A Move Ahead Movers - A Local Ocala Moving Company

(4.8 out of 5 / 1,172 reviews)

Ocala, FL / Moving services within 139 miles

Booked on 3,349 moves through HireAHelper

1,172 Verified Customer Reviews

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

12 years in business

Ocala, FL / Moving services within 139 miles

Booked on 3,349 moves through HireAHelper

1,172 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:
I Offer Uniformed Crew Members
Yes
DOT:
MC #
DOT #
2183536
State Lic/Cert Name
State Lic/Cert Number

Moving Services

Move Help

Day Labor

Moving Reviews

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

4.8
1,172 reviews
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Nicole R

(5) 7/29/2020 Tampa

These guys were on time, courteous, and professional. They did a great job packing everything up. I would definitely recommend!

Mover's response:
Thats how we do it.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Tamza B

(5) 7/30/2020 Gainesville

We have moved several times in Gainesville with the POD and we have continually used your company - the folks last week were as always amazing and we able to complete the load in the time frame I was hoping.

Mover's response:
We were gonna name it amazing movers for obvious reasons but A Move Ahead just seems to sit right.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Isabel J

(5) 8/2/2020 Kissimmee

Excelente couple, very nice job, I hope I have them for my 8/15 job thank you

Mover's response:
My wife and I were very happy to help with your move. We will be happy to assist on the 15th.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Robert L

(4) 7/28/2020 Rockledge

They worked hard and quick to get the job done. One thing that I did not like: we discussed in the beginning that I had a storage room that could hold 20-25 boxes. If he couldn’t fit everything I could take those boxes to my storage.
He started loading the pod and the
First thing he loaded was all my boxes. This left me with a small couch and 2 small chairs that I had to find a space for when they maxed out the pod.
My storage unit would not hold these oddly shaped items. This was frustrating.

Mover's response:
Sorry for any confusion that may have happened. Matthew says that the items that ended up not fitting were mostly items that we he was told about last minute not 1st thing as claimed. Again, we are sorry for any confusion.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Robert S

(5) 7/30/2020 Merritt Island

the labors that came worked hard and did a great job. When requesting the support I had asked for a truck to move some boxes from a storage unit to the location of the pod that was being loaded. Tried to call this organization 2 and 3 days in advance to check on truck availability. No response, left voice message. They Called the day before the job and said no truck is ever provided. Told them wish I would have known sooner, was able to get uhaul truck and meet the deadline.

Mover's response:
I do apologize about not being able to answer when you called. We are very busy this time of year and we are a small company so at times there are calls we cant get to and voicemails we hear after the fact. I would also like to apologize about the misunderstanding standing on your end about us providing a truck. I do understand that you requested us to bring a truck in the customer notes but it does mention several times prior to booking that this is a LABOR ONLY service and NO TRUCK OS PROVIDED. We value your feed back.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Christina R

(5) 7/23/2020 Clermont

We were the 2nd move scheduled for the day, and Matthew kept me informed about their expected arrival time. When he and Dakota got here, they were able to move a sofa upstairs (around a tricky turn in the stairs), then worked nonstop unloading our very full pod. We couldn't have done it without them.

They were professional and friendly, and took great care of our things and our new home.

Mover's response:
Matthew and Dakota are very appreciative for your great review of the service they provided you folks.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Deborah S

(5) 7/28/2020 Melbourne

Showed up on time and loaded pod perfect

Mover's response:
We strive for perfect, so this review is much appreciated.
- A Move Ahead Movers

David H

(5) 7/30/2020 Kissimmee

I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER WITH 2 MEN. WONDERFUL JOB. THEY WERE SO CAREFUL WITH ALL OUR THINGS. THEY WORKED SO HARD AND VERY RESPECTFUL. I would HIGHLY recommend your company. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Mover's response:
Dave, it was our pleasure!
- A Move Ahead Movers

Anne C

(2) 7/25/2020 Ocala

Loaders miscalculated space for our furniture left for Pod 2. When they left after loading Pod 1 they said remaining furniture and boxes would all fit and possibly some room left over. When they actually loaded Pod 2, After loading some furniture and all the boxes plus bed & mattress, box springs they informed us they probably couldn’t get everything in, and they didn’t. Which means I had to give up good furniture, which I told them was a priority. If I’d had them unload all the way back to the boxes and not take the boxes I would’ve had pay for more hours and it was already questionable that they could do a professional job. After discussing first thing how they would prepare my wool rug and a seagrass rug they left it for last and hurriedly handled it and even bent it in half planning on trying to fit it in that way! That’s the worst thing you can do to a rug, damaging the backing that holds it together! For $402 I expected professional movers that can calculate a lot better than this and follow through on handling furnishings properly. I’m not happy that I’m leaving furniture behind at the last minute, and may find damaged furniture and rugs that were not packed, prepared, or handled properly. I had plenty blankets to cover everything with 5 left over and almost a whole roll of wrap that they could’ve wrapped around some of the pieces that I saw blankets falling off. These guys need better training. They were nice... but I needed good furniture loaders and not best friends. I don’t recommend them.

Mover's response:
Your review of the same two guys a week prior (literally 6 reviews below this 1) completely contradicts these claims...."These guys did a great job loading heavy furniture, boxes and a piano - and in the hot Florida July heat! Matthew and Dakota work well as a team. They’ll be back in a few days to load the second Pod, and then the Pods hit the road for TN, where a new team will unload." ......I will just clear the air and let it be known that you expected to fit EVERYTHING and EVERYTHING was priority for you as you spoke those exact words in my presence when I was dropping extra equipment off to the guys. I came in and checked on everything and it was all going well. I do know we all voiced concerns about items not fitting. I do apologize about items not fitting, but unfortunately we cannot change the circumstances that led to items not fitting. The truth is that you would have needed to have another PODS container to achieve that goal. To claim these guys are inexperienced is a low blow. Both, Matthew
and Dakota do infact have experience and tremendous customer service skills. I think that this review is unfair and you are lashing out due to the fact that you had too much to physically fit into 2 PODS and you are looking for someone to blame because the unrealistic budget you set was exceeded. You claimed to recieve "best friends" when you were looking for "furniture loaders." I'm not sure how to interpret that statement but I will say that we truly do appreciate your business and your feedback and we will continue to provide great services at great rates.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Rhett W

(5) 7/25/2020 Gainesville

They were an hour early, which was fantastic because we were able to get on the road earlier. They wrapped everything very well and were very efficient at packing the truck.

Great men and a job well done!

Mover's response:
Thanks for the wonderful review, Rhett, I know Orlando and Matthew appreciate it as much as I do.
- 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.

A Move Ahead Movers Moving Photos

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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