Are you planning to move? Moving homes or offices in Canaan, CT 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 Canaan, CT, 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.
A local move (or 'intrastate' move), according to moving companies' policies, is considered to be any move that stays within your state's border lines. You can go anywhere within the state – whether it's across Canaan, CT or all the way to the other side of the state; it doesn't matter. It is important to keep this in mind because if at any time the moving truck crosses a border – no matter if on purpose or by accident – your move will be considered long distance instead of local. This can happen due to poor navigation or for a quicker route, but either way you should be sure this won't happen in order to stay within the parameters of a local move.
Often, people will underestimate the importance of comparing moving companies when moving locally. The common thought is that the shorter the move, the less your moving company matters, but this could not be farther from the truth! Your local move is just as important as any kind of long distance move, and you should treat it as such. Do not throw away your checklist just because the move is short. If you don't take your time while choosing a local moving company, you risk costing yourself a lot more money than you really need to spend.
When comparing local moving companies in Canaan, CT, just like any other type of move, you should always check around for different prices first. If you can get a written price estimate rather than a verbal estimate, this will make your life ten times easier when you get into the moving company's office. You should also consider what size truck you'll be needing and whether or not you will be packing your belongings into it yourself or with help from the movers. Wirefly guarantees that your mover will always be properly licensed and insured, but if you are not using Wirefly then you should double check this yourself.
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 Canaan, CT 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 Canaan, CT 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.
It is extremely challenging to relocate to the new country, including moving your belongings through international means. There aren't many international moving companies that are extremely reliable, reputable, or can handle the difficult move from Canaan, CT to a new country. Wirefly has the answers that many customers are seeking in this case.
Moving companies based outside of the United States have to have a good standing with the FIDI. The FIDI is a global alliance, the largest to be exactly, that is a professional relocation and international moving company group. Though Wirefly makes it easy to get an international moving quote, the company recommends that the customers review the history of each company before hiring them. They can check out each company's history of the American Moving & Storage Association, the Better Business Bureau, or the Household Goods Forwarder Associate websites.
Office moving in Canaan, CT is different than residential moving. Large equipment such as computer systems, copy machines, phone systems, and servers as well as many small items require a moving company with expertise in handling office moves. We can recommend office movers who are licensed, insured, and knowledgeable with such tasks as taking apart cubicles, moving technology safely, and bringing durable crates to ensure that small items can be moved safely.
It can be difficult with a business to find a time in which business activities can be suspended long enough for a move to take place. Moving offices can be disruptive to the business process, and in some cases it may not be practical to suspend all activities. A moving company may not be able to avoid working around employees and clients. Your business may not have the luxury of being able to unload and unpack its items in a concerted way over a period of days, when moving companies may load and unload all your items in 24 hours or less.
With Wirefly, you can find the right Canaan, CT office movers who will properly move your office while respecting your time. Our service works only with moving companies that have proven themselves when working with corporate office moves. Each of these companies is properly insured and licensed, and we’re careful to review the reputations of these companies on a monthly basis. We won’t work with a company unless we’re fully confident of its ability to deliver down to the smallest detail.
Another very important consideration for people who are moving is whether or not they will need to ship their vehicle to their new location. The best way to ship your car from one location to another is by using an auto transport company that specializes in shipping automobiles. Wirefly can get you a quote from a reputable auto transport company in Canaan, CT. Wirefly can match you with a car shipping company that has the required license and insurance, and will be able to transport your automobile safely and efficiently.
