What moving companies actually do
Preparing for a move can be tough, no matter how experienced you might be with it. If it's your first serious move, be sure to write down your plan and gather all related materials including paperwork like tickets and invoices.
Figure out the type of moving help you need and hire the right crew. Some people move locally or within the state, while other travel across state lines, cost to coast and even overseas, so you want to understand exactly the type of help you require.
International and Long-Distance End To End - When you don't want to be bothered by a move or simply have someone else (like government or military) pay for it, it's best to hire a end to end moving provider. My friend Mike at Movers of Virginia Beach is the one who taught me about all the laws and regulations with international moves. It's VERY strict, especially going to Asia. So, in order to find a reliable company, start with reviews, BBB ratings and ask people you know for referrals. No friend is going to recommend a company they've had a bad experience with. Once you have a couple of viable candidates, check their licensing, state information and insurance, then if everything check out, schedule a free walk-through and cost estimate. Pick the most trustworthy one and don't base your decision on price.
Renting Truck For a Local Move - If you're renting a moving truck and driving it yourself, then go ahead and hire some simple packing and loading help. It's very simple and most of the time there are multiple service providers in the area. They tend to be fairly inexpensive and require basic DMV licensing, a state registration and a simple business insurance policy. Start your search on Craigslist and look for ones with at least a company name and a business address. You don't want to be inviting bad people to your home.
Simple Storage Relocation - When all you need moved is a storage unit, follow advice for Local Moves and be sure to mention that it's a storage unit move and ask about the minimum charge. Generally the prices range between 50 and 80 dollars per hour with a minimum of 2 to 3 hours. That's for 2 movers, so if you have extra heavy or sensitive things to move, mention that you'll need more helpers. For these guys, make sure to mention that no packing services are needed and the truck is provided. After you schedule them for a time block on the day of the move, make sure to confirm the day before and the morning of the move.
Those are 3 of the most commonly used moving services. For more insight, check out the video below and get in touch with us if you have any question.
Figure out the type of moving help you need and hire the right crew. Some people move locally or within the state, while other travel across state lines, cost to coast and even overseas, so you want to understand exactly the type of help you require.
International and Long-Distance End To End - When you don't want to be bothered by a move or simply have someone else (like government or military) pay for it, it's best to hire a end to end moving provider. My friend Mike at Movers of Virginia Beach is the one who taught me about all the laws and regulations with international moves. It's VERY strict, especially going to Asia. So, in order to find a reliable company, start with reviews, BBB ratings and ask people you know for referrals. No friend is going to recommend a company they've had a bad experience with. Once you have a couple of viable candidates, check their licensing, state information and insurance, then if everything check out, schedule a free walk-through and cost estimate. Pick the most trustworthy one and don't base your decision on price.
Renting Truck For a Local Move - If you're renting a moving truck and driving it yourself, then go ahead and hire some simple packing and loading help. It's very simple and most of the time there are multiple service providers in the area. They tend to be fairly inexpensive and require basic DMV licensing, a state registration and a simple business insurance policy. Start your search on Craigslist and look for ones with at least a company name and a business address. You don't want to be inviting bad people to your home.
Simple Storage Relocation - When all you need moved is a storage unit, follow advice for Local Moves and be sure to mention that it's a storage unit move and ask about the minimum charge. Generally the prices range between 50 and 80 dollars per hour with a minimum of 2 to 3 hours. That's for 2 movers, so if you have extra heavy or sensitive things to move, mention that you'll need more helpers. For these guys, make sure to mention that no packing services are needed and the truck is provided. After you schedule them for a time block on the day of the move, make sure to confirm the day before and the morning of the move.
Those are 3 of the most commonly used moving services. For more insight, check out the video below and get in touch with us if you have any question.