Are you planning to move? Moving homes or offices in Illinois can be a big decision with a lot of moving parts (pun intended). That's where Wirefly comes in. We make it easy for you to find and compare the best moving companies in Illinois, including home movers, office movers, long distance movers, international movers, and auto transport companies to make your move as simple and pain free as possible.
'Intrastate Moves', or local moves, is a term denoted for people moving from Illinois to somewhere else within the same state. While speaking with a moving company, there are some things to remember to ensure your move remains a 'local' move. Whether it's done by mistake or to save time, if the moving company travels outside the state line while moving your possessions, then it is automatically considered a long-distance move.
It is responsible to be prepared for long distance concerns, even if you are moving within your state. Also make sure to study-up to make sure the moving service you choose is reputable and giving you the biggest bang for your buck. Here are some points to consider: How many and what size truck(s) will you need? Do you want to pack up all your possessions, or do you want the movers to pack for you? Will your new home have space for all your belongings, or will you need to rent a storage space? Have you ensured that the hired movers are properly licensed and insured? (All Wirefly's movers are properly licensed and insured.) Have you set a budget and listed all costs involved in your move? Have you gathered moving quotes from different companies in Illinois so that you make the best-informed decision? Wirefly is designed to help you with every single one of these questions.
As far as long-distance moves are concerned, they all fit into that category whether there’s one state line being crossed or several on the way to the consumer’s next home. Long distance moves also cover situations where the move ends at a city within the original state, but the moving route crosses a state line at some point to make the trip shorter. This is a common scenario for states that have uneven state lines, such as Texas, Wisconsin, Idaho, Minnesota and quite a few others.
The federal governing body that licenses long-distance moving companies in Illinois is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which covers the residential moving and trucking industries. They also set up and enforce the regulations for long-distance moves. Wirefly verifies that all the movers in its network have the requisite insurance and licensing, but it’s still a good idea for consumers to look into moving companies on their own. While doing so, the consumer can check out a company’s performance records. The USDOT website is helpful for reviewing long-distance moving companies, and it will have accident and complaint reports available.
Of course, long distance moves tend to cost more than local moves. It’s important for consumers to remember that there are several factors that go into the cost of a move, and just because one moving company has the lowest quote doesn’t mean that will be the cheapest option. There could be services the consumer needs that aren’t included in one or more of the companies’ quotes, such as assistance packing up possessions. It’s common for moving quotes to only cover the most basic moving services and for any other services to cost extra. Consumers can avoid unexpected charges by getting a binding moving estimate from the moving company they choose, which has a list of all anticipated costs and guarantees that the moving company isn’t going to add any hidden costs. In setting up a long distance move, consumers in Illinois will also need to figure out if they’d like to pack their belongings and then fly to their new home before the movers arrive, or if it’s better to rent a truck and move their belongings themselves.
The global movement of belongings across international borders presents some tough challenges when you are relocating to a new country. However, the difficulties should not discourage you if you approach Wirefly moving company. We have a reputation for being reliable when it comes to the logistical handling of every aspect of your move from Illinois to anywhere overseas across several international borders.
For any company in Illinois to be an accredited international mover and belong to the largest international alliance of global professional relocation and moving companies, it should remain under the banner of FIDI. Other organizations from which you can review the history of a moving company before deciding on any global mover include the Better Business Bureau, the Household Goods Forwarder Association, and the American Moving & Storage Association. Getting an international moving quote through Wirefly is easy.
When preparing to relocate offices, moving copy machines, computer and phone systems, servers, and other small items, those on the move need to hire an office moving company that knows their stuff. Wirefly offers a list of licensed and insured companies that specialize in moving offices in Illinois. They can easily disassemble cubicles, pack away small items in hard crates to keep them safe, and easily move high-tech equipment that average people cannot move alone.
Moving corporate offices are unique and challenging since businesses do not take many breaks to complete a relocation. Since moving is considered a great disruption to businesses or organizations, movers should be able to move around the office without disturbing the workers, clients, and vendors. Since companies also do not have time to unload and unpack at their leisure, the moving companies can get everything unpacked in as little as one day, so the business doesn't have to stop working.
Wirefly offers customers the best moving services for office relocation in Illinois. These movers will get the job done correctly while still respecting the business's time and little space. The companies on Wirefly have a proven track record for corporate moving. The reputation of these moving companies is reviewed closely, and they are licensed and insured to keep the office items safe. Wirefly doesn't work with moving companies if they aren't fully confident in their moving capabilities.
Get transportation rates for your automobile and review the most reliable auto shipping companies with Wirefly. We can help you select from among auto transportation companies in Illinois that can take care of your moving needs, including vehicle transportation. Get a quote on vehicle transport today.
One challenge of moving is transporting all of your home furnishings, clothing, and household goods to your new home. Another is transporting your vehicle. The majority of American households have at least one vehicle to move, which is where car shipping companies come in. Many people choose to drive their own vehicles to their new homes, but this isn’t always an option. Driving your own moving truck or other considerations may make transporting your own vehicle impractical.
We partner with auto transport companies in Illinois that are insured, licensed, and capable of handling all the logistics involved with vehicle transport. Our recommended companies are the best of their kind and can fully deliver on what they promise. If they weren’t, we wouldn’t work with them. Let us help you with your auto shipping needs so you know your vehicles are in good hands.
