Ryan Carrigan

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Redwood City, CA → Nashville, TN Janelle B.June 2023U-Haul U-Box I was quoted $4,303 Three U-Boxes, containers only I actually paid $4,523 $220 over, for a fourth U-Box Distance 2,285 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared four quotes for my California to Tennessee move, two container options and […]

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Cincinnati, OH → Reno, NV Megan L.June 2023MovingPlace I was quoted $3,520 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home I actually paid $4,945 +$1,425 in add-on fees Distance 2,155 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared three quotes before I hired MovingPlace for my Ohio to Nevada move. My final bill landed $1,425 […]

Here’s the quick answer: The best antique moving companies offer custom crating, antique-trained crews, and full-value protection for irreplaceable pieces. Safeway Moving, American Van Lines, Allied Van Lines, JK Moving Services, and U-Pack are our top picks for moving antiques. Below, we compare each company and explain how to pack, insure, and budget for your […]

Here’s the quick answer: The best military movers are Safeway Moving, American Van Lines, North American Van Lines, and U-Pack. Hire one when you want more help than a government-arranged move provides, or when you’re doing a Personally Procured Move (PPM). For a PPM, the military pays 100% of what it would have cost the […]

Quick answer: Luxury movers handle every part of your move for you, from planning and packing to crating fine art, setting up furniture, and unpacking. That hands-off approach costs more, and moveBuddha readers paid $5,000 - $27,500 for long-distance luxury moves. Safeway Moving is our top pick for its flat-rate pricing and 30 days of […]

Here’s the quick answer: Safeway Moving is the best cheap full-service mover, with meet-or-beat pricing and 30 days of free storage on interstate moves. U-Haul is the cheapest DIY option, with trucks from $19.95 - $49.95 per day plus mileage. Moving containers like U-Pack cost about 30% less than full-service movers on average. Why moveBuddha: […]

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Herriman, UT → Lake Mary, FL Jose F.June 2023JK Moving I was quoted $29,684 12 rooms, about 20,000 pounds I actually paid $27,453 $2,231 under the estimate Distance 2,352 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared three quotes before I hired JK Moving for my Utah to Florida move, […]

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Columbia, MO → Santa Clara, UT Jen H.May 2023American Van Lines I was quoted $3,578 Cheapest of three, 2,480 pounds I actually paid $4,816 $1,238 over, on box count Distance 1,360 mi Delivered in three days I compared three quotes for my Missouri to Utah move, and […]

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Columbus, OH → Plano, TX Suresh P.May 2023International Van Lines I was quoted $3,916 4,000 pounds, 572 cubic feet I actually paid $4,500 $584 over, for items I added Distance 1,050 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared three quotes for my Ohio to Texas move, and they ranged […]