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United Prime Van Lines Corp.

4.83(
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United Prime Van Lines Corp.

4.83(
104
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
420 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

United Prime Van Lines Corp, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"This is the BEST moving company I’ve ever used! Over the years I’ve moved many times, both in-state and out of state, so I’ve worked with a lot of different companies. This one is the best by far, and it’s mostly because of the wonderful gentlemen who helped me. I immediately called my friend and told her to cancel her booking with her moving company and use this one instead — and to ask for Molly. They were respectful, friendly, kind, fast, professional, and incredibly careful. I felt very comfortable the whole time, and the price is absolutely worth it."

Michelle T on January 2026

United Prime Van Lines Corp, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"This is the BEST moving company I’ve ever used! Over the years I’ve moved many times, both in-state and out of state, so I’ve worked with a lot of different companies. This one is the best by far, and it’s mostly because of the wonderful gentlemen who helped me. I immediately called my friend and told her to cancel her booking with her moving company and use this one instead — and to ask for Molly. They were respectful, friendly, kind, fast, professional, and incredibly careful. I felt very comfortable the whole time, and the price is absolutely worth it."

Michelle T on January 2026


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Seattle Movers Inc

4.76(
244
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Seattle Movers Inc

4.76(
244
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

We service the Pacific North West! Moving company, commercial, residential, office, moving & storage service. Additional address - PO Box 17789 Seattle, WA 98127. Additional DBA - Mountain Movers. Locally operated. Seattle Movers is a customer service oriented, competitively priced moving company with an efficient professional moving staff. Seattle Movers uses new trucks and industry standard moving equipment. We provide Local Northwest and long distance residential and commercial moving services.

"The quote was so poor the final bill was double. Not experienced in moving any valuables (no crates) TV, Art etc.."

Linda H on September 2024

We service the Pacific North West! Moving company, commercial, residential, office, moving & storage service. Additional address - PO Box 17789 Seattle, WA 98127. Additional DBA - Mountain Movers. Locally operated. Seattle Movers is a customer service oriented, competitively priced moving company with an efficient professional moving staff. Seattle Movers uses new trucks and industry standard moving equipment. We provide Local Northwest and long distance residential and commercial moving services.

"The quote was so poor the final bill was double. Not experienced in moving any valuables (no crates) TV, Art etc.."

Linda H on September 2024


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US Prime Movers, Inc.

5.00(
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US Prime Movers, Inc.

5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

US Prime Movers Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I can't give applaud enough to this guy's they really helped me and my family out in our time of need they made moving easy not only the loads us up they also unloaded assembled all our furniture went above and beyond putting laundry machines together stove and refrigerator. I was also highly impressed with the customer service I received when I called in to get quote from this guy's they where very reliable punctual and overall friendly I highly recommend them they price is very affordable."

faheem n on January 2025

US Prime Movers Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I can't give applaud enough to this guy's they really helped me and my family out in our time of need they made moving easy not only the loads us up they also unloaded assembled all our furniture went above and beyond putting laundry machines together stove and refrigerator. I was also highly impressed with the customer service I received when I called in to get quote from this guy's they where very reliable punctual and overall friendly I highly recommend them they price is very affordable."

faheem n on January 2025


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24 7 Logistic Services

4.03(
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24 7 Logistic Services

4.03(
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"I had a great experience with 24/7 logistics services moving from CA to NY. Whole process from I initial quote till delivery went smooth and stress free. Excellent communication from the office stuff and high level of service from field crew. Highly recommend this company if you are in need of interstate relocation."

Alex K on October 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"I had a great experience with 24/7 logistics services moving from CA to NY. Whole process from I initial quote till delivery went smooth and stress free. Excellent communication from the office stuff and high level of service from field crew. Highly recommend this company if you are in need of interstate relocation."

Alex K on October 2025


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Movers 4 Life LLC

5.00(
37
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Movers 4 Life LLC

5.00(
37
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

We are an efficient well organized, fun moving company that takes care of your belongings as if they were our own. We know that moving is one of the most stressful things you can do in life and we want you to know that we are here to take that stress away and make sure you have a smooth process from one place in life to the next. Give us a call and we will make sure to be your Movers 4 Life.

