Did you know that the average person will probably move about 11 times in his or her lifetime? Most of those moves will be local, but what about the long distance mover? As a rule of thumb, anything over 100 miles is considered a long distance move. Quite naturally, the distance between a local and a long distance move is the amount of planning and preparation as well as the price. A long distance move can set you back thousands and thus requires a lot of extra planning. Make sure you prepare well in advance for this and put in extra hours of research.
Where to start?
Naturally, It’s important to find the best long distance movers NYC has plenty of options but to take some of the pain out of the game of doing hours and hours of research on your own, try visiting a site such as NYNJMovers.com that will list options for you with a click of the button. It’s easy. Just enter your location and whether you’re looking for a local or a long distance mover and request a quote. You can also get free quotes on insurance and self storage to suit your needs. All moving companies are accredited and A+ rated to help ease your mind.
Select 2 or 3 movers for more in depth research
Once you have selected 2 or 3 movers from that list, you’ll need to research a bit deeper. Look at review sites such as Yelp and, in particular, theBetter Business Bureau (BBB) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). You can also try to get “word-of-mouth” recommendations for movers in your area by reaching out to friends (don’t forget Facebook) and asking for recommendations from relocation experts or real estate agents.
Get In-home written estimates
Long distance moves out of new york city aren’t cheap by any means so getting in-home written estimates is a must so you’re sure there won’t be any disagreements over the terms later. Also be sure to compare the type of estimate you’re getting so you can compare apples-to-apples. Generally, there are 3 types of estimates: binding, non-binding and not-to-exceed. Ask your mover about what type of estimate they’re providing and beware of low-ball estimates. The old adage, “If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is,” often rings true.
Insurance
Moving is a high-risk game and a long distance move exacerbates that risk even more. Under federal law, basic valuation limits a mover’s liability to only $0.60 cents per pound. That means you’ll receive only $30 for that 50 pound priceless antique if it is lost or damaged. Make sure to get full coverage if deemed necessary (and have the mover fully explain what that is)
