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When every moving company in Fort Dodge, IA claims they're the best, how do you really know? We analyzed 4 moving companies in Fort Dodge and more than 20,000 movers nationwide using our constantly updated ranking calculation to help you determine the best of the best.

Top Rated Moving Companies in Fort Dodge, IA

As of October 2024

Company Name	Rating	Avg Cost	Hourly Minimum	Avg Move Duration	Contact
Lifestyles Moving	8.74	-	-	-	Contact
A-1 Moving	7.58	-	-	-	Contact
Crimmins Relocation Services	7.03	-	-	-	Contact
FDMovers	6.77	-	-	-	Contact

These are the top recommended movers based on our unbiased & regularly updated ranking algorithm (NOT paid promotions)

Lifestyles Moving

Superb

based on 223+ data points

611 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501

License Info

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Not Authorized for Interstate Moves
(last checked 8/10/2024)
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USDOT License: 3601180 Verify

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A-1 Moving

based on 20+ data points

Glidden, IA, 51443

License Info

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Not Authorized for Interstate Moves
(last checked 9/12/2024)
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USDOT License: 2106444 Verify

Residential Moving, Commercial Moving, Packing See More

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Crimmins Relocation Services

based on 15+ data points

	2125 Lainson Ave # 3, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
	Local Moving, Commercial Moving, Corporate Relocation See More

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FDMovers

based on 6+ data points

Fort Dodge, IA, 50501

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Our Reviews of the Best Movers in Fort Dodge

About Lifestyles Moving

Lifestyles Moving is an independent moving company that started as a service extension of a local furniture store selling fine wood furnishings and designer chairs and sofas. Operating in Fort Dodge since 2016, it has grown its fleet to meet growing customer demand. Today, the company has 18’ box trucks, 10’ to 20’ trailers, and large pickup trucks, ready to tackle any home or business moving job. Lifestyles Moving also has an indoor storage building where it can hold your belongings overnight before unloading, if necessary. All services are provided at the best pricing you will find in town, so you won’t have to worry about spending too much money when you use this company. It is among the experienced movers serving Marshalltown, IA that can assist you in a flexible manner. Lifestyles Moving will find a way to help you out even if you need to move on short notice.

Our 11-point Review

Category	Rating	Why?
Quality	9.45/10
Punctuality	9.1/10
Affordability	9.05/10
Communication	8.5/10
Stick to Prices	7.76/10
Speed	9.55/10
Friendliness	9.63/10
Will Hire Again	9.4/10
Professionalism	9.39/10
Precision & Care	9.37/10

Recent Customer Reviews Mention...

Quality

“impressed with their quick and careful work”

“great work by movers”

“great bunch of guys who work hard”

“the job they were hired for was done right”

“great work by movers”

“would hire Lifestyle Moving again”

“respected and efficiently moved our household”

“fantastic job of moving”

“great work by movers”

“Aaron and his crew made me feel very comfortable”

Punctuality

“showed up on time”

“called to come earlier and were right on time”

“they were on time”

“Prompt”

“they were on time”

“They were on time”

“on-time”

“Always on time”

“they were on time”

“were on time”

Affordability

“very reasonable price”

“competitive pricing”

“Best price mentioned”

“price was more reasonable than others”

“move was inexpensive”

“Reasonably priced”

“great price”

“they were affordable”

“cost effective and the price was definitely right”

“Very reasonable pricing”

Communication

“very responsive and answered all questions”

“called to see if they could come earlier”

“very responsive to all our questions”

“they responded quickly”

“great about communication”

“Aaron kept us informed throughout the process”

“They were courteous and accommodating”

Stick to Prices

“ending cost very close to the original quote”

“Did the move for less than expected”

“and on budget”

Speed

“very organized, efficient system with no time wasted”

“work was quick”

“very quick and efficient, didn't waste time”

“Very efficient move”

“quickly loaded, transported, and unloaded”

“very efficient with time”

“efficient, and hard working”

“completed the job in a timely manner”

“move was quick despite stairs and corners”

“good blend of being fast but careful”

Friendliness

“crew was polite and personable”

“they are friendly”

“very polite and courteous”

“Aaron was very kind, overall experience positive”

“they were very kind”

“They are friendly”

“very friendly to us”

“they are friendly and fun”

“very friendly”

“Very professional and fun to be in my home”

