Fully vetting your international moving company is incredibly important. It is no small task, and having the right moving company by your side can make a world of difference.

Some of the top qualifications you should be looking for are:

• How long a company has been in business
• Insurance and international industry affiliations
• Positive online reviews from independent sources like Google
• Understand how pricing is determined, and if the price is firm
• How claims are handled if items are damaged

These are just some of the questions you should be asking to ensure your goods are in trusted, professional hands for your international move.

Budgeting is difficult when moving, because very few people move internationally very often, so they don’t have a good frame of reference for cost.

There are a few basic factors that come into budgeting for any move, including international:

• The weight of the items you’re moving
• Distance to your destination city
• Specialty services needed (packing or storage, for example)
• Any custom crating unique items may need
• How your items will travel to destination

Paring down is the most important aspect of budget management, especially when moving overseas. Many people don’t consider ahead of time that spaces abroad are often much smaller than what we’re used to in Texas – make sure you take measurements ahead of time so you’re not paying to move items internationally that you can’t actually use.

Keep in mind that the factors above are just the basics, and there will be additional costs related to an international move. International packers and movers may require you to buy insurance to cover theft or the loss of your shipment. The price of insurance will likely be a certain percentage of your shipment's total declared value.

You will also need to take into consideration the costs of taxes, duties, and customs clearance when putting your moving budget together. You will need to pay for any fees and taxes that your destination country levies, which are sometimes passed directly to you by the moving company.

Coordinating an international move may differ greatly from a local move. If you're not familiar with a new neighborhood, you'll want to seek out someone who is. When it comes to an international move, this is where an international service provider will come into play.

International service providers offer specialized services that can help facilitate your long-distance move. As experts in the industry, individuals benefit from leveraging their expertise and depending on their insight for a successful moving experience.

When you select Daryl Flood to handle your international moving needs, you can experience the following advantages:

• A dedicated moving team that handles over 2,500 international moves a year
• Fully licensed, insured, and professional international movers
• A FIDI-certified company and LACMA-certified company
• Work with one of the largest international agents in the Harmony Relocation Network system
• Over 500,000 square-feet of secure storage facilities throughout Texas, and additional storage options available via our Atlas Van Lines partnership
• Over 40 years of customer satisfaction and a commitment to excellence

In addition to our stellar reputation as an exceptional Dallas moving company, we provide an array of relocation services to our customers that can simplify your international move.

Some of several relocation services we offer include:

• Area orientation tours
• Door-to-door moving and transportation services
• Home finding
• School search and settling-in services
• Temporary accommodation services

Moving abroad or far from your home can be challenging and downright stressful. If you’re seeking a dependable relocation company that can accommodate your most unique needs, hire the professionals at Daryl Flood Moving & Storage today.

On average an international relocation process can take anywhere from three to six months to complete. Unlike a local move, there are several steps you and your Dallas moving company must take, which can cause the overall duration of an international move to vary.

Some of several factors may include:

• The immigration policies of your new location: To get a better idea of how long your overall international relocation process will take, start researching immigration laws and requirements in your new country immediately.
• The waiting period to receive a visa: The longer you have to wait for your visa, the more it can delay your international relocation process. This duration generally varies from country to country, with some individuals waiting up to a year (12 months) for visa approval.
• The amount of time it takes to verify employment eligibility: Are you eligible to work in your new location? If not, it can take time to have your work request verified.
• The housing accommodations: Renting and owning a home may not be as easy to achieve in a new country. Planning ahead and securing housing in advance can prevent any housing issues from causing delays during your move.
• The requirement to meet International COVID-19 travel policies: Depending on the country you are relocating to, there may still be COVID-19 travel restrictions enforced that are required for you to abide by. To avoid any setbacks, it’s essential to become familiar with them before planning your big move day.

While you can decide to handle these tasks on your own, a lack of familiarity with international regulations can cause major issues and delays down the line, or worse. If you want it done right the first time, it would be best to leave it up to the moving experts at Daryl Flood. The more you can lean on a trusted, local Dallas moving company, the quicker and easier your relocation experience can be.

Rather than tackling one item at a time by yourself, you’re able to unload a lot of your responsibilities onto experienced professionals who can help streamline the entire process.

No matter how long your move takes, the professionals at Daryl Flood Moving & Storage will be there every step of the way to assist you.

You should book your international move as early as possible. Keep in mind that international moving companies' busiest season is usually during the summer months, so you'll want to get on an international mover's schedule well before summer if that's your desired moving window. Each moving company may have its own requirements for booking ahead, so be sure to check with the companies you're considering.

