If you are moving house or apartment then one of the first services you probably will contact is that of a moving company. They are able to help you through what can be quite a turbulent process without you having to think about the whole physical aspect of moving all your stuff. However, not all moving companies are the same and you will have a much better experience with a locally based one rather than one that is run like a giant company. Here is why you should always use a local moving company over the larger alternatives that you may see more heavily advertised.

Easy To Deal With 

When you want to get any information out of a larger company there are always going to be policies about what to tell you, how to release that information, and so on and so forth. It can be very hard to get a straight answer about even basic things if you don't deal with the person who is actually coming to move your belongings. Luckily, with smaller, local moving companies you do get to talk to someone who is based near you and knows exactly what you are talking about because they are the ones who took your booking in the first place. If you need to change anything or have any questions, you will find it far better to deal with a smaller company.

Fewer Delays

When you work with a local moving company you quickly find out that they value you as a customer and make sure to prioritize getting all your items moved as fast and safely as possible. A lot of them are family companies and have been in the area for a long time, and even if they aren't then they know they have to work hard to create a good impression so that you recommend them to your friends or use them again in the future. Larger, corporate moving companies do not have that same concern because they are too big to be worried about individual customers and focus on larger patterns.

Know The Way

If you are moving within the state or even just within your current city then local movers are going to be much better equipped to get you there in a flash. They have been driving around these streets for years and know how to avoid major traffic jams and bumpy roads that only locals are aware of. Larger moving companies have a higher turnover of staff, so you might get some people who try their best but are just unfamiliar with the routes and can't compete with the speed and efficiency of their local alternatives.