Minneapolis Moving Companies

One of the greenest cities in the country, the capital of Minnesota is located on the banks of the Mississippi River and offers an exceptionally high quality of life. The largest metropolitan area in the land of 10,000 lakes, Minneapolis - St. Paul is a water lovers paradise. Featuring 20 lakes, innumerable creeks and the banks of the great Mississippi, this city has the combined feel of a lake town and bustling metropolis. If you are planning a move to, from or within this exciting city, Minneapolis movers will make the job a snap. But first you will have to select the right movers by researching your options.

Before you begin your research, take the time to plan your move by looking at your timeline. Do you have the luxury of carefully planning each step or are you rushed for time? If you are able to take the time to first sort through your belongings, do so, deciding which items you no longer need, what will be moved by your Minneapolis movers and the items you wish to relocate yourself. If there is time, you may wish to have a yard sale to generate a little extra cash while you get rid of items you no longer can use. Give everything that doesn't sell to charity, take a trip to the dump with your garbage and begin packing for your move.

Packing can be considered an art form, and the time spent thoughtfully stowing away your valuables in sturdy boxes will be well rewarded when you are unpacking at your new home. Pack those items that belong in the same room in the same boxes and carefully label the box with both the room where the contents belong and a short list of the contents. This will help your Minneapolis movers know where to put the boxes as they unload your belongings in your new house or apartment.

Minneapolis Mover Choices

Once you have a clear picture of the items you wish to move, it will be easier to get estimates from potential moving companies. However, you don't need to get estimates from every single Minneapolis mover out there, only those that you want to work with. To determine which movers you want to hire, start with a broad list of local movers by searching the Internet or yellow pages. A list of 10 should suffice in the beginning. Investigate each company's record with the Better Business Bureau of the Twin Cities to learn about past or current complaints, and eliminate those moving companies with a poor record of customer service. You may also want to consider Berger Minneapolis Movers.

With your updated list in hand, begin contacting each of your prospective Minneapolis moving companies to get their DOT number. This number proves that they are properly licensed with the Department of Transportation. Do not work with any moving company that cannot provide you with this number. Ask for details about their pricing structure including the basic cost for moving you and any additional fees for mileage, hourly rates for haulers and per flight charges for stairs.

You will also need to know about the insurance coverage provided by each moving company. Typically a basic policy will be included in your moving fee, but you need to carefully consider whether this coverage is suitable. At this point, you will be glad that you took the time to sort through your belongings because you will have a good idea of what items you will need moved and the value of those items. If the insurance policy offered is not enough to cover items lost or damaged in transport, find out if supplemental coverage is available and what the costs associated with that coverage are.

Minneapolis - Moving In

All of your planning and research will have led you to the Minneapolis moving company that will carefully relocate all of your important personal belongings. While they are taking care to see that everything is taken care of on their end, you and your family will be able to settle in to your new home. Explore the many parks within the city limits, walk around the beautiful chain of lakes or visit the Minnesota Zoo. Thanks to your Minneapolis movers, you can relax and enjoy your new hometown.

Moving Companies in Minneapolis

Berger Transfer and Storage, Inc.
3720 Macalaster Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 639-2260