Leave the heavy lifting and more to the pros
Full-service movers handle packing, loading, transporting, and unpacking your belongings, so you can focus on settling into your new home.
Professional movers cost $880 to $10,000 or more depending on distance, with local moves averaging around $1,700 for complete service.
Your moving company provides all packing materials and supplies based on your belongings, removing the guesswork from estimating boxes and tape.
Hiring a local moving company takes the stress out of heavy lifting and furniture disassembly while ensuring your belongings arrive safely.
Feeling overwhelmed by an upcoming move? There’s no question that moving—whether it’s across town or across the country—is a stressful event for anyone. The good news is that enlisting the help of a local moving company can help ease the burden of this life change.
So, exactly what do movers do? Let’s walk through what a full-service moving company does during a move so you can leave the packing, lifting, transporting, and more to the pros.
Here’s what you can expect from your full-service movers during your move.
No need to guess how many boxes and rolls of packing tape you need. Your movers can give you an estimate on the quantity of materials based on your belongings, plus provide all of the materials and supplies needed to pack, such as boxes, bubble wrap, and tape.
Professional movers are packing experts and will wrap and pack your belongings to stay safe during the move. Your items are not only packed more securely by a moving company, but the process is often faster than doing it yourself. However, if there are sentimental items that you’d rather pack and move yourself, let your movers know in advance.
After your belongings are transported to your new home, most movers will unpack all of the boxes and place items in the correct room, as indicated by you.
Dreading the thought of disassembling your bed frame? Leave it to your movers. A full-service moving company will disassemble any large or heavy furniture as needed and then reassemble it at your new destination.
Many people worry about hurting themselves during a move by lifting heavy furniture or going up and down stairs. Luckily, there’s no need to worry about hurting yourself when you hire professional movers.
Once your items are packed, movers will take care of loading everything onto the truck for transport. Once the truck arrives at your destination, the movers will carefully unload the boxes and furniture from the truck and carry everything into your new home.
Movers will transport your belongings, whether you’re moving to a new neighborhood or a different state. The moving company will typically give you a delivery window for when your belongings will arrive so you can be home to let the movers in your new place.
After everything is unpacked, you may find yourself in a sea of cardboard boxes, packing paper, and bubble wrap. Movers can take care of disposing of all of the packing materials so you can focus on organizing and decorating your new space. If not all boxes are unpacked by the movers on your moving-in day, most moving companies will send someone back at a later date to pick up any remaining trash or materials.
There are a few things you can do to help your movers make the process smoother and easier for everyone:
Know your movers' services and policies: Before signing with a moving company, it’s important to understand the scope of work your movers are capable of, the estimated costs for those services, and any policies they may have. For example, some moving companies won’t move cleaning products, since those items can contain toxic chemicals and may leak.
Give your movers an accurate estimate of your belongings: Let your movers know what kind of belongings you’ll need to be packed and moved, especially if you have special items like a piano or exercise equipment. Most moving companies have forms you can fill out that ask for your home’s square footage, photos of each room, and a list of heavier items. Many will even do an in-person walkthrough before putting together a quote.
Be clear on where items will go: Let your movers know where you want your belongings to go in your new space. For example, tell your movers if you plan to keep your barware and glasses in an alcove near your living room instead of the kitchen where it was kept in your old home. This will help the movers label boxes more clearly so they can place boxes and unpack your belongings in the correct space.
Professional movers cost anywhere from $880 to $10,000 or more, depending primarily on distance. However, the size and the complexity of the move also impact the overall price. Transporting the contents of a one-bedroom apartment is much cheaper than moving a three-bedroom home. Movers tend to charge $25 to $50 per hour.
In most cases, hiring a team of qualified local movers is the right call. They will ensure that your stuff arrives at the desired location on time and without suffering any accidental damage. These companies are also licensed and insured should anything go wrong. As an added bonus, you don’t have to do any heavy lifting. Going the DIY route is appropriate for small moves, but only if you have some experience. If you go with a pro, pack up everything ahead of time to save money on labor costs.
Showed up on time and cleaned carpets well, but didn?t move furniture.
Voda Cleaning & Restoration of ColumbusA reliable team for moves across state. My switch to a new place needed careful lifting through tight hallways. The movers checked the doorway first, then carried heavier pieces with slow, controlled movements. Their patience helped prevent damage, and I?d choose them again.
**Would rate a 0 if i could** NEVER USE THIS COMPANY!!!!! They shattered my tv console and dresser, lost a mirror, and never finished the move. The broken furniture cost me over $600 to replace. They left me with 6+ hours of personal labor moving my 1BR apartment, when I was quoted a FULL...
All My Sons Moving & StorageI could not have moved without the help of Jen Stover! I was in my house for nearly 20 years, so the thought of clearing it out while working full time was overwhelming. Jen takes great joy in sorting and organizing while asking the hard questions with patience and compassion. Jen is...
Go and Stow Home OrganizingExcellent experience for me! They helped me a lot with my move. very reasonable price. Good communication with the office manager is excellent.
Goodview Moving and StorageI was concerned about my possessions safety throughout the move but Bridge View Van Lines took all necessary security measures to make sure everything arrived in mint shape I am really appreciative of their effort and commitment They made my long distance move seem simple
Bridgeview Van LinesThis moving company is the best in Columbus, Ohio! They rescued me when my movers didnâ t show up. Do not ever use Plane Movers! They never showed up for my move, claiming that I never signed the contract. They didnâ t call me to follow up, communication was awful. The people that work for...
All My Sons Moving & StorageOzie and Tyquese were great and worked fast. It was a good move
All My Sons Moving & StorageJust moved from PA to Columbus in a studio apartment and needed help with some heavy furnitures because I couldn't do it alone. I called Hyremovers and they did a great and timely job and also left my apartment walls intact. Great service!
I will forever recommend Moving Head Services. The guys that came out for us were incredibly professional, they finished faster than expected, and were very pleasant.
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