How To Choose A Moving Company

Moving to a new home is a time-consuming and expensive project for millions of Americans every year.
You want to make sure that all your belongings are transported safely and arrive undamaged.

There are thousands of moving companies across the US that are licensed and regulated at the state and federal levels.
Verify your mover's credentials on your state's licensing website for local moves and the US Department of Transportation website for interstate moves. Also verify your mover's insurance coverage.

Once you know that a mover is licensed and insured, then you can check reviews and ratings on websites like Yelp and the Better Business Bureau. Get referrals from people you know who have recently moved.

Comparing Prices Of Different Movers

Every moving company will provide you a free quote.
The number of bedrooms or square footage of your home is the fastest way to estimate the cost of a move.

You can also make an inventory list of all the furniture and boxes that you will need to transport.
There are a range of service levels available. You can get full service movers that pack everything in your house and drive the truck. You can get containers that you fill up and someone else drives, or you can rent a truck and pack and drive yourself.

The distance that you are moving is also a big factor. Local moves are generally charged by the hour. Long distance moves are based on miles and the availability of truck drivers.