Moving or relocating can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing the right moving company that you can trust with your valuable personal belongings. You ought to put in some legwork in order to weed through the myriad available options of moving companies so as to be guaranteed of getting the best moving services in your area. Here is a guide on how to go about settling for the best company:
Search mover names
Use the phone book directory to check for movers in your locality. You can also do a random online search on major search engines such as Google or better still ask for recommendations from close friends and family members. Conduct some background checks about the names you found so that you get to narrow it down to just a few candidates that you will contact and review.
Contact the movers
At this stage, you can evaluate the company’s customer service and get an idea of the kind of people you will be dealing with. Don’t rush to getting a quote, the only valid quote you can take up is one that the mover will give you when he comes to your home to assess the amount of work that needs to be done. Ask the movers about how long they have been in the moving industry, whether they are licensed or certified to offer moving services in your area, and if they are members of the American Moving and Storage Association.
Although negative answers shouldn’t disqualify the movers, they will help you greatly in evaluating the abilities and credentials of every mover as you keep narrowing your search until you find a credible option. There is a great source of information available on the Hudson Movers website.
Plan for in-home assessments
Remember an estimate is also a factor to consider when choosing the right mover. Don’t settle for the cheapest available option but instead the best moving services that your budget can accommodate. Plan for about three in-house assessments from different companies so that you can ask any further questions and consequently get an accurate quote.
There are certain factors that can affect the overall moving costs such as availability of stairs which can complicate the move. Hence, if there are such factors in your current home or where you are moving to, you should let the mover know about them. Disclosing everything during assessment will help you in avoiding surprises upon payment. This is a perfect way to weed out scam companies who may dupe you into losing your hard earned cash. Once you are satisfied with the analysis, choose the most reliable mover, set a date for the move, and sign a contract.