HireAHelper's Review Of Last Minute Movers - A Local Des Moines Moving Company

(5 out of 5 / 28 reviews)

Des Moines, IA / Moving services within 100 miles

Booked on 96 moves through HireAHelper

28 Verified Customer Reviews

Open Today - 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

18 years in business

Des Moines, IA / Moving services within 100 miles

Booked on 96 moves through HireAHelper

28 Verified Customer Reviews

Open Today - 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

18 years in business

 

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Moving with with Last Minute Movers

Established in 2008 been in the industry for over 20 yrs

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Moving Services

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Day Labor

Last Minute Movers Moving Reviews in Des Moines

These are real Des Moines area customers. Unedited, unfiltered reviews of Last Minute Movers. Our reviews come from customers after completed bookings, ensuring every rating is verified. We only allow feedback from users who booked through our platform, preventing fake reviews and keeping ratings accurate and trustworthy.

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Michael R

(5) 5/29/2026 Ames

Great job- very efficient and careful.

Kathryn K

(5) 5/24/2026 Des Moines

Great Communication pre-loading, professional walkthru and wrapping of item and loading of it. Super quick and efficient!

Pamela N

(5) 5/19/2026 Waukee

Absolutely fantastic

Chris M

(5) 5/7/2026 Norwalk

They were on time
Worked hard
Respectful of property
We would use them again

Brandon S

(5) 5/6/2026 Norwalk

Great job! Went above and beyond!

Christine K

(5) 4/17/2026 Des Moines

Great Crew! Would hire them again for sure!

Craig S

(5) 4/14/2026 Adel

I can’t say enough good stuff about Sean and Reese

Aldynne and Julie G

(5) 3/2/2026 Ottumwa

Amazing company! Shawn has been flexible and worked with me and my wife. His crew was professional and got the trailer unloaded in no time! Highly recommend these guys, ask for Shawn!!

Jack P

(5) 1/30/2026 Newton

Just amazing a great help

Martin H

(5) 12/23/2025 Belmond

These guys were quick and a great job.

Get To Know Us

What can a customer expect after booking with you?

Professional and dependable Moving help

What can a customer expect on moving day if they hire you?

A seamless process so you can relax and not stress about your move!

How should a customer prepare for moving day?

To prepare for moving day, a customer should: start packing non-essential items early, gather necessary packing supplies, declutter belongings, label boxes clearly with room names, pack an essentials bag with necessary items for the first night, secure pets, arrange parking permits if needed, and confirm details with the moving company; ensuring a smooth transition to the new home by being organized and prepared.

What types of moves have you handled?

I've done hundreds of Interstate moves. I have moved 1000s of pianos. 100 safes. I've loaded and unloaded over 2-3000 trucks. We've safely shifted 2-3000s moves in the last 20 yrs with out any issues.

What's your favorite part about being a mover?

The best part about the job is the variety and physical activity it provides, allowing me to see different parts of a city each day, work outdoors, and constantly use my physical strength to solve problems by efficiently moving heavy items, all while being part of a team and interacting with new people on a regular basis.

What training do you provide your crew members?

Our movers receive training on proper lifting techniques, safe equipment operation, packing strategies, furniture disassembly and reassembly, customer service skills, damage prevention methods, and adherence to safety regulations, all with a focus on protecting both the customer's belongings and the crew's well-being; this training often includes both theoretical instruction and hands-on practice in a controlled environment to ensure competency before working on real jobs.

Local Mover Policies

Same Day Moves

We accept same day requests at our normal rates.

Next Day Moves

We accept next day requests at our normal rates.

Refunding Unused Time

We refund up to one unused hour over our min..

Extra Hours

We can always stay at least 2 hours over the prebooked time.

Moving Equipment

Furniture dolly or straps:
We have box dollies and furniture dollies and power strap!, (always included, no fee)
Hand tools for assembly:
always included, no fee
Hand truck:
always included, no fee
Plastic wrap:
always included, no fee
Rope:
always included, no fee

Hours

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Hourly Price
$150/hr
for 2 movers after 2 hr min