You First Moving

Ranked Top 3 Best Movers in Des Moines, IA

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About You First Moving

You First Moving is a residential and commercial moving company based in Urbandale, Iowa that has been operating since 2019. The company is owned by Mitchell Phipps and Joel Allison and provides its services throughout Central Iowa, including Des Moines and West Des Moines. Offering a range of services such as local moving, residential moving, commercial moving, and packing services, You First Moving aims to make the moving experience fast, fun, and stress-free. They stand out from competitors by focusing on exceptional customer service, having a professional, friendly team, and being environmentally friendly. The company is licensed, insured, bonded, and has numerous 5-star ratings on various platforms.

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Moving Services

  • Local Moving
  • Residential Moving
  • Commercial Moving
  • Packing Services
USDOT Interstate License
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Authorized

for Interstate Moves

Last Checked: 01/10/25

USDOT

3253628

ENTITY TYPE

Carrier

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Awards

Top 3 Movers in Des Moines, IA 2024 award
Top 10 Movers in Des Moines, IA 2023 award

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Summarized Review of You First Moving

We've analyzed the customer reviews to provide a summarized snapshot. Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?

Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:

1. Quality

9.84/10

Nationwide Average: 8.44/10

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You First Moving consistently receives high praise for their professionalism, efficiency, and customer-centric service, indicating an exceptional moving experience for their clients.

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Rell and Noah moved all of our stuff quickly

these guys are as good…or better…than any

great work by movers

2. Punctuality

9.76/10

Nationwide Average: 8.07/10

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You First Moving consistently demonstrates remarkable timeliness, with numerous instances of arriving early or precisely on time, and even beating estimated times, underscoring their commitment to prompt service.

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got there at the earliest part of the arrival window

they were on time

Guys were ontime

3. Affordability

9.54/10

Nationwide Average: 7.69/10

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You First Moving is consistently lauded for its exceptional value, offering services at significantly lower costs than expected, often beating competitors' prices and estimates, making it a highly recommended choice for budget-conscious customers.

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mentioned as affordable

costing less than the original estimate

Amazing price for all they did.

4. Communication

9.7/10

Nationwide Average: 7.53/10

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You First Moving consistently exhibits superb responsiveness, clear and prompt communication, and is exceptional in keeping customers informed and involved throughout the moving process.

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phoned us before they came

Extremely friendly and responsive

office staff was great

5. Stick to Prices

9.29/10

Nationwide Average: 5.99/10

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You First Moving consistently exceeded expectations by often charging less than the initial estimates, ensuring accurate and fair pricing throughout their services.

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costing less than the original estimate

under the quoted time

total ended up a few hundred dollars less than estimate

6. Speed

9.89/10

Nationwide Average: 8.58/10

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You First Moving consistently impressed clients with their ability to move belongings quickly, efficiently, and often in less time than expected, making moves smooth and easing customers' workload.

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moved all of our stuff in much less time than expected

quickly get them on the truck

Made our work light and easy

7. Friendliness

9.9/10

Nationwide Average: 8.91/10

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You First Moving consistently demonstrates exceptional politeness, respectfulness, and a positive attitude, making them highly enjoyable and easy to work with according to customer reviews.

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were polite, conscientious, friendly

they were friendly

Rell and Noah were very respectful and responsible

8. Will Hire Again

9.84/10

Nationwide Average: 8.18/10

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You First Moving is highly recommended by customers who express a strong intent to reuse their services, often with emphatic endorsements and intentions for future hires.

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100% would recommend

would hire again

would hire again

9. Professionalism

9.87/10

Nationwide Average: 8.31/10

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You First Moving consistently receives high praise for their team's professionalism, efficiency, and respectful manners, marking them as exemplary in their conduct and service.

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extremely professional and helpful

polite, conscientious, efficient

professional, efficient

10. Precision & Care

9.8/10

Nationwide Average: 8.01/10

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You First Moving consistently demonstrates exceptional care and attention to detail, ensuring that all items, from the delicate to the bulky, are moved safely and without damage, as reflected by universally positive feedback from their customers.

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carefully protected all the items

very careful with how they treated the house

took great care of items, no damage mentioned

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Customer Insights

Local Move Duration: 5.5 hours from 6 reviews

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Great Crew Members

Rell, Noahextremely professional and helpful during the move
Brandon,Rickwere ready to go, carefully protected items, delivery was quick
Cooper,Z,JusticeVery efficient and helpful
Roll, Zterrific, professional, efficient, and friendly
Rell, NoahRell and Noah did an amazing job and were very respectful
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How do we review a moving company?

Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?

Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:

  • 1. Quality

    Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

  • 2. Punctuality

    Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

  • 3. Affordability

    1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable

  • 4. Communication

    Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?

  • 5. Stick to Prices

    Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?

  • 6. Speed

    Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!

  • 7. Friendliness

    Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?

  • 8. Will Hire Again

    How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.

  • 9. Professionalism

    Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?

  • 10. Conflict Handling

    Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.

  • 11. Precision & Care

    Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?

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Contact You First Moving

Location
2894 106th St Suite 110, Urbandale, IA, 50322
Phone
(515) 218-2324
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