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Moving doesn't have to be stressful. We are here to help you find moving company that will be the most suitable for your needs. No matter what items you plan to move or how tight your moving budget is, there will always be the right mover to move you - and we will help you find one. Our search process is quick and easy, and the quotes you will get are completely free and involve no obligation at all.
To help you even more with your move we offer a variety of tools and moving guides to help you get prepared. Check our moving guide to learn about how to select your moving company, how to pack your belongings right, how to handle the financial side of moving, and many other important issues dealing with your move.
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There are options on how to do it yourself. You can pack and let someone else drive, or load the truck and drive the truck as well. To rent a truck (even the big ones) you need only a regular drivers license
Self-Service Moving is an economical option for small to mid-size moves. Companies in this do-it-yourself category deliver a trailer/van to your home and leave it there for you to load. Once the trailer is loaded, the mover picks it up and delivers it to your new home, where you unload it yourself.
Pack, Load and Drive!
You can do it all yourself. Before you start, ask the question "Do I have the physical as well as the hauling capacity. Whether you rely on friends and borrowed vehicles or hire local college students and rent a truck to do the job, you need not only enough strong helpers but also the right hauling capacity. If you lack either of these, it's best not to do-it-yourself.
Friends and family may come to the rescue, but are they capable movers. They won't be covered by insurance and what happens if someone gets hurt? Are you patient enough to pack a truck, then drive this to the destination. Taking a 25-foot truck on a crowded freeway can be a harrowing experience
Also, consider whether moving yourself actually makes economic sense. If you are moving a long distance, calculate the cost of travel: gas, tolls, meals, lodging, and so on. Add in the costs of renting a truck large enough to handle all your belongings, insuring valuable possessions, hiring additional help, and even the cost of pizza at the post-move party. Then get some estimates from professional moving companies and decide how costs compare with a self-move. If a professional move will cost you more money, ask yourself if it's still worth the decrease in stress and hassle. In the end, you might find it's easier and more worthwhile to hire professionals. But if you decide it makes sense to take on a self-move, the next step is to examine the details.
The Three "Ps" of Moving
Pack: Well before moving day arrives, pack up everything but the bare essentials in your old home. Well-packed goods take up less space, are easier to handle and are less likely to be damaged.
People: Line up as many people as you can at both ends of the move. More people means less strain on each individual and a faster move. Even so, be sure to match individuals with tasks. The people you ask to carry the couch up two flights of stairs should be in good shape.
Power: Make sure the truck is big enough for the job. The goal should be to have enough space to make loading and unloading easy, and to complete the move in one trip.
Following is a guideline for estimating how much truck you'll need.
10-foot truck: 1 to 2 furnished rooms 14- to 15-foot truck: 2 to 3 furnished rooms 18- to 20-foot truck: 4 to 5 furnished rooms 22- to 24-foot truck: 6 to 8 furnished rooms
We work hard to find the best service providers. In addition to finding moving companies you will soon be able to find storage providers, packing materials vendors, auto movers, truck rentals, and many other moving service providers. We are happy to assist you to find best moving company!
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Preparing for the move
Good planning and organization is a key for successful move. You should keep a special notebook with all the planning, tasks, and important move-related information.
Packing all your belongings and preparing your furniture for the move is one of the most laborious parts of the moving process. To make it easier consult the following tips:
Get rid of the items you don’t want to move by having a garage sale. Allow yourself enough time to organize it. If you don’t want to deal with garage sales consider donating your unwanted items.
Keep a floor plan of the new house with you for reference while you pack and for moving day.
Keep tools for assembling beds and other furniture in easily accessible place, or tape them to the furniture itself.
Clean your belongings before moving them.
To learn more about packing techniques, consult Moving Guide->All Packing Tips
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