Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

If you're planning on moving anytime soon, understanding moving quotes is an essential step to guaranteeing a stress-free moving experience. Although every company differs in practice, a good moving company will have a streamlined process of getting…

The taboo around emptying out your drawers or not before you move is one that causes much debate in the moving industry. Many believe that cleaning out your dressers prior to a move isn't necessary while…

The moving process is certainly one that involves multiple parts and people. Requesting a quote to physically transporting your inventory involves many steps and people. We often don't give enough credit to those who make it…

Choosing the right moving company can be stressful but when it comes to planning a streamlined move, making sure you're working with reliable movers is the most important decision of the moving process. According to the Better…

If you go into the archives of FlatRate’s blog posts you may stumble upon a 2016 post about tipping your movers. We decided it is time to give this post a facelift and update our guide…

Moving is a process made of multiple parts and naturally, planning plays a big role when preparing for the big day. After decades of moving people forward, FlatRate has learned that the secret for a stress-free move…

So you finally made up your mind: you're moving to a different country. Now what? Relocating internationally can naturally be overwhelming: How are you going to move your inventory across the globe? What about apartment hunting?…

When it comes to having a stress-free move, the biggest secret is making sure everything is packed properly — you don’t want to get to your new home and find out that half of your kitchenware…

You finally found the apartment of your dreams and now is time to really start the moving process. Choosing the right moving company can be hard work but in order to have a successful moving experience,…