Independence, MO Movers — Local & Long-Distance
Show Me Movers is a Kansas City moving company based in the Northland, about 30–35 minutes from Independence by way of I-435 and I-70. We handle local and long-distance residential moves, commercial and office relocations, and professional packing throughout the east side of the metro, and Independence sits right inside our service area. Every move runs with our own trained crews and our own trucks — no brokered handoffs — and every quote is honest and up front.
Moving in and around Independence
Independence is one of the larger, older communities on the east side of the Kansas City metro, and that blend of old and new shapes what a move here looks like. The historic neighborhoods around the Independence Square and the Truman Library are full of established two-story homes — full of character, but often with narrow staircases, tight interior turns, and no attached garage or wide driveway to stage from. Newer subdivisions off Route 291 and toward the eastern edge of town tend to be more straightforward, with easier truck access and modern layouts.
Either way, our crews plan the approach before anything gets loaded: where to park, how to protect floors and doorways, and how to pad and wrap furniture so it clears tight spaces without a scratch. Independence’s main arteries — I-70, I-470, and Route 291 — keep most moves efficient, and our Northland base is a straight shot down I-435.
What we do
Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, the same crews and the same pricing apply:
- Local moving — billed by the hour and staffed to your inventory, whatever the size of your home.
- Long-distance moving — quoted at a flat rate after a walkthrough, with the same crew door to door.
- Commercial & office moving — scheduled around your downtime, not ours.
- Residential moving — houses, apartments, and condos.
- Packing & unpacking — we bring the boxes, paper, and tape, and label everything by room.
Why choose Show Me Movers
We’re fully licensed and insured for both local and long-distance moves. Your belongings are handled by our own trained employees on our own trucks — not day labor — and padded, wrapped, and loaded with care from door to door. Local moves are billed honestly by the hour with no hidden fees, and long-distance moves are quoted flat after a walkthrough. We answer the phone from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, and we’ll tell you early if a date isn’t realistic. Show Me Movers (Redden Moving LLC) has served the Kansas City metro for seven years, with a 4.9-star rating across 259+ Google reviews.
Independence moving FAQ
Do you serve all of Independence?
Yes — all of Independence and the surrounding eastern Jackson County area, including nearby Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit. If your move starts or ends anywhere in the metro on either side of the state line, we can help.
How far ahead should I book a move in Independence?
Two to four weeks is comfortable for most local moves. Summer months and the end of any month — when leases turn over — book up fastest, so give yourself more runway if you’re moving May through September or around the 1st.
Can you handle an older home near the Independence Square?
Yes. Tight stairs, narrow doorways, and older layouts are routine for our crews — we pad and protect the home and disassemble furniture when a piece won’t clear a turn. Tell us about any access quirks when you get your quote so we bring the right crew size.
Do you move from Independence to another state?
Yes. Our long-distance moves are quoted at a flat rate after a walkthrough, and the same crew that loads your home in Independence delivers it at the other end — no strangers meeting your shipment across the country.
Call (816) 560-1174 for a free, no-obligation estimate, or request a quote online. Phones answered 8am–8pm, seven days a week.
