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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated June 2024
Most aren't shocked to hear that people often cite moving as one of the most stressful things they've done. Even when moving in a smaller town (like Baker City) with more space, you might have some concerns about navigating around with a cumbersome moving truck. Depending on what time of year you move, low temperatures may impact your plans, causing you more stress.
Read our carefully crafted guide to Baker City's best movers to reduce the stress of moving by getting everything taken care of by experts.
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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 deciding on a company is determining if you're better off with a national or local mover. As shown above, different types of movers are better for different types of moves. You'll also need to figure out if you want a full-service or self-service moving company. If you hate packing boxes, you will probably want to find a full-service company that offers packing services. If you don't mind doing your own packing, you may prefer a self-service mover, which will supply a truck and driver but not packing assistance. You can learn about the reputation of a moving company via online reviews and the BBB. You will also want to know which movers near you meet the licensing requirements for movers in Oregon. All of the companies on our list of Baker City's best movers are well-reviewed and picked by our experts. Once you've narrowed it down to a few companies, you can start reaching out to them. It is best to reach out to two or more of the moving companies on our list above. Make sure to review all the services you need when you get an estimate. Also, confirm that they've given you a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
Something that a lot of people worry about when they're thinking about moving is the price tag. In Baker City, the typical hourly cost for movers is:
The best mover in Baker City, according to Today's Homeowner, are Mountain West Moving & Storage.
We use a variety of different criteria to determine which movers in Baker 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. Also consider the weather conditions in the area. Baker City tends to have cold temperatures. Therefore you may still want to move during the warmer months to avoid icy conditions.
To check a mover's reputation, you can:
A few signs that you shouldn't use a specific mover include:
The average annual high in Baker City can get up to 54°F, and the area is in the bottom third of the country for daily rainfall. Winters here yield rather high snowfall.
The median home price in Baker City is 335588, while the average monthly rent is about $1,891.