LONG-DISTANCE MOVING MADE EASY
Personalized Long-Distance Moves to and from Charlotte, NC
A trusted and experienced long-distance mover. When moving long distances, you need someone by your side for every mile. Suddath® assigns all customers to a Charlotte long-distance move coordinator who can help you plan at every stage to ensure your move goes as smoothly as possible.
Services to meet every need. With a century of experience in the moving industry, we have learned that every move is different. This is why our move coordinators take the time to learn your priorities and address your personal concerns, becoming a partner you can depend on throughout the moving process. Whether your biggest concerns are timeliness or making the move easy on your kids, our coordinators address those concerns head on and make your satisfaction their top priority. As one of the most trusted Charlotte moving companies, we are committed to making your relocation as seamless as possible.
100+ YEARS
long-distance moving experience
VALUED AGENT
of Atlas Van Lines
FULLY VETTED
moving crew
5/5 STARS
average Charlotte review
LONG DISTANCE MOVING SERVICES IN CHARLOTTE, NC
Climate-Controlled Storage Options
Whatever your storage needs may be, Suddath can provide you with storage options in Charlotte that are both affordable, and flexible to your needs. We have over 3 million square feet of storage facilities across the country, which all feature 24/7 monitoring and are climate controlled for your most sensitive items.
Often during a long-distance move, your storage plans can change. We have the ability to quickly and seamlessly adapt with you to take care of your needs.
A Dedicated Charlotte Move Coordinator
Your move coordinator can even take the packing and unpacking tasks off your hands. We offer many services that can be arranged for you such as:
- Moving and storage of fine art collections, pianos, antiques, and more
- Plan specialized packaging and crating
- Arrange storage of your items until your new home is ready
- Manage schedule changes- even after your items have been picked up
- Coordinate any of our other long-distance moving services
With over 50,000 domestic moves each year, there won’t be any surprises that your Suddath team hasn’t managed before.
America's Valued Interstate Mover
Suddath is part of Atlas Van Lines – a trusted agent network since 1948, featuring the industry’s top-rated drivers and a modern truck fleet. Because of that long-standing partnership, we can get you anywhere you need to go in the United States, managed by your dedicated move coordinator. No place is too far or too remote, and we use efficient planning to ensure you get your items in the time frame you need them. Our partners are highly vetted, following the same safety standards we do. Crews and drivers are fully background-checked, drug-tested and receive exemplary training.
Top-Rated, Reputable Charlotte Long-Distance Moving Team
Suddath's experienced and caring team ensures your possessions are being protected and secured every step of the way during a long-distance move. Our focus on quality is why we received the AMSA Award for our commitment to excellent customer service.
Every team member you interact with has passed our rigorous background check before ever working on a customer’s move and receives in-depth training in moving and relocation.
Pricing Breakdown for Long Distance Movers in Charlotte
When planning an intrastate or interstate move, you’ll want a pricing breakdown for long distance movers. Our Charlotte moving company customizes the experience for each customer, providing a granular list of labor, optional service, transportation, and valuation coverage costs and a fast, accurate quote. If you need financing, let us know.
Charlotte Long Distance Moving Rates
Weight of Your Belongings
This is a key factor. After all, just twenty to thirty boxes can weigh one thousand pounds. You have some control over this factor, though. By strategically reducing the weight of your goods, you can lower your quote:
- Determine which belongings won’t make sense to take because of their size (perhaps an extra-large bed) or because of the style (an outdated sofa). By not transporting those, you save money on relocation costs; replace the belongings when arriving at your new dwelling.
- Recycle or throw away items with used-up value.
- Offer belongings to friends that you don’t want but they do.
- Give gently used possessions to Charlotte charities. If they’ll pick them up, you’ll save time and gas money.
- Sell belongings online, at rummage sales, and in consignment shops. The money you receive can offset relocation costs.
Your Move’s Mileage
The longer the move’s distance, the more this contributes to your quote. That’s because of the increased fuel and labor costs and the likelihood that you’ll need a bigger truck.
