{"id":13839,"date":"2024-04-01T17:10:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T17:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/?p=13839"},"modified":"2024-03-20T20:45:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T20:45:24","slug":"5-tips-for-choosing-the-right-short-distance-movers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-choosing-the-right-short-distance-movers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Choosing the Best Short-Distance Movers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-choosing-the-right-short-distance-movers\/#Different_types_of_moves\" title=\"Different types of moves\">Different types of moves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-choosing-the-right-short-distance-movers\/#What_is_a_short-distance_move\" title=\"What is a short-distance move?\">What is a short-distance move?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-choosing-the-right-short-distance-movers\/#Check_out_the_reviews\" title=\"Check out the reviews.\">Check out the reviews.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-choosing-the-right-short-distance-movers\/#2_Ask_around\" title=\"#2: Ask around.\">#2: Ask around.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-choosing-the-right-short-distance-movers\/#3_Get_a_moving_quote_beforehand\" title=\"#3: Get a moving quote beforehand.\">#3: Get a moving quote beforehand.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-choosing-the-right-short-distance-movers\/#4_Make_sure_the_movers_are_background-checked\" title=\"#4: Make sure the movers are background-checked.\u00a0\">#4: Make sure the movers are background-checked.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-choosing-the-right-short-distance-movers\/#5_Verify_that_the_trucks_are_insured_and_well-equipped\" title=\"#5: Verify that the trucks are insured and well-equipped.\">#5: Verify that the trucks are insured and well-equipped.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-choosing-the-right-short-distance-movers\/#Whats_the_average_cost_of_a_short-distance_move\" title=\"What\u2019s the average cost of a short-distance move?\">What\u2019s the average cost of a short-distance move?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-choosing-the-right-short-distance-movers\/#Benefits_of_working_with_local_professional_movers\" title=\"Benefits of working with local, professional movers\u00a0\">Benefits of working with local, professional movers\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning to move soon, you\u2019re probably wondering what the differences are between\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/local-moving\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/long-distance-moving\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long-distance movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/labor-only-moving\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hourly labor movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and which type to choose for your move.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_types_of_moves\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different types of moves<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A long-distance move<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is typically any move of more than 60 miles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A cross-country move <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a move that crosses state lines, no matter what the distance is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We have plenty of these, in case you&#8217;re interested. We have <a href=\"\/ga\/atlanta\/long-distance-movers\/\">long-distance moving teams in Atlanta<\/a>, and great <a href=\"\/dc\/washington\/long-distance-movers\/\">long-distance movers in Washington DC<\/a>, among others.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_short-distance_move\"><\/span>What is a short-distance move?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A short-distance move, sometimes called a \u201clocal move\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one within 50 miles of your current location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Hourly movers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be hired to load or unload a truck you\u2019ve rented, or to help you with projects such as moving furniture in your home or business, re-organizing your garage or <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"basement\" href=\"\/blog\/how-to-clean-out-a-basement\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">basement<\/a>, or setting up for an event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if your move is within a couple of hours drive of your current location (within the same state), you want a short-distance moving service. And even though the defining mileage is an industry standard, not all short-distance moves are priced the same &#8211; check out our guide\u00a0on how to compare <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-compare-moving-company-quotes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving company quotes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s delve into how you can choose the best short-distance moving company. And, since you\u2019re no doubt wondering why you should trust our advice, let us introduce ourselves first.\u00a0 We\u2019re Bellhop, and we make moving a better experience. But we\u2019re not going to tell you to simply choose us (although we\u2019d love it if you did, of course). The info below can be used to evaluate any moving company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11510 size-large lazyload\" title=\"Why You Should Hire Local Movers Through Bellhop Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Why You Should Hire Local Movers Through Bellhop Bellhop Blog\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bellhop-pets-819x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bellhop-pets-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bellhop-pets-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bellhop-pets-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bellhop-pets-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bellhop-pets-1639x2048.jpg 1639w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bellhop-pets-scaled.jpg 2048w\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_out_the_reviews\"><\/span><b>Check out the reviews.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What better way is there to vet a mover than to read first-hand about other customers\u2019 experiences? Reviews say a lot about a company, from how they handle large and small moves to how they price their services and how they communicate with their customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellhop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we have completed over 300,000 moves, and we have more than 20,000 reviews (with a 4.8-star average rating \u2013 which we are very proud of). Curious about what others have to say about our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? We could pick the best reviews and share them here, but instead we\u2019ll urge you to check our reviews \u2013 and our competitors &#8211; for yourself. Don\u2019t depend on the reviews displayed on a moving company\u2019s own web site, especially if they are all complimentary! Use Google, check out Yelp, see what people are saying on social media. Check for complaints to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/search\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better Business Bureau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too, along with how the complaints were reconciled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And look too at how the company handles bad reviews, especially on social. Do they respond to each negative comment with the exact same generic response? Or are answers personalized? Look at the negative reviews to see if what they have in common. People may have concerns that aren\u2019t a big problem for you \u2013 maybe the problems are all happening in a different location than yours, or maybe you don\u2019t care that the movers don\u2019t supply a particular type of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"\/moving-services\/packing-services\/\"   title=\"packing\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">packing<\/a> tape. Look for issues that do matter to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Ask_around\"><\/span><b>#2: Ask around.