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Q: I was quoted $1,200 for my move and the final bill was $2,800. They're holding my furniture hostage until I pay. What do I do?

This is called a 'hostage load' and is illegal under federal law for interstate moves. File a complaint with FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) immediately. For intrastate moves, file with your state's moving company regulator and attorney general. You are only legally required to pay the original binding estimate amount plus legitimate documented overages — not an arbitrary inflated charge.

Q: How do I know if a moving company is legitimate vs. a broker that will sell my move?

Verify: USDOT number (look it up on FMCSA.dot.gov for interstate moves), physical address (not a P.O. box), and whether they own their own trucks. Brokers book your move and sell it to a carrier you've never vetted — this is how many moving scams work. Ask directly: 'Do you own your trucks and employ your movers, or will you broker this to another company?'

Q: Should I get moving insurance through the company or my own insurance?

Moving company liability (released value) is inadequate for anything valuable. Options: purchase full-value protection from the mover, use your homeowner's/renter's insurance if it covers moves (check your policy), or purchase a separate moving insurance policy. For valuables like jewelry, art, and electronics — document their condition and value with photos and appraisals before the move regardless.

Q: How far in advance do I need to book movers?

For summer moves (May–September, peak season): 6–8 weeks minimum; 4–6 weeks for other seasons. Weekend and end-of-month moves book fastest. Last-minute moves are possible but you'll have fewer options and may pay premium rates. Get and compare 3 in-person or virtual estimates — never a phone-only quote for a whole-home move.

Q: What items should I move myself and not trust to movers?

Take with you: irreplaceable documents (passports, birth certificates, wills), prescription medications, valuables (jewelry, cash), fragile sentimental items, car keys and important electronics you need immediately, and plants (movers typically won't transport them and they don't survive trucks well). Pack a 'first night' box yourself with items you'll need immediately on arrival.

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Project scope depends on the property, visible condition, access, materials, timing, and the exact work requested. Use this Moving & Storage page to choose the exact project type and location. Agni is a lead-matching marketplace and contractor network; providers are independent businesses, and availability varies by market.

$500–$3,000*

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$920–$2,350*

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Project scope depends on the property, visible condition, access, materials, timing, and the exact work requested. Include the visible problem, affected area, project goal, and preferred schedule.

What to look for

Visible damage or declining performance
A recurring issue that prior work did not resolve
A planned installation, replacement, or inspection

What affects the scope

Property type and affected area
Existing materials or equipment
Access, timing, and desired outcome

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Photograph the affected area when helpful
Gather model, material, or age information
Describe the problem and preferred timing clearly

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Our Moving & Storage network covers all 50 states plus DC. Choose your state, city and ZIP code to see a precise local estimate and available specialists.

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Local MovingNationwide

$1,439+*

Packing ServicesNationwide

$943+*

Furniture MovingNationwide

$1,568+*

Storage SolutionsNationwide

$1,536+*

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Movers damaged my furniture and now say it's 'normal wear and tear.' What are my rights?

Damage during a move is the mover's liability, not normal wear and tear. Standard liability ('released value') is 60 cents per pound per item — essentially nothing for electronics or furniture. Full-value protection (available for an extra fee) covers repair or replacement. Document all damage before signing the delivery receipt. Never sign a blank receipt. File a claim within the company's required timeframe (usually 9 months).

I was quoted $1,200 for my move and the final bill was $2,800. They're holding my furniture hostage until I pay. What do I do?

How do I know if a moving company is legitimate vs. a broker that will sell my move?

Should I get moving insurance through the company or my own insurance?

How far in advance do I need to book movers?

What items should I move myself and not trust to movers?

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