I had a similar mess when I moved across town in Albuquerque last year. I was shocked by how different the movers’ prices and policies were. One place tried to charge me a “fuel surcharge” even though the move was barely ten miles. Another gave me a super low quote but wouldn’t guarantee the crew would show up on the actual day, which felt like a disaster waiting to happen. What worked for me was doing more homework upfront. I started by reading customer reviews that mentioned specific things like punctuality, care with fragile items, and whether they stuck to the estimate. I also learned to ask about hidden extras like fees for stairs or heavy items. One mover wanted an extra charge just for moving a piano, which I guess makes sense, but I was glad I asked before the day of. Something that made things easier for me was using sites where you can compare movers directly. Check out these reviews for movers in Albuquerque because they give you a good snapshot of different companies without having to call every single one yourself. Once I narrowed it down to three options, I asked each for an in-home or video estimate instead of just talking on the phone. That gave me a much clearer picture of the real cost. It took a bit more effort at the start, but on moving day I felt so much calmer knowing I’d done my homework and wasn’t going to get slammed with a surprise bill.