{"id":13881,"date":"2022-07-01T21:48:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T21:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/?p=13881"},"modified":"2024-10-30T20:16:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T20:16:02","slug":"9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-moving-and-storage-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-moving-and-storage-company\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Tips for Choosing the Right Moving and Storage Company"},"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\/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-moving-and-storage-company\/#9_tips_for_choosing_the_best_moving_and_storage_company\" title=\"9 tips for choosing the best moving and storage company\">9 tips for choosing the best moving and storage company<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-moving-and-storage-company\/#1_Find_out_about_all_their_moving_services_and_capabilities\" title=\"#1: Find out about all their moving services and capabilities.\u00a0\">#1: Find out about all their moving services and capabilities.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-moving-and-storage-company\/#2_Consult_your_friends_and_family_members\" title=\"#2: Consult your friends and family members.\u00a0\">#2: Consult your friends and family members.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-moving-and-storage-company\/#3_Get_an_estimate_from_at_least_three_companies\" title=\"#3: Get an estimate from at least three companies.\u00a0\">#3: Get an estimate from at least three companies.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-moving-and-storage-company\/#4_See_if_they_offer_long-term_and_short-term_storage\" title=\"#4: See if they offer long-term and short-term storage.\u00a0\">#4: See if they offer long-term and short-term storage.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-moving-and-storage-company\/#5_Verify_that_they_are_licensed_and_insured\" title=\"#5: Verify that they are licensed and insured.\u00a0\">#5: Verify that they are licensed and insured.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-moving-and-storage-company\/#6_Figure_out_their_availability\" title=\"#6: Figure out their availability.\">#6: Figure out their availability.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-moving-and-storage-company\/#7_Ask_about_security_and_climate_control\" title=\"#7: Ask about security and climate control.\u00a0\">#7: Ask about security and climate control.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-moving-and-storage-company\/#8_Ensure_you_get_247_access_to_your_storage_unit\" title=\"#8: Ensure you get 24\/7 access to your storage unit.\u00a0\">#8: Ensure you get 24\/7 access to your storage unit.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-moving-and-storage-company\/#9_Make_sure_the_storage_unit_is_in_a_convenient_location\" title=\"#9: Make sure the storage unit is in a convenient location.\">#9: Make sure the storage unit is in a convenient location.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-moving-and-storage-company\/#Ask_about_Bellhop_Partners_Self-Storage_Solutions\" title=\"Ask about Bellhop Partners Self-Storage Solutions\">Ask about Bellhop Partners Self-Storage Solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your big move coming up, you need someone on your side who can handle the heavy lifting. That\u2019s where a moving and storage company comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we\u2019re going to spill our best tips for finding a provider. We hope this helps your moving day go smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Why listen to us? We&#8217;re Bellhop &#8211; we&#8217;re national movers, and have moved tens of thousands of people over the past decade. We have <a href=\"\/ga\/atlanta\/long-distance-movers\/\">long-distance movers in Atlanta<\/a>, <a href=\"\/dc\/washington\/long-distance-movers\/\">cross-country movers in Washington, DC<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/nc\/charlotte\/long-distance-movers\/\">interstate movers in Charlotte<\/a>, among many others.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_tips_for_choosing_the_best_moving_and_storage_company\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 tips for choosing the best moving and storage company<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to movers, you\u2019ve got many choices. Here are some suggestions for choosing the right moving and storage company:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Find_out_about_all_their_moving_services_and_capabilities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Find out about all their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all local and long-distance moving and storage companies are the same. If you need help loading items onto a moving truck and delivering them to a storage unit, ask if the provider can take care of those tasks for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the types of moving services offered before moving day can help the move go much more efficiently. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions. That\u2019s what customer service teams are there for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Consult_your_friends_and_family_members\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Consult your friends and family members.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great way to find a reliable moving and storage company is to talk to your loved ones. They generally won\u2019t steer you wrong. Instead, they\u2019ll be more likely to share the good and the bad about the companies they\u2019ve hired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That will save you time in figuring out those things yourself. Instead, you can put that time toward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/when-should-you-start-packing-to-move\/\">packing your items so that they\u2019re ready to go come moving<\/a> day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Get_an_estimate_from_at_least_three_companies\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Get an estimate from at least three companies.