Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Residential & Commercial Moving Services
Since 1977, Hanson-Maves Company has been a trusted family-owned moving and storage provider serving North Dakota and South Dakota. Founded by Larry and Merrilee Nielsen, our business began as a Bekins Van Lines agent and expanded strategically to meet regional demand, opening warehouses in Minot (1982) and Rapid City (1992). With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in residential, commercial, and military relocation services, offering full replacement protection, AMSA-certified van line services, and firm pricing guarantees.Our team prioritizes careful handling of belongings, professional packing materials, and temporary storage solutions. As Minot Area Chamber of Commerce members, we maintain industry standards while providing free local estimates and personalized service for local, long-distance, and international moves. Our second-generation leadership continues the tradition of reliability, serving both private clients and government agencies with transparent communication and timely execution.
Services
Residential Moving
Commercial Moving
Military Relocation
International Moving
Packing Services
Storage Solutions
Local Moving
Long-Distance Moving
Government Contract Moves
Wardrobe Box Rentals
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in relocation services since 1977 with second-generation leadership.
- Our AMSA-certified van line services guarantee firm pickup/delivery dates.
- We offer full replacement protection for valuable possessions during transit.
- We provide free local estimates with no-obligation pricing consultations.
- Our military move specialists serve Minot AFB and Ellsworth AFB personnel.
Services
Residential Moving
Professional home moving services for local, long-distance, and international relocations. Our trained team handles all property sizes with premium packing materials and secure transportation. We provide temporary storage solutions and firm pricing guarantees for stress-free transitions.
Commercial Moving
Efficient business relocation services minimizing operational disruption. We coordinate equipment transportation, furniture reassembly, and document handling with scheduled timelines. Our AMSA-certified team ensures secure office transitions for corporations and small businesses alike.
Military Moving
Specialized relocation services for military personnel and government agencies. We manage short-notice moves with full compliance for Minot AFB and Ellsworth AFB relocations, offering flexible scheduling and dedicated support for service members.
International Moving
Comprehensive international relocation solutions with Bekins Van Lines network access. We handle customs documentation, secure crating, and overseas transportation for households and businesses. Our team provides door-to-door service with tracking capabilities.
Packing Services
Expert packing assistance using high-quality materials for fragile and valuable items. We offer full-service packing, wardrobe box rentals, and specialized crating solutions. Our team ensures efficient unpacking and debris removal at destination.
People
Lance Nielsen
Contact Person
Third-generation leader with extensive relocation expertise, managing Minot operations since 2006. Oversees daily moving logistics and client relations with commitment to family business values.
Brent Nielsen
Contact Person
Experienced moving professional handling Rapid City branch operations since its 1992 establishment. Specializes in commercial relocations and military move coordination across regional service areas.
Questions
What types of moving services do you offer?
We provide residential, commercial, military, and international moving services with packing, storage, and transportation solutions tailored to client needs.
Are your moving estimates truly free?
Yes, we offer complimentary local estimates with no-obligation pricing consultations to help plan your relocation budget.
Do you handle military relocations?
Yes, we specialize in military moves serving Minot AFB and Ellsworth AFB personnel with government-contracted relocation services.
What protection options exist for valuable items?
We offer full replacement protection plans to cover valuable possessions during transit for added peace of mind.
How can I schedule a move?
Contact us via phone or our website form to receive a custom quote and coordinate your preferred move dates.
Do you service both local and long-distance moves?
Yes, we handle moves of all distances including local, interstate, and international relocations across 50 states and beyond.
Reviews (2)
Vulkan The Great
Jul 30, 2021
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The management at this company are extremely unhelpful and unprofessional, went into their office to get info on my Shippment since their phone was down and my presence was immediately an inconvenience to them. Would not work with me as far as delivery options go and just couldnt care less about customer service. This is whats wrong with companies getting government contracts and then having no reason to treat the customer well.
James Wilson
Jul 15, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality
Terrible customer service, worst moving company Ive dealt with by far
Terrible customer service, worst moving company Ive dealt with by far
