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Iowa Moving 1
Top Pro
$150/hour
Base price
Scheduling
Responds in about 4 hours
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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 80 times
Serves Urbandale, IA
Background checked
10 employees
16 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
Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.
2017
Services offered
Services needed
Additional services
Furniture assembly or disassembly
Loading items
Unloading items
Furniture moving / heavy lifting
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
Great 4.7
54 reviews
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Tammy R.
Jul 28, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
Eric & his team did a great job for us, especially considering that it was over 100 degrees on the day we had scheduled. Eric also had great follow up both before & after our job was done.
Details: 6-10 items • Armchair / recliner • Sofa • Dining table • Mattress • Bed frame • Boxes • Side table / lounge table • Other furniture items • Within the same building • No change in floors to load items • No change in floors to unload items
Iowa Moving 1's reply
Hi Tammy,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review! It was our pleasure to provide unloading help in Ankeny, Iowa for your recent move. We're thrilled to hear that our moving team was able to provide great moving service despite the extreme heat. We always strive to ensure our customers have a smooth and stress-free moving experience, and it's wonderful to know that the follow-up communication met your expectations as well. If you ever need assistance in the future, don't hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
The Iowa Moving 1 Team
Furniture Moving and Heavy Lifting
Sara M.
Nov 8, 2024
Hired on Thumbtack
All 3 of them did an amazing job getting everything moved out of house to the storage and helped pack items not packed.
Details: 6 rooms • Loading items • Packing supplies
Iowa Moving 1's reply
Thank you kindly for the excellent review. We were happy to assist with the packing and moving the boxes from the basement to the garage as you prepare your house to be sold. If you ever need our help again, please let us know. Thank you!
Packing and Unpacking
Phillip B.
Jan 9, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
There were no surprises or “gotchas”. I was constantly updated as to their arrival time. They unloaded household goods/ furnishings from a moving truck into a house. They were on-time & completed the work without the need for extra time/charges. It had rained the previous day & they protected against tracking mud throughout the home as best they could. I would use them again.
Details: 3 bedroom home • Movers only • Less than 5 miles • Load via stairs • Unload via stairs
Iowa Moving 1's reply
Thank you for hiring us to unloading your moving truck and for the kind words about our crew members. We're happy to hear that you were very satisfied with our communication, efficiency and timeliness. We will be here for you if you ever need moving assistance again in the future. Thanks again!
Local Moving (under 50 miles)
Karen M.
Aug 28, 2024
Hired on Thumbtack
Excellent and friendly service. Staff did well - didn't complain even though it was 99 degrees outside. Would hire again.
Details: 6-10 items • Sofa • Armchair / recliner • Bed frame • Within the same building • No change in floors to load items • Stairs to unload items
Iowa Moving 1's reply
Thank you for your kind words! We strive to be the premier Des Moines moving company, and our movers do their best to work through rain, snow, or the hottest days. We hope to serve you in the future!
Furniture Moving and Heavy Lifting
Cyndi W.
Sep 5, 2016
Hired on Thumbtack
Three polite, strapping young gentleman started at 7:30am and was finished packing our 4 bedroom house and 22 years worth of "stuff" by 1:30. Very competitively priced versus 2m&aT.
Iowa Moving 1's reply
We very much appreciate you taking the time to review us and we're so very happy that the crew members provided a quick and cost-effective packing service to help you pack up your boxes in your house. If you ever need us again in the future, please let us know how we can help. Take care!
Packing and Unpacking
Credentials
Background Check
Eric Lloyd