{"id":1587,"date":"2026-02-19T15:24:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T20:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/blog\/?p=1587"},"modified":"2026-02-19T15:24:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T20:24:29","slug":"top-questions-to-ask-movers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/blog\/top-questions-to-ask-movers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Questions to Ask Movers Before Booking Your Chicago Move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re moving for the first time or have a handful of relocations under your belt. There are always some questions to ask movers before booking your Chicago move. Getting answers to your key questions manages your expectations and helps ensure you\u2019re working with the best movers in Chicago<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is your moving company licensed and insured? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most important questions to ask movers are about their license and insurance. You need to make sure you find a legitimate company, so don\u2019t be afraid to request the movers\u2019 credentials. When you start researching companies, you can start by looking them up on the Illinois Movers\u2019 and Warehousemen\u2019s Association (IMAWA)<\/a> and Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC)<\/a> websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to proving their legitimacy, your moving company\u2019s license and insurance protect your belongings and the homeowner (whether that\u2019s you or your landlord). If any of your possessions or property are damaged during your Chicago move due to a mover\u2019s error\u2014or in the rare case of injury occurring during the move\u2014you can rest assured that the company is covered.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How far in advance should I book my Chicago move?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the age-old questions to ask movers as soon as you start researching companies to handle your relocation. Your Chicago moving company most likely fills up their calendar on a first-come, first-served basis, and the best movers will book up quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, try to book at least four weeks in advance of your move. Although some companies can accommodate a last-minute or even a same-day relocation, you probably won\u2019t get the best movers in Chicago if you wait too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will my costs change depending on when I move?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most Chicago moving services charge differently based on when you move. If you have to book your move during a peak time, you can probably expect to pay more than if you\u2019re relocating during slower days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The moving industry\u2019s busy season spans from late March through early October each year, so your relocation will cost a bit more during those months than if you can move in the autumn or winter. Additionally, movers are usually busiest on weekends and at the end of each month. To save the most money possible on your Chicago move, try to book on a weekday toward the middle of October, November, December, January, or February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What types of moving insurance do you provide?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Moving coverage should be at the top of your list of questions to ask movers before booking. When you hire a legitimate moving company, you generally have three moving coverage options<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n