A Move Ahead Movers - A Local Ocala Moving Company

(4.8 out of 5 / 1,189 reviews)

Ocala, FL / Moving services within 139 miles

Booked on 3,407 moves through HireAHelper

1,189 Verified Customer Reviews

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

12 years in business

Ocala, FL / Moving services within 139 miles

Booked on 3,407 moves through HireAHelper

1,189 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
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Moving Services

Move Help

Day Labor

Moving Reviews

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

4.8
1,189 reviews
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Sue W

(5) 9/21/2016 Umatilla

Tony and Anessa were AWESOME! I told them on the phone I needed two big guys as one of the items was about four hundred pounds. Then this guy and girl show up. My first thought is "she's going to help?". Anessa is "woman, hear her roar". She did more work in that one day then I've done in a month. Not to give her all the credit - Tony worked just as hard. They are both the nicest most personable people you could work with. And they did arrive on time. I recommend them highly!

Mover's response:
Annessa and I are SOOO happy we could help. I did say we were sending our best two movers to move that Dr. Pepper machine for you, didn't I? Who says a girl can't move 400 pound soda machines? I guess this review would be the proof.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Toni M

(5) 9/12/2016 Ocala

Fernando and Matthew were on time. They were very friendly and helpful. Despite it pouring rain the whole time they were unloading my moving truck, they remained cheerful and worked very hard. They took great care of my stuff and I would definitely hire them again.

Mover's response:
We're so happy we could help. Thankfully the movers were able to unload through the garage and able to avoid everything getting wet. We appreciate your business, Toni.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Wendy R

(5) 9/3/2016 The Villages

The guys were on time, very courteous and worked non-stop until the job was done. Great employees of your company.

Mover's response:
Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Wendy. We appreciate your business.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Gene H

(5) 8/27/2016 Tavares

On my, Fred and Josh were absolutely GREAT! They showed up ready to make the day as easy for us as possible and they succeeded! They were professional and stayed on task all day - we even finished with a few minutes to spare on the timeframe we planned. I highly recommend the two of them!

Mover's response:
The guys said it was a "SMOOTH MOVE." Thanks for the review, Gene.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Larry C

(4) 8/30/2016 Tampa

They did a great job. They were on time and polite. Competed the job on time including helping me put furniture together.

Mover's response:
We're happy we could help, Larry. Give us a call when you are ready to do it again!
- A Move Ahead Movers

Jimmy K

(5) 9/1/2016 Melbourne Beach

My movers were a few minutes late, but called to let me know they were on the way. They were ready to go as soon as they arrived. On a hot muggy day they stayed on task and finished ahead of schedule. Both were very polite and very respectful to us and to our property. No complaints from them when our original plans for placement of some of the furniture changed. Their comment was we are here to help you move in. Just let us know what you need. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for moving labor help. Jimmy

Mover's response:
Hey Jimmy, I just talked to Matt and Josh (your movers) and they told me to tell you that they are very grateful for this great review and they wanted to thank you again for your wonderful hospitality. Review like this make me proud of my workers because it lets me know that they are doing exactly what they were trained to do and that is to care as much as MY Wife Annessa and I do.
- A Move Ahead Movers

JoAnne P

(5) 8/28/2016 Merritt Island

The guys were fantastic. Protected the furniture by wrapping with their pads and wrapping in plastic. Fit everything in truck. We're very accommodating and friendly.

Mover's response:
Thanks, JoAnne. I'm glad we could help. The guys said they had a blast with you!
- A Move Ahead Movers

Christina P

(5) 8/13/2016 Orlando

They were very good and nice. They would have gotten there about 15 minutes early if my directions hadn't gotten them lost haha. They finished about 30 minutes before the 2 hour mark, about an hour in we started joking that they should slow down. There was one guy that seemed a bit newer, he did accidentally drop one of our bins once he got to the bottom of the stairs, but other than that they were perfect. There was another family moving out at the same time as us and it just reaffirmed what a good idea it was to get movers. It made it so much less stressful. My boyfriend and I both told John and Mathew that if we hadn't hired them we would have broken up at least 4 times by the end of the move.

Mover's response:
I'm glad you were happy with the service Mathew and John provided. I spoke with John about the dropped bin and he wanted me to reach out and apologize once again on his behalf. I'm grateful it was packed well and nothing was damaged. Thanks for the wonderful review, Christina.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Gary G

(5) 8/15/2016 Ocala

We had delays on moving day and A Move Ahead Movers worked around our scheduled and got us moved. Very professional and handled our inventory with care.

Mover's response:
It was our pleasure, Gary. Thanks so much.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Jeff S

(5) 8/15/2016 Pierson

hard working,eager to please and respectful and courteouswould definitely recommend them to anyone in need of moving labor help

Mover's response:
Great review. Thanks so much.
- 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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