Things You Need to Remember When Choosing a Mover
Relocating or moving into another place, may it be just around the city or another state, one important thing that you need to consider is getting an efficient mover. Do not get too excited or lazy and make the mistake of just calling anyone from the phone directory. There are certain factors that you need look out for and avoid when choosing a good moving company.
Make a list of what you need from a mover. Then start calling or checking online for movers that are within your area. Make sure you go and ask for the essential things from the mover.
Find out if they offer packing services. Check out their availability and make sure that they will work on your schedule and not the other way around. Ask if they can move your things in one trip or will it be a series of trips. What about insurance coverage? Do they have storage services? Ask for detailed price quotation.
The next step is probably the most important thing you need to remember. Choose the top 3 from your list and then either call or check online the mover’s credibility at ProtectYourMove.gov. This will ensure you that the moving company is not a fly-by-night operator. The Department of Tourism just made it easy for people to check if they are dealing with the right movers.
Watch out for moving companies who would give you an estimate without seeing or doing an on-site inspection. Never trust those people who demand cash or a huge deposit before the actual moving. Be wary of movers who will not offer you a copy of a booklet with the title of “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move,” as it is a Federal requirement.
Scratch from your list of potential movers those companies which do not indicate their office address, licensing or insurance coverage in their website. However, you must also take note of those movers who claims that all your belongings are covered by their insurance. You also need to be very investigative like checking if there is an existing office or warehouse and furthermore find out the condition of their office. Try calling the mover and take note if they are answering their calls with their company’s name. Inspect the moving trucks as well. They should carry the company’s name not any other name.
It is always good to ask for references. Get the three most recent clients they had for the past month and find out from the clients themselves if the mover was good. If the movers took a long time giving them to you then more often than not, you will encounter problems if you choose them.
Moving can really be a daunting task but if you would be able to choose the right mover for your needs then half the job is done. Find a local or regional movers association and check if they are a reputable moving company.
Another important thing to check is the worker’s compensation insurance coverage. You do not want the liability of the workers fall into your responsibility if something happened to them during the process.
Bottom line is you do not want to end up with damaged, destroyed or worse lost belongings. Remember, to do your homework and get an efficient and a trustworthy mover.
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