Moving is exciting, stressful, and a little scary. Choosing the right moving company goes a long way towards eliminating both the stress and fear of the move. Rather than picking the name of the internet, you should contact multiple moving companies and ask them a series of questions. The answers will help you determine which is the best fit for you.
Are They Fully Licensed and Insured
You don’t want to work with any moving company that isn’t a properly licensed and insured business. In addition to making sure that they’re a legal business, you should also make sure that they offer workmen’s comp to their employees. The better the moving company is about protecting their staff, the less likely you are to be sued if someone gets hurt during the move.
How Do They Care for Their Moving Vehicles
A moving van breaking down mid-move is nobody’s idea of a good time. It doesn’t matter if you’re handling the move on your own, or if the moving company is doing all the driving, you want to make sure they take good care of their vehicles. This means you need to find out how frequently they service their vehicles. It doesn’t hurt to find out how old the moving vehicles are as well.
Who is Loading and Unloading the Truck
Many people are surprised to discover that the quote they received from the moving company only covers the cost of driving a truck. The client is responsible for both loading and unloading the vehicle. Before signing a contract, make sure you know exactly who is doing the heavy lifting.
How Long Do You Have to Cancel
Sometimes things happen and your either need to change the date of the move or cancel it altogether. Many moving companies will charge you if the change in plans happens at the last minute. Before signing a contract, make sure you fully understand the moving company’s cancelation policy.
Do You Offer Packing Services?
Packing services usually cost more, but most people agree that taking advantage of the packing services makes the move considerably easier. The moving company has more experienced, more resources, and more time to get everything neatly and quickly packed up and shipped. They’re especially gifted with items that are oddly shaped.
Many packing services not only include packing and unpacking your items, but also include disconnecting any appliances you’re bringing with you.
If the moving service offers packing and unpacking find out if the packing supplies are included in the estimate.