★★★★★ 4.9/5 from 24 verified Anchorage customers

Midnight Pioneer Movers Reviews

★ 4.9/5 from 24 verified customer reviews across Southcentral Alaska.

Trust in this trade adds up slowly — house by house, referral by referral across Anchorage. So we'll step back here and let the households whose things we've actually carried tell you how it went.
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Midnight Pioneer Movers crew loading boxes into the moving truck in Anchorage

A real mover answers, not a phone tree

Dial the yard and Wade picks up, or one of the crew who spent the day on a truck does — no menu, no distant call center working off a script. Walk us through wherever the move turns tricky — a freight elevator and a building COI at a downtown Anchorage high-rise, a third-floor walk-up off Muldoon, a JBER base gate pass, an iced-over Hillside driveway — and we have the whole day planned before your date lands.

The price is set in writing before we lift a thing

We count it room by room, fold the wardrobe boxes, pads, dollies and shrink-wrap into one figure, and hand it to you on paper first — so the number the crew bills on move day is the number you already signed off on. Nothing tacked on at the curb, nothing routed through a broker.

Box the whole place, or only what breaks

Turn the kitchen over to our packers for dish barrels, let the closets ride across still on their hangers in wardrobe cartons, or just flag the mirrors, TVs and glass tops so we cut a fitted crate for each one before it goes on the truck. How much we pack is your call, start to finish.

One crew, from your old door to your new one

The crew chief who walks your rooms at the estimate is the same one at the wheel and doing the last walk-through with you — a Spenard bungalow, an Eagle River cabin, a downtown condo looking out over Cook Inlet — so the job never gets handed off partway through.

What customers tell us

The board tends to fill by referral — one Hillside household hands us to a neighbor, a downtown board passes us to the next unit, and the tight-elevator jobs nobody else wants become the ones people remember. The same notes keep landing in our inbox:

  • Job after job, the crew climbing out of the truck is the same familiar one
  • Downtown elevator windows kept and JBER base moves run without a hitch
  • An heirloom dresser or an upright piano moved like it’s the only thing on the schedule
  • A final bill that reads the same as the figure quoted before loading began

A reputation like that is earned slowly, job by job, and we’ve been at it since 2012. It’s why a good share of any week’s schedule belongs to people we first moved a year or two back.

Rather than sell you, we’d let the work speak. Want a spot on the calendar? Reach the office and a written quote is usually in your hands by nightfall.

★ Google
★★★★★

“We have used professional movers in the past and nothing compares to the professional and efficient service that Jake and his team provide.”

Kristen S.
Anchorage, AK · Local move
★ Google
★★★★★

“The best movers! Handled everything with care like they were their own items and went above and beyond to make sure everything got moved, including hoisting a boxspring through a balcony to the third floor. Beyond impressed. Would recommend!”

Angela D.
Eagle River, AK · Local move
★ Google
★★★★★

“We had a family move with kids running around, and it was hectic. The movers stayed calm and kept things organized. They packed and loaded items without confusion and placed boxes in the right rooms. They managed the situation well and didn't let the chaos slow them down.”

Wilson T.
Wasilla, AK · Residential move
★ Google
★★★★★

“Fantastic experience! The movers were professional, courteous, and on time. Everything was packed carefully, and it all arrived in the same condition as before the move. My items were placed exactly where I wanted them. Amazing service, - Thank you Landon,Deni and Carter. -Arman”

Niccolo K.
Palmer, AK · Apartment move
★ Google
★★★★★

“Had a great moving experience, the movers were professional, fast, and considerate of all our fragile or more delicate items.”

Meredith T.
Muldoon, Anchorage · Long-distance move
★ Google
★★★★

“This was absolutely the best moving experience I've ever had. These guys showed up on time, packed everything properly to protect our furniture, and unloaded everything in a timely manner. Extremely professional work.”

Sam R.
Spenard, Anchorage · Full-service packing
★ Google
★★★★★

“Great service. Followed instructions very well. Went above and beyond. Very clean, organized and smooth. Worked efficiently and was a pleasure to work with. I high recommend these movers. I own a moving company myself and these guys really impressed me.”

Shawn W.
Sand Lake, Anchorage · Condo move
★ Google
★★★★★

“Emanuel and his crew did a fantastic job with our move. Everyone was super friendly and made it an enjoyable time. We have had things damaged in the past with other crews, and I have to say this has been the best so far. Nothing was broken which is hard to do. Highly recommend!”

Landon M.
Turnagain, Anchorage · Storage move
★ Google
★★★★★

“I can't say enough good things about the moving crew. Professional, timely and very easy to coordinate with. They will be my crew for any all future jobs.”

James L.
South Anchorage, AK · Local move
★ Google
★★★★★

“Outstanding move. The two professional movers were great. Listened to my request and needs. Took it all apart and put it all back together. Took care with all items. I've moved many times, this was an easy move with a great team. Thanks guys.”

Harry S.
Chugiak, AK · Residential move
★ Google
★★★★★

“The movers arrived exactly on time. Very pleasant and courteous. They went over exactly what I needed and handled my property with the utmost care. Price was the best of 10 quotes I searched. Will definitely recommend and use again.”

Judy M.
Girdwood, AK · Local move
★ Google
★★★★★

“This was the best moving experience I've ever had. They were extremely careful with my belongings and made sure that everything arrived safely. I would recommend them to anyone who wants the best movers possible.”

Tony M.
Mountain View, Anchorage · Local move
★ Google
★★★★★

“The movers were highly professional, courteous and very understanding. I highly recommend your company to anyone who needs to move.”

