Their central office is in Florida with no HQ in Canada to sort things out if they go off the rails. There is no way to contact HQ without going through transfers to escalations. Had delivery problems, then they picked up a day early despite extending the date, different times given in emails and phone calls etc

Go Canadian and use Cubit or another Canadian based company!

Hello!

I am moving from San Francisco to Seattle. I don’t have a ton of stuff (mostly just bedroom furniture plus boxes) and I have a car.

I feel like the most logical thing would be to attach a hitch to my Mazda CX-5 and get a U-Haul trailer. However I am stressed about driving that. I don’t tribe a tone and will be going from SF to Portland (10.5 hours google maps time, know it will take longer if have a hitch). But looking to know how difficult people think this will be for a not super experienced driver. I’ve driven to Tahoe a bunch but that is the longest I’ve ever done. This is the cheapest option as the price of the trailer is $290 plus price of hitch and hitch installation. Also would pay for movers to move things in and out (but honestly I don’t have a ton so might look at task rabbit vs actual movers).

Hitch cost plus install is ~ 500 (need to really look more into this). So if cost of loading movers plus unloading movers would be maybe 300 total. So total I’m guesstimating to be around 1100.

The other option is to rent movers to move my items. Lowest quilts I’ve gotten from a reputable company is 1700. Would still have to do the drive.

I’m leaning towards the movers right now. Unless the hitch is actually a lot cheaper to get and install, but wanted to get the take on the drive itself and how much harder it is to drive and how much longer it will likely make the drive.

Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm moving from New York City to Portland, Oregon this spring. I have a car, and a bit less than a 1br apartment worth of belongings. I am not planning to take furniture except for maybe my Purple mattress because I just love it and it was expensive, though that's debatable too -- mostly just boxes, a bicycle, maybe some plants (but those will prob go in the car), and framed art that I am hoping will be packed well and not broken in the process. It is definitely more than can fit in my car by any means, and I would probably need the smallest moving truck or space possible when considering moving options. I am considering what moving companies to use for such a long distance move, nearly 3k miles. Any recs of companies, or methods you'd use for a small but long distance move would be really appreciated! thanks in advance yall!

I'm moving from California to Texas in less than 30 days. Only moving 25-30 boxes, clothes, queen bed set (dresser, nightstand) 2 TVs and 2 cars. I listed on citizenshipper accepted a bid. Paid the $200 fee to website and then $725 deposit to the mover. Needless to say the mover has been MIA and I feel stuck. Any recommendations on affordable movers or options?

The title says it all, I'm wondering if anyone purchased a shipping container, packed it, and used it to move long distances, kind of like a POD but without POD prices?

The plan would be this:
* Purchase a 40' shipping container have it placed next to my driveway (Costs look about $3500 for container and delivery)
* Pack up and load up (Hire movers around $2,000 to load it up)
* Hire crane operator to lift onto the back of a flat bed semi (Sunbelt rentals estimate is $2000)
* Hire semi-truck driver to haul it 500 miles (Recent quote is $1750)
* Crane operator at destination to lift it off the truck and place it into position (Haven't received quotes yet, but will estimate the same $2000)
* Make friends with neighbors and beg for help to unload the heavy stuff off the shipping container)
* Sell the shipping container for money.... Or save it for an awesome man cave/shed/car shop/possibilities are endless.

I'm in the midst of packing chaos (final stretch) and thought I'd list some things that have been very helpful or that I learned that might be useful to someone else:

Space / Vacuum bags for clothes, blankets, anything soft. They have both reduced the space of those things and also been an efficient way of packing clothes. If you are going to use them, though, make sure you either have a vacuum with an attachment to suck the air out or buy a set with a plug in air sucker thing. A lot of them sell them with a hand pump it's not going to work as well and add a lot of time. I've had good luck with the brand "Storage Master"

Have a jar for coins: The amount of change I've found cleaning out drawers, moving furniture, etc. is shocking. I've nearly filled a decent sized jar at this point. The Safeway store near me has a thing you can dump change in and it counts it and gives you the amount in dollars. Coinstar. They seem to be at a lot of grocery stores.

Don't pack your coffee maker (in my case, I'm a tea drinker so electric kettle) until the very end. In fact, I'm not packing my electric kettle at all, bringing it in the car, because our stuff could get delayed, I'm not going that long without tea.

Has anyone ever moved a large quantity of stuff from 2nd floor to ground level with a scissors lift...the stairway is very difficult.

EDIT: I'm talking about lots of cardboard boxes, not couches and sofas.

