Summary: The role of a moving company is significant in the entire moving process. Here, we discuss points that you need to consider while hiring a moving company.

Moving to a new place is always an exciting event in anyone’s life, but the actual process of moving can be a daunting one. 

Packing up everything, loading it to a truck, and traveling hundreds of miles away can never be an easy job. 

But fret not. There’s plenty of help out there to make your entire moving process much simpler and stressfree. 

You just need to know where to look!

Here, we will discuss different points that you need to consider while hiring a moving company to make the relocation process stress-free and comfortable.

Ask Friends and Family for a Moving Company Referral

Do maximum research about the movers functioning in your neighborhood. 

It can be informal and you can connect with friends, coworkers, or someone in the neighborhood who has recently moved in. The more references the better!

Consider asking the following people for references:

• Friends

• Coworkers

• Neighbors

• Local real estate agents

Research, Research, Research

• Yellow Pages and Classifieds in Newspapers

All local moving companies will advertise in yellow pages and newspapers. You will find more options here, which is a good sign.

• Research on the Internet

Searching online is a good option as you will come across dozens of moving company websites mentioning details about the services and costs. The websites will have almost every information that you are looking for. However, before finalizing a deal with a moving company found online, you need to cross-check various factors such as:

• Is the correct local address provided online

• Are the contact numbers functioning

• Does the website has a feedback section

• Are the customer names genuine

• Has the mover switched names recently

• Is the local office situated in a decent neighborhood

Ask the Company for Moving Quotes

The moving quote by the company needs to be realistic. Just to grab a deal, a mover might raise an unrealistic quote, which might seem catchy and alluring but you should not fall prey to it. Such instances might lead you to scams like hidden costs. Or probably, the mover will indulge in low-quality services, where you will have to compromise on several factors. 

Is the Moving Company Licensed and Insured?

To move interstate, a truck needs to be licensed as per the law and should receive a DOT number that should be showed to you on demand. Do not entertain a moving company which is not legit as it can put you in deep trouble in the middle of traveling. Also, you need to get the household items insured by the mover against damage or loss of property.   

Get Multiple competing moving quotes

The best way to negotiate is to get as many moving quotes as you can. Do not limit to just one moving company but approach almost all names in the neighborhood and collect moving quotes. This will help you understand the market rates and the services by each one. Compare them in detail. With more moving quotes from companies, you are powerful enough to negotiate for a better deal.

Merits of Maximum Moving Company Quotes 

• You will get better chances to negotiate

• You can learn about the services offered by different companies

• You will have an idea about the current market rate for different services

• You can compare and ask to remove or add a specific service

• You can understand how much open the company is to clients and their demands

Pay Attention to the Contract and Ask Questions

Before signing a contract, you need to understand how the moving cost is calculated. Usually, a mover considers the distance, fuel cost, volume of goods at home, the number of laborers required, and other factors like service type while calculating the moving cost. It can also add the cost for goodwill and quality of service while giving the quote. 

You need to ask questions as there can be several points that you fail to understand. And a contract needs to be signed only after you receive satisfying answers. The willingness to clarify your queries reflects the attitude of the company towards the customers. 

Is the Mover Trained to Handle Special Items?

The moving company quote should state its capacity to handle special items at home such as guns, pianos, aquariums, and antique items. Specially trained laborers must visit the home to move these items as you don’t want any damage to the goods. 

The role of a perfect moving company is significant in the whole process of relocation. Hire only the company that satisfies you with its service quality. Once you are sure about the mover, the rest of the process becomes easy.