Movers in Des Moines
A Plus Moving Group handles local, apartment and long-distance relocations within Des Moines, Iowa. Our employees are licensed under USDOT 3920829 and MC-1450184. They’re fully insured and background-checked before they set foot on your property. Relocations in Polk County and out-of-state moves each get a fixed price in advance, with no hidden costs.
Movers in Des Moines
From walk-up units in Sherman Hill and the East Village to single-family houses located in Beaverdale and larger homes in Waukee, Ankeny, or Urbandale, the team sizes every job according to the size of the building and the load. The trucks arrive with pads, dollies, shrink wrap and tie-downs ready to go.
The standard scope of a residential move is:
- Packaging and wrapping of electronics, furniture and fragile kitchenware
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly for wardrobes, beds and sectionals
- Floor and door protection through the stairwells and hallways of apartments
- Transport, loading, and unloading performed by the same team from beginning to end
- Specialized handling for pianos, safes and large objects
Our Clients
A Plus Moving Group has built its reputation the straightforward way: by showing up prepared, handling every job with the same standard of care — whether it’s a studio apartment or a corporate office relocation — and charging exactly what we quoted.
Homeowners, renters, and businesses across the U.S. have trusted us with over 700 verified moves, and the reviews they’ve left reflect what we’re most proud of: no surprises, no damage, no excuses.
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Apartment and Condo Moves in Des Moines
A number of buildings downtown and along Grand Avenue and Ingersoll Avenue require prior notice for elevator reservations, access to loading docks or proof of insurance. If your building requires a Certificate of Insurance from the mover, send us the template for your building and we’ll issue a COI with the name of the property manager prior to the move date. Street parking permits aren’t often required in Des Moines, but the crew chief will confirm the access routes the day before so that the truck won’t be delayed on the day of arrival.
Matt has been with us for 6 years, and has proven himself as a true professional. His credo is “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Outside of work, Matt can be found on the basketball court or with his family watching old movies.
Samuel is one of our most dependable crew members. He takes pride in treating every client’s belongings as if they were his own, and his calm approach keeps even the most stressful moves running smoothly.
Why Us
At A Plus Moving Group, satisfaction isn’t a marketing phrase — it’s a standard we’re held to by over 700 verified customer reviews across Google, Facebook, and AuthorityMovers.com.
Clients like the US Army, Bank of America, and Airbnb have trusted us with their moves, and we treat every residential customer with the same level of care.
If something isn’t right, we make it right. That’s the A Plus promise.
Most movers show up with a truck. We show up with a plan. A Plus Moving Group handles every phase of your move: furniture disassembly, professional packing, secured transport, and full reassembly at your new location.
We also specialize in moves that other companies turn down — piano relocation, fish tank transport, IT equipment handling, and oversized or awkwardly shaped furniture. If it needs to get from point A to point B safely, we have the equipment and the experience to do it.
A Plus Moving Group is fully licensed and insured — USDOT #3920829, MC #1450184 — and every move we take on comes with full value insurance coverage. That means if anything is damaged in transit, you’re covered for its actual replacement value, not some fraction of it.
We don’t cut corners on protection, because your belongings aren’t replaceable by a lowball claim.
Life doesn’t run on a Monday-through-Friday schedule, and neither do we. A Plus Moving Group is available six days a week — Monday through Saturday — including holidays, because we know that’s often when moves actually happen.
Our crews are trained to work efficiently without rushing, so punctuality never comes at the cost of care. And if something urgent comes up, we maintain dedicated emergency teams for same-day service.
Our fleet isn’t one-size-fits-all — and your move shouldn’t be either. A Plus Moving Group operates a modern lineup of GPS-tracked trucks in multiple sizes, and you choose the configuration that makes sense for your move: the right van size, the right number of movers. That flexibility means you’re never paying for capacity you don’t need, and you’re never stuck with a crew that’s underprepared for the job.
