College Movers Near Me

Moving in and out of institute housing used to have a predictable flow to it—everyone wanted in at the beginning of September and out in June. In college towns, the rentals were reliable, if seasonal. Now everything has been thrown out of balance by the upheavals from COVID-19 and online learning, and institute students may haul in and out at different times. If you need to relocate, you might be looking for help from a college moving specialist near you at any time of year.

College Moving Companies Near You

At Three Movers, we understand how difficult college hauls can be – particularly since there are often elevators, narrow hallways, slim doorways, and several flights of stairs that you have to navigate your stuff through. We provide a wide array of delivery, storage, and even shipping solutions for institute students all across the country. Whether you’re moving to a campus that is only a couple miles from your parent’s home or you planning to travel thousands of miles to attend the school of your dreams, we can help get you there.

And, if you’re the parent of a student who’s looking for the best way to get your student moved in, you’ve come to the right place. Allow us to handle the stress and headache of delivery logistics. That way, you and your institute student can focus on getting settled and tackling your busy schedule.

Dorm Room Shipper

Whether you’re a freshman who’s shipping into your first room or you’re a seasoned sophomore, allow the guys at Three Movers to be your college haulers and take care of all the heavy lifting. On deliver-in day, we’ll transport your belongings to campus during the allotted time and work quickly to get everything hauled in, navigating through tight hallways, upstairs, and back and forth across campus. Our room haulers will even help you set up your new space, arrange furniture, lay out rugs, and organize your belongings until you are completely happy with the result.

When the end of the semester comes around, we understand the need to get moved out of your dorm as quickly as possible. We’ll arrive at the arranged time to pack up your things, clear out your dorm, and have all of your items loaded onto the delivery truck for safe transport home. With professional shifters handling the work for you, you can stay focused on finals, saying goodbye to your friends, or starting a summer internship.

Off-Campus Housing Shifting Services

Do you live in an off-campus apartment or house instead of a dorm? Of course, this experience is probably much better than living in a dorm, but a bigger space means more stuff to shift and a more time-consuming haul overall. Whether you need to move into or out of your off-campus housing situation, hire the haulers at us to take care of the chore of moving for you. We’ll connect you with affordable shifters that are close to campus, and create a transit plan that fits your unique needs.

Labor Only Services

If you’re delivering to a university that is out-of-state or you’re shifting back in with your parents for the summer, you may choose to rent a moving truck instead of hiring full-service shifters. While it might be more affordable and easy enough to drive your rental truck home, the task of loading it up with all your furniture, clothing, and other possessions can be rather difficult. Fortunately, you can hire the college haulers at Three Movers by the hour to assist with the loading and unloading of your stuff. They’ll not only make sure that everything fits in the truck, but they’ll also make sure that it is properly protected for the long-haul.

Summer Storage Solutions

When you must be out of your dorm at the end of the semester, it can seem daunting to figure out what to do with all of your belongings in the interim. Depending on your situation, it may not be possible or simply not make the most sense to have your stuff hauled or shipped to your parent’s house – especially if they live in a completely different state. Instead, you can place your items in a secure, monitored storage facility for a couple of months until the next semester begins.

With Three Movers, you can enjoy affordable storage solutions located you’re your institute campus for the summer, or for as long as you need. If needed, we will even transport your belongings to the storage for you.

How Do I Find The Best Institute Haulers Near Me?

Finding the right mover is worth the effort you will put into it. Whether you have a small room containing all your belongings or a full house of furniture that requires heavy lifting, moving is never easy, and chances are at the beginning or end of the college term, you have a few other things on your mind as well. Set aside some time to evaluate shifting companies or dorm room shifters so you can make sure that you find the right one for your job. Your school may have suggestions of what companies to use, and you can ask your friends for their referrals, but always do your research—don't take anyone's word for it. Here are a few things to consider when you are getting started.

Is The Transit Local Or Long-Distance

This question matters for a couple of reasons. If you have a small transit of fewer than 50 miles, you are probably looking for a short-distance moving company. These movers may not be subject to the federal hauling regulations designed to protect you from shifting scams. That's not intended to imply that small shifters are more likely to be fraudulent, but just that the interstate shifters have one more level of scrutiny on them. So be cautious when you are looking at the credentials and experience of a small, local firm.

If you are planning a large, long-distance transit, you should get several cost estimates from companies that will come to your residence to do a visual survey. Whether you live alone or share your home with others, it's essential to show the shifters exactly what is hauling and what is not. For interstate hauls, this in-person inspection is required by the federal regulations developed by FMCSA, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

You are allowed to waive the survey requirement but ask for it anyway unless your job is very small and straightforward. Besides being the best way to get an accurate assessment of how much the job will cost, it's an excellent chance to talk to the movers and decide if you are comfortable with them.

