Best 5 Movers in Inglewood, CA

How to Choose the Best Local Mover in Inglewood

Consider each moving company's customer reviews, cost, licensing, and services before picking.

Determine Your Budget

A local move costs between $47 and $68 per hour. Based on this, a standard two-bedroom move costs around $4,300 in total. Your move distance, move date, home size, and any additional tasks you need the movers to do will contribute to your actual cost.

We advise obtaining quotes from a minimum of three reputable movers in your area. Be sure to request written estimates. These should outline the total cost, including the hourly rate or flat fee. Comparing the estimate provided by your mover to the final cost after the move helps ensure fair pricing.

Read Customer Reviews

Customer reviews are valuable when evaluating moving companies. Visit platforms such as Yelp, Trustpilot, social media, Google Reviews, and the Better Business Bureau to learn about the typical customer experience with that moving company.

Ensure Proper Licensing

Moving companies in Inglewood must follow different licensing requirements depending on their service area. If you're making a short-haul move that's purely within California, choose a company that carries a California Bureau of Household Goods and Services license. You can verify a company's local license using the Transportation Carriers Lookup tool.

If you're moving across state lines, the regulations are different. Interstate moving companies must be licensed with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and must carry active United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Motor Carrier (MC) numbers. You can use these numbers to look up a mover’s registration status and complaint history on the FMCSA’s mover registration search tool.

Services

Assess whether your chosen mover offers the specific services you need when requesting quotes. Get ready for the quote process by making a thorough inventory of your belongings and writing down any services you might require. Notify the moving company if you have any specific needs to evaluate if the company is a fit.

Types of Moving Services

A full-service mover includes the following services for basic moves:

• Basic wrapping materials for furniture protection
• Loading and unloading
• Released liability coverage for loss or damage

If you need additional services from your moving company, inform them of these during the quote process. Services that result in increased pricing include the following:

• Crating for art or antiques
• Extra flights of stairs
• Long carries
• Packing
• Piano moving
• Storage
• Unpacking
• Vehicle shipping

Tips To Consider When Moving in Inglewood, CA

Here are some extra tips to consider when moving in Inglewood.

Schedule an Early Move

Inglewood traffic during rush hour is notoriously congested. Navigating gridlock with a moving truck is even more challenging than with a standard personal-use vehicle. Movers getting stuck in traffic during your local move will typically lead to higher costs since they’ll still be on the clock while in their trucks. You can prevent this by booking movers a few hours before or after morning rush hour.

Avoid Busy Season

May to September marks the busiest moving season and Inglewood's hottest time of the year. Moving during this time can slow or worsen your moving process, particularly if you begin your search for a mover too late. The high demand could reduce your chances of securing your desired mover. You should be able to book your preferred moving company by contacting movers at least eight weeks before your move. However, remember that the heat may still present challenges for your movers.

Pack in Advance

We recommend you start packing about six weeks before your move to prevent rushing to pack on your moving day. Spending time packing a couple boxes each day can get it done without overwhelming you. Most movers won't carry items that haven't been packed by your scheduled moving time.

How Much do Movers Cost in Inglewood, CA

Movers in Inglewood cost $2,661 on average for moves less than 250 miles. It can cost up to $7,446 to move a larger 4 bedroom house the same distance. See the chart below for more moving estimates, and contact a moving company for a more accurate quote specific to your situation.