Local Moving Company - Moving Locally
A local moving company is one that handles shipments of goods where the origin and destination are within the same state and less than 100 miles apart.
In addition to local moving companies, most interstate moving companies handle local moves and their estimates can be very competitive with smaller, local moving companies.
Before you make a local move, consider the following:
- Local moving companies charge for local moves on an hourly basis and you may be able to get an hourly rate over the phone. Your mover will still want to send an estimator out to your home to discuss the specifics that may affect the costs of the move, both at your home and your destination, and you should insist on it to avoid surprises later.
- How much packing the local moving company will handle as well as access factors, such as stairs, long or narrow streets or driveways will also impact the cost your local moving company quotes for your move.
- The estimate you receive should be itemized in enough detail to show separate amounts for the movers (labor), the vans, any packing charges, and any options you selected.
- The estimate may or may not be guaranteed, depending on the extent and nature of any unknowns when the quote is written.