How to Choose the Right NYC Movers for Long-Distance Relocation
Learn how to choose the right NYC movers for long distance relocation with tips on pricing, reliability, and services that ensure a smooth move.
Moving long-distance is stressful on its own. I’ve moved houses in the same neighborhood, and I can tell you how difficult that can be. When you’re moving to a different city or state, it can be a pretty hectic affair.
During this process, if you don’t have the luxury of a reliable and trustworthy group of movers to help you out, it can become a full-blown ordeal. Instead of arriving at your new place happy and eager to start, you can end up tired and burned out.
We don’t want that to happen. That is why we’ve put together this guide on choosing the right NYC movers for your next long-distance move. This guide will consist of important steps that you should follow to make sure that the company you choose is helpful and reliable…instead of being the opposite.
Let’s get started.
1. Do Your Research and Explore All Available Options
One mistake that many people can make, especially first-time movers, is not taking their time to research the various companies available in their area. When there is not enough research, it’s very easy to choose the wrong group of movers.
The way to identify a good company from a bad one is by comparison. You have to look at various companies and then identify which one of them offers the best services at the best prices.
Here is how you can conduct your research on moving companies in your area:
Go to platforms like Yelp or TrustRadius.
Look up NYC movers and shortlist the ones that provide long-distance moving.
Visit the brand website of each company to find out more about them.
You could also visit the physical offices of the companies to acquire information about them, if time allows it.
Doing this will equip you with some basic intel about each company in your area, which will then allow you to take the steps we’ve mentioned further on in this post.
2. Check the Reviews and Testimonials of Your Selected Company
After the first step, you’ll have a list of different long-distance NYC movers along with some basic information about them. For the next step, you have to sift through the companies in order to find the ones worth hiring.
You can get started by checking the reviews and testimonials that their customers have left on third-party rating platforms.
Of course, moving on in this post, we will tell you about more steps that you should take to zero in on the perfect company for your needs. But the primary filtration process is to get rid of companies that don’t have good reviews online.
If you find that the customers of a particular company are complaining about the quality of the services and warning others to stay away from it, it indicates that not only are the customers disgruntled, but also angry enough to take the time to leave the negative review.
Don’t trust the reviews on the company’s own website. They can either be fake or selected from a host of unsavory ones.
Use platforms like TrustRadius and Yelp to get an idea of what real customers have to say.
3. Check the Services and Solutions Provided by the Company
Moving on, when you’re done with the previous step, you’ll be left with a list of companies (or maybe just one) with good reviews and testimonials.
The next thing you need to do (in order to determine whether you should hire the movers or not) is to check the services they provide.
Check whether they provide moving services to the particular area that you need to go to.
Check whether they are able to transport belongings from the type of apartment/brownstone that you reside in.
Check whether they are available on the date that you need them.
If you need packing and handyman services, check if the moving company provides them. Many companies do.
If needed, you should also check whether they can move items like fragile goods or antiques.
And so forth. Basically, anything you need, check whether the company provides it. If it does, you’re good to go.
A reliable and credible group of long-distance NYC movers will be versatile enough to offer all of these services.
4. Understand the Pricing Model of the Company
There are two main pricing models that moving companies use when charging their customers. They either charge by the hour or by the volume of the items being moved.
Depending on your particular situation, any of these models will be more cost-effective. For example, if you have a lot of small items that take up a lot of truck space but are light and easy to move, it will be more cost-effective to pay per hour. Paying according to the cargo volume in this case could be very expensive.
You should check and make sure that the company offers the pricing method that is suited to your particular move.
(Ideally, a moving company should provide both of these models so that the customer can go with the one that suits them best.)
5. Get a Quote
After all of these checks, you should either be left with one company or perhaps a couple. The next thing you need to do to finalize who you’re going to hire is acquire a quote for your anticipated move.
By getting the quote, you will be able to find the estimated cost of your move. You can check the estimated cost against your expected budget and decide whether you want to go ahead with the particular company.
6. Clear Up On Any Hidden Fees (Stairs, Storage, Fragile Items)
When checking the quote, consult with the company and clear up any charges that aren’t shown in the initial estimate. These hidden charges can show up during or after the move, and they can throw off your financial plans.
Ask the company whether you’ll be charged for things like:
Temporary storage services
Handling of fragile items
Moving items down long flights of stairs
Packing supplies
Hoisting equipment
And so on.
Knowing about these costs beforehand can help you plan your moving expenses more accurately.
Ideally, every cost that the company plans to charge you should be mentioned on the quote. Reliable moving companies in NYC adopt total transparency in this regard.
Confirm Expected Delivery Timeline
Ask the company about their expected delivery timeline. In long-distance moves, it can take a day or two for all of your belongings to arrive at the destination. By confirming the delivery timeframe, you will be able to manage your own arrival at your new place as well as your post-moving plans.
If you’re still stuck between two or more companies at this point, you can go with the one that will get your stuff to your new place the quickest.
Wrapping Up
And with that, we’re done with our checklist of how to choose the right NYC movers for your long-distance moves. To put it in a nutshell, you should do your research and not be hasty, check the reviews of the companies you’re thinking of choosing from, check their services and pricing models, and get a quote. After that, clarify any hidden charges and inquire about the expected delivery date for your belongings.
That pretty much sums it all up.
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