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great way to find short-distance movers is to talk to your friends, coworkers, and family members. The chances are that at least one of your connections has worked with local movers before, and they may have valuable insight that can help with the decision-making process.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-307536037\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some questions you might ask:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How was your moving experience?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Was it affordable?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you work with the moving company again?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Get_a_moving_quote_beforehand\"><\/span><b>#3: Get a moving quote beforehand.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of a move is calculated by the amount of belongings you want to have moved (generally based on the number and type of rooms in your current home), how far you are moving, the number of movers required, and whether you need extra services (like packing up fragile items\/art\/etc.) and whether you want the movers to provide packing supplies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some moving companies will only provide a price after an in-person walkthrough of your home. This can be difficult to arrange if you work long hours, have kids with busy schedules, or just aren\u2019t home all that much. When you choose movers like Bellhop, we don\u2019t require an in-home walkthrough. Simply complete our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online booking form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0or use our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-cost-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving cost calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0for a free estimate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Make_sure_the_movers_are_background-checked\"><\/span><b>#4: Make sure the movers are background-checked.\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with movers who have gone through background checks can give you a lot of peace of mind during your move. You can trust that your family\u2019s things will be safe in these movers\u2019 hands, whether you\u2019re moving locally or to another state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you choose Bellhop, you\u2019ll get background-checked movers and pictures of these movers before moving day so that you know exactly who to expect at your door. That will make you feel safer inviting movers into your home and allowing them to transport your belongings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Verify_that_the_trucks_are_insured_and_well-equipped\"><\/span><b>#5: Verify that the trucks are insured and well-equipped.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A move can quickly be delayed if your movers don\u2019t have what they need come moving day. Ask your movers whether the moving truck is insured and what types of equipment (hand trucks, dollies, wraps, straps, pads, etc.) they will bring with them.\u00a0Determine what you will pack, and what the movers will pack. Ask the movers if they have any guidance for packing that will make their (and your) life easier.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right short-distance movers should have all you need, so the only thing you should have to do is pack your items before they arrive so that they can be easily loaded onto the moving truck. If you\u2019re working with Bellhop for your short-distance move \u2013 just pack and relax &#8211; we\u2019ll take care of the rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_average_cost_of_a_short-distance_move\"><\/span><b>What\u2019s the average cost of a short-distance move?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price of your short-distance move depends on the type of moving services you need, your location, and the size of your move. Typically, base pricing will be similar across all professional moving companies, so beware of very low quotes. Things that can increase costs is what a company charges for variable fees such as storage, stairs, or waiting time. Here are some ways to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-much-do-movers-cost\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decrease the costs of moving<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with info on the other financial aspects of moving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, you can expect to pay between $300-$600 for an apartment move, $400-$650 for a 1-bedroom move, $500-$850 for a 2-bedroom move, $600-$1,150 for a 3-bedroom move, or $850-$1,350 for a 4-bedroom move.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-cost-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> moving cost calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can input your starting location, property type, and how much you\u2019re moving to get a free, no-obligation estimate for your specific move. (Bellhop has local teams in multiple states, including but not limited to Arizona, California, Colorado, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Florida\" href=\"\/blog\/moving-to-florida\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Florida<\/a>, Georgia, New York, Texas, and Washington. We also serve multiple cities in between those states, so please check our website for detailed information, where you\u2019ll find our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online booking form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_working_with_local_professional_movers\"><\/span><b>Benefits of working with local, professional movers\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local movers know the city inside and out, which means they know how to avoid traffic and where to park. They also know about local requirements, such as permits.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can save you money and make your move more efficient by coordinating everything from start to finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can save you the headache of moving by taking care of everything you need besides packing (though we can bring you packing supplies and offer tips).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local movers know the best places for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/storage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">self-storage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and can even set you up with a reputable storage partner.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These movers know how to keep your moving costs down and help you move as quickly as possible while keeping your items safe along the way.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you have been googling for the \u201cbest movers near me?\u201d<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellhop is here to help. We are a team of highly rated short-distance movers with plans and services to fit moves of all sizes and budgets. Not only do we offer top-notch residential moving services, but we can help on the commercial side, too. And one of the best parts about our service (apart from the fact that we\u2019re friendly and fun) is our clear, transparent pricing. 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