Best Moving Companies in Maine

Whether you’re relocating to one of Maine’s charming cities or more quaint locales, your move to the Pine Tree State starts with picking the right professional mover.

To help you make the right choice, the This Old House Reviews Team researched dozens of providers and analyzed hundreds of online customer reviews to develop our picks for the top moving companies. From there, we evaluated each company based on services, pricing, customer feedback, and other essential factors to create this guide on the best moving companies in Maine.

The best moving companies in Maine include the following:

• International Van Lines: Best Overall Full-Service Mover
• American Van Lines: Most Experienced Moving Labor
• JK Moving Services: Most Customizable Full-Service Mover
• Moving APT: Best Customer Service
• Allied Van Lines: Best for Vehicle Relocation
• North American Van Lines: Best for Claims

Compare the Top Moving Companies in Maine

To more accurately gauge the cost of your move, we suggest requesting a free quote from at least three moving companies.

International Van Lines

We chose International Van Lines (IVL) as our top pick for the best full-service movers serving Maine. IVL handles local, long-distance, cross-country, and international moves of all sizes. In addition, customers can customize their moves with add-on options, such as vehicle shipping and short- and long-term storage.

Pros & Cons

✔ Provides special handling of high-value items, such as fitness equipment and antiques
✔ Offers a 15% discount for senior citizens
✔ Refunds deposits on moves canceled with at least a 48-hour notice

✘ Outsources most city-to-city moves (50 miles or less) to local movers
✘ Charges an additional $150 for large items that can’t be stacked

Services

International Van Lines provides full- and partial-packing services supported by add-on options. The company also offers two contents coverage plans that reimburse you for damaged items based on their actual value. Basic contents coverage—offered for free by all moving companies under federal law—bases payouts for lost, broken, stolen, or damaged items on weight, not value.

IVL’s total-loss coverage—the more affordable of the company’s options—only applies if your entire moving shipment is damaged or lost. On the other hand, all-risk insurance covers individual items but is more expensive. The cost of total-loss coverage is 2% of the total declared value of your moving shipment, while all-risk coverage is 4% of the total value of your belongings.

Check out more of International Van Lines’ services:

• Custom crating of electronics
• Fragile-only packing
• Furniture disassembly and reassembly
• GPS shipment tracking
• Loading and unloading
• Moving calculator
• Moving checklist
• Packing and moving supplies
• Special handling of fitness equipment and other difficult items
• Storage services
• Vehicle relocation

Cost

International Van Lines does not provide binding estimates, or locked-in prices that will not change on moving day. However, IVL’s website features a list of associated fees—such as the rate for moving items up and down stairs—that may be useful in helping you calculate your actual moving costs.

Sample Quote: $4,100–$6,200 (three-bedroom move from Atlanta, GA to Bangor, ME)

To book a moving date, you will have to pay a 25% deposit via cash or credit card.

Fill out this online form or call 888-293-1891 to get your free moving quote from International Van Lines.

Learn More: International Van Lines Review

American Van Lines

American Van Lines may be a good fit if you’re particularly concerned about entrusting your belongings to a moving company. The company stands out for its highly skilled moving crews of full-time employees who complete ongoing training.

American Van Lines also has designated crews for handling antiques and pianos. Antique crews are trained in properly wrapping, packing, and loading fragile and high-value pieces. Piano crews are trained in properly dismantling and reassembling all piano models, from uprights to grands.

Pros & Cons

✔ Offers storage options that include climate-controlled units at securely monitored facilities
✔ Matches lower quotes from competitors
✔ Provides an all-inclusive pricing option for special handling of furniture, antiques, and pianos

✘ Does not give instant quotes online or over the phone
✘ Typically outsources in-state moves to independent moving companies

Services

American Van Lines can accommodate full and fragile-only packing requests in Maine and throughout the continental United States. Like most full-service movers, AVL has a variety of add-on services to help customize relocations of all sizes.

Here are some of the services offered by American Van Lines:

• Contents plans to insure your belongings
• Furniture disassembly and reassembly
• Loading and unloading
• Online tracking of moving shipments
• Packing supplies for DIY movers
• Short- and long-term storage options
• Special handling of fragile items, antiques, pianos, fitness equipment, and other large items
• Vehicle transport

Cost

American Van Lines does not provide instant quotes online or over the phone, but the company will give you a binding estimate after a thorough review of your home. During the virtual review, a relocation specialist will look at your home’s size and layout, plus the items in your moving shipment. The binding estimate will be determined by your home review, shipment size, moving distance, and moving date.

