A Move Ahead Movers - A Local Ocala Moving Company

(4.9 out of 5 / 1,320 reviews)

Ocala, FL / Moving services within 139 miles

Booked on 3,811 moves through HireAHelper

1,320 Verified Customer Reviews

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

12 years in business

Ocala, FL / Moving services within 139 miles

Booked on 3,811 moves through HireAHelper

1,320 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

We came up first on the list for a reason. Simply put, we are the best on this platform and we back it up. 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 be swindled and overpay for it and don't make the mistake of letting just anyone load your rental truck or moving container. THIS IS EVERYTHING YOU OWN WE'RE TALKING ABOUT HERE!!! 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
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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.

4.9
1,320 reviews
93%
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WALTER C

(5) 2/24/2018 Palm Bay

The movers were on time, prepared, and started working right away. They took care to not do any damage to the furniture. They were hard working, polite, respectful, and I would highly recommend using this service. I know I will .......

Mover's response:
Customer satifaction lies at the end of a properly planned, properly materialized, properly managed move. In order for us to do our job correctly there are steps that you as a customer should take to help achieve that goal. Almost always when there is lack of planning on the customers behalf, the service we are able to provide is very limited. A lot of our negative reviews reflect customers who did not use prior planning or failed to provide blankets and the end result was damages they then blame on the movers. Unfortunately, we have no control over how prepared our customers are. All we can do is give expert advice and hope our customers take it into consideration. Take a look at our lowest rated reviews and you will notice a pattern of obvious signs of poor planing.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Richard S

(5) 2/16/2018 Orlando

Great job

Mover's response:
Thanks
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Andrew H

(5) 2/16/2018 Titusville

The Movers We're Awesome. I had a 22 ft truck and thought it would take all day, but we got it done in 2 hours. They were friendly and professional. I'd definitely recommend.

Mover's response:
We're glad we were able to exceed you expectations.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Randy P

(5) 2/8/2018 Cocoa

They were on time and went right to work. They did a great job in packing the truck to its fullest. Both were personable and were dressed for the work. Would recommend them and use them again if ever needed.

Mover's response:
Thanks for the great review.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Dale G

(4) 1/28/2018 Satellite Beach

They called ahead and arrived within the stated time frame. Experienced movers who were efficient. A couple times I was a little nervous with them moving large/heavy furniture on/off the truck but all was ok in the end. Would use them again.

Mover's response:
You did seem to be very nervous, Then again, I think I would have been just as nervous to have someone move that many very nice pieces of furniture without providing them with any moving blankets or rope. FUTURE CUSTOMERS: Please be aware that no safe move can occur without proper amount of moving blankets, plastic wrap and rope or straps. We don't want to see your stuff get messed up any more than you do,but when you don't properly prepare for the move we can only do so much.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Jeffrey D

(3) 1/27/2018 Longwood

Had trouble getting in touch with the mover before the move. Had to call HireAHelper and they got in touch with the movers immediately. The guys they sent out were nice but I didn't feel like they were there to work. Everything moved very slowly. I had a two hour window for the move and asked repeatedly for them to confirm that was enough time, which they did ... but then it ended up running three hours. They would have one guy stay in the truck to organize while other slowly moved big pieces of furniture down the stairs by himself. Seemed like a very inefficient way to work. They packed the truck well and seemed to try to take good care of the items. I'd probably try another mover before I hired these guys again though.

Mover's response:
We're sorry to hear we didn't meet your expectations. We did call several times prior to move & left VM. As I stated to you before-when you repeatedly asked about the time frame-it's hard to gauge an exact time frame when there are factors to consider. You had a 3 br apt on the 3rd floor & a 26ft truck- movers fully loaded it in 3 hours! While you may not know it, by working together when needed and alone when best fit they saved you a lot of billable time. Thanks for your business.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Dominic D

(5) 1/24/2018 Vero Beach

Outstanding team! They had great communication in advance of our day. On the day of the unload they arrived in the window as expected. During the unload they were great to work with, every box was placed in the correct room, special care was taken during the unload. They brought tools and put together furniture and ensure clean up was completed. I would highly recommend them to everyone!

Mover's response:
Thanks for the great review, Dominic.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Marcus J

(1) 1/25/2018 Kissimmee

1. No they were not on time 2. They were somewhat prepared, but did not complete the job. 3. Wes worked extremely hard, but Tony took too many breaks, (for ex. he had a smoking break). 4. Tony sat on top of our bedroom dresser, he handle some of our items roughly, he also threw several items on the ground, (while rushing to go to his next job) not to mention he helped himself to our fridge for water breaks. 5 We will never use their services again! :(

Mover's response:
Saying dealing with you was the single worst experience I have dealt with in my entire 11 year career would be an understatement. We were NOT late-11-12 arrival-we arrived at 11:30-started time at 11:40. NOT ONE of the statements you made about me is TRUE. We did not rush to go to next job, in fact stayed extra 2 & a half hours. Also, it is highly shady to say "drinks are available in the fridge, help yourself" the day of and then imply someone "helped myself to your fridge for water breaks" in a review after the fact. Shame on you. Thank you for your business, we really appreciate it-even though your feedback was malarkey.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Linda A

(5) 1/9/2018 Sebastian

A move ahead movers were hard working and prompt. They were prepared to do all of the tasks we requested. They took care with our property as if it was their own. We would definitely use them again.

Mover's response:
We appreciate you taking the time to leave your feed back.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Tiffany B

(5) 12/23/2017 Winter Park

The movers were very efficient in moving all heavy items into a two story building and had proper lifting belts and equipment.

Mover's response:
We're happy you were pleased with the services provided. We strive to provide a service like no other.
- 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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