will be taking with you in your personal vehicle in one area of your home.
- Collect things like checkbooks, keys, passports, plane tickets, and prescription medications so that they don’t inadvertently get packed and loaded onto the truck.
- Identify furniture that is fragile or weakened by previous damage so that you can bring it to our attention on move day.
- Mark large items that are staying behind (things like furniture that’s been sold with the house) so that your crew doesn’t load them on moving day. If you forget we can do that when we arrive: red painter's tape for things that are staying.
- Unplug, defrost, drain, and dry refrigerators and freezers.
- Drain gasoline from mowers, generators, and snow blowers.
- Disconnect propane tank from gas grill. Your movers will not be able to transport the tank on moving day.
- Clear walkways, steps, and drive during inclement weather.
Load Day
Your crew leader will call to confirm the crew is on the way, giving you peace of mind. They’ll weigh the truck before and after loading to determine the actual weight of your belongings. Once the final charges are tallied, we’ll send them to you via email or text.
Your crew leader will call to confirm the crew is on the way, giving you peace of mind. They’ll weigh the truck before and after loading to determine the actual weight of your belongings. Once the final charges are tallied, we’ll send them to you via email or text.
Your crew will work closely with you on load day to ensure everything left behind stays put, while all items heading to your new home are safely loaded. They’ll prepare and package your belongings to keep them secure in transit. Before leaving, the crew will do a final walkthrough to confirm your satisfaction. You'll also receive your crew leader’s mobile number, so you can reach out with any questions or concerns before the unload. Our goal is to make your move as smooth as possible, so let us know how we can help!
Your crew will work closely with you on load day to ensure everything left behind stays put, while all items heading to your new home are safely loaded. They’ll prepare and package your belongings to keep them secure in transit. Before leaving, the crew will do a final walkthrough to confirm your satisfaction. You'll also receive your crew leader’s mobile number, so you can reach out with any questions or concerns before the unload. Our goal is to make your move as smooth as possible, so let us know how we can help!
Delivery Day
Your crew leader will update you the day before delivery with an ETA. On delivery day, he’ll call when he’s en route to give you time to prepare. Upon arrival, he’ll have you sign paperwork and collect payment if needed. The crew will place your furniture and boxes where you want them and reassemble any disassembled items. They won’t make your bed, but they might if you ask! After unloading, they’ll do a final walkthrough to ensure everything is perfect, so feel free to ask them to move things around—they’re here to help!
Your crew leader will update you the day before delivery with an ETA. On delivery day, he’ll call when he’s en route to give you time to prepare. Upon arrival, he’ll have you sign paperwork and collect payment if needed. The crew will place your furniture and boxes where you want them and reassemble any disassembled items. They won’t make your bed, but they might if you ask! After unloading, they’ll do a final walkthrough to ensure everything is perfect, so feel free to ask them to move things around—they’re here to help!
