The city of Springfield, Illinois is known for its rich historical backdrop. Dotted across the city are statues of great figures in history as well as beautiful cathedrals with stained glass windows. Moving to Springfield is a fantastic choice thanks to its urban appeal for one. At GPS Moving, we have handled all sorts of moves across the state of Illinois over the 20 years that we have been in business.
Some Fun Facts about Illinois
Here is what to expect when you move to the Prairie State of the country:
- Summer is all about getting down to great music and Illinois arguably throws down some of the best festivals of music in the entire country during this season.
- The horse-shoe sandwich which is nothing like a horseshoe, the pizza pie which tastes as mysterious as it sounds; the food culture in the Prairie State is quite interesting and very diverse.
- You will need to learn quite a bit of hockey lingo, thanks to this being the favorite sport of the state.
Move with GPS!
Our moving company prides itself on its small heritage as a family-owned business that has grown to be a force to reckon with in the moving industry. Moving from California to Illinois is a long distance move that we have handled lots of times over the years with great success. Our team of professional movers has been trained to handle these kinds of moves with ease and efficiency.
How Should You Prepare for Your Long Distance Move to Illinois?
Moving long distance requires more intricate planning as compared to a short distance move. Thanks to our years of experience in long haul moves, we have tried and tested various methods and compiled what works as you prepare for your move from California to Springfield, Illinois, or any other city in that state for that matter.
- Look for a mover. What kind of move do you want to have? Are you looking to do your own packing or will you require professional help? Settle on a mover that will give you options that will fit your expectations, needs and budgets.
- Have a budget by anticipating the costs that come with moving. Will you buy your own packing boxes or will you borrow? All these costs, both large and small, should be taken into consideration as you budget for your move.
- Choose your move date. This should be advised by your current lease if you are renting a home, your new job if you are moving for work - among other factors. Ensure that your move date is convenient so as to give you enough time to settle into your new home before you have to get into your new job or school.
- Start packing early for a long distance move. You can never start packing too early. If you opt not to take our professional moving services. You may begin by packing away items such as extra bed linen and extra clothes in your wardrobes.
Contact GPS Moving today for our professional moving services backed by years of experience and great customer reviews. We are looking forward to hearing from you.