Your Move’s Date
Summer demand spikes and prices will therefore increase during summer months across van lines. If you need to move during this peak season, schedule your movers as early as possible. To create the most cost-effective move, book one during the industry’s offseason of October through April on a Monday through Thursday. When you’re ready to book your move, reach out to our Charlotte movers with two or three potential dates.
Optional Services Chosen
What you choose from our safe, secure, and convenient storage solutions and adaptable packing and unpacking services also matter. Trailer access to your unit can affect storage pricing. With packing, choose full services when you want everything boxed up or partial when you want to instruct us to pack certain rooms or belongings (perhaps fragile items or last-minute ones). You may also need specialty packing for some items.
Some people need advanced furniture disassembly and reassembly, or require guaranteed delivery dates. If so, let us know. We also offer extended delivery without extra handling and/or exclusive use of a trailer or containers for shipping.
Additional Moving Valuation Coverage
If you want additional moving valuation coverage, that impacts your quote and differs from insurance. Note that items you pack yourself don't come with coverage for cargo damage.
SPECIALIZED LONG-DISTANCE MOVING SERVICES
Automobile Moving
During a long-distance move, time might not allow you to check a cross-country road trip off your list just yet. Suddath will make sure your vehicle gets to your new destination.
Piano Moving
Instruments are delicate and beloved items in our homes. Our team is specially trained to successfully and safely move your piano and instruments.
Custom Crating
Unique items or items that are particularly delicate, fragile or irregularly sized, may require their own tailored, custom crates. Our team of experts will take measurements and build a crate to spec to protect these items.
Pet Moving
We know your pets are part of your family. Make sure moving your pet long-distance is a stress-free experience by working with Suddath’s highly vetted, trusted providers, who will care for your pet every step of the way.
LONG-DISTANCE MOVING RESOURCES
CHARLOTTE LONG-DISTANCE MOVING FAQ
We offer both in-home surveys and virtual walk-throughs to provide estimates for long-distance moves. For both options, your coordinator will go through your home with you room by room and assess what needs to be moved. If you choose an in-home estimate, we will set an appointment for a team member to meet with you at your home. They will perform the walk-through at a time that is convenient for you. If you prefer our virtual walk-through, you will simply use your smartphone or tablet to give our team a video walk-through of your home.
Once the walk-through of your choice is complete, you will have two options:
• A non-binding estimate - the estimate is based on the total weight of your shipment. However, we will not know the exact weight until moving day, when all your items are loaded onto the truck.
• A binding estimate - the cost of your move is given up front. So, if the final weight is above or below the estimate, you will only pay the rate we quoted to you.
We work hard to make sure your belongings survive your long distance move without incident. However, in the rare case that an item is damaged, your Suddath long distance move coordinator will be with you through the entire process. The coordinator will provide a claim form and have a claims representative will reach out to you within 24 hours.
Ideally, we recommend that you begin the process no later than two months before your desired move date.
Have less time than that before you need to move? You’re in the right place. Suddath has over 100 years of experience helping families move long distances. We can help you navigate your timeline with an optimized move plan.
Download this detailed moving checklist to help you understand what tasks to complete and when. If you choose to move with our Charlotte moving experts, your dedicated long-distance move coordinator will help customize this timeline and checklist for your unique moving needs.
You will be automatically provided with a $0.60 per lb. valuation, free of charge. However, we are happy to provide additional valuation coverage to every customer that wants more protection. One thing you should keep in mind is that valuation coverage is not insurance. In order to procure insurance for your move, you will need to work through a licensed insurance company.
Learn more about your valuation coverage options in our blog post on the subject.
Long distance moving companies in Charlotte, NC can set their own rates and formulas for creating quotes. At Suddath, our Charlotte moving company personalizes each relocation and the associated quote to mesh with exactly what the customer wants and needs (and nothing more). To accomplish this, we use five factors to construct our fast, accurate quotes.
The weight of your belongings is a significant factor and, by reducing the weight before getting your quote, you can lower the amount of the estimate. So, toss or recycle what no longer has remaining value and gift, sell, and donate what you don’t need but others would want. By choosing donation sites that provide pick-up services, you can save time and gas money.
