Reasons to hire a local mover for your next move

Let us start off this article by stating that every relocation is difficult. Whether you are moving locally or you plan to move to a different country, packing and transporting your items properly will not be easy. Not to mention that you’ll have to deal with a plethora of things that have nothing to do with packing or transporting. So, while in some situations you can attempt a DIY move, 99% of the time hiring moving professionals to help you is your best course of action. And, if you really want to make your relocation cost-effective and efficient, you should hire a local mover for your next move.

 

Why should you hire a local mover for your next move?

So, why is it so important that you hire a local mover for your next move? Surely there is no significant difference between working with a local mover and working with one that is further away? After all, they provide the same service. Right? Wrong. There are multiple reasons why, if you want to have an easy, cost-effective move, you should prioritize local movers. Now, that doesn’t mean that a local mover is always going to be your best choice. But, as a general rule of thumb, you will have a much better chase of finding a decent moving service by looking locally than by checking out movers that are further away. Let us look at a couple of reasons why.

 

Even if it is long distance, your best course of action is to hire a local mover for your next move.

 

Local movers will always be the most cost-effective

The first reason why you should hire a local mover for your next move is that a local mover is usually the most cost-effective one. Mind you, this is not because they are doing you any favors simply because you are a neighbor. The real reason is that it simply takes them less time and fuel to relocate you. And, as most relocations are calculated by the hour, you can save a considerable amount of money by working with local movers. Now, once you start researching your move you will see that even though the cost of your move can be calculated online, figuring out the exact price of your move is not that straightforward. But, again, as a general rule of thumb, a local mover is going to charge you the least amount of money for the same type of moving service.

 

They are easier to check out

In order to have a successful relocation, you need to make sure that you are working with competent, reliable movers. Now, you should check out your movers online and see what people post about them. But doing so can only give you so much information. In order to truly figure out how good your movers are, you need to both visit their headquarters and talk with people who had worked with them before. And, as it turns out, both of those things are much easier to do if your movers are nearby.

 

It is much easier to evaluate your movers if you have the opportunity to easily meet them in person.

 

You can easily visit your local mover and check if they have the necessary tools and equipment to relocate you properly. Furthermore, there is a good chance that you will find people in your neighborhood who worked with your local movers before. This will give you some important insight into how trustworthy and reliable they are.

 

Quick to respond

There is rarely a relocation that goes 100% smoothly, even if you do everything properly and work with the best movers. A mishap or an oversight will happen, and once they do, you will need someone capable to help you out. A capable local mover can easily address any moving emergency that might pop up. The mere fact that they are close gives them the ability to react quickly. So, if you run into any trouble, a local mover will be your best friend. Especially if you have to deal with a last-minute relocation.

 

Special moving situations

Finding local movers to help you is especially important for special moving situations. By those, we mean any moving situation that goes beyond simply packing items into boxes and loading them up into a moving truck. So, for instance, if you need someone to disassemble your furniture, look for someone local. Because they are so close to you, they will be able to adapt more easily. If they happen to need some extra moving supplies, they will be able to get them quickly.

 

Making sure that they are reliable

All of the reasons we’ve listed so far should be enough for you to prioritize local movers. But, as we mentioned before, the mere fact that a moving company is close to you doesn’t make it suitable. Your movers need to be reliable and competent in order to properly handle your relocation.

 

Online ratings

Even though you’ve visited your local mover and talked with people who had worked with them before, we still advise you to check them out online. By reading the online testimonials and reviews you will get a better idea of how good your movers are. You should also check your movers’ ratings on sites like Google or Yelp. There you will get an unbiased review of your potential movers.

 

Make sure to do proper online research, even if you meet your movers in person.

 

Interview

Before you hire a local mover for your next move you will have to conduct an interview. A company representative will visit you in order to give you an on-site estimate. And, once they do, you should use the opportunity to ask them about their relocation experience. Try to get an idea of how competent they are. Ask them about their most difficult moving situations and how well they handled them. Ideally, you want to have an experienced mover helping you. So, the more examples they can give you of difficult moving situations, the better.