How to Research and Compare Local Moving Companies

When it comes to selecting a professional moving company for your next move, it’s always a good idea to do your research. Often, you can find a lot of information on national providers but then have a little more difficulty digging up the info that you need to know to choose among your local moving companies. A highly rated national moving company might not necessarily offer the best service or prices in your specific area, and likewise, you may find that you get a better deal opting for a big name instead of a smaller company. And while we can’t tell you what your most preferable option is, we can tell you how to do the legwork to find out.

Below, we’ll go over how to research and compare local moving companies so that you can hire the team that will give you the most value at the best price.

Know What You’re Looking For

Compile a List of Options

Look at Reviews

Get Quotes

Book Your Service

Additional Tips for Choosing Local Moving Companies

Ask around for referrals. Reach out to trusted friends and family members to inquire about their own experiences with moving companies in your area. It’s possible that someone you know had a negative experience with a highly rated company, or vice versa.

Always check for license and insurance. Never hire a moving company that doesn’t offer proof of license and insurance, and visit fmcsa.dot.gov to make sure that a company has a valid U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) number.

Be wary of red flags. If something stands out to you as sketchy when researching and comparing moving companies, then trust your gut and cross that name off the list. Potential red flags include companies that ask for deposits before moving day and companies that rent instead of own their moving vehicles.

Following the steps and advice above helps ensure that you hire a moving company that won’t just get the job done for a reasonable price but will get the job done right. Check out our additional moving articles for everything else that you need to know to facilitate a move that goes as seamlessly as possible.