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
Yes
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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David M

(5) 4/22/2020 The Villages

I would give them 6 stars if you had them. Anna and Tony were awesome. I spoke with Tony when I first requested them. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave me a list of items that would be needed to assist in packing, i.e. (rope, blankets, plastic wrap, etc) .
Tony called the night before the move to ensure no changes. They arrived on-time. They both were extremely cordial and conscientious about their work. They assessed the move and then began wrapping furniture, etc. and then packed the POD with precision.
Tony and Anna are extremely hard workers and it is obvious that they take pride in their business.
I would not hesitate to use them again and would highly recommend them to anyone.

Mover's response:
Thank you for the stellar review, David. We do really appreciate your kind words. We go above and beyond and train our employees to do the same. A good additute towards the whole thing goes a long way. Everyone here at A Move Ahead Movers is trained to handle all aspects of your move-EVEN Matthew.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Douglas H

(2) 4/17/2020 Kissimmee

Were they on time: Yes
Were they prepared for the job: From a materials standpoint, yes. From an urgency to get the job done, no.
Did they work hard: I will let those reading this make their own inference for my comments. We were two and a half hours into the move and not one single room in the house had been cleared.
Were they respectful of your property: They were very respectful up until the point when I pointed out they hadn't cleared one room then Matthew copped a major attitude started slamming stuff around and started moving much faster with total disregard for property.
Would I use them again: The two that showed up were nice enough but I would not hire this company again. The Happy movers company on the other end of my move made the two that I had looked like they didn't have a clue what they were doing.
The move ahead company originally wanted to send four to five people for 7 to 8 hours to move my home and I told them no. Now I know why because A move ahead company definitely likes to get paid by the hour and it shows.
The two that Happy Movers sent me could have done the same job in half the time with a lot more exuberance and class.

Mover's response:
I'm so sorry you feel this way about Matthew and Thomas. They both get so many great reviews from other customers. Unfortunately, after speaking with both you and Matthew about this situation, I stand behind him 100%. He told me that you had a poor additute the entire time and continually interfered with the move and tried to direct the entire thing. Comparing that information and the interaction I had with you personally via telephone i quickly came to the conclusion that ive come to many times in this industry, and that is that you cant please everybody everytime and you cant fix a bad additute. I dont doubt that Matthew gave you additute, especially if you talked to him the way you talked to me over the phone. Just know in life you get what you give. I wont punish my guy, I feel like your lucky he finished the job because he told me he wanted to leave with the way you started talking to him. Also, we only accept or reject orders that are prebooked by either the customer themselves or by a hireahelper representative at the direction of said customer based on industry knowledge-so to say our company personally tried to overcharge you, as you put it would be a total stretch of the truth with the sole purpose to portray us in a dishonest way. You claim 2 and a half hours into the move "not one room was cleared" yet the truck was filled and loaded in 3 hours?? I think all of our other reviews truly speak volumes about how our crews preform on jobsites and what customers can expect when booking us. I also find it very ironic that you made statements comparing us to our competitor (Happy Moving) when in fact any interested party can literally find reviews on this very reviewboard comparing us to the very same company, except holding us in high regard over Happy Moving (see review on our page from 02/28/2020) I believe you had unrealistic expectations for your move from the very start. It seems that you were unhappy they weren't moving to a rate of your satisfaction (something no one else seems to claim of these guys) then were also unhappy when they worked faster. Last thing I would like to point out is that based on the information you provided hireahelper, (innovators in the moving industry with years of experience and recommendations based on algorithms produced from info gathered from thousands of past moves) hireahelper came to the conclusion that you needed multiple movers for multiple hours. You instead refused the recommendation and proceeded to book 2 movers for 2 hours from one of the top rated crews then bashed us and claimed we didnt move fast enough! Past customers have had great service when allowing the movers to do thier job without interfering. Thank you for your business nonetheless.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Walter L

(5) 4/21/2020 Wesley Chapel

Great crew. Would recommend again. Many years of moving experience along with my concerns of how to wrap leather furnature and tables and chairs.

Mover's response:
Thanks, Watl!
- A Move Ahead Movers

Hassan G

(5) 4/21/2020 Lake Mary

Great Service, I would hire them again.

Mover's response:
Matthew and Tom said to tell you thanks for the great review.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Patty W

(5) 4/21/2020 Orlando

This was an excellent experience. Tony & his partner (sorry I forgot her name) were on time, friendly and worked hard at a great pace. They secured my belongings real well in the pod. I would highly recommend!!!

Mover's response:
Thank you so much for your awesome feedback, Patty. We appreciate your business.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Susan B

(5) 4/20/2020 Orlando

These guys did such a fabulous job!!!! They made this the easiest move ever! Would highly recommend them!!!

Mover's response:
Susan, we are happy we could help out!
- A Move Ahead Movers

Elwyn B

(5) 4/17/2020 Ocala

These two Guys were amazing. Listened to my desires and went right to it without question.
The job was done in no time at all.
Would highly reccomend

Mover's response:
Awesome review, Elwyn. We are happy to have been of service to you and you family. MATTHEW AND THOMAS were glad to help!
- A Move Ahead Movers

Callie H

(5) 4/18/2020 Winter Park

Thomas and Matt were amazing! They helped us get everything where we needed it and they worked through a thunderstorm. Incredible service. I would absolutely recommend.

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

Mark P

(5) 4/3/2020 The Villages

A Move Ahead was on time with great communication and worked fast, safe, and effectively; highly recommend.

Mover's response:
Thanks, Mark.
- A Move Ahead Movers

Susan O

(5) 4/10/2020 Lady Lake

These two were super hard workers, knowledgeable and personable. Not only did they unload my things, they gave great suggestions on where things should go and offered to help with assembly. Moving days are always stressful, but this crew takes the stress out. I highly recommend them and would use them again!

Mover's response:
Susan, thank you so much for taking time out of you busy life to leave this wonderful feedback.
- 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.

A Move Ahead Movers Moving Photos

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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