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Professional local movers in Des Plaines, IL for homes, apartments, and metro-wide relocations. LD Movers dispatches from Palatine. Call (800) 969-8006.
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Local Movers in Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines is one of the six towns LD Movers names for local moving.
Half the homes in Des Plaines were built between 1940 and 1969, and the median year built is 1966. Three bedrooms is the most common size. Local moves are billed by the hour, so whatever you clear out before we arrive is time you don't pay for.
Local moving
What a Des Plaines Move Involves
Most of the work happens before the truck shows up. The city's hauler is Lakeshore Recycling Systems, and LRS takes one bulk item a week at no extra charge, as long as it's too big for the cart and weighs 50 pounds or less. Anything past that is billed per yard and booked with LRS. Start four weeks out and that's four free pickups.
Here's our take. Don't pay a moving crew by the hour to carry a couch you were going to throw out anyway. Sarah's review put it plainly: "Did exactly what I hired them to do. No upcharging." The cheapest hour on a Des Plaines move is the one the crew never works.
Then there's the river. The Des Plaines River runs just east of downtown, and it hit a record crest at the Des Plaines gauge on April 19, 2013. Homes around Big Bend Lake were evacuated that spring. Buying near the river? Ask the city whether the lot sits in the floodplain before you decide what goes in the basement. Engineering makes that call in about two to three days.
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Local Moving Services in Des Plaines
Local Moves in Des Plaines
Billed by the hour, whether you're by the Cumberland station or the Des Plaines station.
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Home and Apartment Moves
Three bedrooms is the usual Des Plaines house, and one home in five is in a big building. Tell us which.
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Packing and Materials
Packing and unpacking, plus crates. Send the junk out through LRS first and we only pack what's going.
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Furniture and Heavy Items
Piano moving is one of our Google categories. Tell us what floor it's on and how many steps down.
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Commercial and Office
Office and commercial relocation just north of O'Hare, run by one coordinator.
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Long-Distance from Des Plaines
Leaving Des Plaines for another state? It's priced off a real inventory, never a phone guess.
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Service area
Des Plaines and Neighboring Communities
Des Plaines sits just north of O'Hare, with I-90 and I-294 both crossing the city. Metra's Union Pacific Northwest Line stops at the Des Plaines and Cumberland stations, and Pace Route 208 on Golf Road meets that line at Des Plaines. We move people between Des Plaines and Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Schaumburg and Buffalo Grove at the same hourly billing as a move across town.
Before you book
Worth Knowing Before Moving in Des Plaines
- Leaving a mattress at the curb? LRS wants it wrapped in plastic or in a mattress bag.
- Old fridge or washer staying behind? Schedule it with LRS and take the doors off first.
- Drop old electronics at Public Works on Joseph J. Schwab Road, Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's for Des Plaines residents only, so go before your move-out date. Homes and buildings up to four units can book monthly curbside pickup instead.
- File the city's Request for Final Water Bill when you move out and the New Resident Utility Request Form when you move in. Utility Billing is 847-391-5322.
- Check the city's Construction Projects Web Map before move day. The 2026 list put resurfacing on streets like Kylemore Drive, Berkshire Lane, Third Avenue and Walnut Avenue, and water main work on Birch Street, Fifth Street and Prairie Avenue.
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What Local Movers Cost in Des Plaines, IL
We don't print an hourly rate. You pay for the hours the crew works, so the cost follows what's in the house and how it comes out. About 2,000 Des Plaines homes are townhomes. Stairs are where hourly moves slow down, so tell us how many flights.
| What changes the hours | In Des Plaines |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms to clear | 39.9% of homes have 3 bedrooms |
| Elevator buildings | 19.7% in buildings of 20+ units |
| The drive between homes | I-90 and I-294 both cross the city |
Damian's review: "Did a wonderful Job. Very professional and fast!" Packing is on our service list too, if you'd rather hand that part off.
Moving day
Moving Day Around Des Plaines
Des Plaines voted to become a city in 1925 and took in the village of Riverview to the south. The river still shapes it. Big Bend Lake, 27 acres, connects to the Des Plaines River by a spillway, and on July 14, 2017 the river stood at 18.86 feet by 7:15 that morning. Moving near the water in a wet week? Keep boxes off the basement floor at both ends.
The city doesn't publish an overnight street parking rule on its transportation page. Parking questions go to the Staff Traffic Advisory Committee through DP311 or Engineering at 847-391-5390. Ask before you count on the curb.
Residential water meters are read every two months, so file the Request for Final Water Bill with your move-out date instead of waiting for the next read.
Choosing a mover
How to Vet Local Movers for Des Plaines
- Count the stairs at both addresses before you call. Every flight is time on an hourly bill.
- Ask if packing is in the quote or billed on its own.
- Ask who you'll talk to on move day. With LD it's the same coordinator who took your inventory.
- Search the mover's name on Google and read the newest reviews, not the best ones.
FAQ
Questions About Moving in Des Plaines
How do you charge for a move inside Des Plaines?
By the hour. Every piece you've already sent out through LRS bulk pickup is time off the bill.
I live in a big apartment building. Does that change anything?
About one home in five in Des Plaines is in a building of 20 or more units. Tell us the floor, whether there's an elevator, and any move rules from your building when you call for the estimate.
I'm buying near the river. What should I check before the move?
Ask the Community and Economic Development department at 847-391-5380 whether the lot is in the floodway or floodplain. The city uses the FEMA map effective August 19, 2008, and Engineering gives a determination in about two to three days. Know the answer before you decide what gets stored in the basement.
Can you pack the house for me?
Yes. Packing and unpacking are both on our service list, plus crates for pieces that shouldn't ride in a box.
What if I'm leaving Des Plaines for another state?
That's long distance, and it's priced off a real inventory, not a phone guess. You get a binding estimate after a walkthrough and the delivery window in writing. We run long distance from Chicago to all 50 states.
When is your office open?
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also send the quote form on this page any time.
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Step by Step
How Your Move Works
From first call to final box, here's how LD Movers runs your move.
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Step 1
Request a Quote
Submit our online form or call (800) 969-8006 for a free estimate. No runaround, no pressure.
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Step 2
Plan Your Move
A moving coordinator collects your inventory, pickup and delivery addresses, and any special items. In-home or virtual walkthroughs available for larger moves.
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Step 3
Get Your Price
Local moves are billed by the hour. A walkthrough estimate sets out the crew size and scope before move day, priced off a real inventory, not a phone guess.
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Step 4
Move Day
Professional movers arrive on schedule, protect your home and belongings, and deliver on the agreed timeline. You focus on settling in. We handle the rest.
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