The move’s mileage is another factor in a long-distance Charlotte move—which can vary widely. By definition, a long-distance move is more than fifty miles in length; a move across the state of North Carolina, though, will be shorter than if you’re moving to the East or West Coast. Plus, the interstate move would involve more fuel and labor costs and is more likely to require a bigger truck.
The move date is also a key factor in our Charlotte long distance moving rates. For more information about that, see the answer to the FAQ directly below: What day is cheapest to hire movers?
A fourth component: the optional services that you choose. This can include ones from our menu of flexible packing and unpacking services. Partial packing means that you tell us which of your belongings or rooms you want us to box up while full packing means that we’ll lift the entire burden off of your shoulders. Perhaps some belongings, such as a piano or unusually-shaped piece of furniture that needs custom crating, will need specialty packing. Another in-demand optional service is our safe, secure, and convenient storage solutions, and choices you make will have an effect on your long-distance moving quote.
The fifth element that impacts your quote is whether you select additional moving valuation coverage. This is different from insurance, and our team will focus on ensuring that you understand your belongings’ coverage under each option.
We’ll then use these five components to construct your quote. If you need financing, please let us know!
If you’re literally referring to the day of the week, relocations on Monday through Thursday are more cost-effective than the more in-demand Friday through Sunday moves. When looking to book the most cost-effective move possible, also consider the time of year. If you have the flexibility to move during the industry’s off-season (from October through April), then you can typically save money. So, the cheapest day to hire movers would be a weekday from October through April.
When it’s time to book your long-distance move, suggest two or three potential relocation dates to our Charlotte movers. (If that will be during the peak moving season of May through September, it’s best to contact us six to eight weeks ahead of time.) We’ll then provide an estimate and a personalized relocation plan.
When planning your move, you might be weighing the pros and cons of pod moving using portable moving containers versus a professional Charlotte moving company. And, if cost is the main factor in making your decision, then, yes. A pod move can be cheaper than using a moving company.
DIY moves, though, involve plenty more work (and any accompanying hassle and stress). This includes packing up all of your belongings which, for many people, can be a daunting task. When making your decision, contrast that to how our long-distance Charlotte movers skillfully yet efficiently pack up household goods, including heavy, awkward-sized, and especially delicate items.
Then, you’ll need to rent a truck and get help with loading belongings onto the vehicle (perhaps paying friends), pay for gas, drive the truck to your location, and so forth. Then, you’ll unload, unpack your belongings, return the truck, and so on.
As a couple of additional factors, when moving DIY, your belongings won’t be protected through the valuation coverage that you’ll receive with a professional Charlotte moving company. Plus, pod supplies can be limited, size estimation can be challenging, and some homeowners associations don’t permit their use.
To make an informed decision, consider getting a quote for a long-distance Charlotte move. Then you can make a better comparison between pod moving and professional moving services. Especially if you get a quote on a weekday during the off-season, you may be surprised at the relatively small pricing difference.
When you’re entrusting your lifetime of possessions with a Charlotte long-distance moving company, you’ll want an experienced firm. Suddath has more than a century of moving experience, leveraging our expertise in each relocation that we make. You can proceed with confidence with our Charlotte moving company, knowing that we carefully vet, background check, and train our movers, and you’ll receive guidance from start to finish from a knowledgeable move counselor.
At Suddath, you’ll benefit from our flexible services that allow you to enjoy a customized relocation experience. This includes our packing and unpacking services, specialty packing services, and safe, secure, and convenient storage solutions.
Plus, we offer transparent pricing, breaking down the components of our process in the answer to the FAQ of “How much do movers cost in Charlotte, NC?” In that FAQ (plus the ones of “What day is cheapest to hire movers?” and “Is a pod cheaper than a moving company?”), we also offer information about how to craft a cost effective move. In addition, if this interests you, we also offer financing for your Charlotte relocation.
To get the process started, request a quote and answer a few basic questions online. We’ll then ensure we have all of the information that we need for an accurate estimate.
