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Residential Moving Services

At North American Van Lines, we have over 500 agent locations across the continent and proudly offer local and long-distance residential moving services from north to south and coast to coast. After you request a free online quote, a relocation specialist will reach out to learn more about your move.

Here's a breakdown of the residential moving services we offer:

Household

Simply relocating to a new neighborhood in the same city? Our residential movers will help you pack, load and unpack so you don't have to.

International

We'll help you navigate customs, source custom crates and get you settled into your new international home.

Corporation

Relocating your team to a new city or state? Our residential movers will help coordinate every move - so your team can quickly get settled into their new home.

Office

Our residential movers can also help you relocate and set up your office quickly and efficiently to avoid disruptions to the workweek.

Long Distance

We're prepared to go the distance for you. We offer auto shipment, fragile-only shipment for fragile items and flexible pricing options for long-distance relocations.

Request a Free Estimate

It’s easy to get a no-obligation free quote. After receiving your free moving quote, you can schedule time with one of our relocation consultants to visit your current home to assess your moving needs. They’ll sit down with you to discuss the residential move services we offer and provide an accurate, all-inclusive estimate for your move.

What is Included in a Residential Move?

We're here to make your next move as stress-free and easy as possible. Once you're set on choosing us as your full-service residential moving company, here's how you can expect the moving process to work:

Packing and Loading

Our drivers and packers are professional movers in every sense of the word. If you wish, they’ll handle all aspects of physically moving your belongings. This includes:

• Preparing a detailed inventory of items to be moved
• Using protective coverings to protect your home and belongings
• Labeling all moving boxes and each piece of furniture with coded stickers to ensure nothing is unaccounted for
• Loading your properly packed and inventoried moving boxes and items into the moving truck
• Providing a bill of lading (a shipping contract) authorizing the transport of your possessions
• Finally, safely delivering your belongings to your new home

If you cannot be present at the time of loading, you’ll need to arrange for a responsible person to act as your agent to sign both the bill of lading and the inventory list. (See our detailed explanation of the terminology used in the moving process).

Inventory/Paperwork

Your driver will prepare a detailed Inventory & Condition Report of the items you wish to move. You should accompany the driver as they prepare the inventory, pointing out any special concerns or handling considerations along the way. You’ll be asked to sign the inventory as your acknowledgment that the pieces indicated were loaded and their condition verified before moving. 

The driver also will ask you to sign a bill of lading. This is the contract by which you authorize North American Van Lines to transport your possessions and agree to pay for those moving services. 

Delivery of Your Possessions

Contact your move coordinator as soon as you arrive in your new hometown to confirm the final moving arrangements. When your shipment arrives, you can help expedite the unloading process by having a room-by-room floor plan in mind. The driver and movers will reassemble any items they disassemble before shipment.

As your belongings are brought in, check each item’s sticker against its corresponding entry on the check-off sheet, noting its condition. If an item is missing or appears to have been damaged in transit, make a note on the inventory, including the driver’s copies, and notify your move coordinator.

Payment

Unless approved billing or credit arrangements have been made in advance, the driver is required by law to collect payment for your household move before your shipment can be unloaded. If your shipment was placed in storage, charges up to that point are due at that time. 

Payment must be made in cash or by cashier’s check, travelers’ checks, or money order payable to North American Van Lines. Many agents also accept credit cards. Personal checks cannot be accepted. A copy of the bill of lading signed by the driver will be included in your receipt.

Unpacking

Your move coordinator will arrange to unpack moving boxes at the time of delivery, in addition to removing used packing materials and moving supplies from your new home. Should you choose to unpack your cartons yourself, you’ll be responsible for disposing of empty moving boxes, moving supplies, and other used materials.

Why North American for Your Residential Movers?

North American Van Lines is a well-known, trusted residential moving company with the skills to handle relocations of every kind. Whether you need help relocating for a new job in a new state or your company needs a bigger office for your growing team - we have you covered.

When you choose our residential moving services, you can look forward to around-the-clock customer care, flexible pricing models and customizable moving plans.

Ready to start planning your next move with us? Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a residential move typically cost?

The cost of a residential move can vary significantly depending on several factors, such as the distance of the move, the size of your household, the time of year, and the services you require. The best way to get an accurate estimate would be to complete our quote-on-demand form for instant pricing.

How far in advance should I start planning my move?

It's a good idea to start planning your move as early as possible to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience. Here are some general guidelines for when to begin planning your move:

• Local move: For a move within the same city or a short distance away, it's recommended to start planning at least 4 to 6 weeks. This will give you enough time to research moving companies, gather packing materials, and start organizing and decluttering your belongings.
• Long-distance move: If you're moving across the country or over a long distance, it's best to begin planning at least 8 to 12 weeks. Long-distance moves require more coordination, and you'll need time to make travel arrangements, research moving companies, and prepare your belongings for the move.
• Peak moving season: If you're planning to move during the peak moving season, which typically runs from May to September, it's best to start planning even earlier, as moving companies tend to book up quickly during this time. Aim to plan at least 12 weeks for a move during peak season.

What is a House Cooling Party?

With a house-cooling party (essentially the opposite of a house-warming party), you can empty your fridge and bar cart, enlist some loved ones to help you pack (just a little!), and bid them adieu all at once

Remember that these are general guidelines, and your specific circumstances may require more or less time to plan your move. The key is to start early to avoid last-minute stress.