Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated June 2024
Moving is often cited as one of the most stressful things people do in their lives. While traffic may not top your list of concerns in Ottawa, there are still other issues you may face on moving day. Depending on what time of year you move, low temperatures could affect your plans, causing you more stress.
Make moving day easier with our comprehensive guide to the top movers in and around Ottawa.
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Good customer service
Helps educate customers
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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 have to choose between a self-service or full-service mover. Self-service moving companies provide trucks and drivers, but you'll need to have all of your things packed and ready when they arrive. Full-service movers provide packing services, which can be great if you hate packing boxes.
Some of the ways by which you might 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 Kansas' licensing requirements for movers. All of the companies on our list of Ottawa's best movers are well-reviewed and chosen by our experts.
Once you've narrowed your list down to a few companies, you can go about getting estimates from them. We recommend reaching out to at least one or two of the companies on our list above. When you're speaking with a moving company, make sure that you explain all the services that you're going to need. Also, check that you receive a "binding estimate" – otherwise, it may be subject to change.
One of the most common questions you might have is how much your move will cost. The usual hourly fee for moving in Ottawa is:
The best mover in Ottawa, according to Today's Homeowner, are PDS Moving Delivery & Storage.
To figure out which movers in Ottawa are the best, our team asks a lot of questions, including:
When you're thinking about when to move, you'll want to think about both cost and convenience. 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. There are about 2,236 college students attending school within 15 miles of Ottawa, so you may wish to avoid moving in May and August, when they will be moving.
There is also the weather to consider. Ottawa's temperatures tend to be warm. Your move may be more inconvenient during the warmer months, depending on how hot the day is.
You should choose a local mover if you would prefer a more personal experience. Local movers are more familiar with the area and can provide more tailored services. However, national movers 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 Ottawa can get up to 66°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 Ottawa is 198784, while the average monthly rent is about $1,383.