"Great moving experience with Movers 4 Life. A team of three movers efficiently packed and moved boxes and furniture from our 3-bedroom home into a storage unit. They were careful with all items, well-organized, and communicated clearly throughout the process. The job was done smoothly and professionally. I’d happily recommend them."

Jay H on December 2025

We are an efficient well organized, fun moving company that takes care of your belongings as if they were our own. We know that moving is one of the most stressful things you can do in life and we want you to know that we are here to take that stress away and make sure you have a smooth process from one place in life to the next. Give us a call and we will make sure to be your Movers 4 Life.

"Great moving experience with Movers 4 Life. A team of three movers efficiently packed and moved boxes and furniture from our 3-bedroom home into a storage unit. They were careful with all items, well-organized, and communicated clearly throughout the process. The job was done smoothly and professionally. I’d happily recommend them."

Jay H on December 2025


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Super Friends Moving LLC

4.81(
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Super Friends Moving LLC

4.81(
495
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

We have been providing award-winning moving service in Washington for 16 years and running! We handle moving needs of all shapes and sizes.... household moving, office moving, storage, piano/furniture delivery, assembly/disassembly, packing service, packing materials, and so much more.

"Super Friends did a great job and were easy to work with and able to accommodate non-vanilla moves, ie steep driveways, multiple stairs, etc. Friendly and careful staff. Your stuff will be safe and delivered as promised."

john r on September 2025

We have been providing award-winning moving service in Washington for 16 years and running! We handle moving needs of all shapes and sizes.... household moving, office moving, storage, piano/furniture delivery, assembly/disassembly, packing service, packing materials, and so much more.

"Super Friends did a great job and were easy to work with and able to accommodate non-vanilla moves, ie steep driveways, multiple stairs, etc. Friendly and careful staff. Your stuff will be safe and delivered as promised."

john r on September 2025


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Keep Moving

4.33(
6
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Keep Moving

4.33(
6
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Approved Pro
17 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Keep Moving is a Local and Long Distance moving company that has been serving Washington State since 2018. We are dedicated to providing professional and accessible moving services, no matter the size or distance of your move. With a focus on great customer service, Keep Moving goes above and beyond to make sure that your moving experience is as stress-free as possible. We offer a variety of services to meet your needs, including local moving, long-distance moving, packing, loading, unloading, storage, car shipping and more. Keep Moving is a trusted and reliable moving company that is committed to making your move a success. Contact us today for a free quote!

