Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated April 2024
Moving is frequently a hectic and anxiety-inducing time, and it's not a task that anyone looks forward to. While light traffic in Oak Forest might make it less stressful to drive a moving truck around, there are still a number of factors that could cause stress on the day of your move. When temperatures can get cooler than in many places, it might affect the ease of your move and cause more stress.
Let our meticulously assembled guide to Oak Forest's best movers help you reduce your stress and get you excited for your new home.
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Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Good customer service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Services Offered
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Free quotes
Reliable service
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Good customer service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Good customer 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:
First, you'll want to decide if you're going to need a local or a national mover. Different types of moves necessitate different kinds of experience, as illustrated above. You'll also have to choose between a self-service or full-service moving company. A self-service mover will provide trucks and drivers, but you will be expected to have all of your things packed and ready when they get to you. Full-service movers offer packing services, which can be very helpful if you loathe packing boxes.
Some of the ways you can learn about the reputation of a moving company are through online reviews and the BBB. You can also discover which movers near you meet all of Illinois' mover licensing requirements. Every company on our list of the best movers in Oak Forest is well-reviewed and chosen by our experts.
Once you have a small list of companies to pick from, you can talk to them and ask about a free estimate. We recommend reaching out to at least two of the companies on our list above. Make sure that you explain to them all of the services you may need, and to check that their estimate is a "binding estimate." Otherwise, it may be subject to change.
You may be wondering how much you should expect to spend on your move. In Oak Forest, the typical hourly cost for movers is:
We've determined the top mover in your area to be College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Southwest Chicago.
To decide which movers in Oak Forest are the best, our team asks a lot of questions, including:
Consider both cost and convenience when planning your move. The period from Memorial Day to Labor Day tends to be when most people move, which could be busier and more expensive for you. With about 50,088 students attending college within 15 miles of Oak Forest, you may want to avoid moving when semesters start in August and end in May.
Also consider the weather conditions in the area. Oak Forest tends to have moderate temperatures. Therefore you may want to move outside of the coldest months of the year, to avoid possible icy roads
You should choose a local mover if you aren't moving long-distance. Local movers are more familiar with the area and can offer more tailored services. However, national movers usually have more resources, better insurance, and a wider variety of services.
The best time to book your move is four to six weeks in advance. If you book later, you may pay more and have a harder time finding available movers.
High temperatures in Oak Forest can reach 57°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 Oak Forest is 130.8. This index considers housing payments, childcare, food, transportation, and other crucial expenses.
