Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated April 2024
Oftentimes, moving is considered one of people's most stressful life events. Even smaller cities and towns like Melbourne have headaches of their own to deal with. With so many things to keep track of and problems to be ready for, you might not be looking forward to your move at all.
Make moving day easier with the help of our comprehensive guide to the top movers in and around Melbourne.
Reliable service
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
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Good customer service
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Punctual service
Free quotes
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Reliable service
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Services Offered
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Good customer service
Services Offered
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Short-notice moves
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Good customer service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Reliable service
Good customer service
Services Offered
Punctual service
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Free quotes
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 choosing a moving company is deciding whether a national or local company will work best for your needs. You also will have to choose between a full-service or self-service moving company. Both kinds of movers provide trucks and drivers. However, full-service companies also provide 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.
Next, you can look to see which moving companies near you meet the licensing requirements for movers in Florida. You can also browse online reviews and look at the company's BBB rating. Every company on our list of Melbourne's best movers is well-reviewed and chosen by our team of experts.
Once you've narrowed down your list, you can begin calling movers. It is strongly suggested that you speak with at least two of the companies on our list for estimates. Make sure that you explain all of the services you will need for your move. Also, confirm that the estimate you receive is a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
You may be wondering how much you might spend moving. In Melbourne, the normal hourly cost for movers is:
We've determined the top mover in your area to be Allied Van Lines.
We use multiple different criteria to determine which movers in Melbourne are the best ones. They include:
When picking a date to move, you'll want to take both cost and convenience into consideration. Moving during the summer months is generally more expensive, as this is when most people move. There also may be more traffic on the roads during these months. There are about 5,411 college students attending school within 15 miles of Melbourne, so you may wish to avoid moving in May and August, when they will be moving.
You'll also want to think about the weather. Temperatures in Melbourne 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.
Some moving companies provide specialty services for items like pianos, antiques, and other valuables. During the estimate process, tell the company's representative about the high-value items you need to move. Ensure that the team has the proper experience and resources to move your valuables, and make sure that they have superior insurance in case of theft, loss, or damage.
To ensure you get the dates you want for pickup and delivery, you should book moving services as early in advance as possible, ideally four to six weeks before your moving day.
High temperatures in Melbourne can reach 81°F. The area has above-average daily rainfall and low to no snowfall in the winter months.
Melbourne's cost of living index is 125.6. This figure considers mortgage or rent payments, food, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. (100.0 is the national average.)
