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Last Updated: February 25, 2025
When you're preparing for a move, you may become by all of the preparation and hard work that the job will require. While you might not need to worry about hot weather getting in your way in Athens, there could still be other concerns you have about your move. Depending on what time of year you move, low temperatures may impact your plans, causing you more stress.
Luckily, our carefully crafted list of the best movers in Athens can help you discover the right experts and eliminate a lot of the stress.
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Helps educate customers
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Good customer service
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Helps educate customers
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Free quotes
Transparent pricing
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Good customer service
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Punctual service
Good customer service
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Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Good customer service
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Punctual service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
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Good customer service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
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 if a national or local mover is going to be better for you. As shown above, different types of movers are suited for different sorts of moves. You'll also want to figure out if you want to hire a full-service or self-service mover. If you loathe packing boxes, a full-service company that provides packing services may be best for you. If you don't mind packing yourself, you might hire a self-service mover, which will provide a truck and a driver but not help pack your things. Once you know what you need, learn which moving companies meet Tennessee's licensing requirements for movers. Other easy ways to research a moving company's credibility include browsing online reviews and checking its reputation via the BBB. All of the companies on our list of Athens' best movers are well-reviewed and picked by our team of experts. Once you have a small list of companies to choose from, you can reach out to them and get a free estimate. We highly recommend speaking with at least two of the companies on our list above. Be sure to tell them all of the services you may need, and to check that the estimate you get is a "binding estimate." Otherwise, it may be subject to change.
One of the most important questions you might have is how expensive your move will be. The typical hourly cost for moving in Athens is:
The best mover in Athens, according to Today's Homeowner, are College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Knoxville.
We use multiple different criteria to determine which movers in Athens 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 is generally more expensive, due to how many people move during this time. There also may be more traffic on the roads during these months. There are about 981 college students attending school within 15 miles of Athens, 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. Athens' temperatures tend to be hot. Your move will likely be inconvenient and possibly dangerous if you move on a day where the weather is too hot.
If you're moving to a different home in Athens, choose a local company. They will be more familiar with the area and could offer you faster service. If you're moving to Athens from afar, a national company is best, as they have more tools and experience to handle cross-country moves.
To ensure you get your desired pickup and delivery times, you should book moving services as far in advance as the company allows, often four to six weeks before your moving day.
The average annual high in Athens can get up to 68°F, and the area is in the top third of the country when it comes to daily rainfall. Winters here yield extremely low (if any) snowfall.
Athens' cost of living index is 84.2. This figure considers mortgage or rent payments, food, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. (100.0 is the national average.)
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