"If I could give zero stars, I would. We recently hired Keep Moving, and it was by far the worst moving experience we’ve ever had—and we’ve done multiple cross-state moves with zero issues. This company is disorganized, careless, and completely unprofessional, despite claiming to be “reputable.” We had five movers, and somehow what should’ve been a straightforward move turned into a 12-hour ordeal with two trips, countless mishandled items, and a massive amount of unnecessary stress. The team wasted time joking around, smoking in our garage, and showed no sense of urgency, respect, or coordination. Yet we were charged premium rates. The Damages and Issues: Our $3,000 Sony OLED TV was destroyed: screen cracked, case damaged, and now it won’t even power on. Our full-size cello was mishandled—string snapped and bridge shifted out of place—requiring professional repair. Fragile boxes were crushed under heavy ones, breaking irreplaceable items. Furniture was left disassembled, some pieces were left behind entirely, and clearly labeled boxes were dumped in a single room with no regard for where anything belonged. Our carpet was ruined due to no floor protection at the home we were moving from—despite being told this would be done. Moving blankets were left behind, items were half-unwrapped and abandoned, and in an absolutely absurd practice, the movers dumped our belongings out of their boxes to reuse the boxes for something else. And worst of all: during the move, I walked into the master bedroom and found one of the movers going through my dresser drawers—specifically my underwear drawer—and boxing up my personal items without permission. They never asked. They simply took it upon themselves to rifle through my things. This was a complete violation of privacy and totally inappropriate. After all of this, Keep Moving offered a laughable $150 in compensation, which we had to fight to get raised to $350. That still doesn’t come close to covering the damage, stress, or time we’ve lost trying to fix what they failed to do right. They call themselves reputable? They currently have a D- rating with the Better Business Bureau, and there are multiple reviews with complaints eerily similar to ours. That’s not a coincidence—that’s a serious pattern. Bottom Line: Keep Moving does not stand by its advertised values of care, professionalism, or trust. If you care about your belongings, your privacy, and your peace of mind—do not hire this company. Let me know if you’d like this tightened up into a shorter version too for quick posting. You said: let's add that google reviews are polished due to them offering incentives to rank their company high ChatGPT said: Absolutely. Here's the final, polished version of your 0-star review with that detail included: If I could give zero stars, I would. We recently hired Keep Moving, and it was by far the worst moving experience we’ve ever had—and we’ve moved multiple times without issue. This company is disorganized, careless, and blatantly unprofessional, despite claiming to be “reputable.” We hired five movers, and what should’ve been a simple move turned into a 12-hour mess with two trips, countless mishandled items, and an overwhelming amount of stress. The crew wasted time joking around, smoking in our garage, and showed zero respect for our time, property, or personal space. The Damages and Red Flags: Our $3,000 Sony OLED TV was destroyed—cracked screen, damaged housing, and now won’t power on at all. Our full-size cello had its string popped and bridge knocked askew due to mishandling. Fragile boxes were crushed under heavy boxes, resulting in broken and irreplaceable items. Furniture was left disassembled, some pieces were left behind entirely, and clearly labeled boxes were dumped into one room without care. Our carpet was soiled because the movers didn’t lay down floor protection at our old home, despite promising they would. Moving blankets were left behind, items were half-unwrapped and abandoned, and in a completely bizarre move—they emptied our belongings out of boxes to reuse the boxes for themselves. And the most disturbing part: I walked into our master bedroom to find one of the movers going through my dresser drawers—specifically my underwear drawer—boxing up personal items without my knowledge or permission. There was no request, no communication—just a total violation of privacy. Keep Moving initially offered $150 in compensation. After weeks of back and forth, they raised it to $350, but it still doesn’t begin to cover what was lost or damaged—not to mention the time and emotional toll this has taken. They claim to be reputable, but if you dig past their curated image, you'll find many reviews describing similar experiences. One important thing to note: their Google reviews are artificially inflated, as they offer incentives to customers in exchange for high ratings. That’s why the glowing reviews don’t reflect the reality of what you might experience. Final Thoughts: Keep Moving does not uphold the values it advertises—there is no trust, no professionalism, and absolutely no customer care. If you value your belongings, your time, and your privacy, do not hire this company."

Kristen B on March 2025

Keep Moving is a Local and Long Distance moving company that has been serving Washington State since 2018. We are dedicated to providing professional and accessible moving services, no matter the size or distance of your move. With a focus on great customer service, Keep Moving goes above and beyond to make sure that your moving experience is as stress-free as possible. We offer a variety of services to meet your needs, including local moving, long-distance moving, packing, loading, unloading, storage, car shipping and more. Keep Moving is a trusted and reliable moving company that is committed to making your move a success. Contact us today for a free quote!

