Lifestyles Moving review 2026 (West Des Moines, IA)

Is Lifestyles Moving moveBuddha Certified?

Lifestyles Moving is not moveBuddha Certified. Certified movers are licensed carriers vetted by moveBuddha and spot-checked every quarter. They meet higher standards for insurance, pricing transparency, and customer care.

With a Certified mover, moveBuddha does the vetting for you and provides added protection. Lifestyles Moving hasn't gone through that certification process, so it's important to check licensing, insurance, estimates, and claims policies yourself before booking.

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** Local movers must hold insurance that meets state requirements for local moves. Interstate movers must carry auto liability of at least $750,000, general liability of at least $1M, and motor truck cargo coverage at or above $5,000 per vehicle and $10,000 per occurrence.

What services does Lifestyles Moving offer?

Lifestyles Moving is a full-service local and long-distance mover in West Des Moines, IA, listing 9 services on moveBuddha, including small moves, packing, and packing materials.

Services offered

• Full-service moving
• Local & in-state moving
• Long-distance moving
• Small moves
• Packing
• Packing materials
• Storage
• Piano moving
• Debris removal

How much does Lifestyles Moving cost?

Lifestyles Moving does not publish hourly rates or flat fees publicly. Based on moveBuddha's data on moving companies operating in Iowa, you can expect to pay approximately $136/hr. Total local-move costs from similar movers typically run $400–$750 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $850–$1,750 for a 2-3 bedroom, and $1,700–$3,400 for a 4+ bedroom home. Long-distance (500-1,000 mi) 2-3 bedroom moves from similar movers typically run $4,500–$7,500.

What similar movers typically bill for a local move

Full-service Iowa moving companies similar to Lifestyles Moving typically bill the amounts below using a $136/hr rate for a 2-person crew and scaling up for larger homes that need more movers and hours.

• Studio / 1 bedroom$400–$7503–5 hours · 2 movers
• 2-3 bedrooms$850–$1,7505–8 hours · 2–3 movers
• 4+ bedrooms$1,700–$3,4008–12 hours · 3–4 movers

What similar movers typically bill for a long-distance move

Lifestyles Moving offers interstate moves, which are typically priced by weight and distance. Ranges below reflect totals from similar full-service Iowa moving companies.

• 2-3 bedrooms$4,500–$7,500500–1,000 mi
• 4+ bedrooms$7,000–$11,500500–1,000 mi

How Lifestyles Moving compares with other local movers

With a moveBuddha score of 3.30 out of 5, Lifestyles Moving trails the five highest-scoring moving companies near West Des Moines, 0.96 points behind Select Van & Storage Co.. Lifestyles Moving's score rests on 1 review, fewer than any of the five. Where Lifestyles Moving falls behind is quote accuracy, with the lowest quote accuracy score in the group.

The five highest-scoring nearby movers, by moveBuddha score.

#	Mover	Score	Reviews	Google	Yelp	BBB
1	TWO MEN AND A TRUCKUrbandale	4.56	1,052	4.7	3.3	A+
2	College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingClive	4.42	1,864	4.8	2.8	A+
3	All Mighty Movers LLCDes Moines	4.36	25	4.8	3.1	A+
4	Adamantine Spine MovingDes Moines	4.30	646	5.0	5.0	A+
5	Select Van & Storage Co.West Des Moines	4.26	40	4.4	1.0	—
6	Lifestyles MovingThis mover · ranks #6	3.30	1	—	—	—

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