Hire Movers in Forest City

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Compare the Top 4 Forest City, IL Movers

According to thousands of honest reviews in your area, these are the top-rated movers as of Monday, April 15, 2024.

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Illinois Valley Movers

4.9 237 verified reviews

Ottawa, IL

523 moves with HireAHelper

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We offer local packing/ unpacking, loading and unloading sevices.

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Alpha Moving Assistance

4.8 26 verified reviews

Decatur, IL

145 moves with HireAHelper

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We partner directly with college student-athletes to provide you with the muscle and labor you need, while als… read more

$300/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Freelance Mover est. 1993

5 2 verified reviews

Normal, IL

8 moves with HireAHelper

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"Freelance Mover, where we move you, like we was moving grandmother."

$195/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Lindsey's Moving & Delivery

4.6 8 verified reviews

Davenport, IA

70 moves with HireAHelper

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24 hour emergency -Load and unload trucks. Small and large deliveries. Local and long distance moves ( call fo… read more
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Forest City Mover Reviews

Michael A from East Peoria, IL
(4 out of 5 rating)
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Only used for 2-1/2 hours. Crew were good, did and packed things as I wanted. Was careful with furniture as m throughout the house

Reviewed on: 2/29/2024
Kathy L from Chatham, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Showed up a little late due to their class schedule at school, which i respect. Stayed until the work was done. Hard working and dedicated.

Reviewed on: 4/3/2024
Kenneth A from Peoria, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
Freelance Mover est. 1993 Profile Image

Myron and Tony Simmons were great, incredible job, hard workers and very courteous. I highly recommend FREELANCE MOVERS!

Reviewed on: 2/29/2024
Matthew H from Davenport, IA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Hard workers

Reviewed on: 9/16/2023
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Local Moving Resources for Forest City

HireAHelper compiles data from hundreds of moves in the greater Forest City area to share with you, so you can have accurate, up-to-the-minute timelines and prices for Illinois movers near you.

Avg. Forest City move books:
3 movers/hr.
Avg. Forest City move takes:
7 hours
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Frequently asked moving questions in Forest City

When is it cheapest to move in Forest City?

November

Of all months of the year, the cheapest time to move in Forest City is November. Get your personalized moving quote.

What day is it cheaper to move in Forest City?

Tuesday

Tuesday is the cheapest day to move in Forest City.

The best time of day to move in Forest City is...

12pm - 1pm

People who save the most on their move in Forest City started it at 12pm - 1pm.

How far in advance should I schedule my appointment?

4 days

People in Forest City tend to book their move at least 4 days in advance.

How much do movers in Forest City cost?

$615

Hiring a moving company in Forest City costs $615 on average.

How long does moving in Forest City take?

7 hours

Forest City movers take 7 hours per job, on average. Check the best times to move in Forest City.

How many movers do I need for my move in Forest City?

3 movers

Most people moving in Forest City hire 3 movers to come out on moving day. Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

What size truck do I need when moving in Forest City?

26' Truck

Most people in Forest City need a 26' moving truck. Compare rental trucks and find your perfect size.


Advice for Moving in Forest City or Anywhere.

Because we know a little about moving, we've written some need-to-know articles that can help make moving in Forest City, or anywhere really, as easy as can be.

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In a way, moving boxes can be considered the unsung heroes of a successful move. Quietly, they play a vital role in ensuring your belongings reach their new destination intact. But do the types of boxes you move with really matter? Yes, they can.  (Looking for where to get free moving boxes? Here’s our guide […]
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When it’s time to update your living room furniture or declutter your home, don’t just toss your old items into the trash. According to the EPA, Americans discarded a staggering 12.1 million tons of furniture in 2018, with a staggering 80.1% of it ending up in landfills.  On the flip side, you could join those […]
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Clearly, not everyone has stayed home since the pandemic — studies show 4% more people moved last year than the year prior. And — surprise, surprise — as demand grew for moving, so did moving prices. There’s been a reported increase in lots of associated moving costs. But even in the current economy, moving house […]
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You’ve probably joked with your friends at some point about how great it’ll be to get your kids out of the house for good. But when that day actually comes, you might be surprised by the rush of emotions that take over. For years, you’ve spent a significant portion of your day with your kids. […]
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Key Findings Based on our projections, the cost of moving in 2023 will be 2% lower than in 2022 Moving costs are 4% higher so far in 2023 than in the same period last year The average cost of a move is projected to peak at $421 by August 2023, 7% lower than last year’s […]
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167 Forest City Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 266,556 verified customer reviews

Radhika D from Peoria, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Fantastic job. They came and quickly and efficiently moved everything. It was done very well with nothing broken. They also assembled everything for me. Very professional. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on: 6/27/2023
Blake G from East Peoria, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Chris and his team were extremely hardworking and efficient with their time and storage abilities. They were very conscientious, polite and conscious of the owner's needs. Would definitely recommend and/or work with them again in the future.

Reviewed on: 7/6/2023
Brandon H from Peoria, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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We had a 16 foot pod with a lot of big items. I was a little skeptical of how much it could fit. The guys got everything in there plus some. Overall, very happy with the service and would recommend to anyone.

Reviewed on: 7/19/2023

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