Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated February 2024
It's unlikely that you'd be surprised to learn that people often cite moving as one of the most stressful events in their life. Even smaller towns and cities like Chatham have their own headaches to contend with. Depending on what month you move, low temperatures may impact your plans, causing you more stress.
Make moving day easier with our comprehensive guide to Chatham's best movers.
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Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Good customer service
Reliable service
Services Offered
Free quotes
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Services Offered
Good customer service
Reliable service
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
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:
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 right for your needs. Movers can also be split into full-service and self-service. Full-service movers provide packing and loading services, which can be well worth it if you're someone who hates packing boxes. A self-service moving company will provide a truck and driver, but you're expected to have your things packed when they get there.
Next, you can look to see which movers near you meet the licensing requirements for movers in Illinois. You can also browse online reviews and look at the company's rating on the BBB. Every company on our list of Chatham's best movers is well-reviewed and picked by our expert team.
After narrowing down your list, you can begin contacting companies. It is best to speak with at least two of the companies on our list for estimates. Be sure that you explain all of the services you might need for your move. Also, make sure that the estimate you receive is a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
Cost is a big concern when thinking about moving. The typical amount you can expect to spend hourly for movers in Chatham is:
We've determined the top mover in your area to be Allied Van Lines.
To figure out which movers in Chatham are the best, our team asks many questions, including:
Both cost and convenience are important when planning your move. Most people move from Memorial to Labor Day, which could be busier and more expensive for you. Chatham also has about 3,475 students attending college within 15 miles; in May and August, you may need to worry about navigating around moving students.
You will also want to think about the weather conditions in the area. Chatham tends to have moderate temperatures. Therefore you may want to move outside of the coldest months of the year, to avoid possible icy roads
To check a mover's reputation, you can:
A few signs that you shouldn't use a specific mover include:
High temperatures in Chatham can reach 63°F. The area has about average daily rainfall and moderate snowfall in the winter months.
Chatham's cost of living index is 102.5. This figure considers mortgage or rent payments, food, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. (100.0 is the national average.)
