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How much should I expect to pay a moving company for a Chicago to Washington DC move?
Question : How much should I expect to pay a moving company for a Chicago to Washington DC move?
I’m starting a new job in the DC area at the end of the summer and I’m trying to do a loose budget for the move. Any ideas about how much I should expect to pay?
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Best answer:
Answer by smiling_freds_biz_info
maybe if you called a few movers you’d be better equipped to make an informed decision.
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#2 written by MovetoLatinAmerica 1 year ago
I suggest you rent a UHAUL truck and hire a temp agency ($ 240) to have a couple guys load everything for you. You can drive to DC and do the same thing to unload. Note, unloading is much faster and two guys can usually do this in 5-6 hours. ($ 180 or less).
Make sure you plan all of this at least 7 days in advance, including reserving a (fairly new) truck. Not an old one. Make sure you ask for this.
A moving service generally costs 50% more.
Good luck!
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You might want to check Uship. There’s a tool on there that can give you an idea. Or you could post your listing & show what you have & people (companies) will bid on your job. Be sure you’re very accurate on what you have, because it is what you list exactly that people are bidding on carrying. If you have more than you list, they may not have the space in their equipment (yes, I’m a mover
Also, gas prices are rising & moving trucks typically get about 8-10 miles to the gallon which can get pricy. Figure that into your moving expense if you do rent a truck. Also daily insurance and the cost of any mileage that may go over the limit. Usually you can get a one-way rate on a truck, but that isn’t always less expensive.