ᐅ Long-Distance Domestic Move – How to Find a Moving Company?
Created on: 25 Jan 2022 10:42
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kati1337
Hello everyone!
So far, I have only moved within the nearby region using a company.
Now I have a move coming up this summer that’s about 600 km (370 miles) away.
What is the best way to search for a moving company? Should I look for one at the destination or at the original location?
How is it usually organized? Does the company load the truck the day before and then drive off early in the morning? Has anyone here done something like this before?
Our last move (40 km / 25 miles) already took almost an entire day (from about 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.). If I have to add another 550 km (340 miles) on top of that, will this become a multi-day operation?
When I first moved up here, I barely had any belongings (was a student) and organized the move myself with a van. But now we definitely need a truck, and none of us can drive one.
I’d appreciate your tips and experiences.
So far, I have only moved within the nearby region using a company.
Now I have a move coming up this summer that’s about 600 km (370 miles) away.
What is the best way to search for a moving company? Should I look for one at the destination or at the original location?
How is it usually organized? Does the company load the truck the day before and then drive off early in the morning? Has anyone here done something like this before?
Our last move (40 km / 25 miles) already took almost an entire day (from about 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.). If I have to add another 550 km (340 miles) on top of that, will this become a multi-day operation?
When I first moved up here, I barely had any belongings (was a student) and organized the move myself with a van. But now we definitely need a truck, and none of us can drive one.
I’d appreciate your tips and experiences.
When moving, manpower is the key factor.
If you manage to get 4-5 people from your family to help, it can be quite fun.
You put in solid preparation work, pack everything into boxes, and even disassemble the furniture, etc.
Then it can be done over a single weekend.
If you can’t manage that or find too few helpers, it gets tough. It’s still possible, but it means extremely long days for the few people involved. Add in the long trip, and it becomes borderline exhausting due to lack of sleep.
In that case, it’s better to spend the money and consider it a good investment.
Besides that, I think your approach to sell or dispose of as much as possible on site is smart, no matter how the move is ultimately carried out.
If you manage to get 4-5 people from your family to help, it can be quite fun.
You put in solid preparation work, pack everything into boxes, and even disassemble the furniture, etc.
Then it can be done over a single weekend.
If you can’t manage that or find too few helpers, it gets tough. It’s still possible, but it means extremely long days for the few people involved. Add in the long trip, and it becomes borderline exhausting due to lack of sleep.
In that case, it’s better to spend the money and consider it a good investment.
Besides that, I think your approach to sell or dispose of as much as possible on site is smart, no matter how the move is ultimately carried out.
Yes, that’s definitely the plan.
And you’ve also clearly explained the main reason why we are probably leaning toward a company. We don’t have the manpower here, and I would prefer not to impose that on my family. They’re not getting any younger, don’t have unlimited vacation time, and are already doing their best to finish the living spaces downstairs for us—clearing out, bulky waste disposal, wallpapering, and so on. There’s a lot to do.
Also, the insurance coverage (in case something happens) that a company carries appeals to me. If something breaks on the house privately, then we have to fix it ourselves.
And you’ve also clearly explained the main reason why we are probably leaning toward a company. We don’t have the manpower here, and I would prefer not to impose that on my family. They’re not getting any younger, don’t have unlimited vacation time, and are already doing their best to finish the living spaces downstairs for us—clearing out, bulky waste disposal, wallpapering, and so on. There’s a lot to do.
Also, the insurance coverage (in case something happens) that a company carries appeals to me. If something breaks on the house privately, then we have to fix it ourselves.
kati1337 schrieb:
I’ve now gotten a few quotes and they range between 3,500 and 4,000.
What do you think?
I’m leaning towards having it done professionally after all. Obviously, you save quite a bit if you do it yourself, but with a toddler, it’s less stressful this way. Are these local quotes as well?
And from where exactly: your future or current place of residence?
What did you specify? A complete list of your current equipment? Or something more “basic”?
We also budgeted 3,000 to 4,000 for the move. It would be great if it stays within that range 🙂
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