Industry-first estimator moving app
Pros
- Offers portable moving containers for rent
- Free quotes instantly
- Easy process for booking
Cons
- Local moves are not catered
- International moves are not available
Overview
Operating as a family-owned moving company, Colonial Van Lines has been offering moving and packing services for over five decades. They boast of a network consisting of more than 200 agents in the storage and moving industry allowing them successfully service over 12,000 across the country every year. For more than 50 years, Colonial Van Lines has offered full-service packaging solutions to corporate and residential clients.
Colonial Van Lines has its own mobile app where customers can get quotes for their move; reach out to a specialist regarding special items, and even order boxes and other supplies for packing.
Services Offered
Colonial Van Lines offers services in all US states excluding Hawaii and Alaska. They will handle almost every major step in your moving process which includes packing, transport, and unloading to the destination. Colonial specializes in long-term moves, packing services, corporate relocations, automobile moves, and even storage services for short and long terms.
Long-Distance
Long-distance moving includes interstate and cross-country moves. Colonial Van Lines is equipped with resources to offer customized services across the US. They also offer insurance coverage for important items involved in a move, if your property gets delivered broken, you’ll have the coverage to get reimbursement for that loss.
Packing
Packing services involve professional movers and high-quality packing materials on the day of the move. There are different choices available for packing services. You can avail of full-home packing, kitchen packing, or single items. Single item or partial packing can be helpful for those awkward shapes or heavy items that you can’t fit in a box. Additionally, you can also opt for full-service handling, where their team of moving experts takes care of boxing up all your belongings and handling the cumbersome lifting tasks.
Corporate Relocation
Colonial Van Lines will draft up a custom plan to make the relocation run smoothly. Trained moving professionals will handle the inventory or equipment efficiently. Then, a customer service representative dedicated to the move will provide updates on the status of the move.
Storage
Their short-term storage service is especially useful in the event that you need to vacate your current residence before moving into your new home. If you are traveling long-term, you may want to look for storage space instead of renting a whole apartment for your belongings. Colonial offers these long-term storage services as well.
Cost of Moving
The cost of moving will change subject to the services you need. When you want to move, whether you need packaging services, or if you need additional storage will affect the final price. Instead of charging by area, Colonial Van Lines calculates the cost based on weight. Express delivery will also add to the cost of the move if you avail of the service.
If movers are parked 75 feet from the customer’s doorway or if they need to go through a flight of stairs, customers should also expect to pay extra. For example, the cost of moving items out of a three-bedroom Chicago house to Houston was between $1,550 and $3,100.
The free mobile app makes it easy for clients to estimate how much a move will cost. You can get a quote based on videos and photos of items you need to deliver. The app also allows you to set specific instructions for handling items. You will also find a moving checklist that can be helpful for first-timers. Quotes are available for free and Colonial even encourages potential clients to get their quotes from two other service providers before they settle on a decision.
How to Book a Move
If you are planning a move, make sure to reach out to Colonial Van Lines two months before the moving day. This helps make the process more seamless. The company will also suggest finding quotes from a few other movies before you book their service. If you do decide to go with Colonial Van Lines, booking a move is easy.
1. Fill out the online contact form to request information.
2. Provide details of the move including ZIP codes of the origin and destination, date of move, and whether packing services are required.
3. Use the mobile app to get a quote based on your items. You can create an inventory of your items to get a more accurate cost estimate.
4. For any further inquiries or if you need to make any adjustments to your upcoming move, reach out to a customer service representative. If you have any specific requests for the movers, it’s important to inform a customer service representative ahead of your scheduled moving day.
Customer Services
Colonial Van Lines has a mixed customer support service review on almost all review platforms. The company can be contacted on their phone number (800) 356-1855. You can also request a call back on their website (www.colonialvanlines.com), asking their executives to call you back to answer your doubts and questions.
Bottom Line
At Colonial Van Lines, you’ll have a dedicated relocation assistant who will listen to your specific transportation and moving needs. While cost estimates may occasionally change, rest assured that the company still provides competitive pricing options.