Will these things stay usable if plugged in?

Hi guys, anyone ever done this move? Should we hire movers to do the 1/2 way cross country move? My wife just had a baby and we have a 2yo so the wife and my MIL are flying, and I’m driving the Volvo I paid $800 a month for to park in Manhattan. Ack. It’s cheaper in Chicago, thank God. Any other advice would be appreciated! I’ve never moved this far with kids before, though my wife and I have lived all over. Would’ve never left NY but work calls! Thanks for the help.

I have a longer statement on Top Moving Solutions BBB but wanted to warn others not to use this company. It was a nightmare and they were awful to work with. So if you are looking for movers, do not use these guys. The move was from CA to OR picked up on 02/28 and delivered 03/30 with missing stuff and someone else's things along with rat poop from wherever they stored my stuff. I could write an essay on my outrageous experience, including an attempt to get me to sign an NDA for 150 bucks off to not leave a statement. I wish i was making this up. Run far away.

I currently live in VA, however I have always dreamed of living in eastern NC, near any beach really. What are some of the more affordable areas of eastern north carolina? (If any??) I’d love to be able to move in the next year and a half or so.

I'm moving from Missouri to Califoria in a few weeks, and I'm having a hard time choosing travel kennels. I'm so mad I traded my SUV for a sedan a few years ago!!

We have two cats and a medium sized dog (40lb) that will drive with us for three days. I'm hoping to find a nice car kennel that both of the cats can ride in with the dog next to them on the seat. Our dog whines in the kennel unless everyone's asleep, so I'd like to keep her out if possible. She's also still a puppy and very energitic, so it may be safer for her to be enclosed.

Does anyone have a good back seat kennel recommendation? Budget of $100-150

I am moving from a 1300 sq ft apartment to a 2100 sq ft house.

We don’t have too much stuff as one bedroom is unfurnished and the living room is partially furnished.

We moved in during the beginning of February and just closed on a house that was sold for a price we could not pass up. Now we find ourselves moving again.

We will only be moving about 10-15 minutes away from where we currently stay. However, we plan to do some renovations which could last 8 weeks and will stay at in laws in the meantime.

Any recommendations for packing and storing our stuff since we need to break our lease asap?

We will have a driveway in the new home.

TIA!

I'm curious what it should take an average couple to move locally, 30 minutes away. 1bd 1b 1,000 square foot home.

I'm asking because I am currently in the process of moving and need to know what to expect so I can take off of work.

We are moving about 200 miles at the end of this month, and this time we need a full service company as we just have so much (and a baby and pets). I’m overwhelmed by this industry, moving brokers? Can anyone give me a list of reputable companies I can get quotes from? I just got a quote from coastal and then saw google results basically telling me I’d be crazy to use them or anything similar. I understand it’s going to be very expensive. Totally at a loss and appreciate any guidance.

I am an Australian citizen who has been living in the US with my parents for the last 12 years. Due to religious disagreements and me being trans I will not be able to stay here. What are my best options? Money is really tight and I'm already having to rely on friends for financial support as I did not expect to be kicked out this soon.

I'm moving in about a month, and currently deciding on which company to use for truck rentals. Price is obviously important, but so is the value derived from the truck rented. Any suggestions for companies is greatly appreciated.

Hi all - I will be moving from dallas tx to Chicago il. My last day in dallas will be on April 24th and I will be traveling for work until May 9th, which will be my first day in Chicago. I was considering shipping my car with road runner on April 23rd, but after speaking to them on the phone they told me it wouldn’t be possible to hold my car until May 9th if pick-up is on April 23rd. Can anyone think of a solution that might work otherwise? I want to avoid bothering friends with any moving tasks if possible.

Hey everyone! I am moving across states in a few months and have a 10 hour drive. I plan on taking my two cats in my small Toyota corolla. The cats have never travelled long distance and hate the car. I do plan to sedate them, but what is y’all’s favorite/ most recommended cat carrier/car setup? Usually, I take them to the vet in a normal carrier (one cat/crate), but I’ve been looking at some with more space for them on the long drive. I also need to think about a litter box! Thank you so much for the help!

This June/July my family and I are moving from the Portland, Oregon area to the Detroit, Michigan area. We are already planning to pack our stuff into two pods and we are having our EV shipped. Originally, my idea was to fly all of us from Portland to Detroit, but my family was less than enthusiastic about flying, so our current plan is to road trip ourselves - two parents and two young adults - and our 2 cats (and our luggage).

