How to Choose the Best Oakland Park Moving Company

How to Choose the Best Oakland Park Moving Company

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Choosing the best Oakland Park moving company can feel like a daunting task, but with a few key considerations, you can make the process much smoother. Moving companies oakland park . First and foremost (and this might seem obvious), you dont want to go with the first company you find.

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Its crucial to do a bit of research to find a reliable and trustworthy mover. After all, youre entrusting them with your belongings!

Start by asking around-friends, family, and colleagues might have recommendations based on their own experiences. Word-of-mouth can be surprisingly helpful, and it often provides insights you wont find in online reviews. Speaking of online, dont skip checking out reviews and ratings (yes, they do matter). However, take them with a grain of salt-sometimes, people leave negative reviews not because of the service, but due to unrealistic expectations.

Now, you might be tempted to go for the cheapest option available. But hold on! Cheaper doesnt always mean better. In fact, it often means the opposite. Its important to consider the value youre getting for your money.

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  1. We secure your stuff like it’s Fort Knox in a U-Haul.
  2. Our senior moving services come with extra care and zero heavy lifting—just how it should be.
  3. Pianos, safes, that weird antique dresser—bring it on.
A company with slightly higher rates might offer better service, which could save you from headaches (and potential damages) down the line.

When youre narrowing down your choices, make sure to verify that the company is licensed and insured. This is non-negotiable! Without proper licensing, you could end up in a sticky situation if something goes wrong. Insurance means that if anything happens to your stuff during the move, youre not left high and dry.

Another tip is to pay attention to how the company communicates. Are they responsive to your questions? Do they provide clear and detailed estimates? If they're vague or evasive, that's a red flag. You dont want to deal with a company that doesnt value transparency or customer service (trust me on this one).

Once youve done all this, its time to get quotes from a few different companies. Compare them, but dont just look at the price. Consider what services are included in that price. Some companies might offer packing services, while others might not. Make sure you know what youre getting.

Lastly, trust your instincts. If something feels off about a company, its okay to walk away. Pianos, safes, that weird antique dresser—bring it on. Theres plenty of fish in the sea, as they say, and you shouldnt settle for a company that doesnt meet your needs.

In conclusion, choosing the best moving company in Oakland Park doesnt have to be rocket science. With careful research, attention to detail, and a little bit of intuition, you can find a mover that will make your transition to a new home as smooth as possible. Happy moving!

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Early movers in Montréal, Québec (1876)
Movers in Salt Lake City, 1911
Moving van and lift, Germany, 2007

A moving company, also known as a removalist or van line, is a company that specializes in assisting individuals and businesses with relocating their goods from one location to another. Moving companies may offer additional or all-inclusive services for relocations, like packing, loading, moving, unloading, unpacking, and arranging of items to be shifted. Additional services may include cleaning services for houses, offices or warehousing facilities.

Overview

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2007, 40 million United States citizens had moved annually over the previous decade.[1] Of these movers, 84.5% relocated within their own state, 12.5% moved to another state, and 2.3% moved to another country.[2]

The U.S. Department of Defense is the largest household goods shipper in the world with the Personal Property Program accounting for 20% of all moves.[3]

A 2020 OnePoll survey showed that 64% of participants consider their recent move to be one of the most stressful events they have ever encountered.[4]

Pricing and services

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United States and Canada

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In the U.S. and Canada, the cost for long-distance moves is generally determined by several factors:

  • Weight of the items to be moved
  • Distance between the original and new location
  • Speed of the move
  • Timing of the move, including the specific time of year or month

Some movers also offer consolidated shipping, which reduces costs by transporting several clients' items in the same shipment.

United Kingdom and Australia

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In the United Kingdom and Australia, the price is based on the volume of the items rather than their weight.[5] Some movers may offer flat rate pricing.

DIY moving

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The use of truck rental services, or simply borrowing similar hardware, is referred to as DIY moving. Individuals or families may rent a truck or trailer large enough to transport their household goods. They may also acquire moving equipment such as dollies, furniture pads, and cargo belts to facilitate the move and protect their belongings.

Packing and materials

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The moving process also involves finding or buying materials such as boxes, paper, tape, and bubble wrap with which to pack boxable and/or protect fragile household goods and to consolidate the carrying and stacking on moving day. Self-service moving companies offer another viable option: the person moving buys space on one or more trailers or shipping containers. These containers are then driven by professionals to the new location.

