Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated April 2024
Moving is often considered one of the most stressful things people do in their lives. While lower traffic in Alachua could make driving around a moving truck less stressful, there are still a number of factors that could cause stress during your move. One of the contributing factors to your stress could be all of the costs associated with moving.
Make moving day easier by using our comprehensive list of Alachua's best movers.
Reliable service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Short-notice moves
Punctual service
Good customer service
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Good customer service
Reliable service
Services Offered
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Short-notice moves
Services Offered
Good customer service
Reliable service
Punctual service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Reliable service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Good customer service
Free quotes
Short-notice moves
Services Offered
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Services Offered
Punctual service
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Good customer service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Good customer service
Reliable 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:
First, you'll have to figure out if you're looking at local or national movers. Different types of moves require different sets of skills, as described above. You also will need to choose between a full-service or self-service moving company. Both types of movers provide trucks and people to drive them. However, a full-service company can also offer packing and loading services, while self-service companies do not. The company that you ultimately pick will depend on your budget and how badly you want to avoid packing boxes.
Once you know what you need, find which Alachua movers meet Florida's licensing requirements for movers. Other easy ways to research a mover's credibility include browsing online reviews and checking its reputation via the BBB. Every company on our list of Alachua's best movers is well-reviewed and selected by our team of experts.
Once you have a small list of companies to choose from, you can talk to them and inquire about getting a free estimate. It is best to speak with two or more of the companies from our list above. Be sure to go through all of the services that you're looking for, and to verify that the estimate you get is a "binding estimate." Otherwise, it may be subject to change.
You may be wondering how much you're going to spend on your move. In Alachua, the typical hourly cost for movers is:
Today's Homeowner has found the top mover in your area to be Sunbelt Moving.
To figure out which movers in Alachua are the best, our team asks a lot of questions, including:
When picking a date to move, you'll want to take both cost and convenience into consideration. Moving during the summer will likely be more expensive, due to how many people move during this time. You also might encounter more traffic during these months. You will probably want to avoid moving in May or August specifically, as the 14,267 college students attending school within 15 miles of Alachua will be moving in those months as well.
Don't forget to think about the weather, too. Temperatures in Alachua tend to be hot. Your move will likely be inconvenient and possibly dangerous if you move on a day where the weather is too hot.
Begin the process by visiting the company's website. Once you discover what services the mover offers, look at reviews of the company on other sites such as Google, Reddit, the BBB, or Trustpilot.
You can also ask for references from people who used the mover before.
You should choose a local mover if you would prefer a more personal experience. Local movers will be familiar with Alachua and can offer more tailored services. However, national and international moving companies usually have more resources, better insurance, and a wider variety of services.
The average annual high in Alachua can get up to 79°F, and the area is in the top third of the country for daily rainfall. Winters here yield extremely low (if any) snowfall.
Alachua's cost of living index is 108.1. This figure considers mortgage or rent payments, food, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. (100.0 is the national average.)