American Van Lines requires a deposit of 10–50% of your total moving cost to reserve your moving date. The exact deposit amount depends on when and where you’re moving, and the size of your shipment. You can pay with cash or credit card.

Sample Quote: $6,000 (three-bedroom move from Atlanta, GA to Bangor, ME)

To get started with American Van Lines, fill out this online questionnaire or call 1-877-960-3186.

Learn More: American Van Lines Review

JK Moving Services

We recommend JK Moving Services for those interested in a fully customized moving experience. JK Moving customers can opt for a traditional full-service moving package or pick and choose from the company’s wide variety of optional services. Its comprehensive and user-friendly mobile app makes it easy to browse add-on options, book services, and make payments.

Pros & Cons

✔ Annually trains its moving crew members and drivers
✔ Provides 24/7 customer support online
✔ Offers in-house financing*

✘ Does not handle local moves (less than 50 miles) in Maine
✘ Does not provide instant online moving quotes

*Subject to credit approval

Services

JK Moving provides full- and partial-service long-distance moves in all 50 states and international moves in more than 170 countries. Both types of moves can be supplemented with add-on options, so you can choose the services you need and forgo those that are unnecessary. For example, if you need help packing your electronics but don’t want other packing services, you can opt for a partial-service move with a custom electronics crating add-on option.

Here are some of the services offered by JK Moving:

• Contents protection plans
• Custom crating of electronics, large, and high-value items
• Government and corporate relocation services
• Personal moving coordinator to oversee your relocation
• Special handling of fitness equipment, pianos, fine art, and antiques

Cost

JK Moving uses factors like the date, location, and size of your move to determine the total cost. You can get a binding estimate after doing a virtual walkthrough and review of your moving inventory with a JK Moving representative.

Sample Quote: $14,000 (three-bedroom move from Atlanta, GA to Bangor, ME)

To book your moving date with JK Moving, you must pay a $250 deposit via credit card, check, or cash.

Complete this quick online form or call 1-571-487-8929 to get a quote from JK Moving.

Learn More: JK Moving Services Review

Moving APT

Moving APT stands out for its dedication to providing customers with a positive moving experience at every step of the process. As a broker, Moving APT doesn’t provide the actual moving services, but specializes in connecting you with moving companies that provide the services you’re looking for within your budget.

Once you contact Moving APT with the specific details of your move, a customer service representative will coordinate your relocation using its network of residential and commercial moving companies. Moving APT will stay involved with your move to or from the state of Maine, checking in to make sure the process is as hassle- and stress-free as possible.

Pros & Cons

✔ Offers 24/7 live chat on its website
✔ Matches competitor rates
✔ Maintains a network of more than 2,500 moving companies nationwide

✘ Does not give refunds for last-minute cancellations (fewer than seven days ahead of your scheduled moving date)
✘ Has received online customer complaints about third-party movers charging more than Moving APT’s estimate

Services

Moving APT handles local, long-distance, and international moves. It also offers a variety of add-on options, including vehicle transport and storage.

Moving APT also offers the following services:

• Furniture disassembly and reassembly
• Loading/unloading
• Packing/unpacking
• Specialty handling of pianos, fitness equipment, and other bulky items
• Optional contents coverage plans

Cost

To get a binding estimate from Moving APT, you’ll need to contact a customer service representative and do a virtual review of your home and moving inventory.

Moving APT will discount your total moving cost if you are an active military member, veteran, or senior citizen. The company also offers special rates for local moves of 50 miles or less and for moves scheduled at least two months in advance.

Sample Quote: $8,000 (three-bedroom move from Bangor, ME to Atlanta, GA)

A deposit may be required depending on the moving company you choose.

To get an estimate from Moving APT, complete this short form or call 1-855-910-1001.

Learn More: Moving APT Review

Allied Van Lines

Allied Van Lines may be a good option if your move to or from Maine includes a car, boat, RV, or motorcycle. Many moving companies that offer vehicle shipping will often outsource requests to third-party partners. AVL, on the other hand, has its own fleets of open and enclosed vehicle carriers.

Open car carriers—the trucks you’ve likely seen on the highway that carry stacked vehicles—are the more affordable choice. Keep in mind, though, that these trucks do not provide any protection from the elements or potential roadway hazards during transport.

If you have a vintage car or high-value boat, you may want to consider an enclosed carrier. Enclosed carriers are slightly pricier than open carriers but will keep your vehicle or watercraft sheltered from inclement weather and kicked-up rocks on the highway.