"If I could give zero stars, I would. We recently hired Keep Moving, and it was by far the worst moving experience we’ve ever had—and we’ve done multiple cross-state moves with zero issues. This company is disorganized, careless, and completely unprofessional, despite claiming to be “reputable.” We had five movers, and somehow what should’ve been a straightforward move turned into a 12-hour ordeal with two trips, countless mishandled items, and a massive amount of unnecessary stress. The team wasted time joking around, smoking in our garage, and showed no sense of urgency, respect, or coordination. Yet we were charged premium rates. The Damages and Issues: Our $3,000 Sony OLED TV was destroyed: screen cracked, case damaged, and now it won’t even power on. Our full-size cello was mishandled—string snapped and bridge shifted out of place—requiring professional repair. Fragile boxes were crushed under heavy ones, breaking irreplaceable items. Furniture was left disassembled, some pieces were left behind entirely, and clearly labeled boxes were dumped in a single room with no regard for where anything belonged. Our carpet was ruined due to no floor protection at the home we were moving from—despite being told this would be done. Moving blankets were left behind, items were half-unwrapped and abandoned, and in an absolutely absurd practice, the movers dumped our belongings out of their boxes to reuse the boxes for something else. And worst of all: during the move, I walked into the master bedroom and found one of the movers going through my dresser drawers—specifically my underwear drawer—and boxing up my personal items without permission. They never asked. They simply took it upon themselves to rifle through my things. This was a complete violation of privacy and totally inappropriate. After all of this, Keep Moving offered a laughable $150 in compensation, which we had to fight to get raised to $350. That still doesn’t come close to covering the damage, stress, or time we’ve lost trying to fix what they failed to do right. They call themselves reputable? They currently have a D- rating with the Better Business Bureau, and there are multiple reviews with complaints eerily similar to ours. That’s not a coincidence—that’s a serious pattern. Bottom Line: Keep Moving does not stand by its advertised values of care, professionalism, or trust. If you care about your belongings, your privacy, and your peace of mind—do not hire this company. Let me know if you’d like this tightened up into a shorter version too for quick posting. You said: let's add that google reviews are polished due to them offering incentives to rank their company high ChatGPT said: Absolutely. Here's the final, polished version of your 0-star review with that detail included: If I could give zero stars, I would. We recently hired Keep Moving, and it was by far the worst moving experience we’ve ever had—and we’ve moved multiple times without issue. This company is disorganized, careless, and blatantly unprofessional, despite claiming to be “reputable.” We hired five movers, and what should’ve been a simple move turned into a 12-hour mess with two trips, countless mishandled items, and an overwhelming amount of stress. The crew wasted time joking around, smoking in our garage, and showed zero respect for our time, property, or personal space. The Damages and Red Flags: Our $3,000 Sony OLED TV was destroyed—cracked screen, damaged housing, and now won’t power on at all. Our full-size cello had its string popped and bridge knocked askew due to mishandling. Fragile boxes were crushed under heavy boxes, resulting in broken and irreplaceable items. Furniture was left disassembled, some pieces were left behind entirely, and clearly labeled boxes were dumped into one room without care. Our carpet was soiled because the movers didn’t lay down floor protection at our old home, despite promising they would. Moving blankets were left behind, items were half-unwrapped and abandoned, and in a completely bizarre move—they emptied our belongings out of boxes to reuse the boxes for themselves. And the most disturbing part: I walked into our master bedroom to find one of the movers going through my dresser drawers—specifically my underwear drawer—boxing up personal items without my knowledge or permission. There was no request, no communication—just a total violation of privacy. Keep Moving initially offered $150 in compensation. After weeks of back and forth, they raised it to $350, but it still doesn’t begin to cover what was lost or damaged—not to mention the time and emotional toll this has taken. They claim to be reputable, but if you dig past their curated image, you'll find many reviews describing similar experiences. One important thing to note: their Google reviews are artificially inflated, as they offer incentives to customers in exchange for high ratings. That’s why the glowing reviews don’t reflect the reality of what you might experience. Final Thoughts: Keep Moving does not uphold the values it advertises—there is no trust, no professionalism, and absolutely no customer care. If you value your belongings, your time, and your privacy, do not hire this company."

Kristen B on March 2025


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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.88(
385
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.88(
385
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
4609 local quotes requested

Long Distance Moving & Storage. Household, Commercial, International, Corporate services available. Our Mission is To exceed expectations on every move. We live this day in and day out. Our service is top notch and fully efficient. Our trucks are perfectly equipped for moving with Pads, dollies, Plastic and much more. We provide Long Distance Moves across the entire country, directly from our West Coast HUBS located in AZ, CA, OR and WA. Or, we team with our partner companies to complete moves together. We are proud to provide a service that no other company offers; Dedicated Trucks. This means that your belongings are loaded on the truck and not combined with anyone else’s items (from/to west coast only). They are not transferred to other trucks or facilities in route which causes damage and loss of items (typical with van lines). We have a set loading day and unloading day. This is by far the safest way to ship. Our interstate rates are per 24ft moving van that holds up to 8,500lbs or 1400CuFt. Some customers require one truck and some require more. One truck holds the average 1800SqFt.

