MOVING SERVICES NEAR ME

When considering hiring a mover for an upcoming move, you may not know that there are multiple types of moving services. The two categories of local moving services and long distance moving services both have multiple moving options. The best moving services will be the most efficient and affordable which we will outline below

Types of Moving Services Near Me

Below are the types of moving services near me for local and long distance moves. Some moving companies will find out if it is more cost effective to quote you for a long distance or local move.  Local moves are priced by hour and long distance moves are priced by volume but that is where the similarity ends in the types of services.  Learn more about moving costs and how they are configured.

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Local Moving Services Near Me

Local moving services are generally for those moving from a home or apartment across town or to a nearby town in the same state, usually within 150 miles or so.  The two major categories of local moving services are full service moving and DIY ( loading/unloading moving services).

Full Service Moving Services Near Me

Full service moving companies offer an array of options for your move such as:

  • Packing
  • Storage
  • Hoisting
  • Specialty Moving
  • Dis/Assembly of Furniture
  • Protection of Furniture

Full service movers come uniformed in their own trucks and come prepared with all equipment needed to perform your move efficiently and without issues. Equipment that your full service movers will bring:

  • Shrink Wrap
  • Tape
  • Boxes
  • Bands
  • Straps
  • Moving Blankets
  • Dollies

Full Service moving companies do your entire move allowing you do sit back, relax and pass the responsibility onto the moving crews and staff. You can use our moving calculator to get a quote – we have a variety of moving services to fit all budgets.

Loading and Unloading Services

Loading and unloading services are usually hired through a third party and most likely are not insured. They do not bring a truck or equipment and usually do not have insurance. In this situation, you are responsible for booking the truck, gas, equipment, miles, insurance, etc. One of the major considerations of hiring loading/unloading services for moving is that if someone gets injured inside your home you could be responsible. It is advised to get an insurance rider for the day from your homeowners insurance company. Loading/Unloading moving services are usually approximately $30/hr less expensive than hiring full service movers for your local move. However, factoring in the truck, gas, etc. you will likely only save about 10% on a local move. Learn more about local movers near me.

Long Distance Moving Services Near Me

Long distance moving services are much more complicated than local moves. After all, these moves are not cheap! Spending an average of around $5000 for a long distance move, savvy residents understand the differences between these types of movers and which one is best for their particular move.  Since covid, moving scams have skyrocketed so it is extremely to do your due diligence. Many seemingly respected moving companies filter reviews on their websites but when looking further you will find actual moving reviews that will surprise you and are usually found after a issue with your moving company. The best moving reviews are unpaid ( no yelp, hire helper, task rabbit et) instead look at reviews from porch which gives a bigger picture of your moving company. Learn more about moving company reviews.

Private Moving Companies Near Me

Hiring a private moving service is the safest way to move. Private moving services near me are licensed, insured moving companies that are not affiliated with a broker, van line or franchise. Private moving companies do not have to pay exorbitant fees to their parent company and usually have less volume so your shipment is taken care of much more. Another factor to consider is that your move will not change hands mid-move. Private moving companies will have their own trucks and not mix shipments along the way usually offering guaranteed pick up and delivery dates along with faster turn around times. Private moving companies are the most cost effective choice for out of state movers. They are usually more affordable and shipments are not mixed.

Van Lines Near Me

Van lines are third parties that have a network of private moving companies and charge private movers 30% for booking a move for them. This greatly impacts the level of service when hiring a van line. Van lines used to be the biggest player in long distance moving services but many private movers are sick of getting screwed over with fees on top of their 30% for any long distance moves booked.  So the only movers left are the ones at the end of their contract or the bottom of the barrel.

Moving Brokers Near Me

Moving brokers are sales people that book your move and give it to the lowest bidder regardless of reviews, licensing, etc. Moving brokers should be avoided at all costs. In fact, it should be the first question you ask any potential long distance moving service you are considering. Moving brokers don’t carry insurance and are not responsible for anything that happens during your move – the carrier that they sold your move to is.

Moving Franchises Near Me

Somewhere in between a moving broker and a van line is a moving franchise. Moving franchises are essentially glorified moving brokers. Their franchisees pay unbelievable costs ( some up to $500,000) to start a location and then pay fees on top of that. The goal is to do as many moves as possible, quality is not important here. This works for fast food franchises but when you are moving, personable and trustworthy is so important. It’s hard to leave it up to chance tat you get a “good franchisee” that day. Moving company franchises have huge legal teams that can cover up reviews, claims, lawsuits and the like. That being said, imagine what will happen when one of their employees breaks something on a move. Reputation is not considered as important and it’s really not for moving franchises compared to private moving companies which rely on reviews and referrals and have to do a good job.

Containerized Moving Services Near Me

When containerized storage hit the market it quickly became a favorite way to move. However, since covid many HOA committees won’t allow PODS, PackRat, Upack, Ubox, etc in their neighborhoods. The major reasons are because they invite criminals as the containers are targeted for robbery. Another reason is that the giant storage containers don’t have an very aesthetic appeal. All of the above containerized services have the worst reviews of any moving services but many are hidden and you have to look on consumer sites and bbb. Containerized moving salespeople have been known to under estimate the number of pods needed and the moving costs double, triple or more as more containers need to be ordered.

Learn more about long distance movers near me.

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