Finding a reliable moving company can often take even more time than the moving itself. It is quite explainable because we rarely move that is why we usually have responsible approach to this issue. So many options and so few experience in dealing with movers. But no worries, we have prepared a list of useful tips that will help you pick the right movers that will deliver your stuff in time and in a safe manner.
Step №1: Check the license
You might have already created a list of local movers using the Internet or friends’ recommendations. That is why we will not pay much attention to finding organizations that provide moving services. However, recommendations and a positive feedback cannot guarantee you would also have a successful experience in hiring the same movers your friends did. Why? Just because they hired a company to move an old grandma’s sofa would not mean it was a good company. Moving an old piano does not equal moving an expensive and fragile piano. That is why a license can give you a small guarantee that those guys know what they do. A license must be issued by a federal, state, or a local regulation. You can check a license of
Marina Del Rey movers or other organizations on the official website of the Department of Transportation.
Step № 2: Check What Other People Say
It is a quite time-consuming task but you definitely should not ignore it. Use the Internet to read reviews, feedbacks, and comments about the people you are going to entrust your furniture and household appliances. Testimonials will help you learn other people’s opinions about a particular organization. Remember that 100% positive feedbacks do not seem the truth. Sometimes, service providers publish such comments to manipulate their reputation. The perfect situation when the percentage is around 90%:10% positive to negative feedbacks.
Step №3: Check which Type of an Estimate a Company Uses
Most movers use two main types of an estimate of moving your belongings: a binding and nonbinding one. What does it mean?
A Binding Estimate
A binding estimate type means that you will have to sign an agreement that will define a total cost of services in advance. It means you will pay the exact amount that is quoted in the estimate, even if the weight or size occurs to be different in comparison with the one estimated before.
A Non-Binding Estimate
This type of an estimate means that a total cost will depend on the real conditions while moving: the actual weight, size, distance, etc.To sum things up, it is worth noting that you have to ask a moving company about the insurance they provide. It is your personal guarantee that your losses will be recouped in case of a damage caused by a moving company to belongings. Be attentive and scrupulous when choosing service providers and your moving will be easy and fast.
