\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 Full-service packing is included in International Van Lines\u2019s quotes for Connecticut moves, and both the representative I spoke with and the website advise that doing your own packing is not going to save you much when going with IVL. According to my secret shopping, they\u2019re one of the least expensive options on this list for full-service moving. American Van Lines was $250 more expensive, and JK Moving Solutions was a whopping $5,388 over IVL\u2019s full-service move quote. Only Safeway Moving and IMRG had lower costs for full-service Connecticut moves compared to IVL, but that was only after some hefty discounts. Even then, the savings were just $54 to $105.<\/p>\n
For a 573-mile move for a 2-bedroom home between Maybrook, NY, and Carrboro, NC, 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 Piano handling: $150 to 350<\/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 8 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>\nAvailable Discounts<\/h4>\n International Van Lines includes a discount right off the bat with their included full-service packing solutions. In addition, they offer a 15% discount to seniors and a 10% to 15% discount for military members and veterans. Their website also states that you could receive $200 to $500 off your moving quote by simply asking for a discount so don\u2019t forget to ask.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\nCustomization: 9\/10<\/h3>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n\n
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IVL earned a 9 for customization for Connecticut moves. They lost a point because they don\u2019t offer home staging. However, they offer every other customization option we look for in moving companies in the Constitution State. Assembly and disassembly of basic furniture, packing materials, and basic valuation coverage ( $0.60 per pound per article) are included in the price, but customers can opt for additional insurance if required. If you need any specialized packing items, such as boxes, crates, or bubble wraps for TVs, mirrors, and mattresses, make sure you let them know ahead of time, or this could cost you extra on moving day. Piano moving, car shipping, antique moving, junk removal, and custom crating are also available through the moving company and its partners for additional costs.<\/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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Thanks to their A on the BBB and their 4.2 on Trustpilot, as of this writing, IVL earned a 10 in reputation. Many positive reviews state that the customer service and communication from IVL were top-notch, with responsive representatives and knowledgeable crews from beginning to end. Reviews on Yelp are lower (at 1.7), but the brand is responsive to both positive and negative reviews on both Google and Trustpilot, a rarity I\u2019ve found among moving companies. They thank customers for their 5-star reviews and invite those who left 1-star reviews to reach out to the company to try to correct the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRating Site<\/em><\/td>\nRating<\/em><\/td>\nNumber of Reviews<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nBBB<\/em><\/td>\nA\/3.51<\/em><\/td>\nCustomer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTrustpilot<\/em><\/td>\n4.2<\/em><\/td>\n54<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGoogle<\/em><\/td>\n3.9<\/em><\/td>\n800<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nYelp<\/em><\/td>\n1.7<\/em><\/td>\n543<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>Editor\u2019s Note: The ratings provided were accurate at the time of writing.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMost Common Praise for International Van Lines<\/h4>\n Positive reviews across trusted review sites for International Van Lines cite responsive customer service representatives, cost-effective quotes, and hassle-free move experience from getting the quote to the actual move itself. Many even report faster-than-expected packing services the day of the move, which can be reassuring to have on your side when you need to move quickly.<\/p>\n
Most Common Criticism for International Van Lines<\/h4>\n On Yelp, however, a majority of the reviews are 1-star. Here, customers state that there was \u201csignificant damage\u201d to their items, delayed deliveries, and poor packing of fragile belongings. On other websites, customers explained that costs were much higher than expected on moving day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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