Are you planning to move? Moving homes or offices in Independence, IA 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 Independence, IA, 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 Independence, IA 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 Independence, IA, 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.
How many state lines you cross during your move is irrelevant when it comes to whether your move will be considered long distance or not: if you have crossed one, then you may as well cross them all! It is important to note that if you choose a route that crosses a state line (even to save time moving your possessions), then it will be considered a long-distance move.
If you are a long-distance mover in Independence, IA, then you will be required to hold a license from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is a federal governing body that regulates residential moving and trucking industries. The laws and regulations created by the FMCSA must be adhered to, so Wirefly only works with the movers who can present their proper licensing and insurance. However, we do advise our customers to conduct their own research on any moving service we refer them to. After assuring the movers have proper documentation, it's responsible to also review performance records as well as accident and complaint reports located on the USDOT website.
A long-distance move to or from Independence, IA will cost more than a local move, so it is important to consider all the components involved when obtaining a moving quote and comparing referrals. Just because a company offers you the lowest quote doesn't mean you are getting the best deal. Picture this: you need assistance with packing your possessions, but you find out that service is not included in the original quote the moving company you chose gave you. Like many companies, this company charges extra for additional services, and in the end, it's more expensive (and a much bigger hassle) than it would have been if you'd have chosen a company with a higher quote, but they include all services at a flat rate. So, our suggestion is to ask for a 'binding moving estimate' (an estimate that lists out all expected costs and guarantees there are no additional hidden costs to be added) from the company you are getting an estimate from. We hear the same questions often, such as: Can I pack my possessions before the movers arrive? Can I trust that my items will be safely transported to my new home? Would it be more beneficial to rent a truck and do this all on my own?
Moving from one country to another can be quite challenging. One of the greatest challenges is moving one’s belongings from the old home to the new. If you’re planning an international move, you may be discouraged by the international moving companies that don’t seem to be reliable or able to handle every part of your international move from Independence, IA into another country. We can help.
The FIDI is the single largest global organization of relocation and moving companies. In order to do business in the U.S., a company based outside the U.S. must be of good standing with the FIDI. Those companies that are in good standing can earn the Accredited International Mover credential.
Wirefly strongly recommends that consumers review the histories of each Accredited International Mover company when comparing moving companies for an international move. The Better Business Bureau, the American Moving & Storage Association, and the Household Goods Forwarder Association are three organization that maintain information about international movers. We suggest researching each company on these websites before making any decisions about which company to go with. Use Wirefly to simplify getting an international quote.
If you're planning to move an office building to or from Independence, IA, you have a unique challenge on your hands. An office building is much different than moving a home. There are many more components to worry about like copy machines, servers, computer systems, phone systems, as well as all the smaller items that need to move with the business. You need a group of movers who are dedicated to this task and know exactly what they're doing because there is a minimal margin for error. The licensed and insured moving companies will provide a group of movers who know how to do things like disassemble cubicles, move and store high-tech equipment, as well as provide hard crates to move smaller objects safely.
If you're going to move a corporate office, this has even more unique challenges. Businesses are entirely different from our personal lives because they are not known for taking extended breaks. The process of moving can present a serious disruption to a company or organization. This is especially true if you try to go about your day to day operations of talking to clients, employees, and vendors while movers are working around you. This continues as everything is loaded into the trucks because now you have to race to get it all unpacked and set up once again. This is where office movers can be invaluable. They can offload, unpack, and set the equipment and furnishings up in as little as one business day. If you tried this, it would take a longer period and cost the business more money.
Wirefly is an option to find office movers in Independence, IA who will strive to accomplish their jobs, all the while respecting your space and time limits. Wirefly is known for only working with companies who have a proven history of achieving whatever task a corporation needs and exceeding any expectations. They take a lot of the stress of hiring a corporate moving company out of the equation because they review their history and reputation on a monthly basis. Wirefly also checks to make sure each company is licensed and insured as well. If there are any concerns, they are addressed on a monthly basis. If Wirefly isn't confident that their movers will take everything, right down to the last post-it note, they won't work with them.
Not only does Wirefly’s network also include reliable car shipping companies, it can help consumers get rates on transporting your automobile. For those consumers who can’t drive their car during a move, Wirefly can find companies in Independence, IA that can handle both a home move and transporting that car.
Transporting an entire home’s worth of furnishing, clothing and other items may be the biggest challenge of a move, but it’s certainly not the only challenge. Most Americans have at least one car that they need transported when it’s time to move, and that’s where a reliable car shipping company enters the equation. While consumers often simply drive their cars to their new homes, that isn’t always an option, and even when it is, it may not be convenient if it’s a long move or the consumer is already driving a moving truck.
Just like the other moving companies in the Wirefly network, all of the auto transport companies in Independence, IA that it partners with are fully licensed, insured and ready to handle anything that comes up during the car transportation process. Wirefly only works with moving companies that it truly believes are the very best in the business. These companies don’t just deliver belongings, but they give consumers the peace of mind that comes with a reliable moving company and a hassle-free, successful move.
Moving a vehicle doesn’t need to add stress to planning a move. People who need their cars transported can trust the moving companies in the Wirefly network to handle all their auto shipping needs.
