Within the United States, there are three different options in moving companies and services for residential moves. These include international, long distance, or local moving companies. The large moving services provide all three types of moving options, while smaller companies may only offer one or two options, and do not typically complete international moves.
Long distance moving is always moves that are interstate, or moves that are outside of Louisiana. Long distance may also include anything over a specific mileage range, typically those types of moves that take more than a day to complete due to the distance between the current residence and the new residence, even if it is still within the state.
Local movers are those companies that move within New Orleans or within a specific geographic distance from the city. When in doubt, check with the moving company and they can provide their specific information on what they categorize as a local move.
Hourly Rates
Most of the local moving services in New Orleans charge their customers by an hourly rate. This rate is determined by the size of the truck and crew required as well as other factors. These factors can include elevators or stairs as well as the distance from the residence where the truck can be located for loading and unloading.
Quality of Services
There are many different local movers in the city. Some are well-established, highly recognized businesses, and others may be individuals that rent a truck and provide moving services on weekends or as needed.
Using the professional, experienced, and trained local movers that are background checked and fully vetted for the job is a wise decision. These companies take the time to carefully load the truck, pack, and pad all furniture and items, and provide you with the best possible moving experience.
