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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated June 2024
Moving can be a hectic and anxiety-inducing time, and it's not on anyone's list of favorite life events. While traffic may not even make it on your list of concerns in Lancaster, there are still other issues you might face on moving day. Depending on what time of year you move, low temperatures may get in the way of your plans, causing you more stress.
Thankfully, you can cut down on your moving-related stress with the help of our guide to Lancaster's best movers.
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Transparent pricing
Punctual service
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Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Punctual service
Services Offered
Free quotes
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Services Offered
Free quotes
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Services Offered
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Punctual service
Free quotes
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:
Different types of moves are best handled by different movers. The first step in hiring a moving company is deciding whether a national or local mover is best. You will also have to determine if you want a full-service or self-service moving company. If you hate packing boxes, you may want to hire a full-service mover that has a packing service. If you don't mind taking care of the packing on your own, you might instead go with a self-service mover, which will supply a truck and a driver but not help pack your things. Once you know what you need, find which movers meet Massachusetts' licensing requirements for movers. Other easy ways to research a company's credibility include browsing online reviews and checking its reputation via the BBB. All of the companies on our list of Lancaster's best movers are well-reviewed and picked by our team of experts. Once your list is down to just a few companies, you can start reaching out to them. We suggest reaching out to at least a couple of the movers on our list above. Be sure to explain all the services you're going to need when you get an estimate. Also, check that you've received a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
You might be wondering how much you should expect to spend when you move. In Lancaster, the normal hourly cost for movers is:
The best mover in Lancaster, according to Today's Homeowner, are Carmel Movers, Framingham Moving Company, Local Movers.
We use various different criteria to determine which movers in Lancaster are the best ones. They include:
To check a mover's reputation, you can:
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 tools on the truck. You should also ask about insurance options that can protect you if your items get lost, damaged, or stolen.
You should choose a local mover if you aren't moving long-distance. Local movers know the Lancaster area better and can provide more tailored services. However, national movers usually have more resources, better insurance, and a wider variety of services.
Lancaster's cost of living index is 108.0. This figure considers mortgage or rent payments, food, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. (100.0 is the national average.)
The median home price in Lancaster is 528805, while the average monthly rent is about $1,899.