Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated June 2024
When you're preparing for a move, you may become by all of the preparation and hard work that the job will require. Even if there's no reason to be concerned about hot temperatures interfering with the ease of your Rapid City move, there may still be plenty of things to think about. With so many things to keep track of and problems to be ready for, you may not feel prepared for your move at all.
Thankfully, you can reduce your moving-related stress by using our carefully crafted guide to Rapid City's best movers.
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Good customer service
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Services Offered
Good customer service
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Free quotes
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
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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:
Different types of movers are suited for different sorts of moves. The first step in hiring a moving company is determining whether a national or local mover is best suited to your needs. Movers can further be split into full-service and self-service. Full-service moving companies provide packing and loading services, which can be well worth it if you are someone who dreads packing boxes. A self-service mover will provide a truck and driver, but you'll be expected to have your things packed when they get there.
You can learn about a company's reputation via online reviews and the BBB. You may also want to learn which movers near you meet the mover licensing requirements in South Dakota. Every company on our list of the best movers in Rapid City is well-reviewed and chosen by our experts.
Once you have your options narrowed down to just a few companies, you can start reaching out to them. It is best to reach out to at least a couple of the moving companies from our list above. Make sure to explain all the services you need when you get an estimate. Also, check that they've given you a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
Cost is a common concern when it comes to moving. The usual amount you might expect to spend hourly for movers in Rapid City is:
The best mover in Rapid City, according to Today's Homeowner, are North Western Moving - Allied Van Lines.
To decide which movers in Rapid City are the best, our team asks a lot of questions, including:
When you're thinking about when to move, you'll want to consider both cost and convenience. Moving during the summer is usually more expensive, as this is when most people move. Traffic may also be heavier during these months. There are about 4,619 college students attending school within 15 miles of Rapid City, so you may wish to avoid moving in May and August, when they will be moving.
Don't forget to think about the weather, too. Temperatures in Rapid City tend to be cool. Your move will likely be affected more by the day of the week and time of day than the season.
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 Rapid City can get up to 58°F, and the area is in the bottom third of the country for daily rainfall. Winters here yield rather high snowfall.
Rapid City's cost of living index is 98.1. This figure considers mortgage or rent payments, food, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. (100.0 is the national average.)
