{"id":347,"date":"2021-03-31T17:02:24","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T17:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/historymakerhomes-likeable.graphiclanguage.net\/blog\/?p=347"},"modified":"2025-06-12T16:29:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T16:29:52","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-moving-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.historymaker.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-moving-company\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose the Best Moving Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Once your beautiful new home is built, all that\u2019s left to tackle is move-in day. Finding the right moving company can make a world of difference, especially as you look forward to the task of getting settled in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re moving from in-state or across the country, a good mover will help make this transition as seamless as possible. Take a look at our tips for how to choose the best moving company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to find good movers if you\u2019re moving in-state:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tip #1:<\/strong>\u00a0Ask around for recommendations from someone who has moved recently. Word-of-mouth recommendations are reliable indicators of the quality of a moving company, and can help you significantly narrow down your search.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip #2:<\/strong>\u00a0Ask a lot of questions! If you meet with a moving company ahead of time, make sure to go through all of your concerns, particularly whether they\u2019ll charge additional fees for things like speciality packing, or disassembling and assembling furniture. Being as prepared as possible makes everything easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip #3:<\/strong>\u00a0Make sure that the mover you\u2019re looking at takes proper and thorough inventory of all of your belongings to determine the bulk and weight of your move. This way, you\u2019ll get a better idea of what your total price will be like beforehand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/buildercloud\/cd7e96c7295689d3d1a16bd195f1567c.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to find good movers if you\u2019re moving across states:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tip #1:\u00a0<\/strong>When it comes to finding the best cross-state mover, customer reviews are your best friend. Make sure to go through each mover\u2019s website as carefully as possible to understand exactly how they operate, as well as confirm their insurance policy, inspection and tracking systems, as well as price differences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip #2:<\/strong>\u00a0It never hurts to get an early start on your cross-state move. If you compare different moving quotes ahead of time, you can take advantage of deals and discounts when the time arrives. Weighing out your options keeps your finances (and your peace of mind!) in check.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip #3:<\/strong>\u00a0Another option you have besides hiring a full-service moving company is to rent your own truck and seek out the help of a labor-only alternative, which is a service that helps you load and unload your belongings.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found the most efficient mover, you\u2019re a giant step closer to settling in to your new home!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once your beautiful new home is built, all that\u2019s left to tackle is move-in day. 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