Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated February 2024
No one likes moving – it's hectic and stressful, and it feels like there's always a dozen things that need your attention. Even smaller cities and towns like Raleigh have their own headaches to deal with. Depending on what time of year you move, low temperatures might impact your plans, resulting in more stress.
Let our expertly curated list of the best movers in Raleigh help you eliminate your stress and get you on your way to your new home.
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Good customer service
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Committed to fair employee wages
Good customer service
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Helps educate customers
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Short-notice moves
Punctual service
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Short-notice moves
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Punctual service
Good customer service
Services Offered
Reliable service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Punctual service
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Punctual service
Free quotes
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Services Offered
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Reliable service
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
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:
First, you'll need to determine if you're considering national or local movers. Different types of moves require different sets of skills, as illustrated above. You'll also have to choose between a self-service or full-service mover. Self-service movers provide a truck and a driver, but you will be expected to have all of your things packed and ready when they get to you. Full-service moving companies offer packing services, which can be great if you dread packing boxes.
You can read up on a company's reputation using online reviews or the BBB. You may also want to learn which movers near you meet the mover licensing requirements in North Carolina. Every company on our list of Raleigh's best movers is well-reviewed and chosen by our experts.
Once you've narrowed it down to a few companies, you can start contacting them. It is best to reach out to at least a couple of the movers from our list above. Make sure to explain all the services you think you'll need when you ask for an estimate. Also, check that you've received a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
One of the biggest questions you have is how expensive your move will be. The expected hourly fee for moving in Raleigh is as follows:
The best mover in Raleigh, according to Today's Homeowner, are Athens Moving Experts.
We use a variety of different criteria to determine which movers in Raleigh 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 the companies on your shortlist, ask them about these services and ensure the team will have the required equipment on the truck. You should also ask about insurance options that can support you if your items get lost, damaged, or stolen.
To ensure you get the dates you want for pickup and delivery, you should book moving services as early in advance as possible, ideally four to six weeks before your moving day.
The average annual high in Raleigh can get up to 69°F, and the area is in the middle third of the country when it comes to daily rainfall. Winters here yield extremely low (if any) snowfall.
Compared to a national average of 100.0, the cost of living index for Raleigh is 116.3. This index considers housing payments, childcare, food, transportation, and other crucial expenses.
