Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated June 2024
Moving is often cited as one of people's most stressful life events. Even if you're not worried about hot temperatures interfering with the ease of your Austin move, there may still be plenty of things to think about. The various costs that come with moving might also be elevating your stress.
You can cut back on your stress with our expertly curated list of Austin's best movers, who can help make your move hassle-free.
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Good customer service
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Reliable service
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Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Free quotes
Reliable service
Services Offered
Good customer service
Free quotes
Reliable service
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Punctual service
Reliable service
Short-notice moves
Good customer service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Good customer service
Free quotes
Punctual service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Short-notice moves
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Good customer service
Services Offered
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Good customer service
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
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:
Different types of movers are better for different types of moves. The first step in choosing a moving company is deciding whether a local or national mover is best. You will also need to choose between a full-service or self-service moving company. Both kinds of companies provide trucks and drivers. However, full-service movers also offer packing and loading services, while self-service companies do not. The type of company that is best for you will depend on your budget and how much you hate packing boxes. You can check the reputation of a moving company using online reviews or the BBB. You may also want to learn which movers near you meet the licensing requirements for movers in Texas. Every company on our list of Austin's best movers is well-reviewed and chosen by our expert team. After you have narrowed your list down to just a few companies, you can go about asking for estimates. It is recommended that you speak to at least one or two of the companies from our list above. When you're speaking with a moving company, make sure that you explain all of the services that you're going to need. You should also confirm that you receive a "binding estimate" – otherwise, it may be subject to change.
You may be wondering how much you should expect to spend on your move. In Austin, the usual hourly cost for movers is:
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We use a variety of different criteria to determine which movers in Austin are the best ones. They include:
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Many moving companies provide special services for large, expensive items. When you're getting estimates from the companies on your shortlist, ask them about these services and ensure the team will have the necessary supplies on the truck. You should also ask about insurance options that can support you if your items get lost, damaged, or stolen.
You should choose a local mover if you aren't moving long-distance. Local movers are more familiar with the area and can provide more tailored services. However, national and international moving companies usually have more resources, better insurance, and a wider variety of services.
The average annual high in Austin can get up to 80°F, and the area is in the middle third of the country for daily rainfall. Winters here yield extremely low (if any) snowfall.
The median home price in Austin is 554561, while the average monthly rent is about $1,878.
