A Move Ahead Movers - A Local Ocala Moving Company

(4.8 out of 5 / 1,178 reviews)

Ocala, FL / Moving services within 139 miles

Booked on 3,367 moves through HireAHelper

1,178 Verified Customer Reviews

Open Today - 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

12 years in business

Ocala, FL / Moving services within 139 miles

Booked on 3,367 moves through HireAHelper

1,178 Verified Customer Reviews

Open Today - 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

12 years in business


One of Ocala's Favorite Moving Companies

A Note from HireAHelper

We love working with A Move Ahead Movers because they pride themselves in taking care of their Ocala, FL neighbors. After several years moving in and around Ocala we believe you'll love working with them too!

Relocation with A Move Ahead Movers

Look at our photos! Most of these other service providers don't even have photos of their work on their pages. Our photos speak for themselves! WE ARE HANDS DOWN THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! We are professional movers with the skills to load your rental truck or PODS/shipping container to the fullest of it's capability, while using proper techniques and methods to ensure all items arrive unharmed and undamaged. Need to get everything in one load? We're the one's to call!! LOADING A TRUCK IS AN ART, so don't overpay for it and don't make the mistake of letting just anyone load your truck. Call on a small family oriented company like us, specializing in providing an unmatched service at a down to earth price. Our crews are personable and professional - the type of people you can trust around your family. We take moving and our reputation very seriously, therefore, we offer background checked crews for peace of mind. We specialize in organization and senior moves! We offer the most competitive pricing on long distance moves. We move large items such as pianos, jacuzzis and safes. For same day or next day service contact us on the hireahelper 1800 number. CHECK OUT OUR REVIEWS!

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Credentials

Uniformed Crews:
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2183536
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Moving Reviews

Real Ocala area customers. Unedited, unfiltered reviews of A Move Ahead Movers.

4.8
1,178 reviews
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Sanaa E

(1) 1/17/2024 Haines City

They were on time and worked hard, however, they were extremely slow. An expected 5-6 hour job took them over 11 hours. Although I understand that the home was a bit larger than expected for 2 movers, they were extremely inefficient.
****I am writing this part after I saw the reply they posted****When the movers came back the next day, they were there for 3 hours and said that it would take them only an hour an half, they didn't even finish loading those items which were not much at all and left us with a couch a chairs and a desk and lamps that we needed to load ourselves (single mom with 13 year old kid). They left important things that should have been loaded at the beginning like the couches and we ended up having to load these things in a second truck (which they didn't think was needed to begin with after I asked them multiple times). Additionally their customer service hasn't been great to say the least. When we contacted the manager, he kept saying not to load the TVs because they didn't have permission to put them in the truck without boxes, although we purchased over $230 worth of blankets and plastic wrap to make sure everything was protected).
They were slow, I have seen movers work in the past many many times and maybe the fact that I had a large house (4 bedrooms, less than 2800sqf not the 4k the loader mentioned in their reply) made them think maybe that time is not of the essence. There was a period where I didn't see them moving at all from 2pm to 4pm and I was very concerned, then sometimes I would go to the truck and they were in their car, or they would take their sweet time looking at how to make things fit in the truck, by taking things out and then reorganizing them which was tons of time and money wasted.
I spent a over $1100 on a 4 bedroom, my house is not even fully furnished, they made it sound like I had more furniture than usual.
I wasn't gonna write all these details, but after seeing how rude the reply was, I had to explain what really happened.

Mover's response:
Our records show that the movers were there six hours on one occasion and came back an additional three hrs the following day. While you are over exaggerating the time it took to load, keep in mind that you have a large, over 3k sf house and booked us for only two movers for two hours. Keep in mind we were under contract with no obligation to stay longer than the prebooked time plus an additional hour but we stayed as long as we could before we had to go to our other scheduled move. 6 hours to be exact. Our movers disassembled your furniture, wrapped it and loaded it into the ABF trailer. We loaded that semi trailer top to bottom front to back without any room to spare. Had you booked 3-4 movers we would have had no problem completing the move in the five to six hour expected time frame that you had in mind. The task you had was a lot of work for 2 movers and they did the best they could under the circumstances. If you are trying to imply that they were just standing around they weren't and you know it, you watched then throughout the entire process. They worked diligently to complete your move, we even moved our schedule around in order to send them out the following day. We appreciate your review but wish you would have been more realistic of your expectations based on the amount of household goods that you had for the movers to load.***Update..YOU HAD TOO MUCH STUFF TO FIT INTO THE 28FT SEMI TRAILER. The trailer is 10-12ft high 8ft wide and almost 30ft long yet you say you didn't have much stuff. We literally filled a semi trailer with your belongings and you still had items left. Explain to me how it's our fault that all of your items wouldn't fit in the abf trailer and you had to rent a truck. The fact you have items left is solely on you and poor planning on your behalf. Don't forget that us staying beyond the 3 hours that you booked was a courtesy as well as coming out the next day. We moved our schedule around to accommodate you. These two movers, movers you claim to have went to the car several times and allege doing something other than moving for nearly 2 hours, have never had a another customer make these claims and they have been on hundreds of moves for us. Not one review or customer complaint has lead me or any one else to believe they do anything other than pack the truck to its fullest capabilities in a timely manner when on job sites. The amount you paid/time your move took is very typical for a move of your size. You say the movers were missing 2-4pm, huh? Where exactly were they then? You never said anything to me about that when we spoke. We have GPS tracking on the vehicle and it never left..By the way, you did not provide near enough moving blankets for your move and loading flat screen tvs in a semi trailer with nothing more than a blanket and plastic stretch wrap will surely result in damage to the tvs. We do not load tvs or lamps that are not in proper boxes. We can't just load these items loose. It was your responsibility to be ready. Your lack of necessary supplies and being unprepared played a huge roll in your move not going as smooth as you may have hoped. None the less your abf trailer was packed so tight and so full that the ramp wouldn't even fit in behind the bulkhead like it's supposed to. Now just imagine if we had only stayed the 2hrs you booked and not stayed later and even came back the next day. Also, find it funny that you started with 3 stars, saw our response and updated it to 2 stars and then dropped it to 1 star after I responded to your updated remarks. We can only do as good as you prepare so I'll leave you with that.
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Christopher Z

(5) 1/19/2024 Palm Coast

They did an excellent job.

