Find Moving Services Near You
Even if it’s just up the road, moving can be a stressful process. Let uShip relieve the stress by using their resources to help find local movers in your area. We’ll help you get local moving rates from reliable movers and give you some helpful tips and tricks along the way. If you need any assistance, contact us and we’ll help with some of the heavy lifting.
The uShip marketplace is perfect for getting the best moving quotes from the best local movers. Create a listing detailing your household move, and professional movers will send you quotes for your review. You can talk to the movers directly and review their carrier profiles, so you know you’re working with the best local moving company.
How to Find Local Movers
uShip makes your local move easy as 1, 2, 3!
1 | Create Your Shipment Listing
You’ll want to have a complete list of all the items you’ll need moved and specify any special care or fragile items. Know your moving dates. Typically, a local move can be completed in one day. You will also want to know what moving service works for you. Some people prefer a self moving option, where you pack, load, and unload the truck. Others prefer a white glove service, where the movers will pack your things, load and unload the truck, and set your items up in your new home for you. Be as detailed as possible to ensure you find local movers with the best local moving rates.
How to Find Local Movers
uShip makes your local move easy as 1, 2, 3!
1 | Create Your Shipment Listing
You’ll want to have a complete list of all the items you’ll need moved and specify any special care or fragile items. Know your moving dates. Typically, a local move can be completed in one day. You will also want to know what moving service works for you. Some people prefer a self moving option, where you pack, load, and unload the truck. Others prefer a white glove service, where the movers will pack your things, load and unload the truck, and set your items up in your new home for you. Be as detailed as possible to ensure you find local movers with the best local moving rates.
2 | Choose the Best Local Moving Service
Once you have completed listing your move on uShip, you will start receiving moving quotes from local movers as they compete for your business. You can ask the movers questions as the quotes come in. Find out more about their experience and their local moving services.
Service providers on uShip each have a carrier profile with their moving history, safety records, and customer rated feedback. While an affordable moving rate is great, you will want to spend some time researching the profiles of the moving companies providing you quotes. Check out their transport history to see if they have completed a local move like yours and see what their previous customers have to say about their moving experiences. In talking to the movers and reviewing their profiles, you can feel confident you’re choosing the best local moving service for the job.
2 | Choose the Best Local Moving Service
Once you have completed listing your move on uShip, you will start receiving moving quotes from local movers as they compete for your business. You can ask the movers questions as the quotes come in. Find out more about their experience and their local moving services.
Service providers on uShip each have a carrier profile with their moving history, safety records, and customer rated feedback. While an affordable moving rate is great, you will want to spend some time researching the profiles of the moving companies providing you quotes. Check out their transport history to see if they have completed a local move like yours and see what their previous customers have to say about their moving experiences. In talking to the movers and reviewing their profiles, you can feel confident you’re choosing the best local moving service for the job.
3 | Local Moving Transport & Delivery
After you have chosen your moving company, contact them directly with any concerns, updates, or questions you may have regarding your local move. Coordinate with them on moving day and be sure to share any third-party contact information that may be beneficial on the big day. Clear communication is the key to a stress-free moving day. If you have any trouble communicating with your movers, let us knowlet us know. We’re here to help before, during, and after your local move is complete.
3 | Local Moving Transport & Delivery
After you have chosen your moving company, contact them directly with any concerns, updates, or questions you may have regarding your local move. Coordinate with them on moving day and be sure to share any third-party contact information that may be beneficial on the big day. Clear communication is the key to a stress-free moving day. If you have any trouble communicating with your movers, let us knowlet us know. We’re here to help before, during, and after your local move is complete.
What Types of Services do Local Movers Provide?
The following are some of the types of services that local movers can provide you with:
- Standard move: Individuals will pack their own boxes before movers arrive to the location. The movers will then load and unload the truck of the boxes into the new location.
- Packing: Movers can supply boxes to pack items and the labor to pack each item up. Fees for the types of boxes and inside packaging will depend on the items being packed. This can range anywhere from $5 to $20 per box.
- Full-service move: All aspects of the move will be provided by the local mover. This includes packing, loading, transporting, unloading, and even unpacking of items.
- Storage: A local moving company may offer reduced pricing for storage if bundled with local moving services.
- Specialty moving: Oversized and delicate items require special handling. As technical expertise may be required, there may be additional charges.
How Much Do Local Moving Services Cost?
The cost of a local move depends on a lot of variables: the size of the move, the distance of the transport, and any special services necessary for a safe move. However, local moving quotes typically hover around $25-$50 per person per hour. To move a 2-bedroom apartment locally, it will take roughly 3 movers 6 hours to locally move the apartment for ~$450-$900.
For a better idea of what your local move may cost, visit our cost to move page. You can check out hundreds of local moves completed through the uShip marketplace and get a better understanding of how we work. Keep in mind, there are other moving costs you should be prepared for. Find out more about calculating your moving expenses.
How to Prepare for a Local Move
Whether you need a little more information on how to pack your kitchen or moving with kids, our tips and tricks are a good place to start.
Proper planning can eliminate many of the common headaches that will come from household moves. Having an organized moving checklist at the beginning of the process can help you plan your local move, and make sure you don’t leave out any important details. When packing your bathroom, packing your office, packing your living room, or packing your bedroom there are things you may not have thought of beforehand; like properly moving furniture or holding a garage sale to help lighten the load for your service provider.
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