A Move Ahead Movers - A Local Ocala Moving Company

(4.9 out of 5 / 1,596 reviews)

Ocala, FL / Moving services within 139 miles

Booked on 4,660 moves through HireAHelper

1,596 Verified Customer Reviews

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

13 years in business

Ocala, FL / Moving services within 139 miles

Booked on 4,660 moves through HireAHelper

1,596 Verified Customer Reviews

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

13 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

We came up first on the list for a reason. Simply put, we are the best on this platform and we back it up. 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 be swindled and overpay for it and don't make the mistake of letting just anyone load your rental truck or moving container. THIS IS EVERYTHING YOU OWN WE'RE TALKING ABOUT HERE!!! 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:
I Offer Uniformed Crew Members
Yes
DOT:
MC #
DOT #
2183536
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Moving Services

Move Help

Day Labor

Moving Reviews

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

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1,596 reviews
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Stas M

(5) 11/7/2025 Saint Augustine

The guys were great. Handle everything with care and got everything moved into my place quickly. More than helpful with relocating a few things brought in and offer to help setup anything that needed some level of assembly.
Very pleased with the service.

Fernando B

(5) 11/6/2025 Newberry

Awesome job. Quick and efficient

Kathy M

(5) 11/5/2025 Crystal River

Very courteous mindful of belongings

Diane or Francesca L

(5) 11/1/2025 Saint Augustine

Fantastic job exclamation made moving day so much easier. Efficient professional. Would definitely recommend.

Amy V

(5) 10/24/2025 Dunnellon

Both my helpers were great and professional! Did a wonderful job unloading my POD and were on time!

Annette G

(2) 10/24/2025 Ocala

The arrival window was 9-10a.m. , the two guys arrived 9:10 and finished 11:45a.m. I was charged for 3hrs. They were prepared and did not damage anything, but were not respectful of my property and goods. The guy with the 1990 tattoo (to remind him year he was born), had to use my bathroom within 5 minutes of arrival and he was in there long enough to use fan. He had a smart mouth. Didn't appreciate me telling him not to sit on my sleep number bed frame while connecting unrelated bed frame. He smelled of smoke and funk. His response was "that's a 1st" to me requesting they sit on plastic instead. My bedroom stunk when they left room and I had to spray fabric sanitizer, Febreze & Lysol, on the bed frame & air. Then they destroyed my TV box getting 86' TV out, when common sense was it loaded from bottom. When I advised him, I keep my TV boxes and he should've asked me, he turned to me and said "Do you wanna do it!". He also told me he plugged washer, and lied about that. Washer was unleveled too. He was rude and unprofessional from start to finish and NO I wouldn't use them again. His disrespectful and bad attitude earned him NO tip....and I'm pretty sure he took my remote for meanness since it was packed with the TV. My vac battery was missing too. His side kick seemed okay, but clearly followed the 1990 tat guy lead. He was sure to tell me he was doing this 20yrs, which is sad if true, since he would've started at 15.

Mover's response:
You were a terrible person from start to finish. At first, we were trying to defuse the situation by ignoring your snide remarks and better than us attitude but eventually we gave you the additude you gave us right back. You didnt like that and then started being absurd. Your petty lil 2 star review does not make us or break us, I promise you that. Accusing us of taking your remote is wild, but then again, someone who behaved as you did, probably thinks someone is out to get them constantly. Its comical that we did such a good job that you had nothing to complain about besides us giving you back the additude that you somehow think your were entitled to give or we were required to put up with. We did not break your tv box we opened it the way it was designed but heaven forbid we know more about moving your stuff than you. Wild, right? You judging me for my career path just plays too well with your personality. By the way, I been moving furniture professionally since 2007 and never encountered such a terrible hard to deal with customer in all of my years and Ive had some pretty crazy scenarios. I had to talk my "side kick", Keith into staying the whole time because the way you were treating us and talking to us had him ready to flip out and leave you hanging ( dont forget that we could have and should have and were within our rights to do so based on the contract) Also. We were there for almost the entire 3 hours which is 1 hour longer then it normally takes us to preform moves of your size and this was solely on you having us do things, all those extra things that you later complained about. By the way ma'am I've never smelled like funk a day in my life. I shower twice daily. Keep a bag with me and change my shirts and sometimes shorts out though out the day. Also keep deodorant and body spary with me and use it accordingly. I surely hope future customers reading this review get as big of a crack out of you trying to dehumanize me because I wouldn't let you bully us. Your vacuum battery and TV remote, really? Why don't you let everyone know when you find them.
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Paul D J

(5) 10/16/2025 Eustis

Personable and hard working. I recommend without hesitation.

Roman B

(5) 10/14/2025 The Villages

Handled the job quickly and efficiently. Would highly recommend for your moving labor help:)

Frank Q

(5) 10/22/2025 Dunnellon

They showed up on time and they did a wonderful job. They did everything we asked and in record time very helpful. I appreciate the help very very much thank you. We appreciate.

Madalynne A

(5) 10/21/2025 Palmetto

I say yes, yes my packers were great. They were on time, worked hard and fast and were so polite and professional. They were Tim&Tony. They really worked hard to wrap my antique furniture carefully. I’ve moved this furniture a lot and have never seen the care they put into my furniture.
I would not hesitate to hire this company for moving needs.

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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