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Iowa Moving 1
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About
Iowa Moving 1 provides a unique, affordable moving option. We are labor only (no truck provided). "You rent the truck. We do the work."
Our customers provide and drive the rental truck or trailer and our skilled movers provide the moving labor to load and or unload. We could save you up to 40% off the price of moving with the traditional full service moving companies.
Our company is a local , small business and our movers are insured, "A" rated on the Better Business Bureau, and "A" rated on Angie's List.
We enjoy helping our customers through the stressful time of moving. We provide tips and suggestions and are easily accessible. Many of our customers are repeat or referral customers and we enjoy the relationship we have established with our customers over the years.
Overview
Hired 81 times
Serves Urbandale, IA
Background checked
10 employees
17 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Credit card.
Top Pro status
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2025
2017
Services offered
Move type
Extra services
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Packing
Piano moving
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
Great 4.7
55 reviews
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Pamela S.
Aug 30, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was in desperate need of moving help for the very next day. I didn't have high hopes for a positive outcome, but I was wrong. Eric (the company owner) responded very quickly. He asked what I needed, info about the items to be moved, and what my timeline was. After answering those questions he explained the fee structure and what the cost would be. The service provided for two movers for two hours. I couldn't quite afford the amount for two movers as I had already paid for movers earlier who took my money but did not finish the move. Eric checked his schedule and said since I only had boxes and no heavy items or furniture he would do the job himself at a time that worked perfectly for both of us and at a rate I could manage. His work ethic, quality, and helpfulness was so very good. If I ever move again this will be my first phone call to set up service. I appreciate all that was done. I also stopped worrying as soon as I hired Iowa Moving 1!
Details: Studio • Movers only • Less than 5 miles • Load flat; no stairs or elevator • Unload flat; no stairs or elevator
Iowa Moving 1's reply
Thank you very kindly Pamela for using our services for your recent move in Ames, Iowa. We appreciate your business and the positive feedback provided. So happy to hear that we did an excellent job for you. We will be here for you if you need help again in the future. Take care!
Local Moving (under 50 miles)
Kathy J.
Jan 14, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Iowa Moving 1 to move some furniture between the inside of the house and our garage. The movers were professional, courteous and worked quickly. Some of the items were very bulky and they were very careful so as not to scratch any of the walls. The company's follow up and follow through before and after the job was very thorough. I highly recommend them and we plan to use them again.
Details: 3-5 items • Loveseat • Dining table • Side table / lounge table • Other furniture items • Within the same building • Stairs to load items • Stairs to unload items
Iowa Moving 1's reply
Thank you very much for the great review and positive feedback on our team members and company. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. Thanks again for your support of our local business. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Furniture Moving and Heavy Lifting
Julie s.
Mar 5, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Helped move a large piece from neighbor's home to 2nd floor of my home. Great customer service - very respectful movers and excellent fast processes!
Iowa Moving 1's reply
Julie, Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for recognizing the efforts of our moving team. We take pride in being customer service oriented, efficient and respectful. Thank you.
Furniture Moving and Heavy Lifting
Colette D.
Sep 5, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
They were great to work with. I had a full truck and they came in the rain and unloaded it and got everything upstairs quickly. Very professional and a good crew to work with.
Details: 1 bedroom home • Apartment • Within the same building • 21 - 40 boxes • No, the move is on the ground floor • Yes, the mover will move items up/down stairs
Local Moving (under 50 miles)
Teresa G.
Oct 5, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Had two men come in and within an house get all of our boxes moved onto our pod. They were cautious and wonderful will use them again!
Details: 11-20 items • Bed frame • Mattress • Boxes • Other furniture items • Within the same building • Stairs to load items • Stairs to unload items
Iowa Moving 1's reply
Thank you. We are happy to hear you found our movers wonderful and safe in their moving methods. We look forward to hopefully helping you again in the near future.
Furniture Moving and Heavy Lifting
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Eric Lloyd