Whether or not you choose a moving company is up to you…unless the company you work for is footing the bill. The following advice is designed to keep you from choosing the wrong moving company.
Hiring a moving company is a viable consideration for many people today. If you’re like me, you hate to move so having someone do it for you is worth the price. Other people may be physically unable to move or do not have the time to pack and move.
For the most part, large moving companies give today’s consumers several options to fit nearly any budget. You can find companies who will just park a tractor trailer in front of your home and you load it, to moving companies who will come in, pack everything, load it, clean your home and then transport your belongings to the new home, unpack it and set everything up, clean up the mess and leave. Most consumers pick something in between
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.
Wise consumers will always check out several moving companies before hiring one. Research the company online by browsing reviews of past customers. Subscribe to Angies List to see how other local residents rate the moving company. Check out ratings at the BBB and then call and interview the moving company. You can never be to thorough when choosing a moving company.
Fist, always ask for references from both satisfied and dissatisfied customers. If they tell you they have no dissatisfied customers, they’re lying. Every company who deals with the General public will have a dissatisfied customer every once in a while. Get firm quotes from the moving company and ask about any “hidden” or “additional” fees that might be applied.
Make sure a representative from the company comes out and gives you a firm quote and that you get that quote in writing. Never accept a quote over the phone or email. No one can give you an accurate quote just by asking how many bedrooms you have. Also, at the time they come out, make sure they bring a copy of both their transport and general liability insurance for your review.
It’s also a great idea to take your own inventory. Horror stories abound about missing antique furniture and other valuable when the moving van gets to your home. It’s wise to watch the moving company employees, no matter how reputable the moving company is.
Always ask to review their policy on breakdowns or delays. You neve want to be sitting a your home waiting on the moving company. How many days late do they have to be before you can have your fee back? What if they’re a week late in showing up? These are the types of questions you need the answer for before hiring a moving company.
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