- Twin Cities, MN
Areas We Serve · Twin Cities
Ramblers and split-levels built between 1960 and 1980 that require a different carry plan than a standard two-story. I-494 corridor construction running through 2026. Bloomington movers who account for your home type and the corridor before the crew leaves Minneapolis.
More Than the Mall of America’s Backyard
Bloomington is 90,000 people, two high schools, Hyland Lake Park Reserve, and a housing stock built mostly between 1960 and 1980. Those ramblers and split-level homes are the dominant housing type in the city, and they move differently than anything else in the south metro. Add the I-494 corridor construction and the airport noise boundary in the east, and every Bloomington move needs its own plan.
Bloomington's signature housing type is the 1960s and 1970s split-entry rambler. There is no clear run from the truck to the main floor without navigating a half-flight of stairs in either direction. This changes carry angles, furniture positioning, and the time it takes to load correctly. We ask about your home type at booking so the crew arrives with the right approach rather than figuring it out at the door.
I-494 where it meets I-35W is Minnesota's busiest interchange, and MnDOT's active construction project runs through fall 2026 with bridge replacements and ramp reconstruction through 2030. We check corridor conditions and active closure schedules before every Bloomington move so crew departure reflects what the freeway actually looks like that morning.
Newer townhome and condo communities near Hyland Lake and France Avenue enforce move-in windows, typically 8 AM to 6 PM on weekdays only, with elevator reservations and truck parking requirements. We confirm your community's specific rules at booking so the crew arrives with the right authorization and nothing holds up the start of your move day.
Our Process
A West Bloomington split-entry rambler and a Hyland Lake townhome with HOA move-in windows are two different setups. Here is how we prepare for yours before the crew leaves Minneapolis.
We ask for your home type and community at booking. Split-entry ramblers, standard ramblers, two-story homes, and HOA townhomes all have different carry plans. Knowing yours from the start means the crew arrives with the right approach and the right equipment before the first item moves.
For townhome and condo communities near Hyland Lake and France Avenue, we confirm move-in windows, elevator reservations, and truck parking approval before your date is set. Everything is confirmed in advance so the crew is not held up at the entrance on move day.
We check I-494 and I-35W conditions along with active MnDOT construction closures before the crew departs. The Bloomington corridor is unpredictable at peak hours and we build that reality into your arrival window rather than guessing.
Split-entry homes get a dedicated protection and carry plan. Floor runners on both stair flights, corner guards on tight landings, and a sequenced load order that makes the split-entry work with the crew instead of against them.
We walk every room with you before we leave. Whether you are staying in Bloomington or moving on, your previous address leaves in the right condition and your new place is set up the way you want it. That is the #BestMoveEver standard we hold every crew to.
Who Calls Us
Bloomington draws people for the value, the parks, the airport access, and a south metro address that keeps Minneapolis close. Here is who we help most.
Moving from Minneapolis apartments into Bloomington's more affordable split-entry ramblers and townhomes as the first step into homeownership in the south metro.
Families choosing Bloomington for its two high schools within the Bloomington School District and the city's strong parks and recreation programs.
Employees working at MSP International Airport and the major employers along the I-494 Bloomington Strip choosing the suburb closest to where they work.
Moving into west Bloomington for Hyland Lake Park Reserve access, the Normandale Japanese Garden, and the character of an established south metro neighborhood.
Remote professionals leaving Minneapolis for Bloomington's lower price points, Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge trails, and an easy commute back when needed.
Established residents moving from larger split-entry homes into townhomes or condos near Hyland Lake without leaving the community they have known for decades.
Bloomington Questions
Bloomington’s split-entry ramblers have a half-flight going up and a half-flight going down from the main entry. There is no straight shot from the truck to the main living level, which changes how furniture is angled, sequenced, and carried through the home. We ask about your home type at booking and brief the crew on the layout before they leave. Floor runners go on both stair flights and corner guards protect the tight landing before the first item moves.
MnDOT’s I-494 project includes bridge replacements, ramp reconstruction, and lane closures that shift regularly. Phase 2 of the project runs from 2027 through 2030. We check I-494 and I-35W conditions before every Bloomington move so the crew departure time is based on what the corridor looks like that morning. We also communicate your realistic arrival window at booking rather than a best-case estimate that falls apart in construction traffic.
Split-entry ramblers with stair carries and HOA townhomes with elevator coordination may add time compared to a standard open-floor move. You Move Me charges an hourly rate with a flat travel fee and no hidden charges. Your estimate is confirmed before we book and reflects your specific home type and community rather than a generic Bloomington average.
Communities near Hyland Lake and France Avenue enforce move-in windows and may require elevator reservations and truck parking approval in advance. Violations can result in fines. We ask for your HOA contact at booking, confirm all restrictions, and handle the reservation so nothing holds up the crew on move day.
Mid-week moves avoid the weekend premium and tend to have lighter I-494 corridor traffic. HOA building access and elevator slots are also easier to confirm on weekdays. Summer moves in Bloomington book fast as families time transitions before the ISD 271 school year begins in late August, making mid-week dates both cheaper and easier to confirm during that stretch.
Bloomington’s summer move season is driven by ISD 271 families timing moves before Jefferson and Kennedy High Schools start in late August. That demand compresses June and July availability across the south metro. HOA communities near Hyland Lake also need lead time to confirm elevator reservations and move-in windows. Earlier booking gives you more date flexibility and ensures the right crew is assigned for your specific home type.
Our Service Area
From the established ramblers of West Bloomington and the Hyland Lake neighborhoods to the townhome communities along France Avenue, from Normandale Highlands and the Penn-American corridor to the East Bloomington neighborhoods near MSP, if it has a Bloomington ZIP code we move it.
Bloomington Service Boundaries
ZIP Codes 55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, and 55437: Bordered by Minneapolis and Richfield to the north, Eagan and Burnsville to the south, Eden Prairie to the west, and MSP International Airport to the east.
Tell us your home type, your community, and your move date. We will handle the split-entry plan, the I-494 timing, and every carry from the door to the truck.
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