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International Van Lines<\/h3>\n 4.5<\/p>\n
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International Van Lines offers every service a person looking to move into or out of an apartment could need. From selecting packing materials to car shipping, IVL can help you pack everything up, load the truck, and take all your belongings to your new home or apartment, including your car, antiques, and musical instruments. Opting for full-service, too, means you barely have to lift a finger.<\/p>\n
Their website is also extremely informative, with moving checklists, packing lists, and FAQs about moving. Although the pages could explain more about IVL\u2019s individual services, those looking to move apartments will find much of the information they need ahead of their move in one place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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My personal experiences with IVL have been lacking in the customer service department. It took several calls to get a response from the company for one quote. Follow-up calls with questions or requests for different quotes often go unanswered. I even tried the website\u2019s chat service and the representative there was unhelpful, too.<\/p>\n
While IVL is our choice for the best full-service mover, it may actually be overkill for many looking to move to or from apartments. When I received a quote from them, I was informed that their full-service packing was included in the price (for $0.01). Their website also advises that, when working with IVL, self-packing won\u2019t result in big savings, so it makes sense to have them do it. However, when you have fewer items to be moved compared to a house and few or no major appliances, you might be able to save some big bucks going with another brand and not opting for full service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\nBottom Line: 9.3\/10<\/h3>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n\n
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Overall, according to what we look for in an apartment moving company, International Van Lines earned a 9.3. They offer every service that most tenants could need. The only one they don\u2019t offer that we look for under customization is home staging, but very few tenants will need that service. Whether you\u2019re looking to move your car cross-country, have someone pack up your belongings, or crate your heirlooms in special boxes, IVL has you covered.<\/p>\n
The company\u2019s website is very helpful, too, letting customers know some of what to expect when working with the brand while also providing tips for moving, packing, and working with movers, even if you don\u2019t go with IVL. They have a breakdown of the costs of moving a one-bedroom apartment on their blog. The website could go into more detail about what IVL actually offers, as does American Van Lines\u2019s website, but it provides a lot more information compared to other brands\u2019 pages.<\/p>\n
However, for many apartment tenants, IVL\u2019s services may be a bit overboard. The quote I received included full-service packing and, as a result, was a bit higher than competitors\u2019 quotes. Their website advertises that it doesn\u2019t make financial sense to do your own packing when you work with IVL, but tenants are going to have much less to move compared to homeowners. With few appliances (if any) to be moved and likely fewer possessions, IVL won\u2019t fit every tenant\u2019s moving needs and budget.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\nBasic Services and Cost: 10\/10<\/h3>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n\n
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International Van Lines earned a perfect 10 out of 10 for their basic services. Whether you\u2019re moving to the next city over to your new apartment, you need long-distance movers to help you move into your first home, or you\u2019re planning to live outside of the United States, IVL\u2019s solutions will cover all of your needs. If you\u2019re waiting for your new apartment to become available or there\u2019s a period of time between your current lease ending and closing on your new home, there is also storage available. Thirty days is included in your moving quote, and every additional month is $0.50 per cubic foot. In addition, packing, loading, and unloading are included in the price, but unpacking comes with an additional fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nService<\/em><\/td>\nAvailability (Yes or No)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLocal Moving<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLong Distance\/Interstate Moving<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nInternational Moving<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPacking and Unpacking<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLoading and Unloading<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nStorage Services<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\nCost<\/h4>\n Before working with International Van Lines, tenants need to determine whether or not they need full-service packing. The quote I received from the brand included packing in the price and their website states that customers will only save a little when using the self-service packing option. If you\u2019re not bringing appliances and are only moving out of a one- or two-bedroom apartment, it really may not make financial sense to have a company handle the full packing job for you. However, if you\u2019re pressed for time or have a larger apartment, it might be the best option for you cost-wise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a two-bedroom home in Maybrook, NY, to Carrboro, NC, a distance of 573 miles, I was quoted:<\/p>\n
\nFull-service option with packing: $4,000.52<\/li>\n Bulky item: $150<\/li>\n Unpacking service: $175.00\/hour at a minimum of 4 hours<\/li>\n Elevator fee: $75<\/li>\n Stairs: First flight is included; each additional flight is $75.00\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nEditor\u2019s Note: The cost data provided in this article is based on Today\u2019s Homeowner\u2019s standardized sample moving scenario from Maybrook, NY, to Carrboro, NC, for a single-family home, with a move date set eight weeks away. Please be aware that these estimates may vary depending on factors such as additional services required and market fluctuations. The cost data presented was accurate at the time of writing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n
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For those living in apartment buildings and condominiums, there may be extra fees associated with your location and move. Flights of stairs and elevators, for example, can influence your final cost. If there is no parking for the moving trailer, you may also have to pay fees for a shuttle or long carry. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
Available Discounts<\/h4>\n For customers looking for full-service movers, IVL\u2019s quote includes packing in the price, which could bring some deep savings right off the bat. There is also an advertised discount if you opt to use the quick quote feature on their website, as well as a 15% discount available for seniors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When it comes to apartment moving, International Van Lines offers every service a majority of tenants will need. They only lost a point, landing them at a 9 for customization, due to their lack of home staging solutions. However, for most people looking to move apartments, this isn\u2019t a required service. Assembly and disassembly of basic furniture are included in the quote, and packing materials, piano moving, car shipping, antique moving, custom crating, and junk removal are available for additional fees. Valuation coverage is offered, too. Basic liability coverage is included in the price at $0.60 per lb. per article, but additional coverage can be purchased through your representative at IVL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nCustomization Options\u00a0<\/td>\n Availability (Yes or No)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAssembly\/ Disassembly<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSells Packing Materials<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nOffers Valuation Coverage<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPiano Moving<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCar Shipping<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSpecial Item\/ Antique Moving<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCustom Crating<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nJunk Removal<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nHome Staging<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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My own disappointing customer service experiences with IVL aside, most customers have a standout experience with the brand. As of this writing, they have an A and 3.5 on the BBB, a 4.2 on Trustpilot, and a 3.8 on Google. The high rating on the BBB and over a 4.0 on Trustpilot earned them a 10 for reputation according to our criteria. Customers with positive experiences cite excellent communication, punctual crews, and careful packing services. Those who had less-than-stellar experiences, however, explain that costs were higher than they were quoted (even with a binding estimate), some due to unexpected or unexplained fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRating Site<\/em><\/td>\nRating<\/em><\/td>\nNumber of Reviews<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nBBB<\/em><\/td>\nA \/ 3.5\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n179<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTrustpilot<\/em><\/td>\n4.2<\/em><\/td>\n55<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGoogle<\/em><\/td>\n3.8<\/em><\/td>\n