By Manuella Irwin
Updated: May 2, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Hiring a moving company to move your entire home is a big deal.
We’ve researched over 1200 interstate moving companies, cross-referencing customer reviews, license data, insurance information, and federal requirements to find you the best long distance moving companies in the industry.
If you’re moving a 1 bedroom home worth of stuff or more, these are the best full service moving companies based on our research.
"We had organized the move ourselves, but we were faced with a real problem with the piano on the fourth floor of the rear building. After several unsuccessful attempts, which luckily went without accidents, we desperately called various companies ..."
"The service and advice were just great. I've moved several times. The Sachsen Express Umzüge team is absolutely professional. An inspection was made in advance. My questions were always answered in a friendly manner and I was given very good advic..."
"Robert, Domenik, Aurel und Alex haben super Arbeit geleistet. Sie haben Lösungen gefunden, die sich schwierig dargestellt haben. Der Umzug ging o..."
"Discussed several times due to negative experiences during the last move, also with Movinga: We wanted a 12t truck and 4 (!) movers. This was also promised after consultation with the dispatcher. What finally happened? A Polish van, 2.8t. 3 men, o..."
"Umzug aus dem EG in das 2.OG o. Fahrstuhl mit sehr schweren Vollholzmöbeln hat super geklappt. Fröhliche engagierte Truppe die echt hart gearbeitet..."
"Our move from Niebüll to Celle took place on May 16, 2023 - a day later than planned, but we didn't mind. The movers called me about 20 minutes before they arrived in Niebüll to announce their arrival time. They were very friendly, polite and ..."
"The moving team helped my family during a very difficult time. After my mother died, they cleared out her house and moved my brother. They were available to us at short notice and responded to our individual needs in a very friendly and profession..."
"This was my second move with Nova Removals and I was very satisfied again. Despite the pouring rain, very friendly and careful. . Young team that looks like they enjoy their job. . I would book it again anytime!"
"I am very satisfied with the company, everything worked out on time and minimal injuries that happen with every move. But top colleagues and expert people who have installed everything perfectly and check for leaks. Can only recommend it. Greeting..."
"We asked for an offer for the transport of pre-packed pallets with moving boxes, light work, regional, manageable calculation, no on-site inspection necessary and received a direct rejection because allegedly there was no vehicle with a tail lift ..."
"I entrusted DMS with my move because my parents had had good experiences with the group of companies many years ago. However, my move ended up being carried out by a Polish subcontractor. The first delivery attempt failed because the driver did no..."
"The very worst moving company I have ever come across. Lots of things broken. Are not even able to properly reassemble the dismantled furniture. No specialists available, only short-term recruited staff without relocation experience. Broke off the..."
"I cannot recommend the removal company Heldmann Umzüge in Berlin. The services were poorly carried out and the walls of the new apartment (new construction - brand new) were damaged without communicating this. Only half of the items I told the hea..."
"Great boss, great employees! Competent, service-oriented, hard-working! Best moving company ever! Many thanks to the Kraus family and their highly motivated, friendly and service-oriented employees. We are excited!! Thank you thank you thank you!"
"The team at the "Alaunkids" daycare center in Dresden would like to thank them very much for the quick, uncomplicated help. "The Heinzelmännchen" provided us with a vehicle and a driver free of charge for transporting materials..."
"The company denies that it caused any damage to the old apartment. In the new home, the employees puked in the neighboring basement. You have not apologized to the homeowners."
"Engelmann Umzüge a company that can create problems for its customers. Oddly, I was contacted two days before the move to change the date of the move. Concerned that the move would be cancelled, I was flexible with the unloading date. The willingn..."
"Left sitting on the moving day ... Called over 5 times, nobody answered. We'd have to look for a real company. We pass the invoice on to RA and we see what will become of it"
"Schlimmste Umzugsfirma aller Zeiten: Parkett verkratzt, Möbel zerstört und dabei noch superunfreundlich gewesen. Da das Unternehmen nicht versicher..."
"If you always want excitement and hassle in addition to increased adrenaline levels when moving, you should definitely move with this company. I can summarize my move as follows: lateness of the employees (due to incorrect planning), incompetence ..."
"Ich muss sagen das bei der Firma Lehmann, nur die geringsten Fälle von Umzügen eine gute Bewertung da stehen lässt, das liegt da dran das Herr Lehm..."
"!! The company is now insolvent !! AZ 35 IN 13/17 AG Potsdam I can only warn everyone strongly against moving with this company. Our move in August 2016 from Hamburg to Upper Bavaria was pure Catastrophe ! The moving van ordered and conf..."
"Durch des übereilten Termins ist es ein hektischer Umzug geworden, dennoch waren die Jungs immer nett, fleißig und haben den Umzug, anscheinend ru..."
"I moved with Gundelfinger shortly before Christmas. Due to the enormous price difference compared to the competition (around €1000 cheaper), I decided on the company and had already taken into account that not everything would go smoothly. Viewing..."
"Hands off !! This is not a moving company! Nothing worked here. The boxes were days late. At the appointment 2 hours too late. Very unfriendly, only complained, took more money. The furniture would be squeezed into a mini van. Almost all the fur..."
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