In the UK I think people only ever move house, unless they're talking about more than one household moving at the same time. But in the vernacular, house builders and estate agents (US realtors) might well talk of "moving houses" to mean "selling houses".
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If I intend to relocate my belongings to a new residence (be it a standalone home, apartment, dorm room, or work cubicle), then I would say I plan to "move house", or simply "move". If I'm moving a large distance, I might say I'm "moving away".
Alternatively, if I am in the business of physically picking up and hauling around buildings, I might say I plan to "move the house". (I would probably tend to preface this statement with an explanatory remark, like "I'm a housemover".)
If someone told me "I'm planning to move houses next month", I would probably have a moment of cognitive dissonance thinking that they were in the housemoving business before deciding that they really just meant they were moving their belongings into a new house.
As an older American who has lived in the Mid-West, South and California, I have never heard or read this in American material. I first came across "move house" in British ESL/EFL material, where it is already introduced in pre-intermediate material, e.g., Fun for Flyers from Cambridge Books.
Looking at the Goolge ngram viewer, I found that "move house" and "moving house" are in fact present in American-English books, but at about 1/6 the frequency found in the British material. Interestingly, besides the surge of the phrases in the later 20th century, there was a lesser surge in the 1820s, in which the US and British frequencies were about the same but with the British activity starting later and carrying on longer.
In our experience, people refer to a change of residence as "The move houses." However, the traditional way people express about service sometimes says "I plan to move house next month" and with this is implicit that is speaking from one direction to another.
Let's say you're house hunting, and you find a house that you absolutely love. It's the perfect size for your family and has amazing features like beautiful woodwork and antique glass. The owner will even let you have this house for the unbelievable price of one dollar. What's the catch? You have to move the house. House moving requires picking the house up from its foundation and setting it down in another spot, sometimes miles away.
This scenario sometimes happens in building booms, when landowners want to build a bigger home on their property. Giving the previous home away saves the owner the cost of demolition. It's also more environmentally friendly to recycle the house instead of sending the many parts to a landfill.
There are other reasons to explore moving a house. If a home is subject to dangers such as flooding, you can relocate it to a safer spot. Homes may be moved because they're in the way of development, such as encroaching shopping centers or highways. Historic homes can be preserved even if the land is used for something else. Moving a home may also be a solution to something as simple as not liking the view or the neighbors.
It's not necessarily a cheap solution to an unlikeable neighbor, though. Before you start digging up your house, you'll need to consider whether house moving makes financial and logistical sense. Will it be cheaper to move a home or build a new one? Are there limits to what can be moved and where it can go? On the next page, we'll take a look at what goes into planning a house move.
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Set the carrier in a safe, quiet corner of your current home before you start packing. Place treats, a favorite blanket, and familiar toys in the carrier to build positive associations with the carrier. Allow your cat to freely enter and leave the carrier whenever they would like in the days and weeks leading up to the move. Placing the carrier in a quiet place will encourage the cat to seek refuge there as packing and moving activities become more hectic.
There are similarities across the moving industry, but some companies stand out for their services, values, and overall reputation. See how some of the top moving companies compare to help make your decision a little easier.
International Van Lines (IVL) is our top pick for a moving company, thanks to its competitive rates and a wide variety of services. The company offers full-service, partial-service, or self-service options for both local and long-distance moves anywhere in the country. Full-service options include packing and unpacking, specialty services for pianos and antiques, storage, and other useful options.
In addition to its professional packing services, IVL offers short- and long-term storage solutions. Storage-in-transit is a great option if you need temporary storage in your destination city while waiting for access to your new home. IVL can provide auto or motorcycle transport for domestic and international shipments, and commercial moving services are also available. Learn more about International Van Lines services.
American Van Lines does not post sample pricing for specific services online, but it does feature a moving cost page on its website with special offerings for popular moves. The company estimates that a move from Houston to Chicago for a two-bedroom apartment (or a move weighing 6,000 pounds) would be around $4,669.
With movers driving routes across the country, IMRG often has flexibility to schedule moving dates on shorter notice than many competitors. It also has an expedited quote process that leads to same- or next-day binding estimates in our experience.
Safeway Moving Inc. is an Indiana-based moving company with additional locations in Florida and New Jersey. As a carrier and broker, Safeway uses its own crews and third-party agents vetted by the company to perform moving services. Safeway works primarily as a long-distance mover but also advertises international relocation assistance.
For a move from Chicago to Houston, Safeway provided an estimate of $5,802. This quote was for roughly 6,100 pounds of items and includes full-service packing. You should expect to pay up to 40% of your moving cost as an up-front deposit. Services such as fragile-only packing will add to your total cost.
We like Moving APT for its concierge-style approach to moving. Moving APT does not directly provide relocation services. Instead, the company is a broker that works to connect you with local movers that match your needs. The company has one of the largest networks of independent movers in the industry. Through that network, Moving APT can provide packing services and loading services and a variety of common add-on options like storage and vehicle shipping.
The benefit of working with a broker is you only have to reach out to Moving APT, and the company will handle the rest. Moving APT also remains involved throughout the moving process and will remain your point of contact for questions and concerns. The company is available 24/7 for customer support.
An advantage of working with a well-established moving broker is that the company can inspect its existing network to find a partner offering the services you need. In addition to working with full-service movers offering standard packing assistance, Moving APT can connect you to vehicle shipping companies to save you a stressful step of your move. Many partners offer storage services, and some specialize in military and government moves. Learn more about Moving APT services.
JK Moving Services is a full-service mover that focuses on tailoring your moving package in accordance with your budget and moving needs. Another standout feature of JK Moving is that customers are able to finance their move with the company. This is not a common offering in the moving industry. Some customers can get rates as low as 0% same-as-cash.
While JK Moving helps with local moves only in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., the company provides assistance with long-distance moves in all 50 states. JK Moving can also supply assistance for international moving.
Allied Van Lines provides full packing and unpacking assistance, including the disassembly and reassembly of your furniture when necessary to complete the move. You can also add short- and long-term storage rental to your move, and Allied has introduced a container storage service called Allied Express. Allied offers to coordinate pet relocation and cleaning services, and packing materials are available for purchase in convenient moving kits. Learn more about Allied Van Lines services.
North American Van Lines provides full-service relocation assistance, taking care of your packing, loading, unloading, and unpacking needs. For its self-packing option, NAVL sells an array of packing supplies to save you a trip to the store. Appliance installation and assembly are uncommon service options in the moving industry, but NAVL assists with both and can even install bulky items, such as hot tubs. Learn more about North American Van Lines services. 2ff7e9595c
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