Long Distance Movers in Spokane

When you request a moving quote, the mileage and the physical dimensions of your move will make the biggest impact on your final price. But aside from these, there are a few other important factors that can add to the cost of your long distance move:

• Packing services: Most moving companies offer packing, but it comes at an extra cost (typically a couple hundred to a couple thousand bucks, depending on the size of your move). Packing services are a smart investment, especially if you want insurance…
• Insurance: Movers are required by law to offer basic coverage in case anything is damaged or lost in transit. Unfortunately, this is only good for $0.60 per pound. If you want full-value coverage, you’ll have to pay extra. You’ll need to pay for packing, too!
• Access fees: Try to draw a line from your front door to the street. Does it go through any elevators, long hallways, or extra flights of stairs? These obstacles rack up extra fees, so make sure you communicate with your movers about any challenges in their way.
• Shuttles: Movers use big semi trucks for interstate transport. Unfortunately, most cities don’t let these big semi trucks park on their streets. Instead, the big truck parks in a staging area, and movers have to use a smaller truck to shuttle your stuff around.
• Specialty moving: If you have any antiques, fragile items, or anything that’s particularly bulky, you may want to look into specialty moving options. This way, you’ll know your moving team will come prepared with extra padding and equipment.

Long-distance movers handle moves that are over 100 miles and/or across state lines. (Even if you’re just moving from Spokane to Coeur d’Alene, you’ll need to contact long-distance movers to take care of it.) On the other hand, local movers specialize in moves that are under 100 miles, and within the same state.

The pay rate’s different, too. Long-distance movers charge per mile, per pound (or cubic foot). Local movers charge per hour, per mover (and it’s usually about 2 movers per bedroom).

We always recommend downsizing to save as much money as possible. After all, if your movers charge per pound, it’s in your best interest to cut all the excess weight. Try to sell off or donate any of your unwanted, unused belongings.

Aside from downsizing, it’s a good idea to schedule smart. Most people try to move during the summer. Guess what season is the most expensive? You guessed it: the summer. Try to avoid major holidays, and avoid the first and last days of each month – that’s when leases run out.

We’re always expanding our operations, and we’re happy to report we’re adding new cities to the list every day. You can book Out of State Movers across the United States! We’re especially fond of Florida and California, and we operate several routes between the two. Keep checking back in with us to see where we go next.

We recommend booking long distance movers in Spokane between 2 to 3 months in advance. This may seem like a huge window, but look at it in terms of weekends. 2 to 3 months means 8 to 12 weekends. We don’t know about you, but we’ve never met anyone who’s gone 8 weekends without something wacky throwing a wrench into their plans. Give yourself a ton of extra time, and you won’t stress as much in case of emergencies.

Expect your long distance move to take between 1 and 21 days. Under federal law, drivers can’t clock more than 400 miles of interstate travel per day. But aside from rules and regulations, the duration of your move is a lot like the cost of your move: It all comes down to size and distance.

Movers don’t like to send off half-empty trucks if they can avoid it. All that wasted space is inefficient (and expensive). Instead, they’ll wait until they have enough moves on your route to fill the entire trailer. They’ll keep everyone’s belongings secure and separate, but you should still expect delays if you’re just moving a 1-bedroom or a studio.