Self Moving Made Easy
No matter what kind of move you’re preparing for, uShip can help you relieve the stress of finding the best moving solutions for you. There are many moving services available through uShip; including: white glove services, local movers, and national movers. For a move do it yourself experience, you may want to know more about self moving options. We’ll figure out how to benefit the most from the cost-effective option of self moving, and help you get quotes from transporters who specialize in making self moves easy.
The uShip marketplace is great for finding the best transportation service at their lowest rates. Create your shipment listing detailing your needs for your move, then service providers who can help you get your items too your new home will submit quotes to you as they compete for your business. Talk to the transporters directly and review their carrier profiles to see if they are the best fit before accepting their quote.
How to Get Help Self Moving
Get any help you need for your self move with just three easy steps!
1 | Create Your Listing
Consider your needs for your move. Self moving will save you some cash, but this means packing your house, loading, and unloading the truck yourself. Prepare an itemized inventory of what you’ll be moving (from number of boxes to beds, and TV’s) to let the movers know what size truck you’ll need. Share as much detail as possible so you get the best moving rates.
How to Get Help Self Moving
Get any help you need for your self move with just three easy steps!
1 | Create Your Listing
Consider your needs for your move. Self moving will save you some cash, but this means packing your house, loading, and unloading the truck yourself. Prepare an itemized inventory of what you’ll be moving (from number of boxes to beds, and TV’s) to let the movers know what size truck you’ll need. Share as much detail as possible so you get the best moving rates.
2 | Choose the Best Self Moving Company
When you have completed your listing, service providers will start sending you quotes as they compete for your business. This ensures you get their best moving quotes. Ask the companies questions as the quotes come in. Find out more about their experience in servicing a self move, and be prepared to answer questions they may have for you.
You can find out even more about the movers by checking out their carrier profiles. They’ll have their previous moves completed through the uShip marketplace available for you to review and compare. You can also see the feedback their previous customers left about their experience using that mover. By talking to the service providers and reviewing their profiles, you can be sure you’re choosing the best self moving company to help you out.
2 | Choose the Best Self Moving Company
When you have completed your listing, service providers will start sending you quotes as they compete for your business. This ensures you get their best moving quotes. Ask the companies questions as the quotes come in. Find out more about their experience in servicing a self move, and be prepared to answer questions they may have for you.
You can find out even more about the movers by checking out their carrier profiles. They’ll have their previous moves completed through the uShip marketplace available for you to review and compare. You can also see the feedback their previous customers left about their experience using that mover. By talking to the service providers and reviewing their profiles, you can be sure you’re choosing the best self moving company to help you out.
3 | Moving Day for a Self Move
Once you have chosen your mover, talk to them directly about any additional details, concerns, or questions you may have regarding your move. Direct communication is the key to safe shipping. Since you’ll be moving the items on and off the truck, and boxing and packaging beforehand, be sure to work the your service provider in regards to timeframe expectations. If you have any issues contacting your self moving company, let uShip knowlet uShip know. We are here to help before, during, and after your move is complete.
3 | Moving Day for a Self Move
Once you have chosen your mover, talk to them directly about any additional details, concerns, or questions you may have regarding your move. Direct communication is the key to safe shipping. Since you’ll be moving the items on and off the truck, and boxing and packaging beforehand, be sure to work the your service provider in regards to timeframe expectations. If you have any issues contacting your self moving company, let uShip knowlet uShip know. We are here to help before, during, and after your move is complete.
How Much Does Self Moving Cost?
The cost of self moving is relatively cheap in comparison to other moving services, however it is heavily dependant on the amount of items you’re moving, the distance from pick up to delivery, and the timeframe necessary. Take a look at our cost to move page for a more detailed look into how we work. You can also compare moves completed through the uShip marketplace to get a better idea of what your self moving may cost.
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