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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated February 2024
Many are unsurprised to hear that people often refer to moving as one of the most stressful events in their life. While light traffic in Capital may make it easier to get a moving truck around, there are still a number of factors that could cause stress during your move. Depending on what time of year you move, low temperatures might affect your plans, resulting in more stress.
You can cut back on your stress with our expertly curated guide to Capital's best movers, who can help to make your move much easier.
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Helps educate customers
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Good customer service
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Transparent pricing
Free quotes
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Free quotes
Transparent pricing
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Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Free quotes
Services Offered
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Good customer service
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Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
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:
The first step in choosing a company is determining if a national or local mover is going to be better for you. As outlined above, different types of movers are better for different types of moves. Movers can also be divided into full-service and self-service companies. A full-service mover provides packing and loading services, which can be well worth it if you are someone who dreads packing boxes. A self-service mover will provide a truck and a driver, but you're expected to have everything packed when they get there.
Some good ways to learn about the reputation of a moving company are through online reviews and the BBB. You might also want to learn about which movers near you meet all of Illinois' licensing requirements for movers. Every company on our list of the best movers in Capital is well-reviewed and selected by our team of experts.
Once you've narrowed down your list, you can begin talking to companies. We recommend that you reach out to at least one or two of the movers on our list for estimates. Be sure that you explain all of the services you think you will need for your move. Also, make sure that the estimate they provide is a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
Cost is a common concern when thinking about moving. The typical amount you might expect to spend hourly for movers in Capital is:
Today's Homeowner has found the top mover in your area to be Allied Van Lines.
We use various different criteria to determine which movers in Capital are the best ones. They include:
To check a mover's reputation, you can:
Many movers have 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 tools on the truck. You should also ask about insurance options that can protect you if your items get lost, damaged, or stolen.
The best 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 Capital can reach 63°F. The area has about average daily rainfall and moderate snowfall in the winter months.
Compared to a national average of 100.0, the cost of living index for Capital is 94.9. This index considers housing payments, childcare, food, transportation, and other crucial expenses.