Cross Country Moving Companies

A cross-country move is an extreme lifestyle change. One of the best ways to minimize the stress of relocation is to hire the best cross country moving company that can be found. It is important to know what to expect from a reputable company and the cost involved.

The cost of moving is regulated by the government. It is based on the weight of the items being moved. The government has established weight stations, the weight of an empty truck is determined before pickup of the household belongings and then again after the truck is packed. The movers provide official weight receipts when the bill is presented. Hiring the cheapest cross country moving services based on the weight has absolutely no bearing on the cost of the move.

There are ways to save money on the cost of moving. The items in the household can be packed by the owners. This may save on the cost of moving, it is important to realize that valuable items may be broken in the move and the mover's insurance will not cover the items broken. So doing this may be a false saving. The time spent by the owners packing must also be considered. A better choice in saving money maybe to ask that used boxes be used.

In 2008, nearly ? of moving companies reported lost or broken items in a move. This statistic stress the importance of knowing the type of insurance the mover is providing, the declared value is based on weight of the move and the money paid is based on the depreciated value of the damaged item. An assessed value means the item is assessed before the move. Full value insurance covers the cost of replacement. This is recommended for electronic goods, for example a once top of the line two year old lap top has very little replacement value but may cost $1000's to replace.

Another consideration when choosing mover is the route being taken by the mover. If the household being moved will not fill up a truck, two or more households maybe packed on the same truck. A move from NY to California may mean that the goods go to Florida and Wyoming before getting to their actual destination.

When moving, get recommendations from people who have moved recently. Find out what services are provided and the type of insurance coverage provided by the movers. Evaluate the cost of time spent packing by the owners and the stress involved versus hiring professionals who can accomplish the move in minimal time. When looking at the big picture, it maybe that paying the movers to do the work is actually the 'cheaper' alternative.