Moving Estimates!

If you are going to have professional movers do your moving job for you then there are a few things that you should keep in mind. The first thing that you should is go through our moving checklist and decide which of your items you will keep, give away or sell, move yourself or put in public storage. Male an inventory of all the items that you will want to have shipped by the professional movers. Keep a separate list of items that are too fragile or items that you would just prefer to carry with you in your car.

Moving Estimate Tips!

Once you have an inventory of all the items that you would like to have moved, it is now time to go ahead and schedule some appointments for moving estimates. More in-depth information about these estimates can be found in the moving quotes section.

There are a number of factors that will go into estimating your total moving costs. The main determining factors will be the weight of your load and the number of miles that will have to be traveled to your new location.

Before you get a moving quote you may want to try to estimate the costs yourself. You might want to use our simple moving cost calculator in order to get a rough idea.

When you get an estimate from a professional mover you should try to be as honest as possible and show them every item that you will want to have moved. You are trying to get as accurate of an estimate as possible.

Remember to show the moving estimator everything in the basement, crawlspace, backyard, garage, etc. Tell them about any special needs that you may have and any access problems that may arise.

You should get at least 3 moving quotes so that you can compare and choose the moving company that you feel the most comfortable with and that has a quote that is affordable for your budget.

In order to find those 3 moving companies you can ask friends and relatives for recommendations. You can also look in the yellow pages under 'movers' or you can take a look at our moving companies page for referrals.

Do be sure to get everything in writing and make sure that the estimator signs the contract. Do not rely on an 'over the phone' moving estimate. It is actually illegal for moving companies to give a quote over the phone.

Final Word: Do make a checklist and start organizing your move as early as possible!

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