When first deciding on a moving company, many will search for moving companies near me. However, the results you receive for moving companies near me is often far from that.

There are dozens of moving companies claiming to be local movers in the Coachella valley but have never driven on our sunny streets. This blog post is not intended to strictly preach doing business locally. It’s simply informative as to what it means to hire a truly local moving company.

What to look for in a local moving company:

1. Local movers should NEVER ask for a cash deposit before your move.
2. They should have a physical and local address listed on their moving website. P.O. boxes are always a red flag.
3. Local movers should be licensed and insured. You can find this information throughout their marketing materials and website.
4. Movers should be part of local or national organizations such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA). If a local mover is not listed with BBB or AMSA, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re not the company for the job, they might be fairly new in the industry.
5. Reputable local moving company should be more than happy to provide a free and non obligational in-home estimate at your convenience. Don’t let them trick you with a fixed price over the phone as research shows companies who offer fixed over the phone prices tend to charge additional fees later.
6. Word of mouth is usually the best indicator of a local and reliable moving company. If you’re new to the area, ask a real estate agent who they recommend.
7. Local movers are happy to discuss valuation options which protect your belonging in case of an accident. In case something unexpected does happen, it’s best to have a moving company you can drive to and settle the issue versus calling someone far away in an abandoned warehouse.
8. A great local moving company is on that is established, extensive experience and a strong brand name which is trusted in the local community.
   Local movers should be more than happy to talk about references. Local moving company without local clients and references is usually a red flag.

Don’t be fooled by moving companies claiming to be local.

False advertising usually means empty promises. Moving is much more than just throwing boxes on and off a truck, well – if you care about your belongings. When you request a quote on a moving quote sites, their main interest is to sell your information for top dollar without a regard for who the moving company is, their reputation, guarantees and most important of all – their willingness to tackle issues if they arise.

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On your next move, in town or out of the country – we hope you keep Desert Moving and Storage in mind. We’re more than happy to provide on-location estimates, an extensive list of references and a peace-of-mind moving experience.

We’ve been the preferred desert movers by homeowners, snowbirds, real estate agents and celebrities since 1987. With the longest moving history and largest team of experts, we’ve handles moving and storage services ranging to 1 bedroom condominiums to 500+ room nationwide hotel chains.