Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated February 2024
When you're getting ready to move, you may feel by how much preparation and hard work that the job will require. Even smaller towns and cities like Shaker Heights have problems of their own to contend with. When temperatures can get colder than in many places, it could affect the ease of your move and cause more stress.
Make moving day easier by using our comprehensive list of Shaker Heights' best movers.
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Helps educate customers
Good customer service
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Punctual service
Reliable service
Services Offered
Good customer service
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Short-notice moves
Helps educate customers
Punctual service
Reliable service
Good customer service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Punctual service
Free quotes
Reliable service
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Punctual service
Reliable service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Services Offered
Free quotes
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Short-notice moves
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Good customer service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Good customer 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:
The first step in picking a company is determining whether a local or national mover better fits your needs. As outlined above, different types of moves benefit from different movers. You will also have to determine if you want a full-service or self-service mover. If you dread the thought of packing boxes, you may want to hire a full-service mover that has a packing service. If you don't mind packing yourself, you may prefer a self-service mover, which will supply a truck and driver but not help pack your things.
Once you know what you need, learn which Shaker Heights movers meet Ohio's licensing requirements for movers. Other easy ways to research a moving company's credibility include reading online reviews and checking its rating on the BBB website. Every company on our list of the best movers in Shaker Heights is well-reviewed and chosen by our team of experts.
After you have narrowed your list down to just a few companies, you can begin asking for estimates. It is recommended that you talk to at least one or two of the companies on our list above. When you do reach out, be sure that you explain all of the services you'll need. You should also confirm that the estimate you receive is a "binding estimate." Otherwise, it may be subject to change.
You might be wondering how much you're going to spend moving. In Shaker Heights, the usual hourly cost for movers is:
The best mover in Shaker Heights, according to Today's Homeowner, are Allied Van Lines.
We use a variety of different criteria to determine which movers in Shaker Heights are the best ones. They include:
When you're thinking about when to move, you'll want to think about both cost and convenience. Moving during the summer tends to be more expensive, as most people move during this season. You also might encounter more traffic during these months. You will probably want to avoid moving in May or August specifically, as the 45,030 college students attending school within 15 miles of Shaker Heights will be moving in those months as well.
You'll also want to think about the weather. Temperatures in Shaker Heights tend to be cool. Your move may be more difficult during the cooler months, when roads may be icy.
Some moving companies offer specialty services for items like antiques, pianos, and other valuables. During the estimate process, tell the company's representative about the high-value items you need to move. Ensure that the team has the proper experience and resources to move your valuables, and make sure that they have superior insurance in case of damage, loss, or theft.
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 Shaker Heights from afar, a national company is best, as they have more experience moving large numbers of items across the country.
Shaker Heights' cost of living index is 109.0. 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 Shaker Heights is 295095, while the average monthly rent is about $1,343.