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of moving varies greatly depending on your needs. You can be looking at anywhere from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars depending on the scope of your move. Then, you have storage to consider, which can range from $90 to $300 a month or so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the best bang for your buck, talk to a few certified moving companies. That will help you stay within budget so that you\u2019re not spending more than necessary for your big move and storage needs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-compare-moving-company-quotes\/\">Here<\/a> is an article with a few additional tips on comparing moving quotes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_See_if_they_offer_long-term_and_short-term_storage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: See if they offer long-term and short-term storage.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long will moving companies store your stuff? That depends on whether they offer short-term and long-term storage. If you only need storage for a week or two, short-term storage might be sufficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you\u2019re not sure how long you need your items stored, it\u2019d be worth it to find a storage provider that offers long-term storage so that you don\u2019t have to move your items once they\u2019re in the storage unit (at least not until you\u2019re ready to do so).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-2122347212\"><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<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Verify_that_they_are_licensed_and_insured\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Verify that they are licensed and insured.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving and storage companies have a lot of responsibility, including transporting breakable items and safely loading them on and off a delivery truck to the end location (whether that\u2019s a storage unit or your home).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going to work with a company for your moving and storage needs, don\u2019t forget to ask about their licensing and insurance. That will ease your mind about problems during the move and give you the reassurance that something can be done in case there is any damage or loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Figure_out_their_availability\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Figure out their availability.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t want to wait forever to get a moving company out, and the same goes for storage. If the storage provider can\u2019t fit your items for one to two months, it\u2019s best to go with another provider so that you don\u2019t have to delay your move simply for the sake of storage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you call the company, find out how soon they can get a mover out and how quickly your items can be stored. That will give you peace of mind that your move can go off without a hitch and not stay in limbo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ask_about_security_and_climate_control\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Ask about security and climate control.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some examples of security elements in a storage unit include good lighting, video surveillance, padlocks, gates, and keycards. Talk to the provider about what security measures they have in place so that you know your items will be safe while in their hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate control is also important to keep your belongings from getting damaged while in storage. The reason for this is that summer temperatures can impact your furniture, causing it to break or bend in unnatural positions. That can affect the overall quality and require you to purchase a new set of furniture in the future, costing you money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Ensure_you_get_247_access_to_your_storage_unit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Ensure you get 24\/7 access to your storage unit.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine needing something that you know is in your storage unit, but the unit is closed. While it might not be a big deal at the moment, you never know when you\u2019ll need something inside, and it\u2019s better to have 24\/7 access just in case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best storage providers require a keycard or code to get inside. That ensures that no one needs to be on-site for you to enter your storage unit. You can go in anytime that works for your schedule, which is especially helpful for busy people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Make_sure_the_storage_unit_is_in_a_convenient_location\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9: Make sure the storage unit is in a convenient location.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be challenging if your items are in a different city or far from your house or place of business. If you\u2019re going to get storage, see if you can find something in close proximity to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That way, you don\u2019t have to spend hours in traffic trying to get one or two units from your unit. Also, if you\u2019re wondering whether movers will go to a storage unit, the answer is that they\u2019re a lot more likely to be able to if it\u2019s nearby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_about_Bellhop_Partners_Self-Storage_Solutions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask about Bellhop Partners Self-Storage Solutions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellhop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t a moving and storage company, we are movers who work with many reputable storage partners who can service all of your storage needs. Bellhop partners with <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Self-Storage\" href=\"\/moving-services\/storage\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Self-Storage<\/a> Solutions who provide secure, 24\/7-access self-storage solutions that can keep your items safe. From short-term to long-term storage, they offer it all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/storage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about self-storage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With your big move coming up, you need someone on your side who can handle the heavy lifting. 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