Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated February 2024
You probably won't be surprised to discover that people often refer to moving as one of the most stressful times in their lives. Even if your town is less crowded (like Salem), you'll likely still face some stress and hassle on moving day. The numerous costs that come with moving could also be elevating your stress.
Make moving day easier with our comprehensive list of the top movers in and around Salem.
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Good customer service
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Reliable service
Transparent pricing
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Good customer service
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Free quotes
Good customer service
Reliable service
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Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Free quotes
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Reliable service
Services Offered
Good customer service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Good customer service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Good customer service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Punctual service
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:
Different types of movers are suited for different sorts of moves. The first step in picking a moving company is determining whether a national or local company is best. You will also need to choose between a self-service or full-service moving company. Both kinds of movers provide trucks and the people to drive them. However, full-service companies also provide packing and loading services, while self-service companies do not. The company that you ultimately pick will depend on your budget and how much you hate packing boxes.
Once you know what you need, learn which moving companies meet Ohio's mover licensing requirements. Other easy ways to research a company's credibility include reading online reviews and checking its rating on the BBB website. All of the companies on our list of the best movers in Salem are well-reviewed and selected by our team of experts.
Once you have your options narrowed down to just a few companies, you can start reaching out to them. We suggest reaching out to at least a couple of the moving companies from our list above. Be sure to review all the services you need when asking for an estimate. Also, verify that they've given you a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
One of the most important questions you have is how expensive your move will be. The expected hourly fee for moving in Salem is as follows:
We've determined the top mover in your area to be Earley & Sons Relocation, LLC.
We use various different criteria to determine which movers in Salem are the best ones. They include:
Consider both cost and convenience when planning your move. The majority of people move from May to August, which could be busier and more expensive for you. Salem also has about 3,830 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. Salem tends to have moderate temperatures. This means that you may want to move outside of the coldest months of the year, to avoid possible icy roads
To check a mover's reputation, you can:
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 Salem can get up to 58°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.
Salem's cost of living index is 71.5. This figure considers mortgage or rent payments, food, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. (100.0 is the national average.)
