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1. Mike’s Moving

If you’re not moving too far from the area,

Mike’s Moving

could be one Riverside area mover to consider. They offer residential moving services in Orange County, San Bernardino County, the Inland Empire region, and Riverside County.

The services Mike’s Moving offers include:

Residential moving services

Furniture disassembly and reassembly

Loading/unloading services

Rates and insurance options

The rate for a move with the help of Mike’s Moving can depend on the size of the truck you’ll need and how much time the move takes. Mike’s Moving offers a couple of different options with flat rates up to a certain amount of time. After that, an hourly rate will kick in. Factors like how many flights of stairs the movers will need to climb can affect pricing, too. Here’s a look at a few

pricing options

and how they compare:

Service	Rate	What it includes
16-foot truck	Three-hour flat rate, then hourly	Two professional movers, moving equipment (dollies, blankets, straps, etc.), hand tools like drills on standby for assembly help
24-foot truck	Four-hour flat rate, then hourly	Two professional movers, moving equipment (dollies, blankets, straps, etc.), hand tools like drills on standby for assembly help
Loading/unloading help	Three-hour flat rate, then hourly	Two professional movers, moving equipment (dollies, blankets, straps, etc.)

To see how much Mike’s Moving services would cost for your move, you can get a free quote on

their website

Mike’s Moving’s website doesn’t say more about insurance options other than a brief reference to “minimal liability” coverage and how to handle valuable items. Be sure to ask about insurance when requesting a quote to ensure it aligns with California’s legal requirements. Basic liability coverage as required by law would be $0.60 per pound per article.

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2. Inland Empire Movers

Inland Empire Movers

offers both local and long-distance moving services seven days a week, and they can help you pack up your belongings and disassemble bulky furniture. The company says one of the things it prides itself on is offering “affordable rates with no hidden fees.”

Inland Empire Movers offers:

Local and long-distance residential moving services

Office moving services

Packing services

Furniture disassembly/reassembly

Rates and insurance options

Inland Empire Movers offers a couple of different pricing options:

Service	Rate	What it includes
12-foot truck	$129 per hour	Two professional movers, assembly/disassembly help, wardrobe boxes, unlimited shrink wrap, moving blankets, tape
26-foot truck	$169 per hour	Three professional movers, assembly/disassembly help, wardrobe boxes, unlimited shrink wrap, moving blankets, tape

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For these two options, Inland Empire Movers also says it doesn’t charge extra fees for flights of stairs or mileage up to 15 miles.

To see how much your move might cost with Inland Empire Movers, you can

request a quote here

Inland Empire Movers says it offers basic liability coverage at $0.60 per pound per article.

Pro Tip One way to find savings on moving costs is to request multiple quotes, then compare costs and what they include. The best Riverside moving company isn’t necessarily the cheapest—cost is just one factor to consider when hiring a company to move your most important possessions.

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3. Pure Moving Company

Pure Moving

offers local moving services in

Los Angeles

and surrounding areas and long-distance moving services within California. The company says it moves more than 10,000 clients per year, an impressive number they’ve been able to achieve because they “don’t overcharge and we deliver what we promised!” The company’s been in business for eight years and is accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) with an A+ rating.

Here are some of the services they can provide:

Local and long-distance residential moving services

Commercial moving services

Loading/unloading services

Packing and unpacking services

Assembly and reassembly services

Rates and insurance options

Rates with Pure Moving will vary depending on different factors like your location and the number of movers you’ll need. In the Los Angeles area, two to four movers could cost $119 to $219 per hour. Additional movers are $50 per hour each, and trucks are a flat rate of $79 each.

If you pay in cash, you can even get a 5% discount.

You can get a free estimate for your moving costs on the

Pure Moving website

Pure Moving insurance says basic insurance is included in its rates, but be sure to ask about the details.

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How to pick a moving company

Even with a wealth of options, finding reliable, trustworthy Riverside movers for your move can feel overwhelming. However, once you’re asking yourself the right questions, it gets a lot easier to narrow down those choices.

Here are some important considerations as you’re evaluating your options:

Consider what services and additional protections you’ll need, whether that’s just the process of moving itself or assistance with packing and unpacking. You’ll also want to consider how you want to handle moving high-value and/or fragile items and whether you want to purchase additional moving insurance.

Get a written estimate, ideally from multiple companies, and compare them, noting what services and costs each estimate includes. However, the California Bureau for Household Goods and Services warns: “Verbal estimates or estimates given over the Internet are illegal and may not be enforceable.” It advises that written estimates should only be provided after the company has visually inspected the items that will be moved.

For interstate moves, verify the company is registered with the federal government and is properly

insured

. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA)

mover search tool

allows you to easily look up this information.

For moves within California, verify the company is properly

licensed

and insured.

Check customer reviews and complaint histories for moving companies you’re considering using the FMCSA search tool and information from the

Better Business Bureau (BBB)

For moves within California, the

California Bureau of Household Goods and Services

(BHGS) and the

California Moving & Storage Association

(CMSA) offer additional tips for selecting a mover and getting the moving process underway.

For even more moving tips and information, especially about cross-country moves, visit the

FMCSA website

As for the three moving companies listed above, here’s a side-by-side comparison of the services each one offers:

Company	Packing and unpacking	Storage options	Furniture disassembly and reassembly	Junk removal	Type of moves	Specialities	Insurance options
Mike’s Moving	Yes	No	Yes	N/A	Local, residential and commercial	N/A	Liability, ask for details
Inland Empire Movers	Yes	No	Yes	N/A	Local and long-distance, residential and commercial	N/A	Liability, ask for details
Pure Moving Company	Yes	Long and short-term, document storage	N/A	N/A	Local and long-distance (in-state), residential and commercial	N/A	Liability, ask for details

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Plan your move well in advance

Once you settle on a moving company, it’s time to reserve your moving date! How far in advance you should book your move can vary depending on your moving company’s preference, but it’s generally ideal to set up your date at least a month in advance.

If you’re opting to purchase additional moving insurance from a third party, make sure it will be

ready to go on your moving date

You’ll also want to plan to set aside additional funds for your move in case unexpected expenses come up—like if your move ends up taking longer than expected.

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FAQs

Should I tip my movers?

It’s not technically a requirement to tip your movers, but it’s appreciated after all that hard work and heavy lifting. A couple of commonly-used rules of thumb for tipping movers are $5 to $12 per mover per hour or between5 and 10% of the total cost of your move.

Do I need to get moving insurance?

Getting moving insurance is almost always a good idea. That’s because you’re packing up your most important belongings and sending them on the road—and accidents can happen, even with the best moving crew. Purchasing the right type and amount of moving insurance can help give you financial protection if any of your belongings are lost or damaged during your move.

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