HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MOVING COMPANY
Moving this year? Knowing what to look for and what questions to ask will help you hire a moving company. After all, you're entrusting strangers with your most prized possessions during one of the most trying times in your life! Doing your homework will ensure that you choose the best moving company for your requirements. How? Read on.
READ LOTS AND LOTS OF REVIEWS!
The best place to start when choosing a moving company is via online reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations. Request referrals from friends and coworkers and check out customer testimonials on reputable websites like Yelp, Google, and the Better Business Bureau. Reviews offer a trustworthy, objective assessment of the quality of service offered by a business.
FIND SPECIALISTS FOR ANYTHING YOU NEED TO MOVE
Your priceless baby grand shouldn't be transported by just anyone. A moving company with specialists that understand how to handle specialty objects, such as pianos, exercise equipment, or pool tables, should be sought out if you have any of these items. The majority of the time, businesses will provide this information on their website, but you may also check reviews.
BROWSE ESTIMATES
It's time to receive quotes when you've created your shortlist of moving companies. As a general guideline, you shouldn't use a moving company if they won't provide you with an on-site estimate! Before making a decision, try to receive at least three in-person estimates. By doing this, you'll have a wide enough range of possibilities to choose from.
ASK WHAT IS INCLUDED
Will your movers pack everything for you, or do you have to do it yourself? Are boxes, blankets, and other moving items provided by them? Is fuel included in the pricing or is it an extra fee that will be added on later? Ask the appropriate questions to prevent moving day surprises.
IDENTIFY THE IDEAL BRIDGE BETWEEN QUALITY AND PRICE
By weighing quality and cost, evaluate each moving company's value. Keep in mind that good movers aren't cheap, and cheap movers aren't good! However, a high-priced quote does not necessarily indicate a good moving business. Considerations range from price to reputation to what is included in the service, among other things.
DRESS IN DETECTIVE CAP
Now is the moment to thoroughly research your shortlist. Reviews and estimations are good indicators of worth, but a company's credibility is more complex than it first appears. Double check the moving company's license number in the DOT database if you're moving across state lines as this requires them to have a license from the Department of Transportation. Several businesses function without insurance; once more, research it. Depending on where you are migrating from and where you are located, there can be additional requirements.
TRUST YOUR INSTINCT
Use your best judgment when selecting a moving company, in the end. When movers arrive for an estimate in a filthy vehicle and untidy attire, it's possible that the firm won't give you (and your belongings!) the quality service you want. You can be confident you've selected the best business in town as long as you do your research and follow your instincts.
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