What to Look for When Hiring a Moving Company
If you’ve chosen to hire a professional moving company to handle your next move, it’s important that you do a little research to be sure you are hiring a reputable and honest crew. The last thing you want to do is put your valuable possessions in the hands of those who are unqualified or inexperienced. So how can you be sure that the moving company you choose is any good? Most moving companies are pretty good at putting up a good front. To really know if you can trust a moving company, you have to be willing to dig a little deeper. Here are a few things to look for:1. How Long Have They Been in Business?Experience is a big deal when it comes to professionally packing, loading and moving your belongings. Be sure to look to see how long the moving company has been in business before you hire them. Companies that have been in business for at least 10 years or more are usually pretty good at what they do.2. Check for Reviews and RecommendationsIt shouldn’t be too difficult to find reviews about the moving company you are checking out. Reviews can often be found on the company’s website. If you’d rather consult a third-party review site, be sure to check Google, Yelp and Angie’s List. Reading some of the reviews found here will definitely help you get an idea if this is the right moving company for you.3. The Estimate ProcessYou will probably want to steer clear of moving companies that give very general or vague estimates for their moving services. These are the companies that might come back with additional charges at the end of your move. Look for a moving company that asks specific questions to get a better idea of what your move will entail or even make a visit to your home to see items that will be moved. This allows them to give a more accurate estimate so you know what to expect.4. How Will They Protect Your Belongings?A good moving company will talk to you about their strategies for protecting your belongings as they move from one location to the next. Beware of moving companies that do not offer to wrap furniture and secure boxes once they are loaded into the truck. You don’t have to wait until moving day to find out if they provide this service – it’s something that should be discussed in advance.5. PreparationWhat steps is your moving company willing to take in preparation for the move? Will they measure doorways, hallways and stairways in advance? Will they go over a moving plan with you to make sure everything goes in the right place at your new home or office? It only takes a few good discussions with your moving company to get a sense of how they plan to prepare for your move.6. Crystal Clear RatesWhen it comes to moving, most people want to keep the costs down as much as possible. There is nothing more frustrating to be quoted one price at the beginning of your move only to be charged a higher amount at the end. Make sure your moving company is very clear about their rates and expenses. If possible, get a signed contract that you can use to lock in the cost.Get Your Move On is a family-owned and operated full-service moving company, based in the Phoenix metropolitan area and serving all of Arizona. We welcome each and every customer with the same promise: 100% Satisfaction, Guaranteed. We take great pride in offering well-organized, painless moving services for each of our clients. Find out how we can help you for your next move by calling us today – 480-695- 6621.
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