Mover's response:
We aim to please.
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Maria F

(5) 1/17/2024 Yulee

Awesome helpers!!! Would use again and highly recommend to anyone!

Mover's response:
We were happy to help, Maria.
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Reno R

(5) 1/12/2024 Saint Augustine

Great guys…professional service…very much appreciated

Mover's response:
It's what we do, Reno.
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Paula J

(5) 1/9/2024 Saint Augustine

The movers were terrific. They were on time, punctual, efficient, and really helpful. I would strongly recommend them and I would use them again if I have to move.

Mover's response:
Paula, it was our pleasure.
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Franz E

(5) 1/8/2024 Orlando

Tim and Larry were fantastic. Very efficient and kind! 10/10 would use again

Mover's response:
Thanks, we appreciate your feedback.
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Michele V

(5) 1/6/2024 Zephyrhills

I’m so grateful that I didn’t have to unload the truck! They were amazing! I was impressed with their work.

Mover's response:
We appreciate that, Michele. We were happy to help.
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Tracye S

(3) 1/2/2024 Melbourne

Guys were very nice and unloaded a 16 foot that was about 2/3 of the way loaded in right at an hour. We’re a little late getting here but all in all it got done.

Mover's response:
Dang, Tracye, we didn't expect 3 stars on this one, you seemed so understanding of the situation about the flat tire and running behind. You seen my spare on the car and let me wash my dirty hands from changing our flat tire. I mean, I know we were late but we did give you advanced notice. Some things are out of our control. We did go above and beyond when we got there and got it done early. I mean we were a little later than you expected, but got it done an hour earlier than you expected so to be honest I feel like we got it done right on time, I figure it seems like we held up our end to me, don't you? Again, 3 stars is kinda harsh don't ya think? I'm trying not to be salty about that one.
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Shawn R

(5) 12/30/2023 Saint Augustine

Very good communication, prompt and professional! They did a great job!

Mover's response:
We know communication is key. We go above and beyond for our customers.
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John P

(5) 12/30/2023 Lakeland

Larry and Timothy were awesome! Not only did they show on time, but went straight to work! They worked until all of the work was complete!

I highly recommend this business. Great communication, great workers, and a great price.

Mover's response:
It was our pleasure to be of service.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Service Area

We handle moves within 139 miles of Ocala, FL 34472.

Get To Know Us

What can a customer expect after booking with you?

After booking with us you can expect a phone call from our offices just to reach out and get a feel for your unique situation. We will go over all needed supplies and firm up all the details.

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

Upon moving day you will receive a call from your movers within an hour of your booked arrival window. The movers will reach out just to make sure everything is still going according to plan and will give you their expected GPS arrival time. We know that nothing is more stressful than being nervous that the movers aren't gonna show up, so we like to put your mind at ease.

How should a customer prepare for moving day?

If you will be hiring us to load your rental truck, trailer or portable shipping container it is imperative that you provide an adequate amount of moving blankets, plastic stretch wrap and rope to avoid serious damage to your items. The blankets can usually be rented with your truck or portable shipping container and are worth every penny. We can provide rope and plastic wrap for an additional fee or it can be purchased at Lowe's or Home Depot in the moving supplies section.

What types of moves have you handled?

We have handled literally every type of move from local to long distance, from household to office/commercial. We have handled everything from medical equipment to flight simulators and we are equipped to move large items such as pianos and grand pianos.

What's your favorite part about being a mover?

Our favorite part about being movers is that we get to help someone with literally the hardest and most stressful task of their adult life.

What training do you provide your crew members?

All of our crew leaders are required to have a minimum of 4 years professional moving experience and upon hire, undergo at least 2 weeks of training with the owner of the company (a very particular veteran mover in the industry) before being set free to operate independently. All crew members undergo the same training and we typically only hire crew members who possess at least 2 years minimum professional moving experience. We don't send rookies, period.

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Local Mover Policies

Same Day Moves

We charge an extra 20% for same day requests.

Next Day Moves

We accept next day requests at our normal rates.

Refunding Unused Time

We do not refund for any unused time.

Extra Hours

We can always stay at least 1 hour over the prebooked time.

Moving Equipment

Face coverings and gloves:
Everyone's safety is our # 1 concern., (always included, no fee)
Furniture dolly or straps:
4 wheeled furniture dolly. Ideal for long walks such as storage or apartments with elevator., (always included, no fee)
Hand tools for assembly:
On every job. Basic Hand Tools., (always included, no fee)
Hand truck:
On every job, (always included, no fee)
Plastic wrap:
Plastic Wrap is used to band furniture blankets/pads to furnishings. Proffesional opinion would be that no smooth move can be preformed without plastic wrap or moving blankets., ($30.00/ea.)
Rope:
$10 per 50ft. Rope is needed in basically EVERY moving scenario. Failure to use rope will more than likely result in shifting of load and damages to furnishings occurring., ($10.00/ea.)

Hours

Sunday: (not available)
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Hourly Price
$100/hr
for 2 movers after 2 hr min
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