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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated February 2024
Moving is frequently a complicated and stressful time, and it's not something that anyone is eager to handle on their own. Even if you live in a smaller town (like Davis) with more space, you might be anxious about navigating around a big truck and all of your possessions. When temperatures can get colder than in many places, it could affect the ease of your move and cause more stress.
Let our carefully crafted guide to Davis' best movers help you eliminate your stress and get you on your way to your new home.
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Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Good customer service
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Good customer service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Free quotes
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Short-notice moves
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
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:
Different types of moves work best with different movers. The first step in hiring a moving company is determining whether a local or national mover will work best for your needs. Movers can be further divided into full-service and self-service companies. Full-service movers provide packing and loading services, which are worth the money if you're someone who hates packing boxes. A self-service moving company will provide a truck and a driver, but you'll be expected to have everything packed when they arrive.
Once you know what you need, find which movers meet California's licensing requirements for movers. Other methods by which to research a mover's credibility include reading online reviews and checking its reputation via the BBB. Every company on our list of Davis' best movers is well-reviewed and chosen by our expert team.
Once you have a small list of companies to pick from, you can get in touch with each of them and get a free estimate. We strongly suggest talking to two or more of the companies on our list above. Make sure that you explain to them all of the services you may need, and to verify that the estimate you get is a "binding estimate." Otherwise, it may be subject to change.
One of the most common questions you have is how expensive your move will be. The typical hourly fee for moving in Davis is as follows:
Today's Homeowner has found the top mover in your area to be Metropolitan Van & Storage, Inc.
To figure out which movers in Davis are the best, our team asks a lot of questions, including:
Consider both cost and convenience when planning your move. The period from Memorial Day to Labor Day tends to be when most people move, which could be busier and more expensive for you. With about 54,144 students attending college within 15 miles of Davis, you may want to avoid moving when semesters start in August and end in May.
Also consider the weather conditions in the area. Davis tends to have hot temperatures. Therefore weather may not affect what time of year you move as much as it would in some other places. Still, you may not want to move in mid-summer, when extreme heat or humidity could rob you of energy.
If you're moving to a different home in Davis, choose a local company. They will be more familiar with the area and could offer you faster service. If you're moving to Davis from afar, a national company is best, as they have more experience moving large numbers of items across the country.
The most optimal time to book your move is four to six weeks beforehand. If you book later, you may have a harder time finding available movers, or pay more for their services.
High temperatures in Davis can reach 74°F. The area has below-average daily rainfall and low to no snowfall in the winter months.
Compared to a national average of 100.0, the cost of living index for Davis is 189.2. This index considers housing payments, childcare, food, transportation, and other crucial expenses.