LONG-DISTANCE MOVING MADE EASY
Minneapolis Long-Distance Movers with Personalized Service
A century of long-distance moving in Minnesota. Suddath’s experience in the moving industry and our roots in Minnesota has allowed us to build a reputation as a trustworthy, considerate and reliable long-distance moving company in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Suddath assigns all customers to a dedicated long-distance move coordinator to help you plan every stage to ensure your move goes smoothly. Your coordinator will help you choose the best services for your needs, create a checklist of things to do before moving day, and keep you informed on the details of your move.
250+ hours of dedicated team training. Our team is set up for success with a minimum of 25 hours in our in-house training center, and an additional 250 hours of mentored training in the field. From the moment you choose Suddath for your long-distance move, we work to make sure you have the support and services you need for a seamless move.
100+ YEARS
long-distance moving experience
54,000
domestic moves each year
FULLY VETTED
moving crew
250+ HOURS
of employee training
LONG-DISTANCE MOVING SERVICES
Safe and Secure Storage
If you’re unable to take certain things with you on your long-distance move, we can help you store your household belongings securely with us at any point before, during or after your move. In locations where the climate necessitates it, we have climate- and temperature-controlled storage—stabilizing humidity and seasonal changes. If you’re storing items for a long period of time, or if you need protection from radical temperature extremes, like a cold Minnesota winter, temperature-controlled storage solutions are great options.
Dedicated Minneapolis Move Coordinators
With a century of experience and over 54,000 domestic moves per year, there won’t be any surprises that your Suddath team hasn’t managed before.
Our moves run smoothly because of our personalized service starting with a dedicated single point of contact. Your Suddath move coordinator will manage every aspect of your relocation – estimating and planning, packing and delivery details and any other unique circumstances that arise. Having this expert by your side frees up your time to focus on learning about and getting acclimated to your new destination.
A Highly Trained, Fully-Vetted Moving Team
It’s important to know that your possessions are being protected and valued every step of the way during a long-distance move.
Every team member you interact with has passed our rigorous background check before ever working on a customer’s move. Each Suddath team member is also educated at Suddath University. While in school, they receive in-depth training and education in moving, and relocation. It’s part of what makes us one of the highest rated long-distance movers in Minneapolis.
A Trusted Cross-Country Mover
Suddath is part of Atlas Van Lines, a trusted agent network since 1948. Since no individual long-distance moving company has enough locations to cover the entire United States, like-minded companies partner together to complete long-distance moves.
By partnering with Atlas, we can ensure every partner is highly vetted, following the same safety standards we do – fully background-checked crews, drug-tested drivers – and exemplary training. Unaffiliated moving companies take risks with your belongings, by potentially handing them off to fly-by-night movers.
Your move will be supported entirely by a Suddath move coordinator. They will provide you with updates and the peace-of-mind of knowing that someone is watching over your move and belongings.
Long Distance Moving Company Prices in Minneapolis
If relocating more than fifty miles away, you’ll need information about long-distance moving company prices. Our Minneapolis moving company uses five components to personalize each moving quote so you never pay for services that you don’t need. To get started, request your transparent quote. Also let us know if you’d like financing.
Minneapolis Long Distance Moving Rates
Weight of Your Belongings
When reducing the weight of your household goods before getting your quote, you can lower its amount. (FYI, twenty to thirty boxes can weigh one thousand pounds!) You could:
- Decide what belongings are too big for your new home (oversized couches or an extra-large bed) or won’t fit its decor. When you don’t transport them, you’ll pay less in moving costs. Use that to offset replacements you make in your new dwelling.
- Some items have no more value. Recycle or toss them.
- Friends and family members may appreciate belongings you don’t want anymore.
- Donate to Minneapolis charities. If they pick up items, you’ll save time and gasoline costs.
- To offset your moving costs, sell unwanted items at rummage sales, in consignment shops, and online.
