Tips On Choosing A moving Company

Your moving experience depends a lot on the moving company you choose. I have jotted down a few tips to select the right moving company.

Whether you are moving across the state or across the country, the moving company that packs and moves your belongings plays an important role in determining your moving experience. Here are a few tips that will help you select the right moving company – the one that does the job at the right price and in a right way.

   1)   Research – Before selecting a moving company do a bit of homework. Ask for   estimates from at least 4 movers and check their references.

  2) Ask for recommendation – Ask friends, family members and co-workers for recommendations.

  3)   Check online – Once you get the names of 5-6 movers, check whether they have an online presence. Check their websites, Facebook and Twitter pages. Also, go through online review websites and take a look at the reviews posted by customers.

  4)   Make a list – Make a final list of the movers who you think are worth giving a call.

  5)   Call the movers – Tell the company whether you’re moving interstate, locally or intra-state. Also, ask these companies:

a)   What’s their registration number?

b)   What’s their experience in this field?

c)   Is the company insured? If yes, then ask for the insurance number.

d)   What are their rates and estimates? Don’t hire companies that offer quotes based on cubic feet. A company estimate is usually based on weight. For short-distance moves, one can charge based on hours taken for the move. Remember that the moving company must give you an estimate in writing and they must provide you with a copy.

e)   What’s their physical address?

f)    Do they accept responsibility if any of your belongings is damaged during the move? Ask detailed questions on insurance. Usually insurance is based on weight, hence you need to calculate the value of your goods versus what the insurance policy will provide.

g)   What’s the payment mode? Stay away from those companies which only accept cash.

h)   Will they come and do a walk-through of your home? Do not deal with those who refuse to come to your home and do a visual survey of the belongings to be packed and moved.

i)     Do they subcontract to a smaller company? If yes, then ask for the subcontractor’s name.

j)    Do they charge additional fees?  For instance, if the new home you’re moving to has narrow passage then ask the company whether they would charge extra for moving your belongings inside.

k)   Do they use their own moving equipments?

l)     What are the items they won’t move?

  6)   Walk-through of your home – When the representative from the moving company comes to your home, ensure he/she is paying full attention to the belongings to be moved. Make sure you tell the representative the important details related to the move. Many companies charge extra for moving a piano or awkward objects; when the new destination has narrow passage etc.

  7)   Get at least 3 written estimates. Compare them and zero in on the one that you find seems reasonable. It’s advisable that you don’t select the company that offers unbelievably low quote.

If you are planning to shift to NYC then these tips will help you select the right moving company in NYC.