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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated June 2024
You're probably unsurprised to discover that people often refer to moving as one of the most stressful things they've done. Although traffic may not top your list of concerns in Elk Plain, there are still other issues you might face on moving day. One of the sources of your stress might be all of the costs that go along with moving.
Luckily, you can cut down on your moving-related stress with the help of our list of Elk Plain's best movers.
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Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Free quotes
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Free quotes
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Services Offered
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Free quotes
Good customer service
Services Offered
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Punctual service
Free quotes
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Good customer service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Services Offered
Punctual service
Good customer service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
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:
To choose a moving company, you'll first need to finalize the details of your move to know whether a local or national mover is right for your needs. You'll also have to choose between a self-service or full-service moving company. Self-service movers provide a truck and a driver, but you will be expected to have everything packed and ready when they get to you. Full-service movers offer packing services, which can be very helpful if you dread packing boxes. You can read up on the reputation of a moving company using online reviews or the BBB. You will also benefit from knowing which movers near you meet the licensing requirements for movers in Washington. All of the companies on our list of Elk Plain's best movers are well-reviewed and selected by our team of experts. After narrowing down your list, you can start talking to companies. It is best to talk to at least one or two of the companies on our list for estimates. Be sure that you explain all of the services you might need for your move. Also, confirm that the estimate they provide is a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
You are likely wondering how much you might spend moving. In Elk Plain, the typical hourly cost for movers is:
We've determined the top mover in your area to be North Coast Moving & Storage.
We use several different criteria to determine which movers in Elk Plain are the best ones. They include:
When you are deciding when to move, you'll want to consider both cost and convenience. Moving during summertime is generally more expensive, as most people move during this season. Traffic may also be heavier during these months. You will probably want to avoid moving in May or August specifically, as the 25,298 college students attending school within 15 miles of Elk Plain will be moving in those months as well.You'll also want to think about the weather. Elk Plain's temperatures tend to be cold. Your move is best saved for the warmer months, to avoid icy roads and freezing temperatures.
You should choose a local mover if you aren't moving long-distance. Local movers will be familiar with Elk Plain and can provide more tailored services. However, national movers usually have more resources, better insurance, and a wider variety of services.
The best time to book your move is four to six weeks beforehand. If you book later, you may have a harder time finding available movers, or pay more for their services.
High temperatures in Elk Plain can reach 53°F. The area has above-average daily rainfall and low to no snowfall in the winter months.
Compared to a national average of 100.0, the cost of living index for Elk Plain is 133.2. This index considers housing payments, childcare, food, transportation, and other crucial expenses.