Your Move’s Mileage
Distance is a factor with longer ones adding to the quote because of the greater fuel and labor costs. Often, the longer moves also require a bigger truck.
Your Move’s Date
Summer demand spikes and prices increase during the summer months across van lines and moving companies. Depending upon your schedule’s flexibility, you may be able to benefit from these cost-saving strategies: schedule your move from October through April, ideally on a Monday through Thursday. Once you know when you need to move, present us with a couple of dates, and we’ll customize your move and associated quote. If you need a summer relocation, schedule early.
Optional Services Chosen
Your selections from our packing and unpacking services menu will have an impact on your quote. With partial packing, you designate what rooms or possessions we should box up—perhaps fragile or day-of items. With our full packing, we’ll handle it all. You may also need specialty packing. Also, make your choices from our safe and secure storage solutions; pricing can be affected by the ease of trailer access to your unit. Additional convenient add-on services offered include advanced furniture disassembly and reassembly; guaranteed delivery dates; extended delivery without extra handling; and/or exclusive use of a trailer or containers for shipping.
Additional Moving Valuation Coverage
Our fifth factor is moving valuation coverage, which differs from insurance. We’ll explain this concept in the detail you’d like. FYI, belongings you packed aren’t covered if cargo damage occurs.
So, that’s how we determine long-distance moving company prices in Minneapolis.
Specialized long-distance moving services
Moving Your Vehicle
Driving your car to your new home may not work with your timeline. Inquire with your Minneapolis move coordinator about transporting your car or motorcycle as part of your move package.
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 so they are ready to bring music into your new home.
Storage Services
Our team can carefully store your household goods, even temperature-sensitive items like art, antiques or wine collections. Suddath can safely pack, move, and store any of your household goods with care and attention.
Pet Moving
Ensure your furry family member has a stress-free moving experience. Suddath works with trusted partners who specialize in safe, secure and stress-free pet relocations.
LONG-DISTANCE MOVING RESOURCES
MINNEAPOLIS LONG-DISTANCE MOVING FAQ
We offer both in-home surveys and virtual walk-throughs to provide estimates for long distance moves. A Suddath team member will go through your home with you room by room to assess what needs to be moved. They will perform the walk-through at a time that is convenient for you. If you choose an in-home estimate, we will set an appointment with you at your home. 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 - this estimate is based on the total weight of your shipment. Keep in mind that 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 provided up front. So, if the final weight is above or below the estimate, you will only pay the rate we quoted to you.
This is an important question to ask. It’s unfortunate, but the reality is that there are many Minneapolis moving companies that are not properly insured, especially for long-distance moves.
The first step is to pay close attention to the quote process. All moving companies must perform a home walkthrough prior to the day of your move. It is not legal to provide a quote without the walkthrough. If a moving company is offering you pricing before performing a walkthrough, then they are not in compliance with the law. If the company is unwilling to commit to a specific price or if they offer vague pricing options, we recommend finding a different moving company in the Minneapolis area.
Perform online research through reputable, third-party websites. Once you have read through Google reviews, visit the websites of independent organizations like the Better Business Bureau (“BBB”). They can verify that the companies you are considering are established and accredited. The BBB website provides access to complaints and responses from the moving company. This can provide insight into how the company responds when their customers are unhappy with the services they received.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, is another valuable source of information. This organization’s job is to make sure that all commercial carrier vehicles that meet certain requirements have a Department of Transportation (DOT) number. Once you have the DOT number, head over to the FMCSA website and look up the moving company’s compliance. You can also ask the moving company directly for their (DOT) number.
Finally, be sure to ask your mover for a record of all of the accreditations they have earned and the industry associations they have. And, don’t forget to request their insurance information to be sure it’s up to date. Any reputable moving company is accustomed to supplying this information to its customers and will do so willingly.
Ideally, we recommend that you begin the process no later than two months before your desired move date. It’s not uncommon for things to change once you begin the process and starting in advance will give you plenty of time to manage any unexpected issues or developments.
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.
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.