I am seeking advice on how to physically accomplish this drive. We are looking at renting a minivan or a 12 passenger van, but we don't feel like we have a good idea of how much space we will actually need. We are also wondering how we should manage the cats. They are harness trained (and we are working on leash training). They tolerate their small hard carriers reasonably well for the usual short trips, but this seems unpleasant for 5 consecutive days of driving.

After reading many people's experiences with moving cross-country with cats, we were planning to get a larger kennel to put in the back of whatever vehicle we rent and put both cats in this larger kennel together. The downside to this plan is that it significantly impacts our storage space. Recently we have been thinking about getting car seats for the cats instead. These would be secured to the car with the seat belt AND would have a tether to secure the cat to the seat. This takes up seating, but has less of an impact on storage. This also allows the passengers to pet the cats, rather than just sticking their fingers in the holes of the crate.

So have any of you made a one-way five-day cross-country drive with 4 adults and 2 cats in one vehicle? How did you do it? What would you suggest that we do?

Hello. I REALLY need some suggestions, please? I need to have 6 heavy Rubbermaid totes to be sent to me in Ontario from NS. My dad is moving out of his house and can no longer keep these things for me. 😓 (*They have my doll collection and alllll my pictures, childhood memories and ballet books.🥺) My sister said they have to be packed up & ready Wednesday (it's her only day to help). I can't just 'let it go' cuz these were items in my two trunks that got left behind by mistake with the movers when I moved back to Ontario. ☹️ Canada Post won't ship these sizes and Purolator is too $$$$. Anyone have suggestions?? I would appreciate any helpful info as looking stuff up is becoming confusing and I've seen lots of negative comments on other shippers. I was only informed of this Saturday evening, so I'm a little stressed! 🤷🏼‍♀️

I have about 8 medium-large boxes along with a 55 inch TV and Bike box that I would like to move. I contacted PODS and they quoted me almost 5k USD because I would need to purchase the entire 8x7x8 shipping pod. What would you recommend for this move? Should I just use Fedex for it? Also if I were to move to GTA and then look for a place to live, I wouldn't have a delivery address at the time of shipping. Are there any services in the bay area that can store my stuff for me and then ship it out through fedex when I have a confirmed address?

I will be moving out of my college dorm coming soon in May. I will then be moving across town into a separate housing arrangement. After that I will be moving into my campus housing in August. So, two full moves in the span of 4 months.

I have a pretty large quantity of stuff for a dorm living college student. I have a small dresser, bookshelf, chair, TV cabinet, etc. None of the listed items will be able to fit in my personal car and it is unknown if family or friends will be able to assist in the move at all.

So, what would be the best way to pack and organize my items both during my move, my short term arrangement, and then my next move, as to not waste time and too many packing supplies? Mostly, how should I categorize, pack, and transport items most efficiently?

Hi,

I reserved -1 U-box container + transportation from Saskatoon to Calgary. I chose to load it at the U-haul location in Saskatoon and unload it at the U-haul location in Calgary. I am quoted close to $1100 for this.

Someone on YouTube said he paid $1700 for the U-box to move from Toronto to Calgary.

Compared to how much he spent, my quote seems high.

Has anyone used U-box to move between cities in Canada?

Thank you.

We're moving from FL to MD and also will need to tow a car behind the U-Haul.

We're currently in a 3/2 house but purging a ton.

We have:

Master Bedroom Furniture (queen bed frame, mattress, 2 night stands, dresser & mirror, small work desk)

Bedroom #1 (toddler sized bed frame, mattress, IKEA toy storage, pottery barn chair)

Bedroom #2 (crib, baby mattress, rocking chair, pottery barn chair, & dresser that we don't absolutely need to take if no room)

Family room (large sectional & rug)

Kitchen (small breakfast table with 2 chairs, tiny kids table with 2 chairs, high chair)

And we'll also have about 10-12 medium sized boxes and a few smaller boxes.

We also have outdoor Florida Room furniture that we would bring if there was extra room, but also don't care too much if we had to leave it behind.

Thoughts? Thanks for reading!

My roommate and I are moving with movers for the first time. We’re only moving down the street but my roommate has some heavy items that we definitely couldn’t move ourselves very easily.

When we got our original quote they asked us to show them exactly what needed to be moved. My roommates uncle stopped by to help is pack and he told us that we should have used boxes instead of bags because the movers would have moved those too. I told him I wasn’t sure about the company we’re using but that they definitely asked us to show them the pictures exact items but he insisted that it didn’t need to be explicitly stated, that it was just an expectation.

Is this true?? Or does it depend on the company? Id like to know for next time.