What questions should I ask a moving company?

<div>Before hiring a moving company to help you with your move, there are a few things you will want to ask, including: <ul><li>Is there anything your company won’t move? </li><li>Does workers’ compensation cover the crew?</li><li>Will you disassemble and reassemble the furniture? </li><li>Are there packing restrictions?</li><li>Can you guarantee my delivery date?</li><li>Can you provide references? </li><li>What do you charge extra for?</li><li>What is your cancellation policy?</li></ul></div>

How do I prepare for a move with movers?

<div>If you’re hiring movers to help with your move, there are a few things that you can do ahead of time to set yourself (and the moving company) up for success.<ul><li>Donate or sell items ahead of time to lessen the amount to move</li><li>Alert your neighbors (or apartment management) of the move so they can plan for the moving truck to arrive</li><li>Pack your belongings securely ahead of your moving date</li><li>Disconnect any appliances prior to the moving date</li><li>Clear a path for the movers to move freely inside your home </li><li>Dispose of hazardous materials</li><li>Discuss with your moving coordinator where to unload the boxes</li></ul></div>

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I can't say enough good things about Roadway, they really went above and beyond my expectations! From the beginning the when I called about pricing they were very responsive and professional. The movers arrived perfectly on time on moving day and, not only did they handle all of my stuff with...
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Reviewed in March 2025
Roadway is simply the BEST! From start to finish, their team went above and beyond to make my move seamless and stress-free. They were not only incredibly professional but also friendly, attentive, and so careful with my belongings. I truly appreciated their dedication to keeping me informed...
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Reviewed in February 2025
Such an amazing experience with them! We did a huge cross country move and they made everything so stress-free! Pick up in Boston was quick and efficient, we had a unique situation once we got to California because we had to evacuate a few days later due to the wildfires, which pushed back are...
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Reviewed in February 2025
From taking down electronics and shelving, to packing LITERALLY everything from closets, to clothing, to dishes, to dog toys, Roadway efficiently and safely got my move of a 4000+ square foot house done in a day. I've never used a full service moving company, but now that I have worked with...
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Reviewed in February 2025
I will never move without them again! Roadway was incredibly helpful from start to finish. From planning the move, to the end! Robert and his moving team were on time, communicative, and handled everything with so much care. And they were so efficient! Everything got to my new place safely. I...
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Reviewed in February 2025
I had the pleasure of using Roadway Moving for the second time, and I couldn't be happier with their service! From start to finish, the experience was so easy and stress-free. The team gave me a call in the morning with their eta and arrived on time, handled my belongings with care, and worked...
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Reviewed in January 2025
The team was fantastic. They were professional, kind, efficient, strong, and helpful. I would use their services again and again when needed. The Roadway team of four people arrived in a really big truck that fit everything I had. They protected the floors of my unit prior to starting the job....
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Reviewed in January 2025
amazing job, did not have to move a muscle the whole move, super convenient and best in the business
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Reviewed in January 2025
Loved moving across the country with them! Everything was wrapped carefully and loaded into the truck so quickly. The movers were extremely kind, and on the backend they go over every piece of inventory to ensure you aren’t missing anything and you can quality check your items. They were fast,...
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Reviewed in December 2024
Great! Moving can be stressful, but this move was not! Carlos and his moving team were fast and efficient! All of my things were packed and moved with care
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Moving services FAQs

Before hiring a moving company to help you with your move, there are a few things you will want to ask, including:

Is there anything your company won’t move?
Does workers’ compensation cover the crew?
Will you disassemble and reassemble the furniture?
Are there packing restrictions?
Can you guarantee my delivery date?
Can you provide references?
What do you charge extra for?
What is your cancellation policy?

Moving insurance helps protect your belongings from damage or loss during the moving process. This policy can help reimburse you either part of or the total amount of your belongings that become damaged during the moving process. Moving insurance has three main options: full value protection, released value protection, and third-party or separate liability coverage. Speak with your moving company to determine what is covered under each policy and their cost to determine the best fit for your needs.

The average cost to hire movers is between $920 and $2,530 for local moves and $2,700 to $10,000 for long-distance moves. The number of movers you need, the total mileage you’re moving, your moving date, and ease of access to your home all factor into the bottom line.

For example, if you only need one or two movers, you can expect to pay $25 to $50 an hour. However, if you need four or more movers, that charge increases to $100 to $200 an hour. Moving specialty items, like a piano or large aquarium, will incur additional charges.

In the world of professional moving, moves are broken up into two categories—a local move and a long-distance move. A local move is anything considered under 100 miles, regardless if you’re crossing over state lines. A long-distance move is anything over 100 miles, even if you stay in the same state or location.

If you’re hiring movers to help with your move, there are a few things that you can do ahead of time to set yourself (and the moving company) up for success.

Donate or sell items ahead of time to lessen the amount to move
Alert your neighbors (or apartment management) of the move so they can plan for the moving truck to arrive
Pack your belongings securely ahead of your moving date
Disconnect any appliances prior to the moving date
Clear a path for the movers to move freely inside your home
Dispose of hazardous materials
Discuss with your moving coordinator where to unload the boxes

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