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Southern hospitality is addictive and this is probably one of the many reasons people choose to relocate to Louisville in Kentucky. The weather is temperate year round and the city has the beautiful Ohio river accompanying it. Communities are warm and conversations revolve around food.
The city is also young and lively owing to many universities here including the University of Louisville. To add to it all, the cost of living is low. Are you thinking about moving here but find yourself stuck in the hunting for movers phase? We’ll solve this for you as we went searching to bring you some of the best moving companies in Louisville.
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Picking a mover from the thousands you find online can be tricky. Some moving companies cater more towards long distance moves while others don’t. A local small scale company could be more useful for a short distance move because it’s less demanding. But if you’re moving homes from more than 400 miles, you’d probably want a more professional team that’s familiar with a long distance move. Similarly, not all companies have facilities like storage units or knowledge about moving specialty items. Every company has its strengths and weaknesses.
So, to ultimately figure out which mover will match with the demands of your move, we’d suggest trying this simple exercise where you answer the following questions:
Make sure to answer the questions above so that you more or less know what you need from your mover. This would also help you be more prepared when you ring up a mover to communicate the details of your move. It even makes the searching process easier as you’d be able to filter out the movers that are in line with what you need.
Something else that you should consider when you’re reviewing moving companies is checking if they are insured and licensed. Check for the US department of transportation number to know that their trucks are licensed to operate.
We also recommend reading up reviews on Google and websites like Yelp. This is the good old way to learn more about other people’s experiences with the company. Look up the latest and the negative reviews to find out about the problem areas. These are just a few ways you can get an indication of the moving company you're about to hire.
Now that we’ve brushed you on the basics, let’s look at some of the companies you can consider hiring.
Even though the company was established in the year 2013, Cardinal Moving has managed to take the first place on our list. In a short span of years, they were able to make their brand name recognizable in Kentucky at large. Their operations are focused in the city of Louisville where the company headquarters lie, but they serve the entire state of Kentucky. They also assist customers in southern Indiana.
The best part about their service is that they have flat rates displayed on their website. They also offer labor only by the hour along with a truck. This structure makes it easier to understand their pricing format.
Regarding costs - From Monday to Thursday, you can expect to pay $140 an hour for 2 men (labor) and a 26 foot truck. Costs are slightly higher and stands at $155 an hour for the same service from Friday to Sunday. If you need more than 2 helpers, it would cost you $50 an hour for each additional mover on site.
They display flat rates on their website and this shows that they like being transparent when it comes to costs. They even have arrival windows so you know your mover from Cardinal will drop by from 11am to 4pm or 2pm to 7pm.
Google Reviews – 4.9/5
Yelp - 4.5/5
Kentuckiana is a moving company that has its headquarters situated in Indiana but operates throughout the city of Louisville in Kentucky. The company was founded in the year 2015, so they’re a fairly young company.
Like the previous company, you can also manpower by the hour at Kentuckiana. To give you perspective on costs - You can expect to pay $90 an hour for 2 professional movers at your home without the truck. You can also reach out to Kentuckiana Moving if you have specialty items to be moved like a piano or hot tub. Do note that the company would charge $100 as an additional fee for such bulky items. If you need movers by the hour and a rental truck, then expect costs to be $100 per hour.
The company has a clear-cut fee structure on their website making it evident that they like to keep things simple. They are also licensed and display their United States Department of Transportation number and Motor Carrier number at the bottom of their website. This indicates that they’ve registered themselves under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Overall, it’s a good company to consider if you need a professional that just cuts to the chase when it comes to costs.
Google Reviews – 4.8/5
Yelp - 3/5
The College HUNKS office in Louisville is part of a franchise. This branch is just one of the 124 outlets that this company has established all over the nation. The fact that they have such a large network makes it a great option especially if you wish to move beyond the state of Kentucky.
They would be able to assist you with storage units and the traditional tasks of loading, unloading, and transport. Also, if you’re looking for a cost-effective way to get rid of debris or junk post the move, you can consider hiring this company. Hauling junk and taking away donation boxes are some of the additional services they offer besides the help with moving related tasks.
See also: College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving Review
Yelp - 4/5
Berger Allied is an agent of Allied Van Lines (no surprise there, the name gives it away). Now Van Lines is among the oldest and most trusted names in the moving industry. They’re a giant company in the field of moving. So if you’re on the hunt for a company that has established a name across the nation, then this could be it. They are quite unlike locally run small moving businesses in Louisville, so they’d be able to help with more than just local moves.
If you’re planning on moving overseas or you need professionals to intervene with the formalities of a corporate move, then these requirements can be addressed by Berger. The perks of using such a nationally recognized network like this is that the company can handle the weight of bigger moves with bigger demands. You also won’t have to worry about license and accreditation as these things are also in order.
Angie’s List - 3.5/5
This is a family owned moving business that’s been in Louisville since the year 1999. This makes A Local Van Moving & Storage an ideal company to consider if you want to support the Ferguson family business that’s been serving people in the community for years. You can also think of hiring them if you want to meet the movers in Louisville and sit down to have a candid discussion about your move.
The company is fully licensed, insured, and holds an A+ rating on Better Business Bureau, proving that you can trust them on legal fronts as well. To add to these credits, we’d also like to mention that this company bagged a Super Service Award by Angie’s List. They’ve been doing pretty well in terms of ratings too. Outwardly they might seem just like a local company but their offerings are en par with bigger companies. They help with residential, commercial, and corporate moves.
Google Reviews - 4.5/5
Angie’s List - 4.6/5
If you’re looking for someone to clean up the mess of a demolition or clean out all the junk from a storage unit, then Clean Slate would be able to help you. Besides hauling debris and helping you with decluttering, they also help with moves that are upto 100 miles and within Louisville.
That means this company is great for small distance moves. They are heroes when it comes to getting rid of extra bags of clutter lying around in the house. The only downside is that this company wouldn’t be able to be of moving assistance if it’s an interstate move.
The core of their service lies in helping customers with moves within the Louisville area and clear up homes of junk. Even if you’ve been running a gym or salon in the area, they’d be able to help get rid of heavy machinery or furniture you don’t need.
Google Reviews – 5/5
HomeAdvisor - 4.9/5
Neutz is another family owned business that makes it on the list of some of the best moving companies in Louisville. This company is an agent for North American Van Lines. This gives customers assurance that they’re hiring a brand that is associated with one of the largest moving networks in the country.
Another perk to this is that they’d be able to help with more than just local moves. This company specializes in long distance and international moves too. So you can consider them if you feel that your move falls in the larger scale category.
They have access to 22,500 square feet of storage facility that is climate controlled and with enough surveillance cameras. They also partner with various other companies associated with North American Van Lines so that they can provide storage in states outside of Kentucky.
Google Reviews – 4.6/5
Final Thoughts
Our list of best moving companies in Louisville Kentucky are a mix of local and giant companies associated with moving networks like Van Lines. We’ve also picked a few companies that haul junk like Clean Slate Junk Removal and College Hunks HUNKS Hauling Junk. We specifically picked these companies as you’d probably find yourself in a position where you need to get rid of a ton of clutter while moving homes.
Overall, we suggest running over these companies and glancing at their offerings to understand which one would be the best fit for your move.
When you’re searching for movers, always ask your friends and family for recommendations. They probably had a good experience with a company and you could use the same company. Another good practice is to shortlist 3 companies, compare their quotes and offerings before settling for one company.
In most cases, it is cheaper to move by yourself without the intervention of a moving company. But at times it's physically impossible to handle a move alone. Hiring a rental truck and at least labor by the hour to help with lifting will reduce costs and make it easier to manage the move.
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