Should You Tip Movers, and How Much?
Tipping movers is customary but never required. Here are the amounts people commonly give, how to handle a long-distance move with two crews, and the simplest way to hand it over.
August 20, 2025 · 5 min read
Hidden Moving Fees and How to Avoid Them
Most surprise charges on a moving bill are not secret. They are triggered by details nobody mentioned at the estimate. Here is every common fee, what sets it off, and how to keep it off your invoice.
January 17, 2025 · 5 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Move Out of State?
Published averages give you a ballpark, but your own price depends on how much you move, how far it goes, and the services you add. Here is how an out-of-state moving quote is built and where you can trim it.
June 5, 2024 · 5 min read
Moving Yourself vs. Hiring Movers: The Real Math
A rental truck looks cheaper on paper. Add fuel, supplies, time off work, and the risk of damage, and the gap is smaller than most people expect. Here is how to run the numbers for your own move.
March 20, 2024 · 5 min read
How Far in Advance to Book Movers, Season by Season
The right lead time depends on the distance, the season, and the day of the month. Here is when to book movers for each time of year, and what to do if your date is already close.
May 24, 2022 · 5 min read
Seven Signs of a Moving Scam and How to Avoid One
Most movers are honest. The ones that are not follow a predictable script. Learn the seven warning signs and you can spot a bad operator before your belongings are on the truck.
September 17, 2020 · 5 min read
10 Questions to Ask Movers Before You Book
Ten questions separate a professional mover from a risky one. Ask them before you sign anything, and know what a good answer sounds like.
December 6, 2010 · 5 min read
Binding vs. Non-Binding Moving Estimates, Explained
The type of estimate you sign decides whether the price can change after the truck is loaded. Here is what each kind guarantees, what it does not, and how to choose.
July 13, 2010 · 5 min read
Moving Insurance and Valuation: What Is Really Covered
What most people call moving insurance is usually valuation, and the basic level pays far less than they expect. Here is what each level covers, where the gaps are, and how to close them.
April 19, 2010 · 5 min read
Moving Terms Glossary: Bill of Lading to Valuation
Moving paperwork has its own vocabulary. This glossary defines the terms you will see on an estimate, a contract, and a delivery receipt, in the order you are likely to meet them.
June 17, 2009 · 6 min readReady to plan your move?
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Request a QuoteQuick answers about hiring movers
Do you have to tip movers?
No. Tipping is customary when the service is good, but it is voluntary and is not part of the moving price. Read the full guide.
How much does it cost to move out of state?
It depends on shipment size and distance. Published cost guides put a typical cross-country move at several thousand dollars, and small or short moves can cost less. A written estimate based on your inventory is the number to plan around. Read the full guide.
Can a mover charge more than a binding estimate?
Not for the items and services listed on it. If you add items or request extra services after the estimate is written, the mover can revise the estimate before loading or charge for the additions. Read the full guide.
What is a hostage load?
A hostage load is when a mover loads your belongings and then refuses to deliver them until you pay a price far above the estimate. Read the full guide.