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How much holds my date, and what if my plans change?
A $75 deposit holds the date, credited to your final bill. Cancel 5 or more days out and it's refunded in full; inside that window but more than 48 hours before the move, it becomes a reschedule credit; inside 48 hours, the deposit covers the crew hours already blocked off.
Do you cross into Missouri for towns like Butler or Rich Hill?
Yes — Bates County, Missouri sits right across the state line from Linn County, and Megan's crew runs that stretch regularly for both local and long-distance jobs.
My driveway is a quarter mile of gravel — is that a problem for you?
Not for us. A good share of Miami County lives down a gravel lane or a long farm driveway, and Tyler notes the distance from the road to your door on the estimate so the truck and crew show up ready for it.
Can you hold my things for a few weeks between houses?
Yes — short-term storage at our building off Old Kansas City Road runs about $60 a month, and the same crew that picked everything up delivers it once your new place is ready.
I only found out about my move date this week — can you still help?
Often, yes. Call the office and Carol will check which of the four trucks has an open slot — last-minute local moves come up more than people expect out here.
How many movers actually show up for a house our size?
Two movers handle a studio or small apartment, three cover most two-bedroom homes, and four go out for a three-bedroom or bigger farmhouse — Tyler sizes the crew after seeing the home or a few photos.
Does harvest season change when you're able to move us?
It can. Combines and grain trucks slow the two-lane highways down in the fall, so Tyler builds extra travel time into estimates booked during harvest and routes around the worst stretches when he's able to.
How far ahead should I book a move leaving the state?
Two to three weeks is typical so Megan can slot the long-haul truck; a busy month heading toward Omaha or St. Louis sometimes needs a little more notice.
Do you move farm equipment along with the household goods?
We move furniture, household goods, and shop or barn contents on acreage properties, but heavy implements and equipment go through a specialized hauler — ask and we'll tell you straight if something's outside what we do.
Will you handle a small office or shop move?
Yes — small offices, shops, and farm-operation moves get scheduled around your hours, often evenings or weekends, so nobody loses a business day.
What forms of payment do you take?
Cash, card, or check on move day. Card payments are handled the same as cash, with no added fee.
Is tipping expected?
No — it's appreciated but never expected or added to your bill. Entirely up to you.
Are you licensed and insured to move here in Kansas?
Yes — a Kansas mover's license plus US DOT and MC interstate authority for long-distance runs, with standard released-value coverage on every job.