UniMovers vs. All My Sons Moving: A Simple Guide to Making the Right Choice

Choosing the right moving company can make all the difference between a smooth, stress-free move and a logistical headache you’ll feel weeks into your new place. With so many options available, it’s important to look beyond brand name recognition and surface-level promises and understand what each company actually offers. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at two moving companies in the industry—All My Sons Moving and UniMovers—to compare their services, prices, reviews, reliability, and overall customer experience. That way, choosing the right moving company for your needs will be much easier!

Overview

Rather than just looking at general claims, I’ll be breaking down real price comparisons on custom quotes for two types of moves within Des Moines, IA: a straightforward one-bedroom apartment move and a more complex three-bedroom house move with a study full of larger furniture. We’ll be looking at the services offered, the coverage map of the two companies, their rates, and the overall customer satisfaction. These real-world examples should help you get a clearer picture of what to expect and which company is the better fit for your next move.

All My Sons Moving & Storage

All My Sons is a nationwide moving company known for offering full-service moving solutions for both residential and commercial customers. With franchise locations across the country, they aim to combine professional standards with localized service. Whether you’re moving down the street or across state lines, they have services available every step of the way.

Services

All My Sons provides a comprehensive suite of moving services, including:

• Local and long-distance moves. Support for moves within a city or across states, either commercial or residential
• Full-service packing and unpacking. Packing supplies and trained crews to handle fragile or bulky items.
• Loading and unloading.
• Specialty item handling. Options for pianos, antiques, artwork, and other delicate pieces.
• Storage solutions. Short- and long-term storage available through select locations.
• Junk removal services

Locations

All My Sons Moving operates through a network of franchise locations nationwide. They have franchises in every state. This broad geographic footprint means they’re equipped to handle moves with consistent staffing standards and access to regional resources.

Rates

All My Sons Moving’s prices are a bit mysterious. They don’t list their rates anywhere on their website or blog. Instead, they lay out several factors that can influence the cost of your theoretical move, including time of year, the volume of furniture being moved, the distance of your move, the price of any fuel changes, and furniture dissassembly and reassembly services, as needed. To get a quote on the final prices for your move with All My Sons Moving, you need to call directly when availability permits.

My Quotes

For the first move—a one-bedroom apartment—the representative supposed I would need a minimum of three movers, rated at $189 per hour per mover with an additional travel fee of a flat hour, plus 16% of the total quote for fuel.

The larger move—a three-bedroom home with a study—was quoted with five movers at $269 per hour per mover, plus the same flat hourly travel fee and 16% fuel charge. The estimated labor time was about two hours, excluding travel, with no guaranteed duration.

There is a one-hour minimum for all hourly labor, and the prorate labor charges are in fifteen-minute increments.

All My Sons Moving & Storage Total Quotes

• One-bedroom apartment loading and unloading: $1,534
• Three-bedroom house with office loading and unloading: $3,432

Customer Satisfaction

Customer reviews for All My Sons Moving & Storage are a mix of positive and critical. The Des Moines All My Sons Moving location used for this example boasts a 4.2-star average review on Google reviews. In general, they receive frequent praise for being courteous and professional movers and strong communication throughout the moving process. The most common complaints are higher-than-expected final costs when selecting add-on services, and a few experiences mention scheduling delays.

In general, All My Sons Moving’s reviews vary considerably depending on the specific franchise location. As a large, nationwide company operating through individual franchises, the overall experience is often shaped by the local team rather than the brand as a whole.

UniMovers

UniMovers is a labor-only company that operates with a unique business model: the majority of its movers are college students or recent graduates. The company positions itself as a modern, flexible alternative to traditional full-service moving companies, with a more budget-conscious approach.

Services

UniMovers operates primarily as a labor-only moving company, meaning they send trained movers to handle the heavy lifting, but do not provide the moving truck or transportation themselves—you either use your own vehicle or rent a moving truck separately. Their service offerings typically include:

• Local moves, both commercial and residential
• Packing and unpacking assistance
• Loading and unloading for trucks/PODs
• Hourly labor and temp staffing services
• Furniture disassembly and reassembly

Locations

UniMovers primarily operates in major cities across a few select regions, focusing on areas where they can provide consistent, reliable service. They do not have as wide of a service footprint as All My Sons Moving. Namely, UniMovers has locations in:

• Florida: Boca Raton, Orlando, Tampa
• Iowa: Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Dubuque, Forest City, Iowa City
• North Carolina: Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Cary, Durham, Raleigh, Wilmington
• South Carolina: Charleston, Columbia, Rock Hill, Summerville
• Texas: Austin, Lubbock, San Antonio

Rates

UniMovers uses a flat hourly rate model for their labor and moving services. You pay based on the number of movers and the hours worked, without worrying about hidden fees or surprise add-ons. They operate with a two-hour, two-mover minimum, but you can hire more movers as needed for larger moves. You can use their moving time calculator to get a general idea of how much time your move will take, and you can even calculate your travel fee in advance.

My Quotes

UniMovers Des Moines’ prices were plainly listed as $60 per hour per mover. The estimator pegged my first move, an uncomplicated, one-bedroom apartment move with loading and unloading services, as taking a minimum of two hours, coming to $240. For the larger, three-bedroom house move with an office, the time estimation was closer to four hours with five movers, which would come to $1,200, neither of which incurred a travel fee.

UniMovers Total Quotes

• One-bedroom apartment loading and unloading: $240
• Three bedroom house with a home office loading and unloading: $1,200

Customer Satisfaction

UniMovers’ customer feedback is overwhelmingly positive across the board. The UniMovers Des Moines location used for this review sits comfortably at 4.9/5 stars on Google Reviews. Their Thumbtack page is also reliably positive, at 5/5 stars. Reviews typically highlight the team’s friendliness, professionalism, and efficiency, and many customers appreciate their community- and student-focused direction.

How They Compare

All My Sons Moving is better suited for full-service and long-distance moves, particularly for larger households or moves with a lot of logistics to manage. UniMovers is best for simple, local moves. Their labor-only model works well if you already have a truck or rental and just need some skilled extra hands to help you load and unload. For one-bedroom apartments or straightforward house moves, this approach keeps things efficient, and you won’t be saddled with hidden fees for services you don’t need.

All My Sons Moving’s nationwide footprint is a big sell, especially if you need to cross state lines. UniMovers is a better option if you’re located within one of their service areas and not traveling too far.

Because All My Sons Moving offers full-service moving, their prices generally reflect that higher level of involvement. Costs are typically higher. UniMovers is a more budget-friendly option. You’re paying for only the essentials of what you may need.

Customer reviews for All My Sons Moving vary wildly by franchise and team, so your own experience is a bit of a toss-up. UniMovers’ reviews are more consistently positive within their comparatively limited coverage areas.

Conclusion

When comparing All My Sons Moving and UniMovers, it becomes clear that each company excels in different moving situations instead of directly competing across the board. Rather than asking what company to choose off the bat, ask yourself what services you need, what type of moving service you’re looking for, where you’re going, and what you’re willing to pay for. Don’t make the mistake of assuming that because each company is offering similar services that the experience or end result will be the same.

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