Will Hire Again

“recommend this company and would hire again”

“would definitely use them again”

“highly recommend them and would hire again”

“would recommend Lifestyles Moving to anyone”

“would hire again”

“would hire Lifestyle Moving again”

“Would hire again”

“would not hesitate to hire them again”

“Highly recommend Lifestyles Moving”

“recommend this company and would hire again”

Professionalism

“crew worked continuously and were focused on the task”

“very professional movers”

“they know their moving skills and packing very well”

“Aaron was very professional on the phone”

“worked hard the day they moved us”

“crew was professional”

“Very professional”

“they are professional”

“Organized, reliable, showed great professionalism”

“We were treated with respect”

Conflict Handling

“went above and beyond to help”

Precision & Care

“careful with items during move”

“handled items carefully, no incidents mentioned”

“wrapped everything and secured for the drive”

“no damage to anything”

“wrapped and moved with care”

“moved items like piano, safe without issue”

“careful with my grand piano”

“treated our stuff as though it was there own”

“very careful with older furniture and appliances”

“belongings were well taken care of without any damage”

Pros & Cons

Great Crew Members

Aaron,	Aaron answered all questions and ensured an efficient move
Aaron	Aaron and his guys did quick and careful work
Aaron, Evan	Aaron was kind and professional, Evan good at moving
Aaron,Luis	did a fantastic job and were efficient
Aaron	Aaron and his crew are great

About A-1 Moving

A-1 Moving is a family-owned business established in 2010, based in Iowa, and specializes in residential and commercial moving and packing services throughout the state. With over 25 years of experience, the company has successfully completed more than 5,000 household moves. They provide full-service moving solutions, including packing, loading, and unloading for both residential and commercial customers. A-1 Moving is known for its diligent and personal attention to detail, ensuring that customer belongings are handled with great care at affordable prices. They even offer specialized services such as piano and large safe moving for any movers in Glidden, IA looking for these kinds of services

Our 11-point Review

Category	Rating	Why?
Quality	8.08/10
Will Hire Again	7.92/10

Recent Customer Reviews Mention...

Quality

“move was very easy”

“Paul and his team did an excellent job”

“Working with A-1 Moving was an absolute pleasure”

“took care of our needs and highly recommend”

Punctuality

“they were on-time”

Affordability

“for a great price”

Communication

“customer service was outstanding”

Stick to Prices

“honest”

Speed

“fast and efficient”

Friendliness

“were courteous”

“they were friendly”

Will Hire Again

“would hire again”

“would hire Paul and his team again”

“would hire again”

“I highly recommend”

Professionalism

“were professional”

Precision & Care

“treated my stuff with care”

“extra careful not to track snow and mud”

Pros & Cons

About Crimmins Relocation Services

Crimmins Relocation Services is a locally owned and family-operated moving company with over 40 years of experience serving the Fort Dodge, Iowa area. They offer a range of services, including local and long-distance moving, commercial moving, corporate relocation, move planning, and specialty services such as piano moving. As an Allied Agent, they provide affordable pricing, leading-edge technology, and the highest quality standards for a trustworthy and reliable move. In addition to moving, they also offer packing and crating services, furniture disassembly and reassembly, appliance connection, and clean-up services for a stress-free experience.

Our 11-point Review

Category	Rating	Why?
Quality	7.76/10
Will Hire Again	7.11/10

Recent Customer Reviews Mention...

Quality

“Brook and crew did a very good job”

“exemplary service in helping to move”

“absolutely over the moon pleased with the service”

Affordability

“more than fair pricing”

Communication

“they never called me back”

“AAA +++ customer service”

Friendliness

“Matt and Dave should be proud”

“movers were kind and eager to help”

Will Hire Again

“would hire the crew again”

“would not hire again due to lack of response”

“happily recommend your crew”

“Thank you for an outstanding job implies a willingness to rehire”

Professionalism

“crew conducted themselves professionally”

Precision & Care

“staff took great care in transporting”

Pros & Cons

How do we review a moving company?

Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?

Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:

1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

See Our Rating Methodology

Dependable Rankings You Can Count On!

Our rankings are data-driven — movers cannot purchase a spot on our list. Here's why you can have confidence in our recommendations:

No Paid Placements: Every company earns its spot through merit, not payment.
Extensive Analysis: Evaluated over 24,000 movers across the country for our rankings.