Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated June 2024
No one looks forward to moving – it's busy and stress-inducing, and you might feel like there are always a dozen things that need your attention. Although you may not worry too much about hot weather in Orono interfering with your move, you might still have other stressors. There are a lot of moving parts in any move, and you may find yourself frequently worrying.
Make moving day easier with the help of our comprehensive list of Orono's best movers.
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Good customer service
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Reliable service
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Services Offered
Good customer service
Free quotes
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Punctual service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
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Good customer service
Helps educate customers
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Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
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Free quotes
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Services Offered
Free quotes
Good customer service
Reliable service
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
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:
First, you'll have to figure out if you need a national or a local mover. Different types of moves require different sets of skills, as described above. You'll also have to choose between a self-service or full-service moving company. A self-service moving company will provide trucks and drivers, but you're expected to have everything packed and ready when they get to you. Full-service moving companies offer packing services, which can be a boon if you dread packing boxes.
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 Maine's mover licensing requirements. Every company on our list of Orono's best movers is well-reviewed and picked by our experts.
After you narrow down your list, you can begin calling movers. It is best to speak with at least one or two of the companies from our list for estimates. Make sure that you explain all of the services you think you will need for your move. Also, verify that the estimate they provide is a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
One of the biggest questions you may have is how much your move will cost. The usual hourly cost for moving in Orono is as follows:
The best mover in Orono, according to Today's Homeowner, are Allied Van Lines.
We use a variety of different criteria to determine which movers in Orono are the best ones. They include:
Cost and convenience are both important 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 13,034 students attending college within 15 miles of Orono, you may want to avoid moving when semesters start in August and end in May.
Also consider the weather conditions in the area. Orono tends to have cold temperatures. This means that you may still want to move during the warmer months to avoid icy conditions.
A few signs that you shouldn't use a specific mover include:
The most optimal 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.
The average annual high in Orono can get up to 50°F, and the area is in the middle third of the country for daily rainfall. Winters here yield rather high snowfall.
Orono's cost of living index is 83.0. This figure considers mortgage or rent payments, food, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. (100.0 is the national average.)
