All of us know moving is a stressful activity, not just for the extent of job involved but also for the real danger of getting conned by a rogue mover.
While most people do good work in getting recommendations and doing initial screenings, slips-ups come about while zeroing in on the right moving services.
Here are important tips on how to do prudent comparison shopping.
• End up with at least 3 or 4 companies for final screening.
• If you are moving out of state, ask each of the movers to give you a written estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate, both binding. This way you will ensure your final bill will not go too far off-limit.
• While non-binding estimates are no doubt legal, the chances are you will end up paying more.
Call them home for an in-house estimate
When the mover’s rep comes to your home show him all the belongings you plan to move. This should include items in your kitchen, basement, and attic.
Make the mover familiar to the conditions of your new home, so that he can plan how and where to shift your belongings. Remember things like elevators and staircase can make things complicated for items like piano and large dressing tables.
Ensure the moving company does the job itself and does not contract it to others. Before the company rep leaves your house, make certain you have the company’s contact details like address, telephone number, and email and website addresses, USDOT and MC license numbers.
After you have received all the estimates, compare the bids in detail.
It is a good idea to call the FMCSAs (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) hotline and ask about complaints against the moving services you have shortlisted.
A clean job of selecting the right mover will give you ample confidence and importantly, peace of mind that you will not be taken for a ride.
Alln1Stop with a decade of experience behind them has built a reputation for itself as a top-class mover.
While most people do good work in getting recommendations and doing initial screenings, slips-ups come about while zeroing in on the right moving services.
Here are important tips on how to do prudent comparison shopping.
• End up with at least 3 or 4 companies for final screening.
• If you are moving out of state, ask each of the movers to give you a written estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate, both binding. This way you will ensure your final bill will not go too far off-limit.
• While non-binding estimates are no doubt legal, the chances are you will end up paying more.
Call them home for an in-house estimate
When the mover’s rep comes to your home show him all the belongings you plan to move. This should include items in your kitchen, basement, and attic.
Make the mover familiar to the conditions of your new home, so that he can plan how and where to shift your belongings. Remember things like elevators and staircase can make things complicated for items like piano and large dressing tables.
Ensure the moving company does the job itself and does not contract it to others. Before the company rep leaves your house, make certain you have the company’s contact details like address, telephone number, and email and website addresses, USDOT and MC license numbers.
After you have received all the estimates, compare the bids in detail.
It is a good idea to call the FMCSAs (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) hotline and ask about complaints against the moving services you have shortlisted.
A clean job of selecting the right mover will give you ample confidence and importantly, peace of mind that you will not be taken for a ride.
Alln1Stop with a decade of experience behind them has built a reputation for itself as a top-class mover.
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