Unless you’ve taken a vow of poverty and everything you own will fit into one suitcase, you’re going to need some help when the time comes to move your household from one location to another.
First, decide whether you want to rent just a truck and do all of the moving yourself, or if you want to hire a team. If the latter, you have a choice between getting a couple of people to load up the truck and drive it for you, or a whole crew who will come out and pack up all of your belongings in addition to driving the van.
Once you’ve decided what kind of service is best for you, you’ll need to make a list of how many rooms are in your home, and how many boxes and how much furniture you’ll be moving. This will help you get more accurate estimates from the companies you contact.
The initial estimate is just a starting point. You’ll need to have more specific information to get a final quote, particularly if you’re hiring a moving crew. For the latter option, someone from the company will need to come out and visually inspect your belongings before drafting a formal quote.
Before you start gathering quotes, you should probably investigate the reputations of the companies you’re considering using. Taking this step first can reduce the number of calls you have to make.
It’s very important that you make your reservations early, or you may find yourself scrambling around and settling on an inferior company at the last minute.
Be sure to take into account additional expenses such as deposits, fuel costs, and extra insurance coverage, if needed, as these can be considerable.