Best 5 Movers in Turlock, CA

How to Choose the Best Local Mover in Turlock

A few factors you should consider when looking for a moving company include customer reviews, services offered, cost, and licensing.

Determine Your Budget

Based on our findings, the average cost of hiring a local mover in Turlock is $64 per hour. The overall cost amounts to $4,276 for a two-bedroom move. Your home size, move distance, move date, and any additional services you need will affect your actual cost.

You should get quotes from a minimum of three movers in your area. Ask for written estimates that provide a clear breakdown of the total cost, including the flat fee or hourly rate. Keep the estimate from your mover and compare it to the final cost to ensure fair pricing.

Read Customer Reviews

Moving companies rely on customer feedback. Looking at customer reviews on websites such as the Better Business Bureau, Google Reviews, Yelp, Trustpilot, and social media will indicate which movers have positive customer experiences. We suggest thoroughly researching customer reviews before choosing a moving company.

Ensure Proper Licensing

Moving companies in Turlock must follow different licensing requirements depending on their service area. If you are moving from one California city to another, 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 to or from another state, the regulations are different. Choose a company licensed with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It should also carry active United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Motor Carrier (MC) numbers, which you can use on the FMCSA’s mover registration search tool to look up a mover’s registration status and complaint history.

Services

Ask if your chosen mover provides the services that align with your expectations as you receive quotes. Create a list of any services you might need and take a full inventory of your home before requesting quotes. Notify the moving company about any special needs to evaluate whether the company is a good fit.

Types of Moving Services

Full-service movers will provide these services in the base price for basic moves:

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

If you require special services from your moving company, inform them of these when requesting a quote. The following services may lead to increased pricing for your move:

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

Tips To Consider When Moving in Turlock, CA

Here are a few additional tips to keep in mind when relocating to, from, or within Turlock.

Schedule an Early Move

Turlock sees its fair share of traffic, and navigating this can be difficult in a moving truck. Being stuck in traffic during your move can lead to delays and impact your budget since local movers charge by the hour. Scheduling your move for the early morning will ensure that your movers arrive before traffic peaks and head to your new home in the middle of the day when traffic is limited.

Avoid Busy Season

The peak moving season—between May and September—coincides with Turlock's hottest time of year. This can adversely affect your move if you start your search too late and can't find an available moving company. You should be able to secure your preferred moving company by contacting companies at least eight weeks before your move. However, remember that the heat may still present challenges for your movers.

Pack in Advance

Most movers only transport items that have been properly packed by the scheduled moving time, so you should have everything boxed up before their arrival. You should begin packing around six weeks in advance. Pack a few boxes every day to avoid rushing on the day of your move. Your movers may have a few spare boxes with them for last-minute packing, but you shouldn’t count on it.

How Much do Movers Cost in Turlock, CA

Movers in Turlock cost $2,652 on average for moves less than 250 miles. It can cost up to $7,344 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.