Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated June 2024
It's unlikely that you'd be surprised to discover that people often refer to moving as one of the most stressful things they've done. Even if your town is less crowded (like Arcata), you'll likely still face some stress and hassle on moving day. You may find yourself overthinking about all of the snags and hiccups that could happen in a move.
Let our meticulously assembled guide to Arcata's best movers help do away with your stress and get you excited for your new home.
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Good customer service
Transparent pricing
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Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
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Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on moving companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
First, you'll have to determine if you're going to need a local or a national mover. Different kinds of moves require different kinds of experience, as outlined above. Movers can further be split into full-service and self-service movers. A full-service mover provides packing and loading services, which can be great if you are someone who dreads packing boxes. A self-service mover will provide a truck and a driver, but you're expected to have your things packed when they get there.
Once you know what you need, find which Arcata movers meet California's licensing requirements for movers. Other methods by which to research a company's credibility include browsing online reviews and checking its rating on the BBB website. Every company on our list of the best movers in Arcata is well-reviewed and picked by our team of experts.
After you narrow down your list, you can start reaching out to movers. It is best to reach out to at least two of the movers on our list for estimates. Make sure that you explain all of the services you will need for your move. Also, verify that the estimate they provide is a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
One of the biggest questions you may have is how much your move will cost. The typical hourly cost for moving in Arcata is as follows:
The best mover in Arcata, according to Today's Homeowner, are Humboldt Moving & Storage.
To decide which movers in Arcata are the best, our team asks many questions, including:
When you are deciding when to move, you'll want to consider both cost and convenience. Moving during summertime is often more expensive, due to how many people move during this time. Traffic may also be heavier during these months. You will probably want to avoid moving in May or August specifically, as the 10,593 college students attending school within 15 miles of Arcata will be moving in those months as well.
There is also the weather to consider. Arcata's temperatures tend to be moderate. Your move will likely be affected more by the day of the week and time of day than the season.
Begin the process by visiting the company's website. Once you discover what services the mover offers, read reviews of the company on other sites such as Google, the BBB, Reddit, or Trustpilot.
You can also ask for references from people who used the mover in the past.
To ensure you get your desired pickup and delivery times, you should book moving services as early in advance as possible, ideally four to six weeks before your moving day.
The average annual high in Arcata can get up to 60°F, and the area is in the top third of the country for daily rainfall. Winters here yield extremely low (if any) snowfall.
Compared to a national average of 100.0, the cost of living index for Arcata is 129.9. This index considers housing payments, childcare, food, transportation, and other crucial expenses.
