Moving Companies

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Whether you need a local or a long distance mover, Allvanlines.com can connect you with the reputable moving companies in your area. Local Movers and Interstate Movers that will help make your relocation cost effective, efficient, and even pleasant.

It is our goal to make sure that we provide you with the necessary information to assist you in locating that perfect moving company. Our network is set up to fulfill your moving needs.

Moving Guide

There are so many things to think about when moving! Here's a comprehensive checklist to help you stay on track.

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How to select a mover?

• Before you even talk with a mover, decide what household goods will be shipped and what will be sold or given away. You certainly don’t want to pay to move items you no longer need!
• Consider whether you want to do the packing, or whether you’d prefer the mover to handle that for you.
• Call or email the movers you are considering for the job and ask for an estimate. Get involved in the estimating process and try to meet with the relocation consultant to survey your home and prepare a written estimate. Ask each prospective mover how long his or her estimate is valid for and question whether the estimate is a binding or a non binding. For the difference between binding and non binding estimates see VanLines.com’s guide on estimates. Never accept an estimate over the phone and do not consider using a company that offers you this service.
• Inform the mover of any issues on either end of the move so that your estimate will be more accurate. Make the mover aware of any challenges, such as parking, road access, street accessibility, delivery time restrictions or if there are any stairs or elevators involved. All of this issue can increase the cost of your move. Try to reserve a parking space for the moving van if your new home is on a congested street. If the moving crew has to carry your load more than 75 feet from the moving van to your door you may be charged for excessive distance
• To check the reliability of the moving company you can contact the local Better Business Bureau (BBB) to inquire about the company’s complaint record and how these complaints were resolved. Ask your friends, family and neighbors for recommendations and advice on movers.
• Check for the mover’s Department of Transportation (DOT) license number. All movers are required to be licensed, although interstate movers are required to meet two additional criteria;
  1. Publish their tariffs or price list and make it available to anybody who requests a copy.
  2. Participate in a dispute settlement program and offer neutral arbitration in the event a dispute arises. A dispute may arise in the event loss or damage happens to a shipment while in the hands of the mover.
• Ask all movers for references.
• Be sure to understand and very clear about the coverage for loss or damage of your shipment. All licensed movers must provide liability for the value of goods they transport. There are different levels of liability that you need to be aware of. You need to understand the amount of protection provided and the additional charges that may apply. See VanLines.com’s guide to moving insurance to understand the different options.

What to ask the movers- The right questions?

• Ask the mover questions so there are no surprises on moving day:
 1. Will there be extra charges if the movers have to go up an extra flight of stairs even if I did not know about it when booking? (Many times you may not have enough information at the time of the estimate to be completely accurate.)\
 2. What is the estimated delivery time and will the driver notify me?
 3. If I do the packing myself, what types of packing materials are acceptable?
 4. What form of payment is expected? Cash, credit card, personal or certified check?
 5. When is full payment due?
 6. Will the movers disassemble everything that needs to be taken apart, and will they reassemble all items at the destination?
 7. Following the initial weigh-in, will there be an additional weigh-in to determine actual cost?
 8. If I have purchased liability insurance and need to make a claim, what is the procedure?