Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated February 2024
You're probably unsurprised to hear that people often cite moving as one of the most stressful events in their life. Even if your destination is a smaller town (like Fox Lake) with fewer crowds, you may be worried about navigating around with a cumbersome moving truck. During the winter, low temperatures may make moving more difficult.
Luckily, you can cut down on your moving-related stress with the help of our expertly curated list of Fox Lake's best movers.
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Reliable service
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Good customer service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Punctual service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Good customer service
Short-notice moves
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Punctual service
Services Offered
Short-notice moves
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Reliable service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Good customer service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Free quotes
Good customer service
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Punctual service
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 better for your needs. You'll also need to decide if you require a full-service or self-service mover. If you hate packing boxes, you will probably want to find a full-service company that provides packing services. If you don't mind doing your own packing, you may hire a self-service mover, which will provide a truck and a driver but not packing assistance.
Some good ways to learn about a company's reputation are through online reviews and the BBB. You may also want to know which movers near you meet all of Illinois' licensing requirements for movers. Every company on our list of the best movers in Fox Lake is well-reviewed and picked by our team of experts.
Once you've narrowed your list down to a few companies, you can go about getting estimates from them. It is recommended that you talk to at least one or two of the companies from our list above. When you're speaking with a moving company, make sure that you explain all of the services you think you'll require. You should also check that you are given a "binding estimate," as otherwise it may be subject to change.
You may be wondering how much you should expect to spend on your move. In Fox Lake, the normal hourly cost for movers is:
The best mover in Fox Lake, according to Today's Homeowner, are Federal Companies - Chicago Movers.
To decide which movers in Fox Lake are the best, our team asks a lot of questions, including:
When you are deciding when to move, you'll want to take both cost and convenience into consideration. Moving during the summer months is often more expensive, as this is when most people move. You also might encounter more traffic during these months. You will probably want to avoid moving in May or August specifically, as the 15,609 college students attending school within 15 miles of Fox Lake will be moving in those months as well.
You'll also want to think about the weather. Temperatures in Fox Lake tend to be cool. Your move may be more difficult during the cooler months, when roads may be icy.
Many movers offer 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 required supplies on the truck. You should also ask about insurance options that can protect you if your items get lost, damaged, or stolen.
The ideal time to book your move is four to six weeks in advance. If you book later, you may have a harder time finding available movers, or pay more for their services.
The average annual high in Fox Lake can get up to 56°F, and the area is in the middle third of the country for daily rainfall. Winters here yield a low to moderate amount of snowfall.
The median home price in Fox Lake is 217442, while the average monthly rent is about $1,832.
