Movers: How To Find The Best Ones

By Sam Davis

Everyone that has ever moved knows that moving is really stressful. Packing all your things and leaving home to go to a foreign place to live creates a lot of stress and finding movers to do the job should not add to that stress.

There are many moving companies that will move your belongings but you need to find one that will be right for you. Some moving companies do not stand by their work and you have heard people that say some of their things were broken and even left behind when they moved. A good mover will make sure they are doing exactly what you want them to even if they have to go the extra mile.

These days moving companies do not just move you, they also provide more. They take your things from the old residence to the new one but they also offer moving supplies and will even pack everything safely. There are companies that can put your things in storage for a time. Moving companies will always deposit your belongings at your new place but some will even take them out of boxes and put them always, then make sure the place is spic and span before you arrive. These services do cost a little more but if you can afford it, they are worth it.

Movers need to be notified of a move more than just a day or so. They need at least 4 to 8 weeks before moving day to schedule you in. It is not unusual for a moving company to be busy for many weeks ahead so if you do not book one weeks before the move you might get a company that is not as good as the others. Movers are very busy on the last few weeks of a month or on weekends including Friday. You will get scheduled faster if move another time of the month. You may even get a discount for moving on a non busy day.

When looking for a mover make a list of all the items you need them to move because they will ask how many boxes and how much furniture and other items you will need to move. If you are accurate your quote will be accurate. Make sure to inquire about insurance on your belongings. Many household insurance companies will insure goods while in transit or being stored but some will not so it is good to check. The moving company should also have available insurance for your belongings. This will be an extra cost.

Get recommendations from people you know that have moved in the last few years. If you are moving a great distance find a mover that is a franchise and has offices all over the country. They will give you a better price than someone who will have to move you out then come back empty. Smaller companies are good for moving short distances.

You can question a quote and try to get a better rate. If they will not negotiate you are probably better off finding another company that will. You want to find the most flexible company for the least amount of money so that your stress is not as great. Getting all your information up front is the best way to find the best moving company for your needs. - 30331

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