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 a complicated and stressful time, and it's not a task that anyone looks forward to. Even if your town is less crowded (like Altoona), you'll likely still face some stress and hassle on moving day. Depending on what time of year you move, low temperatures might impact your plans, resulting in more stress.
Utilize our expertly curated list of Altoona's best movers to cut down on the headaches of moving by getting everything taken care of quickly and smoothly.
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Short-notice moves
Good customer service
Punctual service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Services Offered
Reliable service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Punctual service
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Reliable service
Services Offered
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Punctual service
Services Offered
Good customer service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Short-notice moves
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
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 divided into full-service and self-service. A full-service mover provides packing and loading services, which are a big stress-reliever if you are someone who dreads packing boxes. A self-service moving company will provide a truck and a driver, but you're expected to have all your items packed when they get there.
Some of the ways by which you might learn about the reputation of a moving company are through online reviews and the BBB. You can also check to see which movers near you meet all of Iowa's mover licensing requirements. All of the companies on our list of Altoona's best movers are well-reviewed and chosen by our expert team.
Once your list is down to just a few companies, you can begin calling them. We suggest reaching out to two or more of the movers on our list above. Make sure to review all the services you think you'll need when you get an estimate. Also, confirm that they've given you a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
You may be wondering how much you're going to spend moving. In Altoona, the typical hourly cost for movers is:
The best mover in Altoona, according to Today's Homeowner, are Allied Van Lines.
To decide which movers in Altoona are the best, our team asks many questions, including:
When picking a date to move, you'll want to take both cost and convenience into consideration. Moving during summertime is often more expensive, as most people move during this season. There also may be more traffic on the roads during these months. You will probably want to avoid moving in May or August specifically, as the 21,407 college students attending school within 15 miles of Altoona will be moving in those months as well.
Don't forget to think about the weather, too. Altoona's temperatures tend to be moderate. Your move will likely be affected more by the day of the week and time of day than the season.
You should choose a local mover if you want a more personal experience. Local movers know the Altoona area better and can offer more tailored services. However, national and international moving companies usually have more resources, better insurance, and a wider variety of services.
To ensure you get the dates you want for pickup and delivery, you should book moving services as far in advance as possible, ideally four to six weeks before your moving day.
The average annual high in Altoona can get up to 59°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.
Altoona's cost of living index is 98.8. This figure considers mortgage or rent payments, food, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. (100.0 is the national average.)
