Are you planning to move? Moving homes or offices in Wakefield, MA 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 Wakefield, MA, 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.
When a person in Wakefield, MA is planning to move to another area within the same state, it’s considered an intrastate move, also known as a local move. Just because it’s called a local move doesn’t mean it needs to be a short trip. In fact, an intrastate move could be much longer than an out-of-state move. The deciding factor is whether the moving route goes out of state.
One thing that’s important for people to keep in mind is that the entire route must be within the state. The moment the moving company travels out of state, the move is then governed under the long-distance moving jurisdiction. This is true whether the moving company made a wrong turn and went out of state or if they took a route that led out of state to save time. More information about long-distance moves is available on the Wirefly long-distance moving page.
The preparation for an intrastate move and a long-distance move are fairly similar. Consumers need to be figure out the logistics the same way and do the same amount of research. When a consumer plans the move in advance and compares their moving company options, they can get the best value and make sure they choose a reputable service.
Factors to consider when choosing a moving company include the size of truck needed, whether the consumer or the movers will pack everything, if a storage facility in the new city is necessary, and if the movers have proper insurance and licensing. With Wirefly, the latter is never a concern, because only moving companies with licenses and insurance are listed. The consumer should map out a budget to track all their potential moving costs and get quotes from a variety of moving companies in Wakefield, MA that they can compare. Wirefly can help the consumer evaluate moving companies and see which is the best option.
A moving company considers a move as a “long-distance move” any time that a state line is crossed. Your destination may be located in another city within the same state, but if the movers cross a state line even incidentally, this is considered a long-distance move. In some cases, movers do this to save time, especially in states like Idaho, Minnesota, Texas, and Wisconsin where borders are irregular.
In Wakefield, MA, movers who cross state lines are legally required to hold a license from the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration). The FMCSA regulates the trucking and residential moving industries as an arm of the federal government. It’s responsible for writing and enforcing regulations and laws that long-distance moving companies are obliged to follow.
Wirefly works only with moving companies with the proper, legal insurance and licensing. Still, Wirefly tells its customers to do their own research into each of these moving companies, even those referred by Wirefly. In addition to checking to make sure that the company has the proper documentation, consumers should look at the moving company’s performance records. These will include any complaints made to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and any accident reports that may have been filed.
Long distance moves typically cost more than intrastate moves do. When considering a long-distance move, take these variables into account when looking at referrals from various moving companies. The lowest-priced quote is not necessarily the best deal. For example, you may need someone to help you pack your items for the move, and the lowest bid may not include this service. Moving companies may charge for these non-essential services, which in turn will cause the overall cost of the move to be higher than a different company whose flat rate may be higher but whose services are more comprehensive. You’ll want to avoid hidden costs and add-ons as much as possible.
Wirefly suggests securing a binding estimate from a moving company when comparing companies. This estimate should make note of all the expected costs and guarantee that no additional charges will be added to the total.
Customers planning long-distance moves in the Wakefield, MA area generally ask themselves the same kinds of questions about their move. They want to know if renting and truck, packing it, and driving it on their own is cost-effective. Customers may also want to know if it’s better to pack and ship their belongings, have the movers transport them, then fly out to meet the movers.
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 Wakefield, MA to anywhere overseas across several international borders.
For any company in Wakefield, MA 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.
Moving an office is a much different job than moving a home so it requires a moving company that specializes specifically in that. The typical office will have all kinds of important equipment, such as servers, computer systems, phone systems, printers, copy machines and many smaller items. To make sure those items arrive safely at the new location, consumers need the right moving company. A licensed and insured office moving company in Wakefield, MA will have movers who know how to transport high-tech equipment, break down cubicles and pack smaller items in hard crates.
There’s also the time factor to consider. While consumers want personal moves done quickly, they may have a few days to spare for the unpacking process. That isn’t true with office relocations, because businesses can’t take much time off. The right office movers will be able to work without bothering clients and employees, and complete the entire move in as little as just a single day.
People who are moving can find the best, most reputable office movers in Wakefield, MA on Wirefly, as we only work with movers that have a proven track record. Wirefly only puts office moving companies in its network if it’s sure they’ll handle every state of the move with care and professionalism.
Since moving furniture and other items is not the only things that need to be moved when relocating, vehicle transportation becomes a big responsibility. Car shipping companies can become a great benefit to many Americans who need help transporting their vehicle. While many people choose to drive their vehicles, it isn't always possible, especially if moving a long distance, driving the moving truck, or moving to a place like Hawaii.
Wirefly has a list of reliable companies that ship cars and vehicles, and they offer transport rates for the automobiles in question. If movers are unable to move their vehicle, Wirefly will help find the best car moving company in Wakefield, MA to fit the needs of the mover, and they offer quick quotes.
Just like the other companies that Wirefly works with in Wakefield, MA, the auto transport companies are all insured, licensed, and prepared for the specific challenges that are associated with transporting cars from place to place. The companies that Wirefly works with not only get the customer's items safely to the new spot, but they give the customer peace of mind to have a successful move or relocation. Moving vehicles can be an added stress to the moving process, but Wirefly will help take care of all the customer's moving and shipping needs.
