Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated April 2024
No one looks forward to moving – it's busy and stress-inducing, and you might feel like there are always half a dozen jobs that need your attention. While traffic may not even make it on your list of concerns in Lakeland, there are still many stressors you could run into when moving. With so many problems to be ready for and things to keep track of, you might not be looking forward to your move at all.
Make moving day easier by using our comprehensive list of Lakeland's best movers.
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Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Good customer service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Good customer service
Services Offered
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Punctual service
Reliable service
Services Offered
Free quotes
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Free quotes
Reliable service
Good customer service
Services Offered
Free quotes
Reliable service
Punctual service
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Punctual service
Short-notice moves
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 figuring out whether a local or national mover is best. You will also want to choose between a self-service or full-service moving company. Both types of movers provide trucks and people to drive them. However, a full-service mover can also offer packing and loading services, while self-service companies do not. Which you choose will depend on your budget and how badly you want to avoid packing boxes.
Some of the ways you can learn about a company's reputation are through online reviews and the BBB. You can also discover which movers near you meet all of Florida's licensing requirements for movers. Every company on our list of the best movers in Lakeland is well-reviewed and chosen by our experts.
Once your list is down to just a few companies, you can start contacting them. We recommend reaching out to at least a couple 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 received a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
Something that many people worry about as they prepare to move is the price tag. In Lakeland, the typical hourly cost for movers is:
The best mover in Lakeland, according to Today's Homeowner, are Two Men and a Truck.
We use several different criteria to determine which movers in Lakeland are the best ones. They include:
To check a mover's reputation, you can:
Many movers provide special services for large, expensive items. When you're getting estimates from each company on your shortlist, ask them about these services and ensure the team will have the necessary supplies on the truck. You should also ask about insurance options that can protect you if your items get lost, damaged, or stolen.
A few signs that you shouldn't use a specific mover include:
The average annual high in Lakeland can get up to 82°F, and the area is in the top third of the country when it comes to daily rainfall. Winters here yield extremely low (if any) snowfall.
Lakeland's cost of living index is 104.8. This figure considers mortgage or rent payments, food, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. (100.0 is the national average.)