If the shifter balks at this step, that is a bad sign. They may tell you they can give you a perfectly good estimate based on your verbal description or by having you complete an online form. Tell them if they want your business, you want them to come and do the survey. These days, a virtual walkthrough with FaceTime or Zoom is acceptable, but it is vital for the shifter to take the time to look at what you are moving before they give you a price.

One common moving scam involves those verbal or online estimates: the shifter gives you a great price based on your description of what is included in the transit, and you accept their offer. On a hauling day, once the loading is underway, the lead shifter or the driver tells you that the estimate was too low and that you are going to have to pay more for the job. This announcement puts you in a difficult spot since part of your goods are already on their truck, and you may not have a written agreement.

Many consumers feel they have no alternative but to give in and pay the higher price. According to delivery experts, a better option is for you to insist that the movers unload what they have loaded or stick to the agreed price.

Does The Dispatcher Have A Local Facility?

If you contact a mover on the internet or by phone, and it seems that they don't even have a local presence, that is a red flag to be concerned about. Sometimes companies set up shop in one city and pretend to be "local" in many other places to get business there. If they succeed in obtaining your project, they might hire a crew of unskilled day laborers with a rented moving truck to do the work, and that might not be the best way for you to get the transit done right.

One sign of this kind of setup is if you call the company, and they answer the phone with a generic greeting like "hauling company" rather than the name of the company you believe you are doing business with. It's also suspicious if the "crew" doesn't seem to know the shifting industry and shows up in a rented, unmarked truck to load your haul. You don't have to let them, and at a minimum, you should insist on seeing proof of insurance—to protect yourself from any liability.

Will You Need Storage?

Also, if you need storage services in between semesters, having a hauling company with a local presence may be necessary. There are several types of local moving companies. Most movers are small companies, but while some are true mom-and-pop (or pop-and-sons) independent businesses, others may be affiliated with a larger delivery service.

There are national companies that have agents working with them, and those agents have access to the parent's storage facilities, and there are franchises that receive support from their sponsor as well. You might want to consider an affiliated company's resources if you need storage followed by shipment later.

Is It A Full-Service Transit?

Are you looking for a company with more shifters that will handle everything including getting delivery supplies, packing, and junk removal or do you want to handle some things by yourself? The cost of hauling can vary depending on whether you are using a full service company or just a couple of movers and a truck. If you want to save costs, you might just handle some things yourself.

How Do I Know If The Removalist Is Trustworthy?

You can do a couple of things to check out the moving companies you are considering before you decide to hire one. Here are some tips:

Check With FMCSA

First, on the FMCSA site, check to ensure that the shifters is licensed. If the company is local, it is still subject to state licensing regulations, so check with the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Department of Consumer Affairs to see the rules in your area. If you find the firm on FMCSA, you will also find information about its safety history and any consumer complaints. Next, check on the Better Business Bureau website. The BBB collects positive and negative reviews about all kinds of companies, including movers.

Check For Professionality

Remember, most hauling companies are honest and hardworking. Watch out for deals that seem too good to be true, and use your common sense. Moving services are usually paid for when the job is complete. If a shifter asks for a large deposit in advance, that could be another red flag, especially if they want the cash deposit.

Watch Out For What Documents You Sign

Also, never sign a blank or incomplete document. If you sign your name to an estimate that isn't filled in, the company can fill in a much higher figure than what you agreed to, and you are obligated to pay it. Before you make a final decision about a mover, ask for references. They should be eager to give you the names of some recent customers. Call them and ask about their experience. Happy customers are the best advertisement, and talking to a couple of them will validate your selection.

Book Your Transit With Us

If you arrived here in search of “college guys shifters,” you came to the right place. With Three Movers, institute moving has never been simpler. We will get your stuff wherever it needs to go, whether it’s to the next town over, across the country, or wherever else your education takes you. Our wide selection of affordable and professional delivery services can be specifically tailored to students.

With experience in the shifting industry spanning several years, state-of-the-art delivery equipment and storage facilities, well-trained professional shifters, and local presence all around the country, we are arguably the best-shifting company you can assign to undertake your institute transit.

At Three Movers, our mission is to ease the stress in the lives of institute students by assisting them with all their shifting, storage, and shipping needs. Instead of worrying about shifting into or out of college, leave all the details up to us. To receive a free, no-obligation moving quote call us at (888) 202-0036 or fill out our convenient online form!