The Approved Movers Review (2024)

Ryan Carrigan

Last Updated: May 1, 2024
5 min read

We reviewed The Approved Movers and gave them a 4.14 out of 5 stars. They didn’t make our list as one of the best moving companies in the Des Moines area.

The Approved Movers

rating 4.14 / 5

DOT #: 3477744

Years in Business: 3

3928 1st St,
Des Moines, IA 50301

Get a Quote (515) 339-0139

Note: If you're moving out of state, we'll help you calculate your cost with our moving cost calculator.

Here are some of the things you can expect to find in this extensive profile of The Approved Movers:

• Customer Reviews
• Services Offered
• The Approved Movers Pricing
• Licensing Breakdown
• Additional Information on The Approved Movers
• Location

Quick facts about The Approved Movers

• Legal Name:
  • THE APPROVED MOVERS LLC
• FMCSA Rating:
  • None(Updated 2023-06-05)
• Operating Status:
  • ACTIVE
• Number of trucks: 1
• Number of drivers: 2
• Miles Driven: 278,435 (2021)

Established in 2020, Approved Movers has quickly made its mark in local and long-distance residential and office moving services in the Des Moines, IA area. Compared to other local moving companies, their comprehensive offering which includes packing, unpacking, crating, and specialized transporting services such as piano moving, sets them apart. Their commitment to customer convenience is evident in their acceptance of credit cards and no deposit policy, a feature not commonly offered by their competitors. With just two years in business, their reputable service has earned them a Better Business Bureau rating of A+. Online reviews further substantiate their quality of service, boasting an impressive average score of 4.8 from 116 Google My Business reviews, placing them significantly above other movers in the region whose ratings hover around the average. Despite having mixed reviews on Yelp, overall, Approved Movers demonstrates a higher-than-average customer satisfaction rate.

How much will it cost to move with The Approved Movers?

Meathead Movers offers personalized moving quotes based on where you’re moving and how much stuff you’re taking with you. The average cost of hiring movers in Iowa is $199 per hour.

Here’s what we know about the payment types and discounts offered by The Approved Movers:

• No deposit required
• Pay by credit card
• Ask for special discounts and offers

How The Approved Movers stacks up against other movers near Des Moines

Company	Quote	Rating
most popular The Approved Movers	Get A Quote	4.14 overall rating
Two Men and a Truck	Get A Quote	4.8 overall rating
Claeys Brothers Moving & Storage Inc	Get A Quote	4.72 overall rating
Iowa Moving 1	Get A Quote	4.62 overall rating
All Mighty Movers LLC	Get A Quote	4.58 overall rating

Who should consider The Approved Movers for their Des Moines-based move?

The Approved Movers handles:

• Local
  Moves
• Intrastate
  moves
• Interstate
  moves

If you're moving out of Iowa, we strongly recommend going with a mover that specializes in interstate moves. These are the best interstate moving companies:

Company	Quote	Rating	Price
Safeway Moving	Get A Quote	4.5 / 5
American Van Lines	Get A Quote	4.5 / 5
Mayzlin Relocation	Get A Quote	4.45 / 5

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Additional Information

Does The Approved Movers have any additional locations outside of Des Moines?

We were only able to find this location for The Approved Movers.

Is The Approved Movers Associated with a van line?

Van lines are networks of local movers that operate separately but under the same umbrella of a multi-state organization. It's not as complicated as it sounds. Learn what van lines are.

The Approved Movers functions as an independent moving company. They are not affiliated with a van line company.

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