Pros & Cons

✔ Provides a personal moving consultant to oversee your relocation
✔ Takes your unwanted items to the Salvation Army for you at no cost
✔ Offers a $100,000 coverage plan for vehicle shipping

✘ Does not give instant moving quotes for local moves on its website or by phone
✘ Stipulates that long-distance move must be booked a month or more in advance

Services

Allied Van Lines is an experienced full-service mover that accommodates local, long-distance, and international relocation requests. The company provides standard full-service offerings, including packing and unpacking, plus fragile-only packing requests. AVL also offers add-on options, including appliance disconnection, reconnection, and furniture disassembly and reassembly.

Allied Van Lines has its own line of mobile moving and storage containers, similar to those offered by self-service moving companies such as PODS. However, as a full-service moving company, AVL provides a complimentary moving crew with each container rental—a service that companies like PODS only offer for an additional cost.

Allied Van Lines also offers the following services:

• Debris removal
• DIY packing support
• Mobile app
• Mobile moving and storage containers
• Packing supplies
• Short-term storage for up to 90 days

Cost

Allied Van Lines will conduct a virtual walkthrough of your home and consider the date, size, and location of your move to determine your binding estimate. For planning purposes, you can get a general price range for your move through AVL’s online moving calculator.

Sample Quote: $11,180–$12,400 (three-bedroom move from Atlanta, GA to Bangor, ME)

Allied Van Lines does not require a deposit. You can pay for your move via cash, check, or credit card when your items are delivered to your new address.

Fill out this quick online form or call 1-877-483-9424 to find out how much your move with Allied Van Lines might cost

Learn More: Allied Van Lines Review

North American Van Lines

If you’re concerned about getting reimbursed if your items are damaged during your move, North American Van Lines (NAVL) might be worth considering. We think NAVL’s standout service is its streamlined claims process. The company makes filing claims easy if one or more of your items is lost, damaged, or broken during loading, unloading, or transport.

You can complete and file your domestic or international claims forms online. If you’d prefer to  deal with a live person, NAVL has a dedicated claims support line, so you don’t have to navigate a general customer service menu to find someone who can assist you. Whether you handle your claim online or over the phone, NAVL’s website is a great place to start as it includes helpful resources about the process.

Pros & Cons

✔ Provides a tool for estimating the type and amount of packing supplies you’ll need
✔ Trains drivers for all weather conditions using an interactive simulation tool
✔ Offers numerous free moving resources online, including how-to videos and checklists

✘ Has limited storage options in some locations
✘ Charges a hefty deposit (up to 50%) to book your moving date

Services

North American Van Lines has nearly 90 years of experience providing full-service moves. NAVL also accommodates partial-service moves, including fragile-only packing. In addition, the company offers an a-la-carte-style menu of optional services to help you customize your relocation.

Check out NAVL’s other offerings:

• Advice and assistance for DIY packers
• Appliance disconnection and reconnection
• Debris removal
• Fragile-only packing
• House cleaning
• Mobile app for logging inventory and tracking shipments
• Online moving calculator
• Short- and long-term storage
• Vehicle transport

Cost

You must contact a NAVL customer service representative for a more accurate estimate. NAVL can provide you with a binding quote if you complete a virtual home assessment and an inventory of the items you plan to take with you to or from Maine.

NAVL offers a special discount program for American Legion members. The program provides a $100,000 contents coverage plan and non-peak rates year-round, among other perks. NAVL has a similar program for members of labor unions that provides up to $50,000 in coverage for your belongings plus ongoing packing, moving, and storage discounts.

Sample Quote: $16,000–$18,280 (three-bedroom move from Bangor, ME to Atlanta, GA) 

NAVL charges a deposit of 10–50% of your total moving costs. Your exact deposit amount will depend on factors like the distance and size of your relocation. Once your moving shipment arrives at your new home, you can pay your full balance with a credit card, certified check, or cash.

To get your free moving quote from North American Van Lines, complete this online surveyor call 1-877-624-0912.

Learn More: North American Van Lines Review

Although any of the Maine movers in this guide is worth considering, we suggest contacting at least three before making a final decision. Be sure to request quotes from each company you contact and carefully review their policies to ensure you are choosing a company that best fits your needs and budget.

The This Old House Reviews Team backs up our moving company ratings and recommendations with a detailed rating methodology to objectively score each company. We conduct research by reading through the company websites, analyzing customer reviews, conducting consumer surveys, requesting quotes, and speaking with customer representatives. We then score each moving company against our review standards for services, contents coverage, scheduling, trailer and container options, additional benefits, and reputation to arrive at a final score out of 100.

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