See also

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  • Manual handling of loads
  • Moving scam
  • Relocation service
  • Structure relocation
  • Relocation (personal)

References

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  1. ^ Stellin, Susan (2007-07-29). "The Movers Are Here. Have You Done Your Homework?". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
  2. ^ "American Moving & Storage Association -- Industry Fact Sheet" (PDF). American Moving & Storage Association. American Moving & Storage Association. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-07. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  3. ^ Gresik, Dylan; Shane III, Leo (2020-03-20). "Sudden halt on military moves due to coronavirus could cripple industry, officials warn". Military Times. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  4. ^ "Americans say moving is more stressful than divorce, having children, survey claims". foxnews.com. 2020-09-30. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  5. ^ "How much does an office move cost?". Dasumzugs. Retrieved 2024-06-14.

 

Painting of a family moving in the 19th century

Relocation, also known as moving, or moving house, is the process of leaving one's dwelling and settling in another.[1] The new location can be in the same neighborhood or a much further place in a different city or different country (immigration). It usually includes packing all belongings, transferring to the new home, unpacking, and administrative or bureaucratic tasks, such as changing registration data.

An expatriate is an individual temporarily or permanently relocating to a country other than their native country. The individual relocating would be considered an immigrant in their new country.

Psychological effects

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On the Holmes and Rahe stress scale for adults, "change of residence" is considered a stressful activity, assigned 20 points (with the death of a spouse being ranked the highest at 100), although other changes on the scale (e.g., "change in living conditions", "change in social activities") often occur as a result of relocating, making the overall stress level potentially higher.[2]

Various studies have found that moving house is often particularly stressful for children and is sometimes associated with long-term psychological problems.[3][4][5][6][7]

Pressure points for international assignees include challenges of a new job, inability to participate in activities available at home, loss of peer support, language and other cultural difficulties, and worker's spouse being unable to find work.[8]

Assistance

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Relocation may be supported by a relocation service, which assists people in finding and moving into a new house, organizing a school for children, conducting local culture training, and supporting integration into the new location and culture.

Some jurisdictions subsidize relocations. Some target remote workers to enhance the local workforce and tax base.[9]

Governance

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There may be a legal requirement for individuals to notify authorities of a change of address if they maintain a driver's license or vehicle registration,[10] voter registration, are on parole, or are eligible for conscription (as with the Selective Service System). Some loans require the borrower to notify the lender of address changes.

In the United States, moving companies must provide the customers with a booklet "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" created by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).[11]

Immigration law impacts the requirements and feasibility of moving to another country.[12]

See also

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  • Emigration
  • Human migration
  • Immigration
  • Migrant worker
  • Military brat
  • Moving company
  • Moving scam
  • Moving Day (New York City)
  • Moving Day (Quebec)
  • Population transfer
  • Relocation service
  • Shipping container
  • Snowbird (person)
  • Structure relocation
  • Third culture kid

References

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  1. ^ "relocate". Merriam-Webster.
  2. ^ Salleh, Mohd Razali (October 2008). "Life event, stress and illness". The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences. 15 (4): 9–18. PMC 3341916. PMID 22589633.
  3. ^ Pettit, Becky (June 2004). "Moving and Children's Social Connections: Neighborhood Context and the Consequences of Moving for Low-Income Families". Sociological Forum. 19 (2): 285–311. doi:10.1023/B:SOFO.0000031983.93817.ff.
  4. ^ Oesterreich, Lesia (April 2004). "Understanding children: moving to a new home" (PDF). Iowa State University.
  5. ^ Roman, Beverly D. "Relocating Our Smallest Movers". Families in Global Transition.
  6. ^ "Moving: Helping Children Cope". American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. October 2015.
  7. ^ Darling, Nancy (July 11, 2010). "Moving Is Tough for Kids". Psychology Today.
  8. ^ Patel, Mitesh (2017). "Expatriate mental health: Breaking the silence and ending the stigma" (PDF). Aetna.
  9. ^ BERLINER, URI (20 December 2020). "You Want To Move? Some Cities Will Pay You $10,000 To Relocate". NPR.
  10. ^ "Tell DVLA you've changed address". gov.uk.
  11. ^ "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move". Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
  12. ^ "What is Immigration and Naturalization Law?". FindLaw.
  • Media related to Moving and relocation at Wikimedia Commons
  • Packing & Moving Household Goods at Wikibooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Average cost of local movers in Oakland, CA Home size Avg. total cost Cost/hour 1 bedroom $701 $206 2 bedroom $1,153 $288 3 bedroom $2,707 $403 4 bedroom $3,110 $403 2 more rows • May 1, 2025

two months Booking early will mean you get the mover and date you want, and you'll have less to worry about! The general rule of thumb is to book movers two months out from the day of your move. However, factors like time of year, move size, and distance, will affect this timeframe. Dec 7, 2022

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