how to hire the best movers nyc to la

How to Hire The Best Movers NYC to LA

  A long distance move from NYC to LA can be a life-changing event. Not only are New York and Los Angeles on opposite sides of the country, the differences in lifestyle that each state offers is also in many ways vastly opposite. However, one thing is common when making a move from NYC to LA, you’ll want to make sure you hire the best Cross Country movers, and that your belongings are in the hands of a trusted and reputable moving company. Moving from New York City to Los Angeles is one of the top 5 moving routes in the United States. Hiring movers / a moving company that specializes in this route as their main service, will enable your move to be kept simple while at the same time provide you with the highest level of service. What will you be moving? Almost anything can be moved across the country. Whether it’s household items, individual furniture pieces, a small load, or an automobile, there’s a moving service to get your items from New York to Los Angeles. How to find long distance movers in NYC Moving NYC to LA
  1. Recommendations To find high quality movers, you’re going to need to spend some time researching. New York City is full of people on the move, whether new, or returning residents, there’s constant movement. Recommendations are a great way of finding some of the best moving companies. If you have any friends, family, or colleagues that have recently moved out of New York, or will be moving, get the information of their moving company. Recommendations can save you an enormous amount of time.
  2. Research Everything you need to know about moving companies will be accessible online. In order to receive the best search results, keep your keywords simple, and be as specific as possible. For example: “Long Distance Movers NYC to LA”. To help you navigate through the vast amounts of information that will pop up in your search, remember to keep in mind that reputable moving companies will have professional websites which will be detailed and informative. You will also be presented with websites providing names of the best long distance companies moving from New York City to Los Angeles.
  3. Reviews Once you have narrowed your search, you’ll want to ensure that you’re going to receive the best service from a moving company, read reviews and check the ratings of any company you might be considering. To read reviews, some common sites are: Yelp, CitySearch, and TrustLink. On these sites, there can be conflicting reviews; therefore choosing a moving company that has been accredited by The Better Business Bureau (BBB) and have a good rating would be advisable and also give you peace of mind. Many professional moving companies will also be able to provide Testimonials. When reviewing the companies you are considering, pay attention to any services that were provided from NYC to LA.
  4. Reach out After reviewing some companies and establishing a few that you’re interested in, it's time to contact them to obtain further information and begin collecting quotes. The initial response time and level of customer service is very important, and can tell you a lot about a company. Once you are in contact with a representative, inform them what will be moved and that you will be moving from New York to Los Angeles. Confirm this is one of their routes and they are able to transport your belongings. Asking logistical questions can also provide informative information, things like: What size truck are your items picked up in? Are they familiar with NYC parking requirements and restrictions? The answers to your questions will help you find the best movers.
  5. Estimate protocol It is recommended to obtain at least 3 estimates from different moving companies, and when possible, having an in home estimate, also known as an on-site is advised. If any moving company doesn’t offer a representative to do a walkthrough of your home, especially for a large move, be cautious of this company. Having an on-site estimate might not always be a requirement. Moving needs vary. An honest, reputable moving company will obtain as much information as possible to determine whether an in home appraisal is needed. Compare the quotes you receive to see what services each company provides and their cost to move you from New York to Los Angeles.
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Shannon L.
Jan 5, 2024

Movers who packed my things up in NY were great. I was also very impressed with how clear everything was, how fast the move coordinator Eric was with getting back to me. Read more testimonials

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Danielle Francisco
Feb 11, 2024

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Ria B.
Jan 10, 2024

Everything went smoothly with CA-NY Express Movers. They packed up my apt in NYC in no time, put it into storage for me while we found our new house. Read more testimonials

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