While any move requires a lot of preparation and planning, an international move has just as many details to consider, plus the additional paperwork involved with relocating to a new country. As a popular provider of international moving services in Dallas, we’ve seen firsthand how much our clients have to plan before their move can take place. That’s why we’ve created this moving abroad and international relocation checklist.

• Step 1: Before you begin preparing your home for an international move, the first step you should take is to make sure you and your family have your passports and visas updated and in order. Without them, you won’t be able to board the plane to your new home country — even if your items can.If you don’t already have these documents, make sure you plan to obtain them ahead of time. For example, passports can routinely take 10 to 13 weeks to process and deliver (less if you pay for expedited) meaning you’ll need to apply for them months in advance. You can check the most up-to-date passport processing times with the U.S. Department of State.
• Step 2: Next, check with your healthcare provider to see if there are any immunizations your family needs to receive before you go. Different countries have various requirements for travel and immunizations, and you may be at risk of exposure to different diseases in your new country than you were in your old one.Once you have your passports, visas, and immunizations in order, you can book your travel. International flights can be expensive, so you’ll want to book your plane tickets as far in advance as possible. Plan which items you’ll need with you during the first few weeks in your new home and which items you can ship separately to avoid paying excess baggage fees at the airport.
• Step 3: One of the most important decisions you’ll make while planning your international move is selecting your moving company. When it comes to choosing the right international moving company in Dallas, make sure you trust experienced pros who can handle every detail of your move. For international moving services that will keep your items safe from beginning to end, Daryl Flood Moving & Storage is here for you.

Yes. Daryl Flood is fully licensed and insured. To protect yourself and your belongings, avoid companies that cannot provide proof of their licensing and insurance.

Also, check other credentials, such as making sure any company you're considering is accredited by the most respected international moving associations, such as Harmony Relocation Network, FIDI and the American Moving and Storage Association. It's also smart to check out online reviews from previous customers.

There are several variables that go into an estimate for an international move, including the actual volume of your household goods and the price of fuel. We do a full home survey prior to your international move to ensure we understand exactly what you will and won’t be bringing with you overseas. This is an enormous help for both you and us to understand how much moving will cost, and why.

When we send over your quote, it should include all discussed charges, and your move coordinator will keep you appraised throughout your move if you’d like to add any services, such as packing or storage. With any moving company, we always advise asking directly about any extra fees, or any numbers that could change. However, with Daryl Flood as long as the scope of your shipment doesn’t change, your quote will remain the same.

This is an important question to ask any Dallas international movers you're considering. Even with the most thorough planning and the most careful handling and shipping services, issues can arise, so you want to make sure you're covered if they do.

As a moving company, we cannot sell you insurance. You’re given something called valuation coverage, which is weight based, and is $0.60 per pound of an item. The important thing to remember is that it is not a replacement cost for your item. There are extra levels of coverage you can purchase, and it’s important to discuss with your move coordinator what those options are so you can decide if extra valuation coverage or insurance is the right choice for your international move.

International moving companies may not be able to give you an exact date, but they should be able to give you a time frame for shipping and arrival. Factors that can affect your ultimate arrival date include your destination city and country and more, largely determined by the port your items have to come in through.

Moving companies have no insight or sway when it comes to how long your goods are held in customs, and while we give our best estimate due to current wait times, it can change quickly. If you’re moving during the busy summer months, you should anticipate waiting longer.

The types of items that an international moving company can or will ship may be determined by their own company policies, but they will also be affected by the laws in the country to which you're moving. Hazardous, flammable, or combustible items are just a few types that cannot be shipped, but there are others, such as plants or food items that may be prohibited.

Your move coordinator will work with you well in advance of your move to help you understand what can and cannot be shipped – this will help your items pass through customs easily and find their way shortly to your new home.

Daryl Flood has 100,000+ square feet of warehouse space locally in Dallas, and 500,000 square feet in Texas overall. Our team is fully ready and able to safely store your goods for short or long-term until you return home from abroad. This is a very common service we provide with international moves.

If your items are with us, you can rest easy knowing your belongings are safe in our secure moving storage facility, 24/7-video monitoring service and first-rate fire suppression system.

With an international move especially, it can be weeks before you have your goods in your new home abroad. Especially if you’re moving during peak season (May through September) or if your move coordinator advises you that the port your items will go through is especially busy. Moving companies have little to no control over how long goods are held in international customs, and unexpected delays do happen.

That is why we advise you pack and keep with you anything you will need in at least your first month at home – although go by your move coordinator’s advice on a timeline. This includes any items necessary for your work, medications, important documents, valuables such as jewelry, two weeks’ worth of clothing, and any comfort items your children may need.