Samuel O.
Anchorage, AK · Residential move
★ Google
★★★★★

“They were so helpful during our move. Very efficient. Wrapped all our furniture nicely to protect it. Would highly recommend.”

Kim F.
Eagle River, AK · Apartment move
★ Google
★★★★

“Our move went great. We had a lot of large furniture, glass pieces and fragile antiques. It was all safely packed up and moved well. We had a few plans change with what was going and Bruno and the team were very accommodating for our full day move. Highly recommended!”

Tom H.
Anchorage, AK · Long-distance move
★ Google
★★★★★

“The movers where very professional and courteous. Also very helpful when I asked to do a few small favors on things I couldn't do on my own. I'm glad I decided to use your services, Thank-You for making my move less stressful.”

Colin H.
Eagle River, AK · Full-service packing
★ Google
★★★★★

“Mike Pedone and his two crew members, Justin H. and George B. were awesome! They were here at 0830 and gone within the hour. They were polite, animal friendly, very professional and courteous. I highly recommend these guys to anyone looking for great quality and extremely professional movers.”

Andrea R.
Wasilla, AK · Condo move
★ Google
★★★★★

“Excellent service, reasonably priced and the movers were extremely careful. Can't speak highly enough of Jason, Megan, Montoya and crew. Thank you for taking such great care! Will definitely use them again in the future.”

Darren H.
Palmer, AK · Storage move
★ Google
★★★★★

“The entire staff was extremely professional and courteous. Handle my belongings or my furniture like it was their own. Was very understanding when I had to change dates due to extenuating circumstances would recommend them 10 times over best Moving Company I've come across.”

Deborah B.
Muldoon, Anchorage · Local move
★ Google
★★★★★

“We've used WOW several times and they have always been top-notch. From the office staff to the movers everyone goes out of their way for a smooth move. Highly recommend.”

Maria M.
Spenard, Anchorage · Residential move
★ Google
★★★★★

“Tony and his crew were very nice and respectful of me and my things. They asked where I would like things. Put things back together for me and we're just very friendly. My move was for being relocated back to my apartment after a remodel.”

Beth S.
Sand Lake, Anchorage · Local move
★ Google
★★★★

“I've used their service multiple times and have always been pleased. Most recently, they moved some furniture from the first floor to the second floor, and hauled off some items from the second floor. Friendly, polite and professional.”

Dena L.
Turnagain, Anchorage · Local move
★ Google
★★★★★

“The movers were extremely polite and hard working during our move. Very reasonable price as well.”

Allison B.
South Anchorage, AK · Residential move
★ Google
★★★★★

“I wish I could give more stars for these movers. Very professional. Such hard workers and took such great care with my items. HIGHLY recommend!”

Patricia H.
Chugiak, AK · Apartment move
The same Anchorage crew stays on your move the whole way — from the first carton onto the truck to the last piece carried in and set down

How Move Day Actually Runs

  1. 1

    A price in writing, usually the same day

    Our part: Tell us the room count, whether it is a straight carry to the truck or a haul through a downtown elevator, and how the driveway, gate or base entrance is laid out — and a written figure is generally in your inbox before the office shuts for the evening.

    Your part: Pin down your two hard dates — the move-out and the move-in — along with any building, garage, or JBER gate codes; those are what let us swap a rough guess for a locked figure.

  2. 2

    Access nailed down before the truck rolls

    Our part: We hold the freight elevator at a downtown high-rise, sort out driveway and street parking, file whatever certificate of insurance the HOA or building office asks for, and clear base passes and Hillside gate codes ahead of time — so the truck reaches the door instead of the crew hauling a dresser across a lot.

    Your part: Let us know your last day in the old place and your first day in the new one, then flag whichever of those dates is truly fixed.

  3. 3

    Wrapped, padded, tagged, then onto the truck

    Our part: Couches and dressers disappear under moving blankets and a wrap of stretch film, and any hardware that comes off a bed frame or table gets bagged and taped right to the piece it belongs to — so nothing walks off between homes.

    Your part: Write the destination room on the boxes you pack yourself, and keep the keys, the paperwork and anything small and valuable with you in the car, never on the load.

  4. 4

    Brought in and set down where it goes

    Our part: The same team that packed the truck is the one emptying it — every item set down right where you point, bed frames reassembled, and all the leftover blankets and tape cleared out on our way.

    Your part: Before the truck pulls off, do a final pass through the emptied rooms alongside the lead mover, so any small fix can still happen while we’re there.

What’s a Anchorage move likely to run?

Tell us the size of the place, the date you’re targeting, and roughly what’s coming with you, and a written estimate comes back the same day. You owe nothing up front and we hold no deposit — just a number dependable enough to lock in every piece of the move.

  • Licensed, bonded and insured on every job — we run under our own US DOT and MC authority whether it’s a hop across the Anchorage Bowl or a haul to the lower 48
  • Whatever number you sign off on is the number the crew charges — tallied room by room, not eyeballed from the driveway
  • The whole crew is uniformed, kept on this company’s W-2 books, and behind the wheel of trucks we own ourselves

Get a free estimate

Send it in on a weekday and you’ll usually hear back inside the hour.

Sending this costs you nothing and commits you to nothing — the details go straight to our Anchorage office, get used only to price your move, and never leave our hands. Our Privacy Policy lays out where each entry is stored and which staff can open it.

4,200Local moves booked across Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and the rest of the Anchorage Bowl
14Years moving Southcentral Alaska households, from downtown and the Hillside out to the Mat-Su Valley
4.9Star average from 24 verified Anchorage reviews
Midnight Pioneer crew loading furniture at the truck in Anchorage
Midnight Pioneer mover carrying a sofa through a doorway
Midnight Pioneer mover lifting a packed carton
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