How to get a moving quote

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How to get a moving quote

Okay, so you’re planning on moving cross country and it’s time to search for a moving company, but with so many options the questions still remains, how to get a moving quote? Although it seems like an easy task getting a moving quote can be quite daunting. By now it’s no secret that the moving industry is full of scams and scoundrels. The age old scam in the moving industry is called “the hostage load”. From the sounds of it i’m sure you can figure it out, however, this is when a moving company offers a cheap price, picks up your goods and then bangs you in the head for an additional $5000. You think i’m kidding? The DOT received thousands of complaints each year regarding hostage loads and most of the time nothing is done about it. Below are some basic tips on how to get a moving quote.

What to do and what not to do

First and foremost never submit your information on websites that claim “get up to 10 free quotes from top rated moving companies”. Lead generation websites were simply created to get lead from you the customer and sell them to anyone that’s willing to pay. Just because a moving company has a nice website and the name sounds nice does not mean they are. This day and age anyone can say “we’re the number 1 moving company in the nation” with zero data to back that statement.

The number 1 tool when searching for a moving company is Google. Simply search the company you are considering and see what people have to say about them. If a company has a lot of negative reviews simply do not go with them, however, if a company only has 5 stars across the board chances are they just opened their doors and put up a bunch of “fake reviews”. It’s very easy for companies to get fake reviews these days so read through them to see if they seem realistic. No one will leave a review that says ” most amazing move ever”.

If you find a company that has some complaints don’t get alarmed. After all this is moving and things can go wrong. Unfortunately things like damage, delays and additional charges can happen. Your main concern should be how a company handles complaints rather then a company that has a few complaints here and there. Also remember that a larger company that handles a large volume of moves will have more complaints then a smaller moving company. As an example United Van Lines is the largest moving company in the world and they receive thousands of complaints each year.

Do you research, use your discretion and make sure you seek out the moving company of your choice. Good luck and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

General Information about International Van Lines

Thank you for visiting International Van Lines moving review page. IVL was established in the year 2000, primarily as an international moving & logistics company. In 2004 IVL purchased its first truck to focus on local moving. After rapidly growing IVL tried its hand at long-distance moving, and today they’re one of the largest private companies in the moving industry. They maintain one of the best reputations in moving and are quickly becoming a household name. Below you will find more information about International Van Lines moving reviews.

Rating & Reviews/Complaints

It’s easy for anyone to claim that they’re one of the best, but here at IVL, we can prove it. We’ve been featured in the INC500 as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. IVL has also been mentioned in the Sun-Sentinel, USA Today and has been ranked number one by moving.co, Consumer Advocate and Consumer Affairs. Their review is based on customer feedback, online surveys, years in business and fleet size.

Complaints:

International Van Lines moving reviews are excellent; however, we still get complaints from time to time. Our complaints are less than a fraction of one percent of the moves we transport. The main complaints we deal with are delays and damages which are realistic possibilities when moving. Although they’re not a common occurrence it can happen. IVL will do everything in its power to find a solution to any problem which is why International Van Lines moving reviews are stellar.

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Nicole – October 29, 2024

I would definitely recommend IVL to anyone moving in the country or out of the country because they are reliable, courteous and very professional!! They arrived at my home 20 mins. early and helped me get my belongings packed and ready to move. They also helped move my vehicles with no hesitation!! At first I was a little nervous being I had such a horrible experience with a different moving company!! IVL employees are amazing and I will definitely recommend them to any friends or family members who are relocating in the future!! THANKS GUYS FOR Everything!!

Ben Meredith – October 23, 2024

International Van Lines was very accommodating for my recent move. After googling Moving companies, International Van Lines came up in the search, and I thought I would give them a try.

I had a 3 bedroom home to move from Staten Island, New York to Marietta, Georgia, including Living Room set, Refrigerator and stove. The guys were very professional in their move of the 3 Bedroom, Living Room, and Kitchen sets! They had all of the moving equipment, Dollies, hand trucks, boxes, tape, etc.

My items arrived in Marietta, Georgia without any damage!

Thanks for the Very Successful Move International Van Lines! Five Stars! God Bless!

Ben Meredith, Jr – October 23, 2024

International Van Lines was very accommodating for my recent move. After googling Moving companies, International Van Lines came up in the search, and I thought I would give them a try.

I had a 3 bedroom home to move from Staten Island, New York to Marrieta, Georgia, including living room, Refrigerator, and stove. The guys were very Professional in their Total Move with the 3 Bedroom sets, Living room set, and Kitchen items. They definitely had all the equipment, shrink wrap, dollies, hand trucks, and boxes for the move.

My items arrived in Marietta, Georgia, without any damage.

Thanks International Van Lines for the Very Successful Move! Five Stars! God Bless!

Diana T – July 15, 2024

I used International Van Line to move from Brooklyn to Staten Island and had the best experience from start to finish. The day of the move the movers were efficient, kind and very responsible. I’m very happy with my move nothing got damaged. Thank you!

Rebecca Riederer – July 15, 2024

What a surprisingly great experience, I recently used International Van Lines for my move and I cant say enough about how happy we are with the whole thing.

Everyone, all the staff were incredibly courteous and kind. They gave some of the best customer service I have ever had, they went above and beyond.

Not only were they professional and friendly, but when the movers got to my place they worked tirelessly and maintained a positive attitude throughout the entire process.
It meant so much to me because just the process of Moving is always stressful and difficult, but they made everything so easy and hassle-free for us.

Such a pleasant surprise to find a moving company that genuinely cares about its customers.
They are the real deal.
They made us feel relaxed and reassured, letting us know that we were in great hands. I highly recommend International Van Lines for anyone looking for an stress-free move.
I for one will definitely be using them in the future, telling all my friends about them, and recommend you give them a try as well.

How to get a moving quote