Atlanta’s Long-Distance Moving Experts

You have most likely seen a Atlas Van Lines truck on the road at some point and thought it was a standalone moving company. Rather, Atlas is represented across the country by independently owned moving companies, or “agents” who work together as a network to fulfill interstate (across state lines) moves. This partnership gives Suddath the ability to reach all states, cities and towns across the United States.

As an example, Suddath may have a branch in your town, we may not have a branch in the city you are moving to. Therefore, Suddath would reach out to one of our trusted Atlas partners to help in fulfilling the second half of the move at your destination. Because that company at your destination is also a Atlas agent, we can be sure that they follow the same stringent training, safety and licensing regulations.

A number of things. First off, we're going to take a detailed inventory of your items. Then, we're going to make sure the goods that we're taking possession of are marked accordingly. A lot of that is done with a tablet now, so the driver or packer is going through and checking a sofa or chairs for stains, or any pre-existing marks and scratches, and making a note of it.

After making an inventory, we’re going to pad the furniture in the home. You should never see the furniture leaving the home unpadded. We're going to label boxes according to where they’re going. We’re not having to play a guessing game as we're opening a box, you will simply direct us to where the garage is, or where the children's rooms are.

A big part of what our Atlanta movers do to protect your goods is in loading the truck properly. It’s almost like a puzzle, and the tighter the better.

In the rare occurrence that you will have an issue, the first thing you would do is to get in touch with your move coordinator. The coordinator will work with you in getting the claim notification to you. It’s an electronic submission, so you're able to file it online, and at that point you'll be turned over to our claims team, who will bring your claim to a resolution.

Yes. We recommend you work with your home move coordinator to work on the dates but keep in mind the best thing to do is have some flexibility when it comes to pack and load dates. Because we schedule based on availability, certain days may be less expensive to move – for example, moving on a Thursday may be less expensive than moving on a Saturday. This is especially true during peak moving season, which is May through August. Our move coordinators will work closely with you to ensure we’re able to secure the move dates that best suit you and your family.

If you’re comparing a DIY move, perhaps using portable moving containers, with a professional Atlanta moving company, the do-it-yourself move will almost certainly be cheaper. That said, cost savings may not be as significant as you expected.

Plus, DIY moves can involve lots more work, stress, and hassle. Using the process of packing as our example, our long-distance Atlanta movers are skilled, efficient, and careful with your lifetime of possessions. This includes large, heavy, and unusually shaped and ones that are particularly delicate. Contrast to doing it yourself, which means buying all the packing supplies and doing all the grunt work.

With a DIY relocation, you’ll also be in charge of renting a truck of the appropriate size, asking friends and families to help you load the truck (and perhaps paying them for their assistance), paying for gas, charting the optimal route, driving the truck, and so forth. At your new dwelling, you’ll need to get enough help to unload your belongings (do you have contacts in your new city?), unpack your belongings, return the vehicle on time to avoid extra charges, and more.

If you’re planning a move using pods, be proactive because supplies can be limited and it takes time and knowledge to choose the right size and amount. If you’re moving to a place with a homeowners association, make sure that they allow pod moves; not all do.

You may want to consider, then, whether you should have a professional Atlanta moving company handle your long-distance relocation. Beside taking much of the burden off your shoulders, you can reduce your quote by reducing the weight of your belongings before getting an estimate. Toss or recycle what has no remaining value and sell, donate, or gift what has value but you don’t want. Donation centers that will pick up your goods will save you time and gas money. When you use professional Atlanta movers, you’ll also benefit from valuation coverage. This is different from insurance, and our team will happily discuss the specifics to provide you with the right amount of protection.

To make the most informed decision for your needs, consider reaching out for an Atlanta moving quote. If you’re interested in obtaining financing, please let us know.

A typical definition (and one that we use) is a relocation that’s more than fifty miles in distance with anything below that being a local move. Long-distance moves encompass a range of types: intrastate (in this case, within the state of Georgia); interstate (between states); and cross-country. A move that involves more than one country is an international relocation.

Moves scheduled for a Monday through Thursday are cheaper than a weekend one, all other factors being equal. That’s because Friday through Sunday moves are more in demand. Plus, when your goal is to experience the most cost effective relocation possible, also consider the time of year. If your schedule is flexible enough, book your move some time between October through April, which is the off-season for the moving industry. Combining these two concepts, the most cost effective time to move is typically a weekday during the off-season.

If you’re ready to book your move date, please provide our Atlanta long-distance movers with two or three days that fit your schedule. We’ll use this information plus answers to a few key questions to customize a relocation plan with a quote for that plan.

To answer this question and plenty more commonly asked ones, Suddath created an essential guide to long-distance moving. This in-depth resource notes how, in general, moves are scheduled eight weeks in advance. So, you’d want to start researching long-distance moving companies in Atlanta far enough ahead of that time to make sure you choose the best one for your needs.

Depending upon your flexibility and the availability of your moving company of choice, you can ask about when you could get the best deal and arrange the relocation to dovetail with that date. If you can’t schedule your move eight weeks in advance, perhaps because you’re waiting for some details to firm up, then you’ll just need to move through each of the stages more quickly.

Our guide also walks you through other important topics associated with a long-distance move: getting organized for your relocation, downsizing, and prepping for your new home. Other topics include how to get ready to live in your new city, address family-related issues, change or cancel services and memberships, notify relevant parties of your change of address, inventory your household goods, begin packing if you’re doing it yourself, and create an essential bag for the red letter day.

You’ll want expert movers to handle your precious possessions, and Suddath has more than a century of experience in moving people around the country. Before any of our moving crew members handle a customer’s relocation, we carefully vet, background check, and train them to ensure quality service. Plus, you’ll benefit from a single point of contact, dedicated move coordinator who guides you from the start to finish of your relocation, answering all your questions.

You’re empowered to choose exactly what you want and need from our adaptable packing and unpacking services with partial ones allowing you to instruct us what to box up—perhaps certain rooms or belongings. With full packing services, we take on the whole daunting task. Our specialty packing services include custom crating, piano moving, and more. Our menu of storage solutions are all safe, secure, and convenient.

We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees along with optional financing from our Atlanta moving company. To get started, please request a moving quote and answer a few key questions. We’ll use those responses to customize a relocation plan and associated quote to meet your wants and needs—and nothing more.