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Last Updated: February 25, 2025
No one likes moving – it's stressful and busy, and it feels like there's always more jobs that need your attention. Although traffic may not top your list of concerns in Essex, there are still problems that you could face on the day you move. The numerous costs associated with moving may be contributing to your stress.
Luckily, you can cut down on your moving-related stress with the help of our carefully crafted list of the best movers in Essex.
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Free quotes
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Free quotes
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Free quotes
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Good customer service
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Free quotes
Good customer service
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
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 selecting a company is determining whether a local or national mover better fits your needs. As shown above, different types of movers are better for different types of moves. You will also have to figure out if you want a full-service or self-service moving company. If you hate packing boxes, you might want to hire a full-service mover that provides packing services. If you don't mind packing yourself, you may prefer a self-service mover, which will provide a truck and driver but not help pack your things. Once you know what you need, learn which local movers meet Vermont's mover licensing requirements. Other ways to research a company's credibility include searching for reviews online and checking its rating on the BBB website. Every company on our list of the best movers in Essex is well-reviewed and chosen by our experts. Once you've put together a small list of companies to pick from, you can talk to them and ask about a free estimate. We recommend reaching out to two or more of the companies on our list above. Make sure that you go through all of the services that you'll need, and to ensure that the provided estimate is a "binding estimate." Otherwise, it may be subject to change.
One of the most common questions you might have is how expensive your move will be. The usual hourly fee for moving in Essex is:
The best mover in Essex, according to Today's Homeowner, are Grunts Move Junk & Moving.
To find out which movers in Essex are the best, our team asks a lot of questions, including:
To check a mover's reputation, you can:
A few signs that you shouldn't use a specific mover include:
You should choose a local mover if you aren't moving long-distance. Local movers will be familiar with Essex and can offer more tailored services. However, national and international moving companies usually have more resources, better insurance, and a wider variety of services.
High temperatures in Essex can reach 51°F. The area has about average daily rainfall and high snowfall in the winter months.
Compared to a national average of 100.0, the cost of living index for Essex is 142.2. This index considers housing payments, childcare, food, transportation, and other crucial expenses.
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