Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated April 2024
Most aren't shocked to hear that people often refer to moving as one of the most stressful times in their lives. Even when moving in a smaller town (like Traverse City) with less crowded streets, you may be anxious about navigating around with all of your possessions in a big truck. In the cooler months, the cold temperatures may make your move a bit less fun.
Thankfully, you can eliminate your moving-related stress with the help of our carefully crafted guide to Traverse City's best movers.
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Helps educate customers
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Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Services Offered
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Good customer service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Services Offered
Free quotes
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
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. You'll also want to figure out if you want to hire a full-service or self-service moving company. If you loathe packing boxes, you will likely want to employ a full-service company that provides packing services. If you don't mind packing yourself, you may 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 Michigan's licensing requirements for movers. Other methods by which to research a mover's credibility include searching for reviews online and checking its rating on the BBB website. Every company on our list of Traverse City's best movers is well-reviewed and selected by our team of experts.
After you narrow down your list, you can start reaching out to movers. It is strongly suggested that you talk to at least one or two of the movers on our list for estimates. Be sure that you explain all of the services you might need for your move. Also, be sure that their estimate is a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
Something that a lot of people worry about when moving is the cost. In Traverse City, the typical hourly cost for movers is:
The best mover in Traverse City, according to Today's Homeowner, are Allied Van Lines.
We use multiple different criteria to determine which movers in Traverse City are the best ones. They include:
Both cost and convenience are important when planning your move. Most people move from Memorial to Labor Day, which could be busier and more expensive for you. Traverse City also has about 3,938 students attending college within 15 miles; in May and August, you may need to worry about navigating around moving students.
Also consider the weather conditions in the area. Traverse City 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:
If you're moving across town, choose a local company. They'll be more familiar with the area and could offer you faster service. If you're moving to Traverse City from afar, a national company is best, as they have more tools and experience to handle cross-country moves.
Traverse City's cost of living index is 103.1. 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 Traverse City is 293064, while the average monthly rent is about $1,041.
