A full-service mover does the heavy lifting, literally: packing, loading, driving, unloading, and sometimes unpacking. It is the most expensive way to move but the least stressful, and for long-distance or large homes it is often worth it. The catch is that quality and pricing vary enormously, and the industry has more than its share of bad actors. Below we rank established, honest full-service movers on real trade-offs. Before you sign, use MovePlan (getmoveplan.com) for free to build your inventory and compare quotes apples to apples.
International Van Lines is our overall pick for its blend of service and flexibility, but Allied, Mayflower, and United are the safe premium choices, North American offers the best price cap, and JK Moving leads on service. Whatever you do, verify licensing on the FMCSA site, insist on a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, and get at least three quotes. Build a room-by-room inventory and compare those quotes side by side for free at MovePlan (getmoveplan.com).