Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated June 2024
Moving is often cited as one of the most stressful life events that people go through. Even if your town is less crowded (like El Cerrito), you'll likely still face some stress and hassle on the day you move. In the cooler months, low temperatures may make your move a little less fun.
Read our meticulously assembled guide to El Cerrito's best movers to reduce the stress of moving by getting everything taken care of quickly and smoothly.
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Punctual service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Good customer service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Punctual service
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Reliable service
Free quotes
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Reliable service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Free quotes
Reliable service
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Free quotes
Services Offered
Reliable service
Free quotes
Good customer service
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Punctual service
Good customer service
Reliable service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
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:
To choose a moving company, you'll first need to finalize the details of your move to know whether a local or national mover is better for your needs. Movers can further be split into full-service and self-service movers. Full-service movers provide packing and loading services, which can be well worth it if you hate packing boxes. Self-service movers provide a truck and a driver, but you're expected to have your things packed when they arrive. Next, you can check which movers near you meet the licensing requirements for movers in California. You can also read online reviews and look at the company's BBB rating. All of the companies on our list of El Cerrito's best movers are well-reviewed and selected by our expert team. Once your list is down to just a few companies, you can start contacting them. We suggest reaching out to at least one or two of the movers on our list above. Make sure to explain all the services you're going to need when you ask for an estimate. Also, verify that you've gotten a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
You may be wondering how much you might spend moving. In El Cerrito, the typical hourly cost for movers is:
We've determined the top mover in your area to be NorthStar Moving Company.
To find out which movers in El Cerrito are the best, our team asks a lot of questions, including:
A few signs that you shouldn't use a specific mover include:
If you're moving to a different home in El Cerrito, choose a local company. They will be more familiar with the area. If you're moving to El Cerrito from afar, a national company is best, as they have more tools and experience to handle cross-country moves.
The ideal time to book your move is four to six weeks in advance. If you book later, you may pay more and have a harder time finding available movers.
High temperatures in El Cerrito can reach 71°F. The area has below-average daily rainfall and low to no snowfall in the winter months.
El Cerrito's cost of living index is 210.2. This figure considers mortgage or rent payments, food, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. (100.0 is the national average.)
