#1 Locally Rated
Concrete Contractor Des Moines — Residential & Commercial, with Real Quotes and a Real Crew
Built on Precision, Powered by Experience — From Patios, Driveways to Multi-Million-Dollar Developments
Licensed | Insured | Family-owned in Des Moines | Committed to Our Customers
What kind of move are you planning?
Pick what fits — every service has its own page with real photos, real numbers, and real moves we’ve done.
Local Des Moines Moves
With the metro and surrounding suburbs.
Long Distance out of Iowa
Real flat-rate quotes,
no broke handoff.
Residential Moves
Apartments, houses,
full-service.
Commercial & Office moves
After-hours, Weekend, minimum disruption
Packing Services
Full-pack, partial,
or fragile only.
Speciality: Piano & Senior
Pianos, Antiques,
Transition to Assisted Living
Get a real Des Moines moving cost in 30 seconds
Based on actual industry pricing for Iowa moves – not a phone estimate from someone you’ve never metDes Moines Moving Cost Calculator
A real price range before you call any movers. Takes 30 seconds.
Estimated range for your move
What can push your price toward the high end
Common hidden fees in Des Moines moves
- Stair fees — often $50–$100 per flight, per item
- Long carries — extra charge if movers walk more than ~75 ft from truck
- Packing materials billed separately if not included in quote
- Fuel surcharge — sometimes 5–10% added on top of the quoted total
- Weekend or peak-season premium — typically 10–20% higher
5 questions to ask any Des Moines mover before you sign
- Are you a real moving company or a broker? What’s your USDOT number?
- Will the same crew that gives me the quote be the one that loads the truck?
- Is this a binding quote, or could the price change on move day?
- What insurance and liability coverage is included? Is it released value or full value?
- What’s your policy if my closing date moves and we have to push the date?
No obligation. Real human, first ring. We’ll respond within 24 hours.
Service area
Where in the Des Moines metro we move.
We’re based in Des Moines and we work this metro every week.
Most of our crews live in the suburbs they’re moving you out of. We know the streets, the parking rules, and which apartment buildings have a freight elevator that books out two weeks ahead.
Don’t see your city? Call us — if it’s in Iowa, we probably move there.
Get a quote for your suburb →REVIEWS
What customers are saying.
4.9
Google rating — from 71 verified reviews
“Appel and Eric were amazing! They loaded up our 1 bdrm apartment in under 2 hours, and were able to get everything to fit in a 12ft truck. They definitely took the time to make sure everything was loaded correctly and took such care with all of our items. I definitely wouldn’t want to play tetris against either of them because they would win every time. I can’t recommend them enough!”
— Emily M., local apartment move, Feb 2026
“This was the second time I have used Midwest Moving and I highly recommend using them for your next move. These guys are extremely professional and very easy to work with. Everything was loaded and unloaded properly and in a timely manner. They even helped move stuff into our storage unit after finishing at the apartment. Excellent service and I will definitely be using them again in the future if we end up moving again.”
— Logan C., repeat customer, Sep 2025
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HOW IT WORKS
Four steps. No brokers. No surprises.
From the first phone call to the last box off the truck — here’s exactly what working with us looks like.
Tell us about your move
Fill out the quote form or call us directly. We’ll ask about your origin, destination, home size, and timing — the details that actually drive the price.
Get a real quote in writing
Within 24 hours, you get an itemized quote with the hourly rate, estimated hours, and what’s included. No fine print, no surprise fees on move day.
The same crew that quoted shows up
No broker hand-off. Our named lead and crew arrive on time, in branded uniforms, with our own truck and equipment. Same people you talked to.
We load, move, and unload — carefully
Furniture gets pad-wrapped. Fragile items get extra care. We check in mid-move so there are no surprises. You sign off when every box is where you want it.
WHY US
What makes us different from the other guys.
No brokers, ever.
The crew that gives you the quote loads your truck. We never subcontract a move to someone you didn’t meet.
Real numbers, not estimates.
Written, itemized quote before you sign. We don’t quote sight-unseen, and the price on quote day matches the invoice on move day.
Family-owned in Des Moines.
Not a national franchise. Not a lead-gen site. We answer the phone in person — usually on the first ring.
We document our work.
Every move becomes a public case study, with the customer’s permission. See recent moves →
Get started
If you’re 30–60 days from a move, the right time to talk is now.
We serve the Des Moines metro for local moves and run long-distance moves out of Iowa to anywhere in the country.
USDOT 4199938·MC 1620099·Family-owned in Des Moines·24-hour quote response