"I cannot say enough great things about All Service Moving—and ESPECIALLY Rico and Reyes, who were absolute lifesavers for my last-minute move. After another moving company bailed on me the day before my scheduled move, All Service swooped in and saved the day. Rico and Reyes showed up EARLY, upbeat, and ready to tackle the challenge—even with super heavy furniture that usually requires a 4-person crew. Somehow, the two of them handled everything like pros without a single scratch or ding—on the furniture or either home. What really stood out was how personable, kind, and thoughtful they were. They moved quickly and efficiently, knowing I was paying by the hour, but never once sacrificed care or quality. They were kind to my mom (who was helping me out), and so sweet to my two dogs too. If you’re planning a move, ask for Rico and Reyes by name. They went above and beyond, and I want their team to know what a fantastic job they did. They deserve every bit of recognition. 100% recommend."

Mary B on May 2025

Long Distance Moving & Storage. Household, Commercial, International, Corporate services available. Our Mission is To exceed expectations on every move. We live this day in and day out. Our service is top notch and fully efficient. Our trucks are perfectly equipped for moving with Pads, dollies, Plastic and much more. We provide Long Distance Moves across the entire country, directly from our West Coast HUBS located in AZ, CA, OR and WA. Or, we team with our partner companies to complete moves together. We are proud to provide a service that no other company offers; Dedicated Trucks. This means that your belongings are loaded on the truck and not combined with anyone else’s items (from/to west coast only). They are not transferred to other trucks or facilities in route which causes damage and loss of items (typical with van lines). We have a set loading day and unloading day. This is by far the safest way to ship. Our interstate rates are per 24ft moving van that holds up to 8,500lbs or 1400CuFt. Some customers require one truck and some require more. One truck holds the average 1800SqFt.

"I cannot say enough great things about All Service Moving—and ESPECIALLY Rico and Reyes, who were absolute lifesavers for my last-minute move. After another moving company bailed on me the day before my scheduled move, All Service swooped in and saved the day. Rico and Reyes showed up EARLY, upbeat, and ready to tackle the challenge—even with super heavy furniture that usually requires a 4-person crew. Somehow, the two of them handled everything like pros without a single scratch or ding—on the furniture or either home. What really stood out was how personable, kind, and thoughtful they were. They moved quickly and efficiently, knowing I was paying by the hour, but never once sacrificed care or quality. They were kind to my mom (who was helping me out), and so sweet to my two dogs too. If you’re planning a move, ask for Rico and Reyes by name. They went above and beyond, and I want their team to know what a fantastic job they did. They deserve every bit of recognition. 100% recommend."

Mary B on May 2025


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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021


Shorthauls

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Shorthauls

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14 years of experience

Owner/Operator business providing transport and deliveries to customers needing assistance. Billing is done through the website; www.shorthauls.net with additional payment received using credit card swipe when complete at location. (mileage cost additions)

Owner/Operator business providing transport and deliveries to customers needing assistance. Billing is done through the website; www.shorthauls.net with additional payment received using credit card swipe when complete at location. (mileage cost additions)

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FAQs for out-of-state moving service projects in Lake Stevens, WA

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How long it takes to ship household goods to Hawaii depends primarily on your chosen shipping method and departure location. Standard ocean freight often requires three to six weeks from mainland ports, with shared containers sometimes taking longer due to consolidation schedules. Air shipping dramatically reduces transit time to days rather than weeks, but at significantly higher cost. Many residents adopt a hybrid approach, sending essential items by air while allowing bulk possessions to follow by sea.

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The items you’re prohibited from shipping to Hawaii include numerous plants, seeds, and fresh produce that might introduce invasive species to the islands' delicate ecosystem. Certain animals face strict prohibition, particularly snakes and other potential invasive species. Hazardous materials, firearms without proper documentation, and controlled substances cannot be shipped. Review current prohibited items lists from shipping companies and Hawaii's Department of Agriculture before packing, as regulations can change, and violations may result in significant penalties.

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