Tips for Moving to Texas From California
A move to Texas from California requires a bit more planning and arranging than a local move across town. Camelot Moving & Storage has relocated homes and families of all sizes to the Lone Star State. We’re happy to answer some of the common questions asked by our customers moving to Texas from California to help you prepare for Moving Day.
Tips to Help Your Long-Distance Move to Texas
Question #1: Is It Worth Hiring Professional Movers?
Both local and long-distance moves require skill and expertise to ensure the movers (professional as well as DIYers), your belongings, and your home are not damaged. Moves to Texas from California are no exception. In fact, the long miles on highways with real and metaphorical potholes require extra special care and handling as your items are packed and loaded onto the truck. So the value of professional moving services increases with a long-distance move.
Additionally, the moving checklist for Californians moving to Texas has a few more items than one for a local move. It could include items such as transferring school records, medical records, changing financial institutions, emptying safe-deposit boxes, and arranging for the relocation of vehicles. Hiring professional movers to handle the relocation of your house and belongings can free up essential time for you to handle the settling of your family.
Question #2: How Long Will It Take the Moving Truck to Get to My New Texas Home?
Where you are moving to in Texas from California will determine how long it takes the truck to get your items to the new location. Both states are significantly large, and getting through Texas itself may be the longest part of your journey. Here are a couple of examples for drive time to give ideas on timeframes, which don’t include days for loading and unloading:
From SoCal to El Paso, the western portion of Texas, a moving van would take about a day to arrive.
From SoCal to the east end of Texas, close to the border of Louisiana, a moving van would take over two days, possibly three, to complete the journey.
The further north you are in California, the more drive time the truck will require to get to your destination. Speak with your moving company about your specific origin and destination to get a realistic timeframe for your family’s move.
Question #3: When is the Best Time of Year to Move?
The best time of year to move to Texas from California is in the spring, summer, or fall. Depending on where you are moving from and to, you could potentially hit snow season in Northern California and Texas if moving during winter. If you are not a fan of moving during the colder seasons or encountering snowy travel conditions, relocating in a warmer season will be best for you. However, expert movers do move people all year round so they can handle all weather conditions. They will inform you of any alternate arrangements or delays if something were to come up, like a major snowstorm.
Question #4: How Much Does Moving to Texas from California Cost?
Californians moving to Texas need an idea of the costs associated with moving, whether hiring a professional mover or doing-it-yourself. The three biggest contributing factors to your moving expenses are
your home’s size and amount or volume of items you are moving,
the distance of your move, and
the extent of the moving services you require, such as packing, unpacking, and storage.
Each of these three variables have a wide range of possibilities for families moving to Texas from California, so it is hard to pinpoint an exact price for your unique situation. For instance, moving a midsize suburban home from SoCal to El Paso could cost the same as moving a fully furnished 1-bedroom apartment to Bethany, Texas. Moving costs from California to Texas range from $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your moving needs, and upon some occasions up to $50,000, based on the three factors listed above. Discussing your particular moving needs with a professional moving company will help narrow your range of moving costs and give you options that will fit within your budget.
Let Camelot Help Move You to Texas
Camelot is ready to bring our experience and expertise in helping Californians move to Texas to help you start your exciting new chapter in Texas! Call Camelot to discuss your Moving Day to Texas from California.