Choosing the wrong moving company can cost you more than the moving fee. The tips below are designed to help you choose a reputable and professional moving company. Don’t let youself be the next moving company horror story!
If you have little time to pack and move yourself, then hiring a moving company is one of your only options. Sure, you might get friends and family to do it, but like most things, how do you think that will turn out? This might be a good option if you don’t like your belongings!
Moving companies offer several great reasons to hire them – with different levels of service. From companies who will show up and move you and your belongings to companies who will pack, clean and move your belongings from place to place.
Recently the moving industry has seen a rise in the “complete package” home services company. These companies find you a house, help you sell the one you’re in, pack you up, ship your belongings and unpack you at your new home. These are very popular with corporations that are moving corporate officials on a regular basis.
Smart consumers will begin well in advance of the move in choosing a moving company. They will start their research online and look for reviews on Google, CitySearch and other consumer review websites. Angies List is also an excellent place to review moving companies as well as the BBB. You’ll also want to ask the people at the moving company some very specific questions and get everything in writing.
You’ll want to ask the moving company you’re hiring some very direct questions. Such as; reference from previous customers, whether or not they carry insurance for both damage or loss in transit and at the home and get firm quotes on everything. Make sure everything is in writing before you decide to hire a company.
The company you eventually choose to move you will want to come out and inspect your home, to work out what they will be moving, and to provide you with a quotation, so you may want to de-clutter before they arrive – they will take an inventory, in some cases, with you and decide what your quotation will be. These companies will also provide you with a complete overview of their insurance – review it carefully so you’re sure of what they cover and what you’re liable for, should the worst happen.
Don’t become a moving company horror story. These stories are a dime a dozen. Many because consumers failed to do their homework before hiring the company. People have had all their belongings come up missing, as well as the company they hired. Also, if there are any disagreements, the moving company may hold your belongings hostage until the disagreement is cleared up.
Some moving companies are just out to make a quick buck. This is why it’s important to really check them out before hiring them. You should get their policies in writing and hold them to it should problems arise. What happens if there’s a delay in picking up or delivering your belongings? What happens if the truck wrecks on its way to your home? What happens if your belongings show up damaged or stolen? These are questions you need answers for before hiring a moving company.
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