19 articles from the MovingGuru blog.
Unfortunately, the world is ripe with bad moving companies; some are unlicensed, some are careless and some are downright scams. To make matters worse, distinguishing a good moving company from a bad one can be a challenge. We offer a … Continue reading →
Moving Companies · February 10, 2014
What is, and why should you care about a binding not-to-exceed estimate? When you first talk to a moving company, you will get an estimate or quote. In fact, you can get multiple free moving quotes in under a minute … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · February 7, 2014
Naturally you want to know how much your move will cost. Trying to answer how much movers cost is like trying to answer what a dinner bill will run you. Fortunately, there are just 3 main factors that will contribute … Continue reading →
Moving Companies · February 6, 2014
Moving companies are businesses, and anyone who has dealt with businesses knows that some interactions go smoothly, and some are, well, problematic. It’s not always easy to know when a problem will arise, unfortunately. However, if you know what problems to…
Moving Companies · August 18, 2013
Good question. Unfortunately, sometimes there isn’t a good answer. Deciding whether to hire a moving company can be a delicate balancing process, depending on your financial situation and the specifics of your move. There are three basic factors you’ll need…
Moving Companies · August 16, 2013
Agreement = Contract This might not always be true, but for our purposes it is. If you’re hiring a moving company, then you are creating a contract with that moving company to move you. Likewise, you are coming to an … Continue reading →
Moving Companies · July 22, 2013
Dealing with a moving company is not like dealing with your mom. They’re not out to protect you, to give you the best deal, to make sure everything revolves around you. Quite the opposite, really – they are out to make … Continue reading →
Moving Companies · June 28, 2013
If you’re wondering how much movers cost, there are three ways to figure it out. First, get some free moving quotes from MovingGuru.com. It’s a tried-and-true way to figure out how much movers cost, or at least to get a good idea … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · June 25, 2013
Moving companies are fallible, just like the rest of us. They are fully capable of breaking something valuable by stepping on it, dropping it, or smacking it on the corner of a wall. But then what happens? When movers break stuff, … Continue reading →
Moving Companies · February 17, 2013
If you think your movers overcharged you, you have a few options: Talk to your movers about it. This is the ideal way to resolve the dispute. Don’t pay, and prepare for your movers to sue you or to try to collect. … Continue reading →
Moving Companies · February 16, 2013
Packing services will come to your home and pack your stuff into boxes, bags and crates. They’ll also break down your furniture for you. But when should you suck it up at throw a handful of hundos their way? You … Continue reading →
Moving Companies · December 22, 2012
Finding the best moving company is one thing. Getting the most from that company is another. Moving companies, like people, have complexities. If you treat them poorly, they’ll treat you poorly. If you ask them nicely for things, they’ll help … Continue rea…
Moving Companies · November 14, 2012
For those moving who live alone or who have few possessions, the question will arise: do I need to hire a moving company? Hiring a full-service moving company is not a necessity for everyone. There are four basic ways to … Continue reading →
DIY Moves · May 2, 2012
You can’t truly calculate the cost of moving without taking into consideration gas. Whether you’re renting a moving truck or paying a moving service, your stuff is going to get from point A to point B on the fumes of … Continue reading →
Moving Companies · April 26, 2012
Tipping is not an exact science, nor should it be. When dining, a 20% calculation is a good place to start when determining a tip, but not all waiters deserve 20%, some deserve more an some less. The same applies … Continue reading →
Moving Companies · December 12, 2011
Mover’s insurance will protect all of your assets during the moving process, assuring you money back for any damage to them. But it’s not free. So, is it worth it? Well, that depends. The chances that your moving truck will … Continue reading →
Moving Companies · December 9, 2011
You pack, we drive.? You pack, we move.? You pack, we ship.? Call if what you want, but there is a moving service out there that doesn?t require you taking out a mortgage to move your stuff and that also … Continue reading →
Moving Companies · December 2, 2011
Okay, let’s be real, you don’t haggle with a moving company like you do with a sunglasses vendor in a beach. Moving companies are professional entities that do not alter their prices for customers after they shrug and threaten to … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · November 23, 2011
After where to move, deciding how to move will be your biggest moving decision. The type of move you make determines so many things, including how much you pay, how many hours you spend moving, and what your general moving … Continue reading →
Moving Companies · October 27, 2011