Every A Plus Moving Group crew member passes a background check and is hired based on demonstrated professionalism — not just availability. Our movers show up knowing your move plan, prepared for the specific items involved, and briefed on any special handling requirements.
The values we hire for — discipline, honesty, respect, and accountability — are the same ones our customers mention by name in their reviews. That’s not an accident.
The price we quote is the price you pay. A Plus Moving Group operates on fixed, transparent quotes — the number you see before your move is the number on your final invoice, with nothing added on top.
We’d rather earn your trust upfront with an honest price than chase you with surprises at the end. That’s how we’ve built the reputation that 700+ customers took the time to put in writing.
Company Fact Sheet
- 20 minutes service response time
- 17 trucks, 71 employees
- 5 hours average time moving
- 67 mln+ pounds moved
- 2.940.000 mi since 2015
Our Key Principles
A Plus Moving works on the principles of confidentiality, punctuality, and careful treatment of the client’s belongings as their own.
This means that:
- No hidden fees. We provide accurate and precise cost estimates.
- No delays or waiting. We try our best to make our work fast and smooth.
- Security. The best packing materials & specialized tracks for your property.
- Friendliness and knowledge. We are always here to help you.
Local Movers in Des Moines
A local move is the act of moving within Des Moines or to a nearby town, usually less than 50 miles and completed within the same day. It is commonplace for us to move families across Des Moines and West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Clive, Johnston and Altoona as well as smaller communities throughout Iowa.
Residential, apartment and small office moves are handled by the same crew. Visit our local moving services page for the details on the truck as well as on the estimates.
Storage Space Rental in Des Moines
If closing dates slip or your new residence is not yet ready, short-term and long-term storage services can bridge the gap. Items are cataloged, cushioned and then stored in secured-access storage units until the time of redelivery. Storage on a gap basis can be beneficial during home renovations, staging, and downsizing prior to moving into a smaller home.
Long Distance Movers in Des Moines
Any move that is more than 50 miles is considered long-distance moving. The majority of jobs that leave Des Moines cross state lines. Most routes go to Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Omaha, Denver, and Dallas as well as full cross-country relocations both east and west.
The A Plus Moving Group operates under USDOT 3920829 and MC-1450184, with full-value insurance coverage available for each interstate move. Contact us at (855) 994-3991 for a no-obligation quote or to learn the full details of our long-distance relocation procedure.
FAQ
Every booking includes transport, loading, unloading, the basic furniture assembly and disassembly as well as padding for your possessions. Packing materials and full-service packing services can be added upon request. Make sure you have a written plan when you book so there is no confusion.
Two to four weeks is an ideal goal during the busy May-September season. A period of one to two weeks should be sufficient in winter months. Next-day or same-day services may be offered for smaller loads. Contact us immediately if you have an appointment you’d like to schedule.
Yes. A lot of buildings in downtown Des Moines and along Ingersoll Avenue need a Certificate of Insurance before a moving team is allowed access. Send us the template from your building and we’ll issue one prior to your moving date.
Any move of more than 50 miles, generally connecting to Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, or farther. Long-distance work is priced according to volume or weight, plus distance, and not by the hour.
Yes. We plan moves Monday through Saturday and are able to schedule service on a Sunday or during holidays if the calendar permits. Weekends in summer are extremely popular, so make sure you book early.
Yes. In-home, video and phone estimates are no cost and include written quotes. There is no obligation to book after receiving a quote.
Federal regulations stop moving companies from carrying hazardous materials like propane tanks, paint, fuel, fireworks, and live plants along long-distance routes. We highlight items that need to be dealt with separately during the walkthrough.
Dates can be changed with advance notice, particularly during the off-season. Call our team at (855) 994-3991 whenever your plans change, so we can reassign your crew.
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The team that came for packing belongings was courteous & disciplined and all was loaded with utmost care. Our belongings arrived a couple of days earlier than the commited time which was good for us.