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Different Types of Moving Services / Companies

Moving from one house to another is both an exciting and challenging journey. Exciting in a way that you will be able to have a new beginning in your life that includes new place, new environment, new people to meet and new adventures to experience. On the other hand, moving can be challenging because it will require you careful and organized planning and process for you move or transfer successfully. First and foremost, one of the challenges that you’ll have to encounter is choosing the right moving service or professional. With several factors that you need to consider such as selecting the right type of moving companies, moving is certainly a strenuous task. So if you are not yet familiar with the types of service you need, you are in the right place. This article will provide you the different types of moving services.

Local moving companies

If you are transferring or moving in just a short distance, which is usually 100 miles maximum, local moving companies are the right ones for you. In most cases, local moving companies charge customers in an hourly rate. Hence, your final moving fees will be determined by the number of work hours they service you.

Long distance moving companies

Usually, long distance transfers are considered as intrastate relocations that go beyond the distance of 100 miles. The rates are usually determined based on the total weight of your shipment and the actual distance to your final destination. That said, it is highly suggested to ask estimates first before hiring a moving company especially when you are planning a long distance transfer.

International moving companies

Another type of international moving company is international moving service. From the name itself, this moving company type caters people who need to move or transfer as international moves.  As a rule of thumb, international moving rates are based in the shipment volume measured in cubic feet or cubic meters.

Commercial movers

Moving companies do not only cater household transferees. They also cater to businesses such as shops, warehouse, small offices and even big corporations. And since these establishments are usually bigger than households, this kind of service requires specialized moving equipment, great manpower and detailed and particular techniques of packing. As such, moving companies that specialize in commercial setting can only perform these abilities.

Household movers

In a normal setting, movers in residential settings help shippers of household items in all the development levels of the arduous moving process. They give several kinds of moving services that are appropriate to different types of relocation preferences and needs.

Full moving services

If you are looking for a moving company that will do all the jobs of moving for you from the very beginning of the process to the last stage, then full moving services are the right deal for you. Although they offer higher rates compared to other moving services, they are known to be providers of efficient, reliable, fastest and quality moving services.

Partial packing service

On a different note, if you are looking for just a particular service, then you should hire a partial packing service. You could just ask how much is 2 guys and a truck and you will be given the right part of service that you need.

 

Nicole Hennig
Nicole Hennig is a freelance writer, content writer, blogger, and also a photographer. She graduated from the University of Caloocan in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2015.

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