Metro East Illinois Moving Services

Crossing the river? We make it simple.

Our centrally located crews manage moves between St. Louis and Metro East communities every week. We know the best bridge routes, permit requirements, and parking challenges for East St. Louis, Cahokia Heights, Granite City, Fairview Heights, Belleville, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Popular Metro East Routes

  • Downtown STL ↔ East St. Louis lofts
  • Clayton/Creve Coeur ↔ O’Fallon & Shiloh
  • South County ↔ Belleville & Swansea
  • Edwardsville & Glen Carbon ↔ Central West End

Neighborhood Quick Facts

City / Neighborhood Popular Move Types Logistics Notes Median Home Value*
East St. Louis Apartment relocations, municipal moves High-rise elevators, loading dock permits near Riverfront $56K
Cahokia Heights Single-family homes, senior transitions Narrow streets, driveway protection recommended $74K
Granite City Industrial, warehouse & residential Coordinate plant security, wide truck access $90K
Fairview Heights Family homes, retail storefronts Busy commercial corridors (IL-159), weekend moves fill fast $160K
Belleville Historic districts, Scott AFB transfers Historic home protection, base access paperwork $152K

*Median home values from Zillow Market Data, Q1 2025.

Explore Neighborhood Guides

East St. Louis

Downtown loft conversions, municipal offices, and riverfront venues rely on us for elevator scheduling, secured loading docks, and late-night tear-downs. We frequently shuttle between Gateway Arch, Ballpark Village, and nearby residential towers.

Logistics Checklist

  • Obtain loading dock permits 48 hours ahead
  • Reserve elevators with building management
  • After-hours crews available for nightlife venues

Cahokia Heights

Single-story brick homes and senior moves are common in Cahokia Heights. We provide floor and doorway protection, coordinate donation pick-ups, and offer flexible scheduling for tight budgets.

Popular Services

  • Full-service packing for kitchens & china
  • Furniture donation drop-offs
  • Home staging and storage vaults

Granite City

Industrial facilities and residential neighborhoods sit side by side. We coordinate with plant security for access badges, handle heavy machinery staging, and schedule residential deliveries outside shift changes.

Commercial Support

  • Equipment relocation & warehouse reconfiguration
  • OSHA-compliant safety gear
  • Dock-to-dock cross-docking

Fairview Heights

Retail corridors along IL-159 and residential developments near Moody Park demand precise scheduling. We provide evening deliveries for storefronts and weekend options for families with school commitments.

Neighborhood Tips

  • Reserve weekend slots early—high demand March–August
  • Plan around IL-159 traffic (peak 4–6 p.m.)
  • Retail fixture install & assembly available

Belleville & Shiloh

Historic districts near Main Street and military families near Scott AFB trust us for carefully coordinated moves. We provide base access paperwork and flexible storage when homes are still under construction.

Military Relocation Ready

  • Assistance with base access forms
  • Short-term climate-controlled storage
  • Coordination with out-of-state carriers

Move Timeline Across the River

  1. 2–4 Weeks Out

    Schedule a video or in-person walkthrough. We’ll map bridge options, load zones, parking permits, and special handling needs.

  2. 10 Days Out

    Finalize move date & crew size, deliver eco-crates or boxes, and confirm building elevators/permits.

  3. Move Day

    Crews lay floor protection, stage inventory using our MoveCommand™ app, and communicate arrival windows on both sides of the river.

  4. Delivery & Follow-Up

    Unpack essentials, reconnect appliances, and schedule debris removal. Need help with utilities or local services? We send a personalized Metro East move-in guide.

Free Planning Tools

Save your checklist and share it with your move coordinator for a faster quote.

Ready for Interstate Logistics

Our USDOT-authorized fleet moves homes and offices between Missouri and Illinois daily. We handle bridge traffic patterns, barge route closures, and multi-stop deliveries to storage facilities or family members.

Ask About

  • Preferred bridge routes for large trucks
  • Enhanced valuation coverage for interstate moves
  • Eco-crate rentals for zero-cardboard moves
  • Climate-controlled storage for staged closings

Metro East FAQ

No special fee—moves are billed hourly or flat-rate based on scope. We plan routes that avoid peak bridge traffic to keep time efficient.

Absolutely. We coordinate with city offices, building managers, and HOAs to secure permits, elevator access, and parking signage on both sides of the river.

Yes—we assist with base access forms, temporary storage, and coordination with national carriers if you’re connecting to a long-distance relocation.

Let’s Plan Your Metro East Move

Share your addresses, timeline, and priorities. We’ll create a custom plan that makes crossing the river the easiest part of your move.